Wat Rong Khun The White Temple, Chiang Rai

The White Temple - Wat Rong Khun (วัดร่องขุ่น) is a privately-owned art exhibit in the Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It is owned by Chalermchai Kositpipat, who designed, constructed, and opened it to visitors in 1997.

By the end of the 20th century, the original Wat Rong Khun was in a bad state of repair. Chalermchai Kositpipat, a local artist from Chiang Rai, decided to completely rebuild the temple and fund the project with his own money. Chalermchai Kositpipat considers the temple to be an offering to Buddha and believes the project will give him immortal life.

When completed, the white temple compound will have nine buildings, including the existing ubosot, a hall of relics, a meditation hall, an art gallery, and living quarters for monks. Today the works are still ongoing, but are not expected to be completed until 2070.

The White Temple - Wat Rong Khun (วัดร่องขุ่น) is open year-round. Admission for Thai nationals is free, and for foreigners it's 100 baht.

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