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Wat Suthat vs Wat Phra Chetuphon
Both Temple of the Reclining Buddha and Wat Suthat are praised by travel writers. Overall, Wat Suthat is preferred by most professionals compared to Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Wat Suthat scores 84 with recommendations from 4 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and Time Out.
Wat Suthat
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
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Bamrung Mueang Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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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
"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."
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Time Out
"Looming behind the Giant Swing, Bangkok's tallest vihaan houses the awe-inducing 8m (26ft) Phra Sri Sakyamuni Buddha."
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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."
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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. "
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Wat Phra Chetuphon
Fodor's
Concierge
Time Out
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
2 Sanam Chai Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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Fodor's
"The city's largest wat has what is perhaps the most unusual representation of the Buddha in Bangkok."
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Concierge
"Just south of the Grand Palace complex near the Tha Chang pier, this temple, which was also Thailand's first public education center, was originally built by King Rama I in the 18th century."
Time Out
"This vast, mellow temple rewards wandering, despite some touristy aspects."
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The Telegraph
"Bangkok’s best known and most important royal temple is home to an incredible 150ft-long reclining golden Buddha...Wat Pho, also houses the largest collection of Buddha images in the country"
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"You'll find (slightly) fewer tourists here than at Wat Phra Kaew, but Wat Pho is our personal fave among Bangkok's biggest temples."
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