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Wat Phra Singh vs Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre
Both are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Wat Phra Singh ranks significantly higher than Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre. Wat Phra Singh ranks #1 in Chiang Mai with approval from 5 publications such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Wat Phra Singh
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Singharat Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Wat Phra Singh draws pilgrims and sightseers for its resident Buddha and its classic Lanna art and architecture."
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Visitors should dress modestly (clothing covering shoulders and knees).
Afar Magazine
"An architectural feast and the most significant royal temple of Chiang Mai. Adorned in gold and decorated with elaborate reliefs and nagas."
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Fodor's
"The beautifully decorated wat contains the Phra Singh Buddha, with a serene and benevolent expression."
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Don't be surprised if a student monk approaches you to practice his English.
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Founded in 1345 by King Pa Yo, the temple comprises a number of different buildings in the Lan Na style, which have been richly decorated by local wood carvers. "
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Frommer's
"One of the more venerated temples in the city. It is still the focus of many important religious ceremonies."
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Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Frommer's
Prapokklao Road, T. Sriphum, A. Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This museum offers a fine primer on Chiang Mai history."
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Fodor's
"The handsome city museum is housed in a colonnaded palace that was the official administrative headquarters of the last local ruler."
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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"
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