Video: The White Temple is a contemporary masterpiece

ArabiaWeather.com - The White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) in northern Thailand is a contemporary national landmark; As one of the most famous temples in the country and attracts a large and growing number of tourists every year, it is a unique masterpiece of its kind, as it was built entirely of stone and white marble and also painted white.

The White Temple was designed by the Thai artist, Dr. Chilmchai Kositipat, who wanted to build a white-walled temple. Construction began in 1997 and is still ongoing.