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The White Temple in Thailand has reopened and it's as stunning as ever
Amy Nelmes Bissett
It may look like it's straight from a magical make-belief world but this heavenly white temple is actually found in Thailand.
Wat Rong Khun, or better known as the White Temple, is a Buddhist temple in the northern area of Chiang Rai Province.
Designed by Thai artist, Chalermchai Kositpipat, it came to life in 1997, but wa rebuilt this year after an earthquake in 2014 crumbled some of its intricate design.
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The theme is on death, rebirth and escaping hell. In one of the areas of the large temple, hundreds of arms eerily reaching out in desperation.
Visitors have only just been allowed to re-enter the temple, costing 50THB, but photos of the inside are strictly forbidden.
