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Lumpini Park vs Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)

Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Lumpini Park are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Temple of the Emerald Buddha scores significantly higher than Lumpini Park. Temple of the Emerald Buddha has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 6 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.

Lumpini Park
Lumpini Park
7 / 10
Rama IV Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Time Out 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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Lumphini Park provides a much-needed break from the pavement and chaos of the city." Full review
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Make sure you take in the view of the Bangkok skyline over the lake too.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"What Central Park is to New York City, Lumpini Park is to Bangkok." Full review
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Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
8 / 10
Na Phra Lan Road, Phra Borom Maha Rajawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
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Fodor's Fodor's
"No single structure within the Grand Palace elicits such awe as this, the most sacred temple in the kingdom." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"One of Thailand's most impressive sights: 54 acres featuring a collection of palatial buildings, golden stupas, sculpted nine-foot demons, and richly ornamented wats (temples)."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The number one destination in Bangkok is also one of the most imposing and visually fascinating." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Wat Phra Kaew, more commonly known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is widely regarded as Thailand’s most sacred site." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The royal chapel (ubosot) serves as a backdrop to one of the most sacred objects in Thailand, the Emerald Buddha." Full review
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Walk right around the temple to admire the Ramakien gallery, which is adorned with remarkable painted murals.
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