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The National Museum Bangkok vs Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
The National Museum Bangkok and Temple of the Golden Buddha are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The National Museum Bangkok ranks slightly higher than Temple of the Golden Buddha. The National Museum Bangkok is ranked #7 in Bangkok with approval from 6 publications such as Michelin Guide, Concierge and Condé Nast Traveler.
The National Museum Bangkok
Concierge
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Na Phrathat Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakho, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
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Concierge
"Everything you ever wanted to know about Thailand—its history, art, religions, culture, and more—in a complex that includes a former royal residence and chapel."
Frommer's
"If you only visit one museum in Bangkok, it should be this one, as it is the main collection of the country's art and archaeology."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Everything you ever wanted to know about Thailand—its history, art, religions, culture, and more—in a complex that includes a former royal residence and chapel."
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Fodor's
"Just outside Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, the National Museum has a fine selection of Dvaravati-style stuccowork. The collection of Lanna antiques is also impressive."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Visit the galleries dedicated to Thai... history and then admire the Buddhaisawan chapel, which is home to a highly venerated statue of Buddha."
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Also of interest are the superb royal collections in the old palace.
Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
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Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
661 Chaoren Krung Road, Talad Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
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Fodor's
"The actual temple has little architectural merit, but off to its side is a small chapel containing the world's largest solid-gold Buddha, cast about nine centuries ago in the Sukhothai style."
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Frommer's
"Wat Traimit, thought to date from the 13th century, would hardly rate a second glance if not for its astonishing Buddha image."
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Afar Magazine
"At the top of Wat Traimit Wittayarama, the Royal Temple in Bangkok that houses the Golden Buddha, is a series of bells that can be rung for good luck."
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Travel + Leisure
"Before heading to Chinatown, make a 30-minute stop at Wat Traimit to see the Golden Buddha."
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The Telegraph
"Wat Traimit contains a 10ft-tall solid gold Buddha. Pahurat, to the south-east of Chinatown, is Bangkok’s lively Indian community. "
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