Temples and Museum Tour

This day tour travels from Chiang Mai to three of the most distinctive temple and museum stops in northern Thailand: the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the Blue Temple and the Black House Museum, all set in Chiang Rai province.

The White Temple

The tour opens at Wat Rong Khun, built almost entirely in white with inlaid mirrored glass and designed by the Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat. Elaborate carved details cover the exterior, from the ornamental bridge lined with reaching hands to the murals inside the main hall, and the all-white palette makes the temple stand out from the gold-toned temples found elsewhere in Thailand.

The Blue Temple and Black House Museum

From there, the tour continues to the Blue Temple, Wat Rong Suea Ten, finished in deep blue and gold and designed by an artist trained under Kositpipat himself. The last stop is the Black House Museum, Baan Dam, the former home and studio of the late national artist Thawan Duchanee, made up of dozens of dark timber buildings set across landscaped grounds and filled with wood carvings, animal bones and traditional Thai artefacts.

A local lunch and a bottle of water are included between stops, and an English-speaking guide travels with the group to explain the story and symbolism behind each site. Roundtrip transfer from your Chiang Mai hotel is included, so the day's logistics are handled from pickup to drop-off, leaving you free to focus on the sites themselves.

Each stop offers a different visual style within a single day trip, from the White Temple's mirrored white surfaces to the Blue Temple's color and the dark, carved interiors of the Black House Museum. Rayna's team in Chiang Mai handles the booking and stays available if you need help before or during your day out.

• Visit three of northern Thailand's most distinctive art landmarks in one day: the White Temple, the Blue Temple and the Black House Museum.
• See the intricate detail of Wat Rong Khun's all-white, mirror-inlaid architecture, designed by Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat.
• Explore the deep blue and gold interiors of Wat Rong Suea Ten, known as the Blue Temple.
• Walk through the Black House Museum's collection of dark timber buildings, filled with wood carvings and traditional Thai artefacts.
• Enjoy a day built around convenience, with roundtrip transfer, lunch and an English-speaking guide included.

1. You will receive your tour confirmation voucher by email shortly after booking.
2. Check your spam or junk folder, or contact online support, if it has not arrived.
3. Download the voucher and present it at the venue.

• Carry a valid photo ID or passport, as it may be required for entry.
• Booking confirmation is valid only for the selected date and time.
• Hotel pickup is available from centrally located hotels in Chiang Mai only.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Present your voucher at the counter at each site.
• Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted inside the transfer vehicle.
• No refund is provided for unused or partially used services.
• Outside food and beverages may not be allowed within the temple premises.
• Rayna is not responsible for any loss, injury or damage during the tour.
• Rayna reserves the right to refuse service in case of non-compliance with temple or tour rules.
• Transfer vehicles vary by booking: a sedan seats 2 with 2 luggage bags, an SUV seats 4 with 4 luggage bags, and a van seats 8 with 8 luggage bags.