Lumphini Park

 

Lumphini Park is a park in the middle of the massive city of Bangkok. It is located right in the business area and is over 140 acres of land.

 

 

BTS Skytrain Silom Line Sala Daeng Station is nearby.

 

MRT (Bangkok) Lumphini Station and Si Lom Station are nearby.

 

It is also easy to take a taxi there as every taxi will be able to find the park. I would call it Bangkok's Central Park.

 

There is a great deal to do inside the oasis from the city.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can ride bikes and train here. They have marked road signs that show you how far you bike and many take advantage of the great trails through this beautiful park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can work out at the outdoor gym. They also have a swim place there and another gym but I love watching the outdoor gym. It reminds me a bit of Muscle Beach at times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can take a ride on the paddle boats. There are different kinds to choose from.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You will see many different kinds of animals in the park. An abundance of birds, reptiles and other critters are always out and about.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You will see a variety of beautiful flowers and scenery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some people just relax. You will see many bring a mat and tap a lunch nap or just sit and read a book. The park is very relaxing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some people are there to play. I love playing chess in Washington Square Park and there is a group of guys that place chess here every day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some people are there to just enjoy life. After all, you are in one of the greatest cities on earth. How could not enjoy enjoy it?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael, a heartfelt thank you for these beautiful and very peaceful set of pictures of my favourite park in Thailand, Lumpini Park. I miss my evenings there sitting on a bench chatting with a friend or people watching or strolling along a path with nowhere special in mind to go. You have brought back fond memories of my time living in Bangkok. Now more than ever I feel a special trip to Bangkok with a must visit to Lumpini Park is in order sooner rather than later.

 

What a wonderful eye you have for capturing the soul and essence of a place. Kudos to you! 

Very generous, Michael. Thanks.

Great photos Michael. 

When I first started traveling to Thailand, I stayed in Bangkok in the area of Lumphini park.  Really nice place to jog in the morning, before the heat becomes too intense.  A lot of people enjoying the start of the day there...tai chi classes...even an aerobics class that was very well attended.  A great peaceful retreat in the middle of the chaotic city.