Wat Rong Khun

Wat Rong Khun is better known as “The White Temple” and is one of the most recognizable temples in the world.  It state of the current temple is a modern rebuild of an older temple that was in disrepair.  The best time of day to photograph the temple is early morning, before other tourist arrive.  It also gives you the best chance to capture the temple a pond at the foreground of the temple.  The advantage is that you have a better chance of no wind and the pond will reflect the temple like a mirror.

What I found most interesting is the section before crossing the bridge over the pond.  The ground is lined with hands reaching out, some holding skulls, as you walk to the bridge.  I’ve been to many temple but never seen anything like that.  When viewing this temple it’s good to remember it has been redesigned by an artist who has used his own personal money to construct.

The best time of year to go is the dry season, late December through April, however, I was here in June and had very good weather.  The temple is located in Chiang Rai.  Most tourist will take a day trip with a tour company leaving Chiang Mai early in the morning.  Some other options is to spend the night in Chiang Rai or hire a private driver to get an earlier start.

There is an entrance fee for foreigners of 50 Baht (about $1.70).

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