Inthakhin Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

Chiang Mai Journey | Photo Backdrop of Blue and White Temples - The blue and white are an unmissable scenic feature of Chiang Mai. While most visitors prefer the white temples, I found the blue temples more photogenic against the sunlight. The place was very crowded when I got there. The best spot is the pagoda behind the temple. You can get brilliant photos from here.

I recommend two temples in Chiang Mai. Wat Rong Khun (white temple) is so glorious and splendid that you can feel the devotion of the Thai people to their religion. When you get to Wat Ban Den (blue temple), try to take off your shoes and find a silent corner, then sit facing a figure of Buddha on your knees. Closing your eyes, you will feel as light as smoke.

Wat Ban Den, ChiangMai - Thailand. This is one of the remarkable temple in ChiangMai with 50 kilometers away from the city. The look of this temple is not the same as other temples as it seems to be more fancy. However, it is beautiful with its own style.

A Comprehensive One-Day Tour Guide to Three Temples in Chiang Rai, Thailand

Visiting friends in Thailand, don't miss out on the small city of Chiang Rai near Chiang Mai! The White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House in Chiang Rai are definitely worth a day trip – In addition to the recommended day trip by chartered car or group tour, this note introduces a way to travel freely without joining a group👇 🌟【About Transportation】 1️⃣ Take a tuk-tuk from Tha Phae Gate in Chiang Mai Old City to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 2, Arcade Bus Terminal, about 4 kilometers, and the journey takes approximately 15 minutes～ 2️⃣ Buy tickets on-site at the bus terminal or book online in advance, take the bus (one every hour), covering a distance of 182 kilometers, about three hours p.s. During weekends or holidays, it's recommended to book online in advance👍🏻 When buying the outbound ticket, you can also purchase the return ticket at the same time, as return tickets are sometimes scarce～⚠️ Be sure to check the departure time for Chiang Rai, whether it's from terminal 1 or terminal 2, as there's a small distance between the two places～ 3️⃣ After arriving in Chiang Rai, you can stay in the central area, and then easily reach the Black House, White Temple, and Blue Temple by taxi or tuk-tuk～ Suggested visiting order👉 White Temple - Black House - Blue Temple 💫【White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)】 🎫 Admission: 50 Thai Baht The White Temple is truly the most magnificent and beautiful among the three temples! To enter the main hall, you need to remove your shoes, then carry your shoes around to admire the murals in the hall～ Don't forget to check in at the Golden Toilet before leaving the White Temple🤣 It's really a splendid restroom🚻 💫【Black House (Baan Si Dum)】 🎫 Admission: 80 Thai Baht This place mainly displays animal specimens and precious antiques, and it's not a temple, but a private museum～ 💫【Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten)】 🎫 Admission: Free🆓 It's really photogenic here, with high saturation blue contrasting with golden yellow, any pose you strike looks great on camera📷

The ancient temples give the city a very peaceful vibe, And if you're looking to be close to nature, this city will not disappoint. With its countless activities to partake in and endless sights to see, Chiang Mai is well worth your time and money to visit.

White miracle

Wat Rong Khun or White temple is the most beautiful temple that must be visited when travelling to the north of Thailand. It amazes with its beauty, mystical creations and graceful forms. This temple is very different from ordinary temples in Asia and is a modern embodiment of the author’s idea. A lot of meaning is hidden in this beautiful and unreal place… #chiangrai #chiangmai #thailand #temple

