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The Grand Palace vs Royal Barges National Museum
Both are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, The Grand Palace ranks significantly better than Royal Barges National Museum. The Grand Palace comes in at #5 in Bangkok with endorsements from 6 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
The Grand Palace
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Na Phra Lan Rd, Maharaj Pier, next to Wat Phra Kaeo Temple Complex, Bangkok, Thailand
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Travel + Leisure
"Located on the Chao Phraya River, the gold-spired Grand Palace is one of Thailand’s most important sacred sites."
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Time Out
"Bangkok's paramount must-see sight is this architectural and spiritual treasure, which is twice as dazzling if you see it on a sunny day."
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Fodor's
"This is Thailand's most revered spot and one of its most visited."
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Proper attire (no flip-flops, shorts, or bare shoulders or midriffs) is required
Afar Magazine
"No trip to Bangkok is complete without a visit to the Grand Palace, which sits smack in the middle of the city, while resting elegantly on the banks of the Chao Phraya River."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The former royal residence of the kings of Siam... the Grand Palace now hosts official ceremonies."
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In addition to Chakri Mahaprasat palace, where the king lived, don't miss Aphon Phimok Prasat, a beautifully proportioned wooden pavilion, and Dusit Mahat Prasat, built in 1789, recognisable by its gilded spire.
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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