Description of the attraction
Wat Rong Khun, better known as the White Temple, is one of the most unusual and memorable temples in northern Thailand and the country as a whole.
Its construction began in 1996 and will be completed, according to the author Chalermchay Kositpipat, only 60-90 years after his death. For him, the White Temple is a life-long project, his own amulet of luck. Chalermchai is a freelance artist, sculptor and architect. He builds the temple at his own expense and fundamentally refuses the help of sponsors, so as not to be led by anyone.
According to the author, Wat Rong Khun represents the abode of the Buddha on Earth, and it is difficult to doubt his words. With all its appearance, the temple declares its divine nature. It is made entirely in white and each element is decorated with the smallest glass tiles. The temple seems to be flying in the air thanks to this technique.
The ideological content of Vata Rong Khun is also impressive. Inside the central building, there are unusual hand-made murals. Alongside traditional Buddhist motifs, there are space shuttles, Alien, SpongeBob, twin towers and many other symbols of modern life.
On the territory of the temple there is an art gallery, where the works of Chalermchay Kositpipat are presented. For many years he has been working in his unique style, his paintings, statues and other creations cannot be confused with anything else.
Despite the fact that there are no resident monks in the White Temple, its construction was approved and blessed by the Buddhist Sangha of Thailand.
