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The Architectural Wonders of Thailand’s White Temple
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7 жыл бұрынThere are 33,000 traditional temples in Thailand. But with its majestic, otherworldly exterior, Wat Rong Khun is unlike any other site of worship. From the ghoulish heads that hang from surrounding trees, to the hands that reach for you as you cross the bridge to the main temple, every part of this site is unique. While Wat Rong Khun attracts thousands of tourists from around the world, it received negative attention when it first opened because critics said it wasn’t traditional Thai art. Yet the temple continues to stand defiantly as a symbol of Thai art for a modern world.
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@rectalpunchfromhell7868 7 жыл бұрын
Thailand should be on everyone's bucket list. Seriously, it's the best place in the world. Crazy night life, the city is pretty much operated 24/7, amazing food and also very sanitized, breath-taking temples, shrines, beautiful blue beaches, beautiful people and the best of all, ridiculously cheap
@randomrandomrandommm3637 7 жыл бұрын
ZeckDoesStuff war? plus isnt this also in almost all countries, even the ones that u reside in
@aus-li 7 жыл бұрын
Rectal Punch Arts & Illustrations And those special girls ;)
@thailandyouthfootball226 7 жыл бұрын
@ZeckDoesStuff Every country in this world have Rape even Vatican City :) Human = Sex
@profile1172 7 жыл бұрын
Rectal Punch Arts & Illustrations a lot of transgenders
@adrianelias2365 7 жыл бұрын
Only Europe is on my bucket list to visit.
@rohanjgeorge 7 жыл бұрын
looks like the final level in a video game....cool video btw
@vichetca101 7 жыл бұрын
rohanjgeorge I'd love a heavily culture based game with this temple as the final boss stage.
@rohanjgeorge 7 жыл бұрын
vichetca oh yeah... it'd be cool...the game set in Thailand...with thai people, culture and traditions integrated into the game...with free roam....would feel like touring Thailand digitally..lol
@sazinthezeldafan1708 7 жыл бұрын
rohanjgeorge omg so true
@jujumouche 7 жыл бұрын
Uncharted 2 right here
@bras7855 7 жыл бұрын
It would be in a Tomb raider game
@n1filmsTH 7 жыл бұрын
I'm from Thailand and I'm happy that you guys like it. It's the most amazing temple I ever seen too 😀
@hanifali2566 7 жыл бұрын
i love you
@josiesaimon1188 6 жыл бұрын
hi starnawarat |=0")
@namankasliwal1725 6 жыл бұрын
me too
@penny6280 6 жыл бұрын
I’m Thai, too! This was really cool!
@texdiddyable 6 жыл бұрын
Love your country from Italy
@SittiwatParnwipa 6 жыл бұрын
This temple is amazing made by Thai artists guy who was teaching in the art technical. And the one temple in Pataya is so impressive it made all woods that I require to visiting there soonest.
@sparklefarter 7 жыл бұрын
This was the most impressive temple I saw while in Thailand! It's intricacy was amazing.
@lordmurphy4344 7 жыл бұрын
Ok, this wins the prize for being the most rad place of worship.
@chrisogrady28 7 жыл бұрын
Holy shit, this would last 5 minutes in England before being ruined and vandalised. So beautiful
@sh3n3ng 7 жыл бұрын
Christopher O'Grady it is vandalized by douchebag visitors but the staffs frequently fix it.
@chrisogrady28 7 жыл бұрын
KW so sad
@formealyour 7 жыл бұрын
Wow! Even though I have not yet finished the video, They look so interesting and intricate. But imagine the sun shining under it and you looking at it...
@alsiagurvonik262 7 жыл бұрын
Aethyr Stonite i keep on seeing you in this channel
@formealyour 7 жыл бұрын
Alsia Gurvonik 😂
@chanapolpimsen2647 7 жыл бұрын
There are sooo many amzing things in Thailand. I wish you guys make more vdo about us. Love, thai fan
@Onawhimexplorer 7 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to vlog my way through Thailand! I'm mostly excited for the food, but this temple is the most fascinating thing I've seen on KZfaq today.
@kicksomeup6998 9 ай бұрын
Namaste from India. Absolutely breathtaking and beautiful. We build our temples a bit differently here in India, but we wish we had a couple temples that looked like this as well in India. Buddham sharanam gacchami!
@hellogooddayhere4801 7 жыл бұрын
Thailand and India has many beautiful temples including this one
@user-ov8ei2ep8o 2 жыл бұрын
Thailand architecture came from ancient indian architecture
@tinchanel3319 2 жыл бұрын
@@user-ov8ei2ep8o yes, I from thailand
@joymoti173 2 жыл бұрын
@@tinchanel3319 no bro Thai architecture is Kadai architecture. It's not came from India. Just the culture and traditions got influenced. There is no temple or buildings in India whoch resembles Thai architecture. Be proud that Thai architecture is one of the unique architecture. Love from Assam, India. I am Tai Ahom.
