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Outdoors Pathum Wan, Bangkok

Lumphini Park

An outdoor spot in Pathum Wan, Bangkok, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Lumphini Park in Pathum Wan, Bangkok
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Why go

Downtown park with a lake, paddle boats and monitor lizards.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Bangkok, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Jim Thompson House, 2.5 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Pathum Wan
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Bangkok, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Jim Thompson House

    Teak houses and gardens of the American silk merchant who disappeared in 1967.

    Sight · 2.5 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Sky Bar at Lebua

    Open-air bar 63 floors up on the State Tower, overlooking the river.

    Drinks · 2.9 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Chao Phraya Express Boat

    Cheap river ferry linking the old city, temples and Chinatown.

    Activity · 3.4 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Jay Fai

    Michelin-starred street-food stall known for crab omelets cooked over charcoal.

    Food · 4.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Thipsamai Pad Thai

    Famous pad thai shop since 1966, including a version wrapped in egg.

    Food · 4.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Wat Pho

    Temple of the 46-meter Reclining Buddha and a famous traditional massage school.

    Sight · 5.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Lumphini Park is a stop on our Bangkok to the Andaman route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Bangkok

Lumphini Park is our only outdoors pick in Bangkok; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Bangkok guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Bangkok run from 30°C in September to 36°C in March; September is usually the wettest month. For Lumphini Park itself, we suggest: Early morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Bangkok from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bangkok weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Lumphini Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Coordinates
13.73143, 100.54170
Destination
Bangkok, Thailand

Lumphini Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Lumphini Park?

Plan on about an hour at Lumphini Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lumphini Park?

Our pick: Early morning.

Is Lumphini Park free?

Yes, we list Lumphini Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Lumphini Park?

Lumphini Park is at Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lumphini Park?

Lumphini Park appears on Bangkok to the Andaman, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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