Chiang Rai’s White Temple: Thailand’s Taj Mahal of ArtFloral PatternFloral PatternChiang Rai’s White Temple: Thailand’s Taj Mahal of ArtFloral PatternFloral PatternWat Rong Khun stuns with its white brilliance, earning comparisons to India’s Taj Mahal for beauty and symbolismFloral PatternFloral PatternDesigned by Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, Wat Rong Khun is a unique blend of art, faith and fantasyFloral PatternFloral PatternThe pure white color represents the Buddha’s purity, while the glass mosaics reflect his wisdom shining all over the EarthFloral PatternFloral PatternVisitors cross a bridge symbolizing the path from worldly temptation to enlightenment, passing surreal sculpturesFloral PatternFloral PatternLike the Taj Mahal, Wat Rong Khun is a labor of love deeply spiritual, artistically intricate, and visually unforgettableFloral PatternFloral PatternThe temple features murals of pop culture icons like Superman and Hello Kitty blending tradition with the modern worldFloral PatternFloral PatternIt’s still under construction the artist plans to expand it over decades as a lifelong devotion to Buddhism and creativityFloral PatternFloral PatternLocated in Chiang Rai, Thailand, it’s open daily and draws millions with its dreamy white spires and serene setting