@kicksomeup6998 9 ай бұрын
@@joymoti173 Absolutely right. Just because the mythology and the culture is Indian doesn't mean the temple design is not completely Thai. It is a Thai monument, my pet peeve is when some Indians lay claim to stuff we never did, forgetting our key tenet of humility and acceptance. Yes, we influenced the culture tremendously, no shit, but they came up with their own stuff and moved the ball forward, which is the whole point of culture. Buddhism and the Buddha as well as Sanatan is not bounded by borders , its message of peace, love and acceptance must be echoed throughout the world, that is the whole point. Just because Europeans came up with foundational concepts in Physics doesn't mean that Physics is European. Neither science nor culture works like that. Like science, culture belongs to people who contribute to it, the Ramayana belongs as much to Thailand as it does to India. They've build temples and Buddhist statues that we are in awe of and respect. We built a lot of great stuff too, but we need to learn from our Thai bretheren on how to properly take care of our precious ancient heritage. The Thai people helped us maintain many important pieces of our heritage when we were struggling financially due to colonialism and I am forever indebted to these amazing folks for that.
@ChannleTonyGuin10 7 жыл бұрын
imagine this made on the computer. The detail and graphics needed holy shit (or more simply, see it in a video game/graphic test demo)
@greenalien5509 7 жыл бұрын
With a few tricks it can easily be done with good performance. If you look closely at the temple the base shape is still simple. They have flat ornaments with lots of curves to decorate and make it look complex. These can be a single polygon each with transparency and a bump map. Most of the other details on the temple can be simplified with materials as well and lets not forget LODs.
@tobylemus5971 7 жыл бұрын
I want to visit Thailand now!
@sunstacial2185 7 жыл бұрын
Chloe Lemus welcome to Thailand 😁
@tobylemus5971 7 жыл бұрын
孙伟亮 Hooray! we can be tour buddies!!!! thank you 😇
@user-zd8rw9so4l 7 жыл бұрын
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@Sirch100precent 6 жыл бұрын
I'm going in May !
@analuisa-nw9pn 7 жыл бұрын
I swear you guys have one of my favourite channels, I have no idea why you don't have more subscribers, you deserve them
@Polum2 6 жыл бұрын
You can see a more recent visit to the White Temple here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZxka7Srv861k6c.html
@sk5940 7 жыл бұрын
this the reason why they are most visited country on the planet.
@erabyithongg 4 жыл бұрын
Only Bangkok the most visited in the world but most visited Country it’s not
@sunstacial2185 7 жыл бұрын
I'm Thai. I'm so proud. Thank you guys to make special video of Thailand. I love your channel.
@ruarknewitt2387 7 жыл бұрын
You do learn something new everyday! Thanks GreatBigStory!!
@mickbotcast 5 жыл бұрын
The creators of White Temple Chalermchai Kositpipat once said in his interviews that he want to create outstanding Modern Art worthy enough to represent the age of King Rama 9 and he totally DID IT with his own passion and power A man worthy of National Artist title
@gominuke 7 жыл бұрын
interesting fact: inside the temple the walls are painted full of pop icons: minions, harry potter, pirates of the caribbean, pikachu, transformers...
@CharlesJoseph_MSc 4 жыл бұрын
@@yds78 no
@maniswil2 3 жыл бұрын
Oh good lord... That's embarrassing, why the hell would they do that.
@chocolatestarfish7053 3 жыл бұрын
I’m from Thailand and this idiots right there a bunch of Pokémon’s you can catch and release
@sheepketchup9059 3 жыл бұрын
@@maniswil2 because we embrace pop culture. Let go of the past conservatism and traditions to embrace new architecture and art. And that includes pop culture.
@mbkbenz 2 жыл бұрын
@@CharlesJoseph_MSc Yes, she said the truth. I'm a 100% Thai and I visitted there a few times. There's a lot of pop cultures in there. There are just like Star Wars, Alien, The Matrix, Jigsaw from Saw, Batman etc.
@user-pj5gi8bf4x 7 жыл бұрын
Thallind is beautiful
@Heiryuu 7 жыл бұрын
I've only ever been to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Those steps are killer but they make the temple seem even better when you make it all the way to the top. However they did add in a cable car for the people who aren't interested in the culture or traditions of walking up the mountain. Whenever my family was visiting Chiangmai we made sure to visit the Wat. It's well worth the little bit of exercise.
