Blue Temple Bliss at Rong Suea Ten Chian

Meet Wat Rong Suea Ten (aka the Blue Temple) – Chiang Rai’s ultimate Insta magnet 😍💙! This epic modern masterpiece slaps with bold sapphire tones, wild Buddha murals, and mythical beasties popping off at every corner. The whole spot’s got major “wow” energy: it’s Thai art with a remix, riverside chill, and a vibe that’s totally next level. Seriously, your eyeballs will be like 🤯!

Getting here is a breeze: Zoom over in a tuk-tuk or taxi from Chiang Rai town. It’s only a quick 10-15 minute ride away and costs around 100-200 THB, so you’ll be living that blue aesthetic in no time. Entry? 100% FREE! And you can roll in any day from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, so there’s plenty of time to snap those fire temple photos for the ‘Gram.

Pro hack: Plan your visit for golden hour – that sunlight will make every shade of blue POP. Pics hit different, trust! Dry season (Nov-Feb) is your best bet for chill weather and way fewer crowds (say goodbye to random selfie sticks ruining your vibe) 👏.

If the temple feels are calling, don’t stop! Add Chiang Rai’s legendary White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) to your adventure or cruise out to the iconic Golden Triangle for double bucket list goodness. s

Need the deets?
Address: Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple), 306 หมู่ที่ 2 Maekok Rd, Tambon Rim Kok, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, every day

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Post by Nina Panda | Oct 19, 2025