Attractions
- Parks & Zoos
Lumphini
Park
This is the biggest park located in the center of business area
and bordered by Rama IV Road, Sarasin Road and Witthayu Road. The
park is popular among city dwellers who come to jog and practise
Chinese Tai Chi. The artificial lake in the center is perfect for
paddling. Musical shows are sometimes held in this spacious park.
Chatuchak Park
Situated
next to the better known Chatuchak Weekend Market on Phahonyothin
Road, Chatuchak Park is a nicely landscaped park and is considered
the major park of Bangkok. This is a nice spot for relaxing after
an exhausting shopping at the market.
King
Rama IX Royal Park
The 200-acre park on Si Nakharin Road commemorates His Majesty King
Rama IX’s 60th birthday in 1987. It comprises extensive botanical
gardens, and a building displaying the works and life of King Rama
IX. Admission fee is 10 baht.
Saranrom
Park
It is an old park, originally a garden in the Saranrom Palace. It
is not a big park but its perfect location makes it a good spot
for relaxing after a visit to the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. An old
European style fountain faces the main gate. There are also some
monuments including the memorial of Queen Sunantha Kumarirat who
is King Rama V’s beloved consort.
Benchasiri
Park
Located next to Emporium Shopping Center on Sukhumvit Road, the
park was established to honor Her Majesty the Queen’s 60th birthday.
It is a small but well kept and beautifully designed park.
Dusit
Zoo
Dusit
Zoo, managed by the Zoological Park Organisation, is where visitors
can inspect various species of tropical animals. In the middle of
the area is a large pond with boat and paddleboat services. It is
open everyday from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Admission fee is 30 baht
for adults and 10 baht for children.
Safari
World
This
is located at Km.9, Ram Indra Road, Minburi. The area of 170 acres
is divided into 2 parts : the Safari Park and the Marine Park. The
Safari Park has a large variety of wildlife in natural habitat.
Visitors can drive their own cars, or have a look from Safari World’s
coach. In the Marine Park, visitors can enjoy performances of well-trained
animals like dolphins, birds, seals, and monkeys. Open daily from
9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.
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