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Wat Chiang Man vs Wat Suan Dok
Both are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Wat Chiang Man scores marginally better than Wat Suan Dok. Wat Chiang Man comes in at 86 with endorsements from 4 reviewers including Frommer's, Lonely Planet 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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Wat Suan Dok
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
On Suthep Road, west of the Old City, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Built on a former flower garden in 1373, this plain-jane temple has a photogenic collection of whitewashed chedi."
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Fodor's
"Wat Suan Dok. It's said to have been built on the site where bones of Lord Buddha were found."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Wat Suan Dok is, perhaps, the most bucolic of Chiang Mai's temples, as it was built in the 14C in the gardens of King Mengrai."
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Frommer's
"This complex is special less for its architecture (the buildings, though monumental, are undistinguished) than for its contemplative spirit and pleasant surroundings."
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