Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While the sanctuary’s gleaming exterior appears saccharine upon first glance, its design becomes increasingly disconcerting as ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world's hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. Wat Rong Khun, or the White Temple, is one of over 33,000 ...

Of the nearly 45,000 temples in Thailand, arguably the most unforgettable—though decidedly offbeat—is Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple. Situated on the outskirts of Chiang Rai in Northern ...