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Wat Phra Singh vs Chiang Mai Zoo
Both are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Wat Phra Singh is the choice of most reviewers compared to Chiang Mai Zoo. Wat Phra Singh ranks #1 in Chiang Mai with recommendations from 5 sources like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
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 Zoo
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Frommer's
100 Huay Kaew Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At the foot of Doi Suthep, the Chiang Mai Zoo occupies a lush park setting and boasts a fairly comprehensive assortment of animals plus two special attractions (pandas and an aquarium)."
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Fodor's
"On the lower slopes of Doi Suthep, this zoo's cages and enclosures are spaced out along paths that wind leisurely through shady woodlands."
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Frommer's
"Locals love the pandas and they’re the stars of the extensive zoo...the site is too large to see everything by walking so take the shuttles. It makes for a good day out with kids "
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