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Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit) vs Royal Barges National Museum

Temple of the Golden Buddha and Royal Barges National Museum are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Temple of the Golden Buddha scores marginally higher than Royal Barges National Museum. Temple of the Golden Buddha comes in at 81 with praise from 3 sources like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.

Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
8 / 10
661 Chaoren Krung Road, Talad Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The actual temple has little architectural merit, but off to its side is a small chapel containing the world's largest solid-gold Buddha, cast about nine centuries ago in the Sukhothai style." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Wat Traimit, thought to date from the 13th century, would hardly rate a second glance if not for its astonishing Buddha image." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"At the top of Wat Traimit Wittayarama, the Royal Temple in Bangkok that houses the Golden Buddha, is a series of bells that can be rung for good luck." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Before heading to Chinatown, make a 30-minute stop at Wat Traimit to see the Golden Buddha." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"Wat Traimit contains a 10ft-tall solid gold Buddha. Pahurat, to the south-east of Chinatown, is Bangkok’s lively Indian community. " Full review
Royal Barges National Museum
Royal Barges National Museum
8 / 10
Soi Arun Amarin 24, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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Fodor's Fodor's
"These splendid ceremonial barges are berthed on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"If you've hired a longtail boat on the Chao Phraya, stop by this unique museum housing the sumptuous royal barges." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The museum is easiest to reach by boat or canal tour, given the badly signed trudge from the road via alleys." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Royal barges are very rarely seen in procession on the River Chao Phraya nowadays." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Once used daily by the Thai royal family to get around their realm, the fleet of royal barges are now used only for grand ceremonies." Full review
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