Wat Rong Khun - White Temple. Wat in Pa O Don Chai, Thailand

There are 33,000 traditional temples in Thailand. But with its majestic, otherworldly appearance, Wat Rong Khun is unlike any other place of worship. From the ghostly heads hanging from the surrounding trees, to the hands reaching out to greet 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 was not traditional Thai art. . Yet the temple continues to stand as a symbol of Thai art for a modern world.