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The Golden Mount (Wat Saket) vs Suan Pakkad Palace Museum
Both are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Suan Pakkad Palace Museum ranks significantly higher than The Golden Mount. Suan Pakkad Palace Museum has a TripExpert Score of 88 with accolades from 6 sources including Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
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
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"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.
Suan Pakkad Palace Museum
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352 - 354 Sri Ayudhya Rd, Rajathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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"A collection of antique teak houses, built high on columns, complement undulating lawns and shimmering lotus pools at this compound."
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"This delightful museum exhibits artefacts including Khmer Buddha statues, monks' fans, betel nut sets, shells and prehistoric Baan Chiang pottery."
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Travel + Leisure
"Formally a royal residence, this group of traditional Thai homes holds one of the finest art collections in Bangkok."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Surrounded by the city's modern buildings, this palace is a true haven of peace and tranquillity in a noisy and frenetic district."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Before you leave, check out the paintings inside the gorgeous Lacquer Pavilion, located at the far end of the palace. A stroll through the gardens is worth it, too."
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