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Dusit Park vs Wat Phra Chetuphon

Temple of the Reclining Buddha and Dusit Park are both praised by professionals. On balance, Dusit Park ranks slightly better than Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Dusit Park scores 83 with recommendations from 4 sources like Time Out, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.

Dusit Park
Dusit Park
7 / 10
Dusit Zoo, Bangkok, Thailand
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Time Out Time Out
"This canal-laced royal estate explains court life through museums in fretworked 'tropical European' style mansions, most famously Wang Vimanmek." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
The Telegraph 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." Full review
Wat Phra Chetuphon
Wat Phra Chetuphon
7 / 10
2 Sanam Chai Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The city's largest wat has what is perhaps the most unusual representation of the Buddha in Bangkok." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Just south of the Grand Palace complex near the Tha Chang pier, this temple, which was also Thailand's first public education center, was originally built by King Rama I in the 18th century."
Time Out Time Out
"This vast, mellow temple rewards wandering, despite some touristy aspects." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"Bangkok’s best known and most important royal temple is home to an incredible 150ft-long reclining golden Buddha...Wat Pho, also houses the largest collection of Buddha images in the country" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"You'll find (slightly) fewer tourists here than at Wat Phra Kaew, but Wat Pho is our personal fave among Bangkok's biggest temples." Full review