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  • Lake view of Lumpini Park in the Thai capital's city centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Lumpini Park covers 142 acres with 2.5 km of pathways and a large boating lake.
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  • Monitor lizard climbs out of the reservoir to the shore of a park in Bangkok, Lumpini Park with skyscrapers, lake and green trees at daytime. Bangkok, Thailand
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Lumphini Park

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In the middle of Bangkok’s busy streets, Lumphini Park is where locals come to breathe and move. Covering over 140 acres, it has lakes, shady paths, and open lawns, perfect for walking, paddling, or just watching the city go by. Early mornings and evenings are busiest, with people practising tai chi, jogging, or joining group aerobics, while monitor lizards and birds add a touch of wildlife. It’s a good spot to see a slower, local side of Bangkok.

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  • Address: Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
  • Opening hours: Daily 4:30am–10pm
  • Public Transport: MRT: Lumphini Station or Silom Station. BTS: Sala Daeng Station.

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