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The Golden Mount (Wat Saket) vs Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
Both are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Temple of Dawn scores significantly better than The Golden Mount. Temple of Dawn comes in at #2 in Bangkok with praise from 7 reviews such as Afar Magazine, 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
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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.
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
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158 Wang Doem Road, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
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Fodor's
"If this riverside spot is inspiring at sunrise, it's even more marvelous toward dusk, when the setting sun throws amber tones over the entire area."
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Frommer's
"Formerly known as Wat Jaeng, the 79m-high (260-ft.), Khmer-inspired tower was renamed the "Temple of Dawn," by King Thaksin, Bangkok's founder."
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Be sure to walk to the back of the tower to the monks' living quarters, a tranquil world far from the bustle of Bangkok's busy streets.
Time Out
"This five-spired landmark has been known as the 'Temple of Dawn' ever since the soon-to-be King Taksin landed by the then Wat Magog at sunrise in October 1767."
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Travel + Leisure
"Directly across the river from Wat Pho sits Wat Arun, one of the most recognizable spots in Bangkok."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Wat Arun is easily recognisable by its huge central prang (114m high), which is built in Khmer-style... this temple is dedicated to the Hindu god of the day, Aruna."
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