Attraction
The Grand Palace
Bangkok's former royal residence, a walled complex of throne halls, courtyards and the revered Temple of the Emerald Buddha beside the Chao Phraya River.
Lumphini Park
Central Bangkok's best-loved green space, a 57-hectare park with a boating lake, jogging paths and resident monitor lizards beside the Silom business district.
At a glance
- Type
- Urban park
- Area
- Lumphini, Bangkok, Thailand
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Free entry
- Lake
- Running paths
Why we recommend it
Opened in the 1920s on royal land, Lumphini Park is the green lung of downtown Bangkok, covering around 57 hectares between Silom and the Sukhumvit fringe. Paths loop around an artificial lake where pedal boats drift past islands, while large water monitor lizards bask on the banks, unbothered by passers-by.
The park is at its liveliest in the early morning and early evening, when runners, tai chi groups and outdoor aerobics classes take over and the city pauses briefly for the national anthem. It is a pleasant place to walk off a big lunch or cool down in the shade between appointments. MRT Silom and Lumphini stations, and BTS Sala Daeng, are all close to the park gates.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Lumphini Park FAQs
Is Lumphini Park free?
Yes, there is no charge to enter the park.
Are there really lizards in the park?
Yes, large water monitor lizards live around the lake and are a familiar sight.