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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