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Dusit Park vs Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
Both are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Temple of Dawn is the choice of most professionals compared to Dusit Park. Temple of Dawn comes in at #2 in Bangkok with accolades from 7 sources including Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.
Dusit Park
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Dusit Zoo, Bangkok, Thailand
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Time Out
"This canal-laced royal estate explains court life through museums in fretworked 'tropical European' style mansions, most famously Wang Vimanmek."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The centre of political power in Thailand, Dusit is now home to most of the country's ministries and administrative offices."
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The Telegraph
"This park contains various palaces and museums, including the attractive Vimanmek Teak Mansion...the world’s largest teak building, apparently, containing a vast collection of royal antiques."
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Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
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158 Wang Doem Road, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
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Fodor's
"If this riverside spot is inspiring at sunrise, it's even more marvelous toward dusk, when the setting sun throws amber tones over the entire area."
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Frommer's
"Formerly known as Wat Jaeng, the 79m-high (260-ft.), Khmer-inspired tower was renamed the "Temple of Dawn," by King Thaksin, Bangkok's founder."
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Be sure to walk to the back of the tower to the monks' living quarters, a tranquil world far from the bustle of Bangkok's busy streets.
Time Out
"This five-spired landmark has been known as the 'Temple of Dawn' ever since the soon-to-be King Taksin landed by the then Wat Magog at sunrise in October 1767."
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Travel + Leisure
"Directly across the river from Wat Pho sits Wat Arun, one of the most recognizable spots in Bangkok."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Wat Arun is easily recognisable by its huge central prang (114m high), which is built in Khmer-style... this temple is dedicated to the Hindu god of the day, Aruna."
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