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Wat Chiang Man vs Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre

Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre and Wat Chiang Man are both rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Wat Chiang Man scores significantly better than Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre. Wat Chiang Man comes in at #4 in Chiang Mai with praise from 4 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.

Wat Chiang Man
Wat Chiang Man
9 / 10
Ratchaphakhinai Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The temple contains two famous Buddhas, which reside in the small sanctuary to the right of the main chapel." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Chiang Mai's oldest monastery, dating from 1296, is typical of northern Thai architecture." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Wat Chiang Man was built by the city's founder, King Mengrai, which makes it the oldest temple in Chiang Mai (13C)." Full review
Independent Independent
"Chiang Mai is famous for its terracotta brick temples – there are over 200 of them in the city, bringing in domestic and international visitors alike"
Frommer's Frommer's
"This complex reflects many architectural styles. Some of the structures and artworks are pure Lanna...most famous for its two Buddhas: Phra Sae Tang Khamani and the marble Phra Sila Buddha" Full review
Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre
Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre
8 / 10
Prapokklao Road, T. Sriphum, A. Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand
From $0 /night
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This museum offers a fine primer on Chiang Mai history." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The handsome city museum is housed in a colonnaded palace that was the official administrative headquarters of the last local ruler." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Using dioramas, photos, artifacts, and audio displays, this museum presents an informative overview of Chiang Mai’s past, from pre-historic times through today" Full review