Bangkok is not known in the world for being a green city with clear air, but despite this it has one green lung that should not be missed - Lumpini Park. In the large park, which has an area of no less than 576 dunams, you can take a break from the city and its bustle, enjoy large lawns, an artificial lake, sports facilities and shows.
Rama VI is the king who initiated the establishment of this park. Its construction began in the 20s of the last century and for this purpose an area was allocated that was owned by the royal house, and is now used by the general public. The origin of the park's name is the city of Lumpini in Naples (actually, the name of the city used to be "Lombini"), which is the birthplace of Buddha.
The park is managed well and according to a schedule, so that all users can enjoy it. If you want to get to the place for cycling (note that cycling is counter-clockwise), you will have to do it in the morning and afternoon, as the rest of the day the paths are dedicated to visitors on foot. If you For Tai Chi lovers, you can come to the training that takes place on site in the morning.Basketball, aerobics and yoga are also very popular in the park.
There are also open gyms in the park with facilities where you can exercise - preferably in the evening, when the sun is not beating down on your head. There are also adapted facilities for the disabled. If you took with you or bought a skateboard on a trip, you will find facilities for skateboards and roller skates.
Visiting the city in the winter season? Don't miss the opportunity to watch one of the concerts held by the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in the park, in the open air. Sometimes there are also performances by various bands in local or western music styles.
Another fun activity in the park is sailing in the large artificial lake, for which you can rent a pedal boat for a fee. You can also enjoy the grass and the shade and have a pastoral picnic or pass the time in amusement facilities. If you didn't bring food with you for the picnic, the park has a food court and you can stock up on food in the nearby streets as well.
The park is open to the public every day from 4:9 in the morning until XNUMX in the evening, but it is recommended to come to the park in the afternoon, when the weather is nicer. Also, the park is home to lizards of the water power type. If you come across such lizards, do not try to touch or feed them.
