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Wat Chiang Man vs Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara
Both are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara ranks slightly higher than Wat Chiang Man. Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara scores 88 with approval from 3 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Frommer'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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Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Prapokklao Road, Intersection with main east-west Ratchadamnoen Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Fodor's
"Now a superb ruin. The parklike grounds contain a variety of assembly halls, chapels, a 30-foot-long reclining Buddha, and the ancient citypillar."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Although partly destroyed by an earthquake, the majestic chedi of Wat Chedi Luang still stands at a height of 60m (compared with its original 90m) and is still the tallest chedi in Chiang Mai."
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Frommer's
"Because this temple is near the Thapae Gate, most visitors begin their sightseeing here, where there are two wats of interest."
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