Wat Rong Khun is considered a temple architecture unique in the world, with a combination of traditional Thai art and contemporary surrealist style. Located in Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand, the temple has become a national cultural icon, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
The temple was designed by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat - a famous architect in Thailand. The work is dedicated to the life he wanted to give his country a masterpiece of architectural art combined. The temple was built in 1997 and completed in 2008.
Moat leading to the main temple with stone bottom arm like a miniature hell .
The difference in this is the whole temple is covered with white, symbolizing the purity of the Buddha. Studded by thousands of pieces of mirror, so no matter what angle they stand in the temple appear sparkling and dazzling in the sunshine.
To reach the temple, visitors must pass through a bridge across a moat with arms full of stone bottom of a miniature hell. The raised arm as implied desire transcended the pain they are suffering.
Inside the temple is decorated with frescoes of the school of surrealist art. What makes visitors not surprised and excited is the image of the superhero guy Neo in The Matrix or the machine space... appearance in a Buddhist temple.
Pictures of the superhero guy Neo in The Matrix... appeared in the temple.
Outside, hundreds of masterpieces of stone sculpture carved and inlaid mirror were making them extravagant and unique than ever. Modern Art glass mosaic combined with Thai architectural style that works here become artistic masterpieces.
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