Wat Rong Khun - White Temple

#thingstodo Pretty astonishing architectural monuments. It is just outside of Chiang Rai, but probably one of the must-sees in comparison to some other temples. You have to dress politely as usual and pay 100 Baht per person, which is absolutely fine. It is a bigger place with several buildings (not just the temple itself). Great to walkt through, recharge a little bit, before the next trip starts. Additionally there is a chance for additional trips / exhibitions for an extra charge, but we did not went through those add-ons. The unique beauty, the whiteness and the delicate architecture make it a stunning temple to see. It is one of the most beautiful temple | have seen in Thailand. It gives you the feeling of being in a wonderland; Depending on the angle and how it shines, it looks like it is made of ice, lace, glass or porcelain, it is really one of a kind temple. The temple is outside the town of Chiang Rai. For travellers without a car rental or a prebooked tour, you can just hire a taxi from Chiang Rai, it is not expensive. Possibly one of the most stunning temples you will ever see. It glistens and sparkles white all day. Parts of it were restricted when I visited but this isn't all the time and it doesn't really take away from the views. The surrounding lake is full of healthy fish and the gardens are well kept. Various shops and, surprisingly, inexpensive restaurants line one side of the temple grounds. 100B as a tourist will get you into the temple grounds including a buddhist cave installation, an art gallery and an exhibition hall with various bits of history to study. Also a gift shop. A little map is provided on the back of your ticket and the toilets are also sparkly. Dress appropriately and shield yourself from sun in open areas. it gets mighty hot in low season. Get there early if you want less people in your photos.

Dazzling White Temple in Chiangrai

#summerbreak Wat Rong Khun, a Buddhist temple in Pa O, Donchai, Meung Chiangrai, Thailand. It’s the most recognised temple and known for its contemporary, unconventional art exhibit, privately owned by a Thai artist and architect, Mr. Chalermchai Kositpipat. It was started to build in 1990 and opened to public in 1997 and expecting the completion in 2070. It stands out for white exterior and plastic glass embedded sparkling brightly under the sun. The complex consists of several temples, a golden wishing well, beautiful gardens and art gallery. Opening everyday from 8:00-18:00 hrs. The entrance fee is only TB50. #watrongkhun #whitetemplechiangrai #境外遊 #passionpassport #mytripvlogs #tripblazzer #yuppijetrip2016 #yuppijeinchiangrai2016 #celebratewithtrip #urbanexplorer

Chiang Rai White Temple

#chiangrai #whitetemple #watrongkhun #thaiand #2023vacationmode The temple's white color symbolizes Buddha's purity; its glittering mirrors signifies the teachings of the Buddha to reflect kindness on to others. Every statue has meaning and is symbolic of teachings and Buddhist philosophy. The White Temple is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 5:30 p.m. on weekends. Entrance: 50 baht for foreign visitors CHECKLIST FOR CHIANG MAI / CHIANG RAI TRIP MUST VISIT

Baan Dam Museum

An art based museum. It shows the local architecture of the region, and with some interesting 3D art using augmented reality. However it wasn't working for us when we're there, even though there is free WiFi. Otherwise, there are nice buildings showing local traditional buildings, and the culture of crocodile skinning. There isn't much to do, but still nice to look. #weekendgetaways

Baan Dam Museum: The Black House ♠️

#exploreasia Baan Dam Museum also known to foreigners as the Black House Museum, is a private art museum comprising a mixture of traditional northern Thai buildings with unconventional and contemporary architecture, designed by Thawan Duchanee. This museum is one of the famous museum in Chiang rai besides white temple and blue temple. The entrance fee for this museum is 80 Baht per person. #awesomepic #thailand #temple #museum #chiangrai

Baan Dam , Chiang Rai

Baan Dam Art Museum. Chinnarin Chin Tell me ablut baan daam chiang rai Baan Dam, also known as the Black House, is an art museum located in Chiang Rai, Thailand. It was created by the Thai artist Thawan Duchanee, who passed away in 2014. The museum consists of several buildings and outdoor spaces that showcase Thawan's unique art style, which is a fusion of traditional Thai art with modern and contemporary elements. The museum is known for its dark, ominous atmosphere, with many of the buildings painted black and decorated with various animal bones and skins, as well as eerie sculptures and paintings. Thawan's art often features themes of death, rebirth, and the cycle of life, and he drew inspiration from Buddhism and Thai folklore. Visitors to Baan Dam can explore the various buildings and outdoor spaces, which feature sculptures, paintings, and other artworks by Thawan and other artists. There are also demonstrations of traditional Thai crafts such as weaving and pottery-making.

Freely go to Chiang Mai in Thailand.

