L-R: Ching Neng Bin, Lee Kam Boon, Lily Yap, Bernard Lee, Cindy Chong, Tay Seok Hooi, Chew Leng Soon at Wat Rong Khun the White Temple of Chiang Rai.
Day 5 (10.11.2012) Chiang Rai
We visited the white temple ‘Wat Rong Khun’, the City Navel Pillar, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Phrathat Doi Jom Thong. We walked through the Chiang Rai wet market and in the evening we explored the Saturday night street market and later had dinner at a ‘dance square’ with life band. We too joined in for the line-dance with the local folks. We then walked back to the Night Bazaar to have a few beers and listen to the singers on stage.
Sleeping: City Home Guest House at B600 a/c room for 2pax
Pork noodle for breakfast in a shop opposite our City Home Guest House.
After breakfast we walked back to the guesthouse for the free coffee and then planned for the day visits.
We took the tuktuk to get to the white temple ‘Wat Rong Khun.
Ching Neng Bin posing with the artist Mr. Chaloemchai Khositphiphat who built the White Temple.
The beautifully curved sculpture in the compound of the white temple ‘Wat Rong Khun.
The White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), located at Ban Rong Khun, Tambon Pa O Don Chai, approximately 13 km from the city is a unique modern temple designed and built by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat starting in 1997.
Wat Rong Khun known as the White Temple, is a privately owned art exhibit in the style of a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It is owned by Chalermchai Kositpipat, who designed, constructed, and opened it to visitors in 1997.
The bridge towards the Wat Rong Khun ubosot, called the bridge of “the cycle of rebirth” signifies the crossing over from the cycle of death and rebirth into a state free of suffering. It symbolizes the way to happiness by overcoming worldly things as temptations, greed and desire.
In front of the Wat Rong Khun bridge is a circular area with hundreds of reaching hands that symbolize desire. This area represents human suffering and hell.
In front of the Wat Rong Khun bridge is a circular area with hundreds of reaching hands that symbolize desire. This area represents human suffering and hell.
After crossing the Wat Rong Khun bridge, visitor arrives at the “Gate of Heaven”.
After crossing the Wat Rong Khun bridge, visitor arrives at the “Gate of Heaven” guarded by two huge creatures that represent Death and Rahu, who decides over men’s fate.
On the back wall of Wat Rong Khun ubosot is a golden mural of the Buddha, a few images of the Buddha in front of it.
Wat Rong Khun known as the White Temple in Chiang Rai.
Wat Rong Khun known as the White Temple in Chiang Rai.
Wat Rong Khun known as the White Temple in Chiang Rai.
Wat Rong Khun known as the White Temple in Chiang Rai.
Wat Rong Khun known as the White Temple in Chiang Rai.
Wat Rong Khun known as the White Temple in Chiang Rai.
The is also a well with golden coloured railings at Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai.
The golden building at Wat Rong Khun - A structure that stands out because of its color is the rest rooms building. Another very ornately decorated structure, this golden building represents the body, whereas the white ubosot represents the mind. The gold symbolizes how people focus on worldly desires and money. The golden building represents the idea to make merit and to focus on the mind, instead of material things and possession.
The golden building at Wat Rong Khun is the rest rooms.
Wat Rong Khun known as the White Temple in Chiang Rai.
There are characters of demons and tragic scenes in history at Wat Rong Khun.
There are characters of demons and tragic scenes in history at Wat Rong Khun.
There are characters of demons and tragic scenes in history at Wat Rong Khun.
The Navel City Pillar of Chiang Rai was constructed in 1987 on the occasion of the 60th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the 725th anniversary of the City of Chiang Rai in northern Thailand.
Right next to Wat Phra
That Doi Jom Thong, there is an esplanade with a grouping of 108 pillars
of the city of Chiang Rai. The central pillar represents Mount Meru,
according to Hindu mythology, it is
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The Navel City Pillar features one main pillar, which the other 108 are constructed around it. Together, they are all created using Khmer design with Lanna influences.See more at : https://www.thailandee.com/en/visit-thailand/108-pillars-of-chiang-rai-city-chiang-rai-142
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The Navel City Pillar features philosophy that combines both Hindu and Buddhist theology. The central column stands on top of a triangular base made of marble.
