Chiang Rai Blue Temple 🇹🇭

The most healing color in Chiang Rai is the Buddhist Dharma that blooms from the deep blue. 👉🏻 Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten) What you see is not a cold building, but a dialogue between vision and soul. Blue symbolizes the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha. In the delicate lines of the gold border, it is like the light of the sky; in the middle of the white Buddha sitting quietly, the fragrance and light and shadow flow, and you can see the tranquility. The temple was originally completed in 2016. It was a local artist Phuttha Kabkaew who reshaped the abandoned ancient temple 80 to 100 years ago with the concept of "blue and gold dancing". Naga circling, golden carvings on the eaves, and floating paintings on the walls, every detail is like a delicate movement, taking you to read the Buddhist stories, and it is also an artistic journey. I suggest coming before 8am, when the twilight and blues interweave, and the photos you take look like a blue canvas; or if you are the last traveler before sunset, walk into the main hall at this time and listen to the smoke from the incense burner slowly rising, as if time has stopped. 📍 Check-in highlights: 🔹Entrance Naga Snake Road: The blue and gold dragon-shaped stairs are an Instagram hotspot 🔹Magnificent White Buddha: The 6.5m high Buddha, holding the ground seal posture symbolizes the moment of enlightenment 🔹Detailed murals: The ceiling and columns contain Buddhist and artistic stories, and the plum blossom blues show Zen light and shadow 🌟 Worth a visit!!!! •Unique blue and gold style: This temple, completed in 2016, was designed by local artist Phuttha Kabkaew (also known as SalaNok), who studied under the master of the White Temple, Chalermchai Kositpipat, to create a new Buddhist landmark that combines traditional Lanna architecture with modern hyperrealism . •Blue has profound connotations: The main color of the temple is deep indigo, symbolizing Dharma and wisdom, and the gold-rimmed details emphasize solemnity and enlightenment. •Strong religious symbols: The entrance steps are guarded by the majestic Naga, symbolizing the power of protecting the world; the 6.5-meter-tall "Phra Buddha Ratchamongkol Bodi Trilokanath" white Buddha is enshrined in the center of the inner hall. His right hand touches the ground to ask the earth god to witness the moment of enlightenment. 🕍Architectural features and artistic connotations •Appearance/entrance: The temple is located on the bank of the Mekong River. The entrance is guarded by two blue and gold Naga snake sculptures with great carving details. The eaves, patterns and roofs are all delicately outlined, full of Lanna style. •Interior space: The entire hall is covered with blue and gold reliefs and murals inside and outside. The colors are dazzling but not without tranquility, and Buddhist stories unfold. The overall style has a sense of sophistication of "cyber bohemia", as if entering a visual meditation. • Details: The columns and ceilings of the hall are mainly blue and purple, with gold frame details, combining traditional Lanna architecture with modern art, making people unconsciously slow down to appreciate every corner. 📌Note⚠️ • Opening hours: 07:00–20:00 daily, free admission all day . • Transportation: About 3 kilometers north of the center of Chiang Rai, turn left and walk 350m after crossing the river. It is recommended to take a taxi or tuk-tuk, which costs about 100–150฿ one way. • Photo tips: There are fewer people visiting before 8 am or in the evening, and the soft light is very suitable for shooting. • Dress code: Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes to enter the temple. #5月好去处2025