Chiang Rai, Thailand
Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)

A dazzling white temple sheathed in mirrored glass, begun in 1997 by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat. Its bridge crosses a sea of reaching hands, blending Buddhist devotion with surreal pop-culture murals in an ongoing work of contemporary art.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: 19.82467, 99.76333