@resetbs1955 2 жыл бұрын
Sawadeekrap 🙏🏽 If any of you ever managed to visit Thailand & go to White Temple also try visit Blue Temple is not to far from this one & just as special in it's own way🙏🏽 I loved it there Thailand is where my heart wants to be... freeland
@eclipse5393 7 жыл бұрын
I hope this video makes people realize that we can make amazing places but instead society chooses to make boring, ugly houses and buildings. The ancient world knew how to live as a society better than people today. They made their surroundings as magnificent and beautiful as they could. We just go to ikea.
@jasminekk521 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous styles & Majestic architectures & Precious cultures in the world are right here… in Thailand! 🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭
@Melaramaa 7 жыл бұрын
I'm thai and proud
@maryjoygaleno9099 6 жыл бұрын
I've been here last month and tho its packed with tourists, it's still majestic! Def a must visit !
@kannikathongha8673 7 жыл бұрын
I'm from Thailand!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for this vid!!!'nnn
@thomastessier4529 2 жыл бұрын
Been there several times, awesome structure. Detail abounds everywhere.
@martinchow1381 7 жыл бұрын
This temple is so cool 😎
@brianlinville439 7 жыл бұрын
I agree
@lilamazon 7 жыл бұрын
heavenly beautiful. forever be Thai cultural heritage^0^
@sabrinau3532 7 жыл бұрын
Very nice angles on this wonderful piece of history. Great job as always Great Big Story!
@jimmythezwey9552 6 жыл бұрын
That place is the most beautiful thing ever 🧐🧐🧐😲😲😲😲😲😲
@alpha493 7 жыл бұрын
The temple looks amazing, whats also amazing? That music, anyone got a link to it? :)
@mrdompaul 7 жыл бұрын
That's so awesome and beautiful!!!!
@megatopgameplay6568 3 жыл бұрын
So much beautiful temple I ever seen before 😊🇹🇭 geetings from Cambodia 🇰🇭
@kranumrm3036 3 жыл бұрын
I love Buddhist temple 🙏🙏🙏 beautiful temple
@nuthapot 5 жыл бұрын
Just saying, the hands and people reaching out to you from the bridge symbolizes hell, where the wrongful are banished to after their death. Basically a reminder not to sin, and that Karma is a bish. I'm not rlly a religious person but I'm Thai so y not share some info.
@inurihettiarachchi9780 3 жыл бұрын
Yep,even I noticed that and was wondering if someone commented about that. Thanks 👍
@ElleOEl Жыл бұрын
Beautiful. The touch of pop culture makes it fun & unique…. Keep the child alive. The white & gold with mirrors to reflect light, AMAZING!!!! because we’re all reflections of one another. But with the obsession of material things & wealth, you forget to return home. Causing a longing for something to return, reaching up chaotically for hope, offering unnecessary sacrifices out of fear to a God that wants you to do the right thing, not the easy thing because the path has been in you all along. Just beautiful. A++++
@susana9795 7 жыл бұрын
😊 YAY! Your video got into the trending section! CONGRATS🎉 🍾!!
@CampingforCool41 2 жыл бұрын
That is amazing, I wonder what all the sculptural elements are made with and how they keep it from discoloring over time
@deer1412 6 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Thailand , thank you very much to travel in my country .We hope you will happy to this trip.
@ez3897 7 жыл бұрын
Most beautifull video i ever seen this year
@ludonymous526 4 ай бұрын
The amount of detail put into this temple... Just whoa.
@josiesaimon1188 6 жыл бұрын
this music is awesome and look beautiful white temple in Thailand wow...! |="0D
@yeshuaislord3058 Жыл бұрын
this looks extremily demonic
@xshathra4743 Жыл бұрын
exactly
@ssg3legssan 10 ай бұрын
think it may be
@seanp8220 6 ай бұрын
No it doesn't.
@felixdom9693 7 ай бұрын
Thailand is beautiful country full of a lot amazing temple is all magical i want to go to thailand just tk witness all the beauty of it
@4godand4thegays73 7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely magnificent. Marvels of ancient architecture baffle me.
@Heiryuu 7 жыл бұрын
donttouchmeim steril I don't know how to tell you this. But this temple was built fairly recently
@kasperchakma9773 5 жыл бұрын
Proud to be Buddhist 🙏
@drtish6960 7 жыл бұрын
Ive been here for a family vacation. Definitely a great place to tour. Beautiful and unique.
@cmak47 Жыл бұрын
BUDDHAM SARANAM GACCHAMI 🙏🏿 JAY BHIM 💙
@thayneshook7828 7 жыл бұрын
It is f*cking beautiful 😭
@exefei_so_awesome_omg 3 жыл бұрын
ขอบคุณที่มาประเทศไทยนะ
@humptydumpty.8256 6 жыл бұрын
I've been here before! It's honestly so beautiful and it's a must-see for anyone if you visit Thailand
@ayie4321 7 жыл бұрын
yeah...purity...along with hand and tormented souls sculpture...very pure...
