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Wat Chiang Man vs Chiang Mai National Museum
Both are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Chiang Mai National Museum is the choice of most reviewers compared to Wat Chiang Man. Chiang Mai National Museum scores 87 with praise from 5 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Wat Chiang Man
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Independent
Frommer's
Ratchaphakhinai Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The temple contains two famous Buddhas, which reside in the small sanctuary to the right of the main chapel."
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Fodor's
"Chiang Mai's oldest monastery, dating from 1296, is typical of northern Thai architecture."
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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)."
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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
"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"
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Chiang Mai National Museum
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Superhighway northwest of the Old City near Wat Jed Yod, Chiang Mai, Thailand
From $0 /night
Frommer's
"This place does provide something of a historical overview -- and the highlights -- of the region and the city."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Operated by the Fine Arts Department, this museum is the primary caretaker of Lanna artefacts and northern Thai history."
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Afar Magazine
"The three Chiang Mai museums are too much to see in one day, so they sell a ticket that can be used over 5 days."
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Fodor's
"This northern Thai–style building contains many statues of Lord Buddha, including a bust that measures 10 feet high."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Devoted to the history of the Lan Na kingdom, the art and culture of Northern Thailand, as well as the traditional activities of mountain tribes."
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