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Wat Phra Singh vs Wat Ched Yot
Both Wat Phra Singh and Wat Jed Yod are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Wat Phra Singh ranks significantly higher than Wat Jed Yod. Wat Phra Singh has a TripExpert Score of 97 with recommendations from 5 sources including Fodor's, Afar Magazine 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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Wat Ched Yot
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Soi Wat Jet Yod, Superhighway, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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