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Mae Khachan Hot Spring - Before we begin temple sightseeing, we’ll break up the long drive at the Mae Khachan Hot Spring to relax, dip our feet in the steaming mineral water, maybe eat a snack, or walk around the surrounding gardens.
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Wat Rong Khun - We’ll then move on to the main attraction: the White Temple. If you’re looking for ancient ruins, you might be surprised to find a modern architectural masterpiece designed and built by local artist Chaloemchai Khositphiphat. He was rumored to have spent over THB 40 million of his own money to create this unconventional art exhibit to gain immortal life!
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Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple) - The Blue Temple or Wat Rong Seua Ten literally translates to ‘temple of the dancing tiger.’ It was built on a site where tigers were said to have jumped over the river.
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Baan Dam Museum - Built by Thailand national artist Thawan Duchanee (who incidentally was the mentor of Chaloemchai, the White Temple guy), the Baan dam Museum (Black House) is a cluster of nearly 40 small shadowy structures exhibiting art dating back to the Ayutthaya period. This is truly something the likes of which we’ll never see anywhere else!
- English-speaking tour guide
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Included entrance fees: White Temple (THB100), Black House (THB80)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
- Explore the White Temple, also known as Wat Rong Khun, a contemporary architectural wonder created by a hometown artist in search of everlasting existence
- Relax at the Blue Temple erected at a location known for tigers leaping across the river
- Experience the eerie ambiance of the Black House, described as a “gloomy, enigmatic, and borderline cruel” depiction of the underworld
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
