Lumphini Park, in the heart of Bangkok, was established by King Rama VI. The park, named after the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal, was established on royal property near the out skirts of town in the 1920's. Lumphini park covers 142 acres. Inside the park you will find the variety of venues, outdoor gyms, gardens and a man made lake that are linked by a path system of approximately 1.5 miles.Lumphini Park is home to Thailands first public library and houses a dance hall as well. The Palm Garden is the sight for the annual Concert in the Park music festival put on by the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra. Every Sunday from mid December through the first week of February, visitors are invited to enjoy free classical music and opera concerts, starting at 5:30 PM.
In the evening, as the sun sets and the temperature drops, Luhmpini Park is transformed from a sanctuary from the crowded streets and hustle of urban life into a sprawling outdoor fitness oasis. The nearly empty pathways and outdoor gyms that seem to be forgotten refuges from the otherwise hurry-up pace of Bangkok begin to fill with fitness enthusiasts. Joggers find the unimpeded 1.5 mile loop around the perimeter of the main park far more inviting than the busy and obstacle laden sidewalks and side roads. Tia Chi, Yoga and Aerobics classes can be found through out the park and the outdoor gyms, the Thai version of muscle beach in California start to come to life. This transformation is mezmerizing and something to witness.
If you find yourself suffering from culture shock or just need a place to regain your composure after a long day in Bangkok, find Lumphini Park. It really is one of the cities most beautiful open spaces and place where you will find it quite easy to forget that you are just one of over 11,000,000 people in the sprawling metropolis. An easy walk from a couple of the BTS stations and near many other attractions the park is also a nice place for short break in a busy day of sight seeing and touring.
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Lumphini Park, in the heart of Bangkok, was established by King Rama VI. The park, named after the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal, was established on royal property near the out skirts of town in the 1920's. Lumphini park covers 142 acres. Inside the park you will find the variety of venues, outdoor gyms, gardens and a man made lake that are linked by a path system of approximately 1.5 miles.Lumphini Park is home to Thailands first public library and houses a dance hall as well. The Palm Garden is the sight for the annual Concert in the Park music festival put on by the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra. Every Sunday from mid December through the first week of February, visitors are invited to enjoy free classical music and opera concerts, starting at 5:30 PM.
2 comments:
Nice post about Lumpini park. I was thinking of doing one about it too but have only done Chatuchak and Suan Rot Fai so far.
Nice pictures! I like the one that a monk with a cell phone. It maybe normal for them to use it but it just caught my attention.
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