LUMPHINI PARK

Description

Essentials about Lumphini Park in brief

If you want to relax in the greenery while exploring Bangkok, you should head for Lumphini Park. Located in the district of Pahtum Wan, the park is the largest park in the center of the city with an area of almost six hectares and is an oasis of tranquility, fresh air and shade (three valuable commodities in the midst of the megacity of Bangkok). The vegetation of Lumphini Park has a beautiful tropical flair and due to its size, the park is rarely crowded. Bangkok residents use the park for recreation and picnics as well as for sporting activities.

The grounds of Lumphini Park

The park is walled and contains an artificial lake that can be navigated with rentable rowboats and pedal boats. Fitness fans can work out on a 2.5-kilometer trim trail with plenty of equipment. To avoid sweating even more in Bangkok’s sweaty climate, it’s best to visit the park in the morning or evening when exercising. In the early morning, the green areas are shared with the local Chinese, who practice Tai Chi in the cool of the morning. In the evening, it’s time for aerobic dancers, who often work out in the park under the guidance of a lead gymnast, accompanied by lively music.

The animals in Lumphini Park

During a walk through the park, attentive visitors come across numerous tropical animals. Besides peacocks or turtles, monitor lizards are also native to the park. These reach a length of up to two meters and should be considered with caution by park visitors. While they are rather shy by nature, a bite can be extremely painful and dangerous.

In winter, the park’s Palm Garden hosts public concerts as part of the “Concert in the Park” series, which includes performances by the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra.

Historically, Lumphini Park traces its origins to King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), who created the green space on royal land in the 1920s. A statue at the southwest entrance to the park commemorates the king. The park is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal. At the time of its establishment, the park was located on the outskirts of the capital. Today it is located in the middle of Bangkok’s busiest business district.