Chiang Mai is a foreign city that is particularly suitable for independent travel. The travel services on Ctrip are comprehensive, with airport pick-up and drop-off services for only 10-30 RMB, half-day tours to "Doi Suthep Temple" and "Bhubing Palace", family-friendly activities such as "Mae Wang Elephant Camp" and "Night Safari", and the most recommended one-day tour to the White Temple and Black Temple in Chiang Rai. On the day of departure, there will be a special car to pick up and drop off at the hotel. Even if your English is poor, there will be a Chinese tour guide accompanying you throughout the journey. I chose to depart on Friday because as a foodie, I didn't want to miss the most famous Saturday and Sunday night markets in Chiang Mai, where there are various cheap and delicious snacks and exquisite handmade products for sale. Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand. It not only has a leisurely pace, but also is full of ancient and profound cultural heritage. You can walk around in slippers on the streets and alleys, and if you get tired, you only need to take a tuk-tuk or songthaew for 20 baht (5 RMB) as transportation. Strolling through any street or alley in the ancient city of Chiang Mai, you can encounter magnificent or peaceful Buddhist temples. This small city with a population of 500,000 surprisingly has over 300 temples of all sizes, and you may get confused. However, there are several particularly famous temples that you must visit. The first "Wat Phra Singh". It is the largest Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, built in the 14th century, and is a perfect example of Lanna-style architecture. The first thing that catches your eye when entering the temple is the glittering golden Buddha statue, and the murals in the hall depict the ancient local costumes and customs. In the center of the temple is a 20-meter golden white tower, which is a strong representative style of Thai temples. The second "Qidilong Temple", also known as the Big Buddha Temple, is decorated with snakes and peacocks at the temple gate. There is a huge Buddha statue in the main hall, and the sense of space and the golden decorations inside the temple are very magnificent and exquisite. Along the path to the back square, there is a big Buddha pagoda. Although the ancient pagoda has been weathered by time and earthquakes, it appears majestic and magnificent under the reflection of the golden lotus flowers, with a simple and rustic charm. The third "Wat Chiang Man", the first temple in Chiang Mai, was built in 1300 and is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai. The best building in the temple is the stupa of the main temple, which is surrounded by 15 elephants at the base, giving it a simple and vicissitudinous appearance that contrasts sharply with the dazzling golden elephant spire. Not far from the city, the "Double Dragon Temple" on the Suthep Mountain, also known as the Suthep Temple, is named after two long dragons sitting and lying on both sides of the steps. It is a famous Buddhist summer resort in Thailand. The Thai royal summer palace is also built on Suthep Mountain. The Phuping Palace can be opened to the public when the royal family is not there from April to December. The palace has beautiful white walls and yellow tiles, and is located in the green mountains and trees, with its own beauty of coolness and peace. The two breathtaking temples in Chiang Rai, the White Temple and the Black Temple, are the highlights of a trip to Chiang Mai. The White Temple was built by designer Cheler Mchai at his own expense and was first established in 1997. The entire complex is pure white and lustrous, with only small pieces of polished glass as borders or decorations, which is quite different from the usual temples. The details, such as the flying birds on the eaves, the standing statues on the roof, the reclining turtles on the pillars, and the flowing clouds on the flags, all reflect the exquisite and delicate design, which is a masterpiece of art. The White Temple tells the story of how one can reach the Buddhist paradise by crossing the Naihe Bridge and avoiding the temptation of hell with a single-minded focus. Next to the White Temple is a "glittering" golden building, which is actually a toilet and is probably the most beautiful toilet in the world. The Black Temple is located in a forest of lush grass, consisting of many intricately constructed Thai temples made of original logs. The theme of the Black Temple is hell and death, with water buffalo skulls lined up on the ground, animal skins and large shells on the table, and a complete elephant skeleton and dried snake specimens on display. The creator, Mr. Thawan Duchanee, spent 36 years gradually designing and building this huge open-air, garden-style private art museum. His disciple and friend, a Buddhist artist, was inspired by him to create the still unfinished White Temple. In Chiang Mai, magnificent temples can be seen everywhere, filled with the mysterious charm of Eastern Buddhist culture. With cheap prices and convenient transportation, it is definitely a perfect place for you to temporarily escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and people you see with your eyes open or closed, and let yourself fly. Take some beautiful photos that will make you want to cry and savor them slowly.