@matherman1111 Жыл бұрын
I saw this place so many times in videos, wat plai laem too, and it was such a strange feeling to be there for real.
@jasper2927 7 жыл бұрын
That is amazing.
@bounskye 7 жыл бұрын
Fun fact I've been there I'm Thai and laos
@Prinren 7 жыл бұрын
this is so aesthetic. Im not just saying that. I love beautiful and macabre things.
@dannyb20vtec28 6 жыл бұрын
Sickest place to shoot a music video!
@ofc_b4nk138 7 жыл бұрын
Wow, very cool and interesting, I wanna visit 👍
@javiera4547 6 жыл бұрын
this reminds me so much of Perfect World
@ginoviage7123 7 жыл бұрын
Such intricate and beautiful works 👍🏻
@emeraldchylde 5 жыл бұрын
The designs are insane. When was this created?
@user-zt4lt6zm8e Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all sharing 🌿🌿
@xperoz5961 7 жыл бұрын
+Great Big Story Can you guys do a video relating to Cambodia? Thanks!
@nayzerie 7 жыл бұрын
@greatbigstory what was the song used
@RogerCanda Жыл бұрын
Beautiful… I wish I could visit this place one day.
@nork.incz1 7 жыл бұрын
I didn't knew Genji has a cool house :)
@yotams6168 7 жыл бұрын
I was there, it's a amazing place.
@ypttravel8248 5 жыл бұрын
i love video you ......beautiful
@jonathannguyen8639 6 жыл бұрын
This is real art right there. Nothing in there is basic.
@hunah444 5 ай бұрын
Beautiful Thai architecture ❤
@howtoliving_ 7 жыл бұрын
Oh, enchanting surreal dreamscape I would dwell a lifetime in if I could.
@physioarmchiangrai6783 5 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Chiangrai & Chiangmai Thailand the old capital city of Lanna kingdom north of Thailand . If you want to see the old palace ancient place , I recommend Chiangrai city & ChiangMai( old capital city of the north kingdom) & Ayudhaya & Sukohthai city( old capital city of center kingdom )
@LordOtorai 7 жыл бұрын
What's the name of the song used in the background ?
@KidtokidsGaming 6 жыл бұрын
Iruk4nj1 471 - Chill Hi Bg
@Alex-gg3zb 7 жыл бұрын
do Angkor Wat next please...!!
@mrthanamphu 2 жыл бұрын
Wat Rong Khun is in Chieng-Rai, Thailand. It's the north of Thailiand.🇹🇭
@PamelaTaylor 7 жыл бұрын
WOW BEAUTIFUL
@praipaisproduction9967 6 жыл бұрын
I've been there a lot maybe I will visit again. Its beautiful and quite 💕
@nayzerie 7 жыл бұрын
SOMEONE PLEASE FIND THE NAME OF THE SONG
@neshanwonder 7 жыл бұрын
Why was it so hard not to click this video?
@fanxxl5862 7 жыл бұрын
I love my culture ! #lovethailand
@sirMAXX77 7 жыл бұрын
I saw the thumbnail and immediately thought I want to build that in Minecraft.
@darktealglasses 5 жыл бұрын
Cool 😎 haven't seen anything like that though I was born in Thailand
@APerson-ji3ye 7 жыл бұрын
whats the backround music ?
@kevin080592 6 жыл бұрын
This makes me want to visit Thailand...as in now!
@Jody3171 Жыл бұрын
I miss this channel
@TheRainbowLifeLA 3 жыл бұрын
Def on my bucket list!!!
@chrisberg7862 7 жыл бұрын
AYYYYEEE YOU GUYS REACH 1M
@whales0310 7 жыл бұрын
It looks like a winter snowland come true
@PeacefulVictorytoTruth 7 жыл бұрын
beautiful!!
@yds78 7 жыл бұрын
S.KOREA IS THE BEST! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r6eBbMqf3piVk2w.html
@aerowindwalker 7 жыл бұрын
What is the soundtrack in this video?
@iAmSVD 7 жыл бұрын
The background music sounds like Shine by Years & Years a bit
@hindsightpov4218 7 жыл бұрын
Why do I feel like those hand sculptures are actual hands severed from human beings that they just covered with plaster?
@MrFloodey 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@Swishasweet2811 7 жыл бұрын
a place that has evil things is not a place of worhsip
@BJJOORRNN1 7 жыл бұрын
It must be a pain in the balls to keep that place looking pristine.
@TheArabsolga 7 жыл бұрын
Holy shit right?
@np4620 7 жыл бұрын
Seems like an amazing place to visit!
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