WHITE TEMPLE – BLACK HOUSE – BLUE TEMPLE – TOUR
Overview white temple black house tour start with
tour guide pick up you from hotel. Leave Chiang Mai across
mountains and green valley enroute stop at Hot spring for
relaxing. Mekong River Cruise (Golden Triangle) Taking a
boat trip is one of the most popular activities when
visiting the Golden Triangle For solo travelers or small
groups, the most cost effective way to get out on the water
is in a long-tailed speed boat.Then drive to visit a
magnificent White temple (Wat Rong Khun) a must in Chiang
Rai. The White temple was designed by Arjar Chamermchai
Kositpipat a famous Thai visual artist. You will see a ton
of astonishing art works of the founder including his
masterpieces inside the building. After an hour stroll
around the temple delicious Thai food lunch will be served
at restaurant near by White temple after lunch continue
visit to Baan Dum museum also known as The Black house,
Black House is a contemporary art works. They are all black.
The complex has over 20 building, carving, architecture,
skins collection. The museum comprised of Thai artist Thawan
Dunchnee. visit Long Neck & AKHA & YAO village before
return to Chiang Mai by the same routeThe northern most
province of Thailand, covers of 11,879 sq.km. and it is
bordered by Myanmar (Burma) and Laos. The distance from
Bangkok to Chiang Rai via the Phaholyothin Road is
approximately 830 km. It is approximately 180 km. from
Chiang Mai along road No.1019. Historically, King Mengrai
the Great whose statue can be seen easily on the way to Mae
Chan founded Chiang Rai in 1262. It used to be the capital
of the Lanna Kingdom until it was conquered by the Burmese.
It was not until 1876 that Chiang Rai became Thai territory.
It was proclaimed a province during the reign of King Rama
VII in 1910.Today Chiang Rai is famous for its hill tribes,
the Golden Triangle, Mae Sai and Chiang Saen town.The site
of our eco-attractions “Union of Hill Tribe Villages and
Longneck Karen” is located at the top of the hills and in a
style heretofore unknown in Chiang Rai.5 hill tribes have
joined with us for an authentic nature holiday. They are
indigenous people with a vast knowledge of the area- its
plants, weather, birds, and animals.
.The Blue Temple is immediately recognizable for its
brilliant shade of rich sapphire. The temple walls, roof,
and surrounding statues are all covered in this gorgeous
hue, an unusual decorative choice in a country where most
temples are made of gold. This color is symbolically
associated with purity, wisdom, and the lack of materialism
that Buddhists aspire to.The temple is a fascinating fusion
of traditional Buddhist values and classic Thai architecture
with extremely contemporary design choices. This modernism
makes sense — the Blue Temple was designed by Putha Kabkaew,
a student of the artist who built the eccentric White
Temple.
The Blue Temple History
The Blue Temple is known in Thai as “Wat Rong Suea Ten”, or
“Temple of the Dancing Tiger”. Another ancient temple once
stood here, and tigers are said to have roamed freely over
the grounds when it was abandoned nearly a century ago. The
Blue Temple as it exists today is brand new by comparison.
The local village decided to rebuild the temple in 1996 and
began the project in 2005. Construction was officially
completed in 2016, but The Blue Temple is still considered a
work in progress.
Compared to its “older siblings”, the White Temple and the
Black House, the Blue Temple is a lesser known tourist
destination, and far less busy. This is changing quickly,
though, so now is a good time to take a tour here.
Exterior Architecture
Together with its calming cerulean color, the Blue Temple is
adorned with gleaming gold trim and surrounded by blue and
gold statues of magical Buddhist beings and mythological
characters.
Chiang Mai Budget Tour Itinerary
The stairs to the main entrance are guarded by naga
serpents, whose tails ripple with detailed scales and twist
and whirl around in entrancing elegance. The temple windows
are protected by an angelic figure, posing proudly on a
pedestal with feathered wings spread wide, a staff grasped
behind its back. Brightly colored Yakshas, or female nature
spirits, wait nearby to keep the temple safe from evil.
Just behind the temple, a Buddha statue stands in an
abaya-mudra pose, emitting an air of calmness and inviting
visitors to relinquish fear and anxiety.
Inside the Blue Temple
Inside, the Blue Temple is a kaleidoscope of colour and
patterns, with elaborate and unbelievably intricate
paintings completely covering every surface. Like most Thai
temples, the walls depict stories of the life of the Buddha,
but these have been painted in a particularly modern style.
Much of this art is mounted in ornate gold frames which fit
tastefully with the rest of the theme. Even the ceiling is
spectacular, embellished with patterns so extraordinary they
are almost psychedelic.After experiencing the peace of the
enlightened Buddha statue, the room’s exit is a bit jarring.
The wall around the doorframe is painted to be a
representation of Hell, and the doorway itself is the gaping
mouth of a demon.
The centerpiece of the space is a seated Buddha statue, made
of shiny white porcelain that looks eerie and blue in the
reflection of the room. Powerfully framed by columns, he
sits with one hand pointed to the ground, a representation
of the moment he achieved enlightenment.
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7.00-7.30A.M. Pick up at Hotel
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8.30A.M. Hot Spring
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10.00A.M. White temple wat rong khun
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11.00 A.M. Mekong River Cruise (Golden Triangle)
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11.30P.M. Lunch at local Thai restaurant near by White
temple
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13.00P.M. Visit Black house
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14.30P.M.Visit Blue Temple
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15.30P.M. Long Neck and Hill tribe village (Optional
300THB per person)
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16.00P.M. Leave Chiang Rai for Chiang Mai
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19.00P.M. Arrival at Chiang Mai city Drop off at your
Hotel
Inclusions:
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Pick up and drop off at hotel or guesthouse in the city
by Air-conditioned vehicles (join group)
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All admission fees as mentioned in the program
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English speaking tour guide speaking tour guide
available on request
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Drinking water in the van
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Lunch
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Entrance fee at white temple
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Entrance fee at Black house
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Entrance fee at Blue Temple
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All listed activities
Exclusions:
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Hotel out skirt of the city might be charged for
transfer
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Optional Long Neck & Hill tribes Village (300THB per
person)
Facts
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Tour seat in coach number of passenger about 8-12 person
per group
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Please bring Passport on the trip
Guest allow to bring:
What to wear:
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Sandal/Flip Flops, Short/Pants or Skirt length cover
knee/polo/or T-shirt covering the shoulders.
What to bring:
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Sunscreen, Sunhat, Camera, Passport
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Duration Day Tour |
ONE DAY TOUR |
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Private Tour:( minimum 2 person) |
07.00-19.00 |
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Price 8, 500.00 baht ( Per/Person)Child
under10 yrs 50% |
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