Wat Rong Khun

De witte tempel vlakbij Chiang Rai, Thailand. Foto uitgesneden en kleurverzadeging aangepast om de tempel meer te laten uitsteken t.o.v. de vrij witte lucht. De witte lucht is een smog veroorzaakt door rook afkomstig van de bosbranden in de bergen. Dit is erg nadelig voor je foto's :-( Meer info over tempel: Wat Rong Khun is also known as the White Temple. Whereas most temples visited by tourists have a history going back many centuries, this magnificent place of worship was built only recently. It is the realization of a dream for Thailands noted artist, Mr Chalermchai Kositpipat, who designed and is supervising the construction of this beautiful white temple and its many statues of figures based on religious beliefs. The construction started in 1998 and is expected to be completed in 2008. In addition, there is a gallery nearby exhibiting his paintings. To get there from the city of Chiang Rai, drive north along Asia Highway.