From Chiang Mai: White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House Tour
The "Black House, White Temple, and Blue Temple - One Day Trip" offers a rich cultural experience in Chiang Rai, visiting three iconic landmarks. Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) dazzles with its modern Thai art and symbolism of purity. Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple) features vivid blue interiors and intricate designs, while Baan Dam Museum (Black House) presents unique architecture and art by Thawan Duchanee. The tour includes a stop at Maekhachan Hot Spring, lunch, and round-trip transportation with an English-speaking guide. It’s ideal for exploring Chiang Rai’s artistic and cultural highlights in a single day.
Options
Karen Visit: Excl. Entry Fee
Long Neck Karen Visit
Pickup included
What's included in From Chiang Mai: White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mae Khachan Hot Spring
Mae Khachan Hot Spring, in Wiang Pa Pao, Chiang Rai, is a popular stop between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Visitors can soak their feet or boil eggs in the natural hot spring pools. Surrounded by greenery, it offers a peaceful break for travelers. The site includes vendors selling snacks and souvenirs, along with shaded seating for relaxation. Its convenient location makes it a great stop on a road trip.
Wat Rong Khun
Wat Rong Khun, or the White Temple, is a stunning contemporary art-inspired Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Designed by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, it stands out with its all-white façade symbolizing purity and intricate glass mosaics representing wisdom and enlightenment. The temple blends traditional Thai architecture with modern elements, including unconventional murals featuring pop culture icons. Visitors enter through a bridge over a "sea of suffering," symbolizing the path to nirvana. Inside, the ornate main hall showcases detailed artworks and cultural themes. Wat Rong Khun is both a spiritual site and an artistic masterpiece, attracting visitors worldwide for its uniqueness.
Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)
Wat Rong Suea Ten, known as the Blue Temple, is a striking Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand, famous for its vivid blue and gold color scheme. Designed by a protégé of Chalermchai Kositpipat, the creator of the White Temple, it blends traditional Thai architecture with modern artistic elements. The temple's intricate decorations include detailed carvings and a stunning white Buddha statue at its center, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. The rich blue interiors create a serene and mystical ambiance. "Suea Ten" translates to "Dancing Tiger," referencing local legends. This temple is a must-visit for its beauty and cultural significance.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Accident Insurance.
- English-Speaking Tour Guide
- Karen Long Neck Visit (optional, 300 THB pay on spot)
- Luggage or Big Backpack (larger than 20 liters) loading (500 THB/piece)
- White Temple + Black House (mandatory, 180 THB/person)
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be aware that the length of the tour as a whole includes travel time.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 90 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The pickup time will be given based on your hotel location. Please select a hotel from the provided list if it is available. If you need to enter the hotel details manually, please provide both (1) hotel name, and (2) hotel address or Google Map link. If it is not a hotel, please provide (1) the property name, (2) address, (3) Google Map link, and send us (4) the property photo after your booking.
Meeting / End Points
- Please wait for the van in front of Starbucks, Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center.
