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Lumpini Park vs Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Temple of Dawn scores significantly higher than Lumpini Park. Temple of Dawn is ranked #2 in Bangkok with approval from 7 sources such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Time Out.
Lumpini Park
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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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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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