Lumpini
Park
The
most popular and most central of Bangkok's green areas, Lumpini
Park (Suan Lum) is a tropical oasis bounded on four sides
by Rama IV, Wireless (Withayu), Ratchadamri and Sarasin Roads.
Entrances to the park are available on all four sides.
Named
after the birthplace of the Lord Buddha, this park is home
to a large variety of mature tree and shrub species, with
large boating lakes and a spectacular fountain. The road that
circuits the park is popular among joggers who come for their
exercise in the mornings and evenings. Watch out for early
morning 'tai chi', performed by the older generation Chinese
residents, aerobic dance classes, singing and dancing, and
even open-air weight lifting. Rowing boats and paddle boats
can be taken out on the lake for a few baht. There are plenty
of benches and tables to rest for a while or enjoy a picnic,
and vendors plying the park will happily sell you a drink
or rent a mat for a modest fee.
An
unusual sight in the mornings (and not for the squeamish)
is the freshly squeezed snakes' blood and bile sold by vendors.
These delicacies are considered to be invigorating health
tonics by certain Thais and Chinese. Try some if you dare.
Lumpini
Park is open daily from early morning until late.
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