Bells, Wat Rong Khun—Chiang Rai, Thailand
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Ianatlarge
N 19° 49.434 E 099° 45.822
47Q E 579977 N 2192175
A set of small bells, at an approach to a Buddhist temple.
Waymark Code: WMEK94
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 06/08/2012
Views: 5
Wat Rong Khun is a working Thai Buddhist temple, however, it is also a magnificent visual spectacle and a major tourist attraction in the province of Chiang Rai.
The temple is entirely white in colour, eschewing the usual gold. Thus it has the informal name of "The White Temple". The noted Thai artist Mr Chalermchai Kositpipat designed the temple. Construction began in 1998 and was completed in 2008. The temple grounds cover a large area, and contain an ordination hall, quarters for the monks, exhibition hall, statues and representation of Buddhist and Hindu spiritual figures. This is a popular spot with both local and foreign tourists. It has been referred to as one of the seven wonders of modern Thailand.
Buses regularly travel to this destination, as do tuk tuks and private taxis. If you are in the province, worth a look.
Surrounding the ordination hall, is a white, metal fence. The main gate of this fence is flanked by two small bells, suspended on their own pedestal. These are not the normal Buddhist Thai bells, they are perhaps 1/4 of that size, and have a rather plain appearance, however, they are bells, and they are here.
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