Named after Buddha's birthplace, Lumpini Park is Bangkok's green lung in Pathumwan. Mature trees, lakes, and gardens are bounded by business, shopping and residential districts. Thousands of citizens jog, stretch and practise T'ai Chi en masse here in the mornings.
The park has open-air gyms and pedalos for heading out into the lake to feed the shoals of huge carp. Sights include the statue of Rama VI facing Silom. It was Rama VI who, in 1925, donated the land to the nation as public park and showground. The park also includes the Lumpini Park Public Library.