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The Golden Mount (Wat Saket) vs Royal Barges National Museum
Both Royal Barges National Museum and The Golden Mount are recommended by professionals. Overall, The Golden Mount scores slightly better than Royal Barges National Museum. The Golden Mount ranks #9 in Bangkok with approval from 5 publications including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Time Out.
The Golden Mount (Wat Saket)
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344 Chakkraphat Diphong Road, Bang Bat, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
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Fodor's
"A well-known landmark, the towering gold chedi of Wat Saket, also known as the Golden Mount, was once the highest point in the city."
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Frommer's
"Wat Saket is easily recognized by its golden chedi, atop a fortresslike hill near busy Ratchadamnoen Road and Banglampoo."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Even if you're wát-ed out, you should tackle the brisk ascent to the Golden Mount (Phu Khao Thong). Serpentine steps wind through an artificial hill shaded by gnarled trees, and past..."
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Time Out
"Assembled from canal diggings, the Golden Mount (Phu Khao Thong) was intended by Rama III to be clad as a giant chedi."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The mound is crowned by a fortress topped with the gilded chedi (tower-reliquary) of Wat Saket."
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From the top, there is a superb view of the River Chao Phraya and the royal district.
Royal Barges National Museum
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Soi Arun Amarin 24, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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Fodor's
"These splendid ceremonial barges are berthed on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River."
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Frommer's
"If you've hired a longtail boat on the Chao Phraya, stop by this unique museum housing the sumptuous royal barges."
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Time Out
"The museum is easiest to reach by boat or canal tour, given the badly signed trudge from the road via alleys."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Royal barges are very rarely seen in procession on the River Chao Phraya nowadays."
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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."
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