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Lumpini Park vs Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine)
Both are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Lumpini Park ranks marginally higher than Erawan Shrine. Lumpini Park has a TripExpert Score of 81 with recommendations from 6 sources like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
Lumpini Park
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Time Out
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Rama IV Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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Fodor's
"Two lakes enhance this popular park, one of the biggest in the center of the city. You can watch children feed bread to the turtles or teenagers rowing a boat to more secluded shores."
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Time Out
"Named after Buddha's birthplace in Nepal, the capital's best green enclave was donated in 1925 by King Rama VI, whose statue dominates the gate opposite Silom."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The Thai capital's answer to New York City's Central Park... offers a range of free (or at least wallet-friendly) diversions."
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Afar Magazine
"Lumphini Park provides a much-needed break from the pavement and chaos of the city."
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Make sure you take in the view of the Bangkok skyline over the lake too.
Travel + Leisure
"What Central Park is to New York City, Lumpini Park is to Bangkok."
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Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine)
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494 Rajdamri Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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Frommer's
"The Erawan Shrine is not old, but it is an interesting testament to the belief in spirits, in Thai society."
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Time Out
"Thais seamlessly fuse modernity with spirit beliefs. This ability is encapsulated at the frenetic, smoky Hindu shrine to Brahma."
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Fodor's
"The mix of burning incense, dancers in traditional dress, and many people praying is a memorable sight."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"One of the most famous shrines in all of Thailand—and a place where your prayers are most likely to be heard."
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Atlas Obscura
"A shrine built to combat the bad karma of a commercial venture. "
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