Wat Phra Kaew situated on Trairat road, Chiang Rai City. The King of Thailand upgraded to royal temple in 1978.
Lee Kam Boon wth the big temple bells at Wat Phra Kaew in Chiang Rai.
Ubosot of Wat Phra Kaew in Chiang Rai.
Wat Phra Kaew temple where the Emerald Buddha was discovered.
Wat Phra Kaew temple where the Emerald Buddha was discovered.
Wat Phra Kaew temple where the Emerald Buddha was discovered.
Wat Phra Kaew in Chiang Rai.
Wat Phra Kaew in Chiang Rai.
Wat Phra Kaew in Chiang Rai.
Ching Neng Bin paying his respect at Wat Phra Kaew in Chiang Rai.
Walking by the roadside maket in Chiang Rai.
Wat Phrathat Doi Jom Thong in Chiang Rai.
We walked through the Chiang Rai wet market and in the evening we explored the Saturday night street market and later had dinner at a ‘dance square’ with life band. We too joined in for the line-dance with the local folks. We then walked back to the Night Bazaar to have a few beers and listen to the singers on stage.
The girls at Chiang Rai Saturday night street market.
The girls at Chiang Rai Saturday night street market.
We explored the Chiang Rai Saturday night street market.
The food vendors at Chiang Rai Saturday night street market.
The food vendors at Chiang Rai Saturday night street market.
The food vendors at Chiang Rai Saturday night street market.
The food at Chiang Rai Saturday night street market.
Cindy Chong enjoying the street food at Chiang Rai Saturday night market.
The food at Chiang Rai Saturday night street market.
Fried Bamboo Worms is the most basic snack and you can find them at Chiang Rai Saturday night street market.
Fried Crickets are crunchy and have a unique taste like a popcorn and nut sold at Chiang Rai market.
These fried Silkworms is a popular snack for locals at Chiang Rai Saturday night street market.
We had dinner at Chiang Rai night market dance square with a life band.
We had dinner at Chiang Rai night market dance square with a life band.
We had dinner at Chiang Rai night market dance square with a life band.
We had dinner at Chiang Rai night market dance square with a life band.
We joined in for the line-dance with the local folks at Chiang Rai night market dance square with a life band.
We then walked back to the Chiang Rai Night Bazaar to have a few more beers and listen to the singers on stage.
Back to the Chiang Rai Night Bazaar to have a few more beers and listen to the singers on stage.
New friends at Chiang Rai Night Bazaar to have a few more beers and listen to the singers on stage.
Lee Kam Boon went up on stage to request some songs
Day 1, 2 - KL to Chiangmai
Day 3 - Chiangmai to Thaton
Day 4 - Thaton by River Boat to Chiangrai
Day 5 - White Temple of Chiangrai
Day 6 - Chiangrai day trip to Mae Salong and Mae Fah Luang
Day 7 - Chiangrai to Phu Chi Fa
Day 8 - Phu Chi Fa to Phayao
Day 9,10 Phayao to Chiangmai to Mae Sariang
Day 11,12 - Mae Sariang to Mae Sot
Day 13,14 - Mae Sot to Bangkok
Day 15,16 - Bangkok – Kanchanaburi - Sangkhlaburi
Day 17,18 - Sangkhlaburi – Ayutthaya
Day 19-22 - Ayutthaya - Bangkok – Butterworth
| Day | Expenses | THB total | per pax |
| 5 | Breakfast | 490 | 70 |
| Sawngthaew to WhiteTemple & Wat PhraKaew | 630 | 90 | |
| Bus Chiangrai to MaeChan B20 x 7 | 140 | 20 | |
| Bread | 95 | 14 | |
| Papaya | 25 | 4 | |
| Banana | 75 | 11 | |
| Lunch | 345 | 49 | |
| CityHome Guesthouse in Chiangrai | 2,400 | 343 |
/// Northern Thailand Adventure, Mountains, Rivers and Temples , 6th to 27th November 2012
Relaxed ambiance, great food and cool beers, light dancing, soothing music and songs, together with friendly aura that make Thailand No.1 hot spot travelling destination in the world. Malaysia has a lot to catch up, perhaps never. Beers and alcohol are too expensive; anyway, I ain't no seasoned drinkers.
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