Lumpini Park is a serene oasis in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, offering city dwellers an escape from the bustle of urban life. Spanning over half a million square meters, it was created in the 1920s by King Rama VI and named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha in Nepal. The park features a variety of flora and fauna, including indigenous trees and plants, as well as numerous birds and monitor lizards. Inside the park, you'll find a large artificial lake where visitors can rent boats. There are also walking and jogging paths, outdoor gym areas, and playgrounds for children. Various events and activities, such as concerts, aerobics and Tai Chi classes, are conducted here regularly. Lumpini Park is not only a spot for recreation and exercise but also serves as a venue for cultural events. It embodies the concept of a public space that integrates nature, health, and culture, making it a popular spot for both tourists and locals. Its location in the city center, next to Bangkok's commercial districts, highlights the contrast between the peaceful environment of the park and the surrounding skyscrapers.
This is the equivalent of the Central Park in New York but located in Bangkok. It is smaller in size but there are plenty of trees, water and walkways. Several species of birds including little Egrets..
Central park of Bangkok.
A must visit for an early morning or early evening stroll. I went for an early morning walk, the park was full of joggers and people doing exercise and other activities.
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Lumphini is a beautiful oasis amid the bustling mayhem of Bangkok.
We came here several times as we love to feed the stray cats. They need love too!
The park is beautiful, has many water features and..
I love this park. Not only for the cats, birds and monitor lizards, but the vibrant welcoming culture here such as fitness classes, beautiful fountains, walkways, cycle and running tracks.
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Wrote on 16th May, 2024
AMAZING EXPERIENCE
A amazing experience best time to go is in the morning so you can get easily a car park and it gets busy best part of the park is the dragon lizards so many of them , a good place to see sunrise a ver..