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Wat Phra Singh vs Chiang Mai Night Safari
Chiang Mai Night Safari and Wat Phra Singh are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Wat Phra Singh ranks significantly higher than Chiang Mai Night Safari. Wat Phra Singh is ranked #1 in Chiang Mai with approval from 5 reviewers such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide 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 Night Safari
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Ratchaphruek Road, Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This expansive animal park is open day and night, but the real action happens after dark, when you can view all sorts of critters from the back of an open-sided tram."
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Fodor's
"More than 100 species of wild animals, including tigers, leopards, jaguars, and elephants. "
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Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"A feast for the eyes awaits visitors to this night market selling a huge range of regional arts and crafts, in particular superb silk stoles and a whole host of items made from teak."
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