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Royal Barges National Museum vs Wat Suthat

Both are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Wat Suthat ranks slightly higher than Royal Barges National Museum. Wat Suthat comes in at 84 with praise from 4 sources like Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Lonely Planet.

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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Wat Suthat
Wat Suthat
8 / 10
Bamrung Mueang Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Wat Suthat is known for the 19th-century murals in the main chapel, but the numerous statues around the spacious tiled grounds are quite striking, too."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"One of Bangkok's most serene temples, a 26-foot-high Buddha sits snugly within Bangkok's tallest vihara, or assembly hall, surrounded by murals that depict his life." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Looming behind the Giant Swing, Bangkok's tallest vihaan houses the awe-inducing 8m (26ft) Phra Sri Sakyamuni Buddha." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The 19C Wat Sathut houses the largest wihan (main chapel) in the Thai capital, which is home to an imposing 8m-high gilded bronze Buddha." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"It is Thailand's biggest wi-hahn (main chapel) and its Buddha image is the country's largest surviving Sukhothai-period bronze, cast in the former capital in the 14th century. " Full review
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