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Wat Ched Yot vs Chiang Mai National Museum

Both Chiang Mai National Museum and Wat Jed Yod are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Chiang Mai National Museum is the choice of most professionals compared to Wat Jed Yod. Chiang Mai National Museum is ranked #3 in Chiang Mai with praise from 5 reviews including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.

Wat Ched Yot
Wat Ched Yot
8 / 10
Soi Wat Jet Yod, Superhighway, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The chedi was built during the reign of King Tilokkarat in the late 15th century, and, in 1477, the World Sangkayana convened here to revise the doctrines of the Buddha." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Dotted around the compound are more chapels and chedi, as well as lots of mature ficus trees propped up with wooden stakes by devotees seeking merit." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Built in 1455, it's a copy of the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, India, where the Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment...but its green lawns and shady corners are strangely still and peaceful." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This temple will come as something of a surprise to those visitors arriving from Sukhothai or Ayutthaya who have become used to seeing chedi in the shape of a bell or crowned with a lotus bud spire." Full review
Chiang Mai National Museum
Chiang Mai National Museum
9 / 10
Superhighway northwest of the Old City near Wat Jed Yod, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This place does provide something of a historical overview -- and the highlights -- of the region and the city." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Operated by the Fine Arts Department, this museum is the primary caretaker of Lanna artefacts and northern Thai history." Full review
Afar Magazine 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." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This northern Thai–style building contains many statues of Lord Buddha, including a bust that measures 10 feet high." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review