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Wat Phra Singh vs Wat Suan Dok
Both are praised by travel writers. Overall, Wat Phra Singh ranks significantly higher than Wat Suan Dok. Wat Phra Singh ranks #1 in Chiang Mai with approval from 5 publications like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
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 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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