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Suan Luang Rama IX
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Suan Luang Rama 9 1.9 km Yellow Line MRT
Chaloem Phrakiat Ratchakan Thi 9 Road, Bangkok
Largest Park in Bangkok with Stunning Sunset Views
Suan Luang Rama IX, also known as King Rama IX Park, is the largest public park in Bangkok, spanning 500 rai (80 ha; 200 acres) in the Prawet District. Established in 1987 to commemorate King Bhumibol Adulyadej's sixtieth birthday, the park features extensive botanical gardens, a lake, and a pavilion with exhibits honoring the King. Visitors rave about the park's vast space, natural beauty, and diverse activities. It's praised for its running routes, cycling lanes, and various gardens filled with beautiful flowers and plants. Many recommend visiting later in the day to avoid the heat and to enjoy the stunning sunset views over the lake. The park also offers amenities such as boat rentals, water stalls, and bike parking.
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- No. 1 of 25 in Bangkok’s 25 Most Popular Parks
- High demand
- 17'430 Ratings Google 4.7 Foursquare 9.3/10 TripAdvisor 4.5
Reviews Suan Luang Rama IX
This park offers a wonderful natural experience with vibrant flowers, puddle boating, tortoises, and even monitor lizards. It's also one of the best spots to catch a sunset in Bangkok. There’s bike parking available for 25 Baht, and you can rent a boat for 60 or 120 THB. It's a great place for bird watching and has plenty of activities for kids. However, it gets really hot between 11 AM and 3 PM, so plan your visit accordingly. If you want to enjoy the sunset, rent a boat around 5:30 PM and be there by 5 PM to catch the best views. Some gardens close by 4 PM, and getting a Grab or taxi back can be a bit tricky. Certified guide dogs might be allowed, but I didn't see any during my visit.
I absolutely love this park! If you enjoy being surrounded by nature’s beauty, this place is a must-visit. It's incredibly tranquil with very few people around, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings.
Suan Luang Rama IX Park is an incredible spot if you're into running or cycling. There are tons of routes to explore, and the best part is that it’s free to enter after 5 PM. If you're visiting between 9 AM and 5 PM, there's a small fee of 10 THB. The park is filled with beautiful flowers, plants, and cute mini gardens, and it's now connected to the Nong Bon reservoir, making the running routes even more fun and extensive. It's a fantastic place to spend your evening or even half a day, but it can get really hot during the day, so I’d recommend going later in the afternoon. There are water stalls for purchase, but note that the toilets aren't free.
Love this place! It's really big and nice. Beautiful trees, alleys, gardens, bridges and a lake. Great for walking, exercising or just relaxing.
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Wikipedia Suan Luang Rama IX
Suan Luang Rama IX (Thai: สวนหลวง ร.9, pronounced [sǔan lǔaŋ rɔ̄ː kâːw], RTGS: Suan Luang Ro Kao), also referred to as (King) Rama IX Park, is a public park in Bangkok's Prawet District. With an area of 500 rai (80 ha; 200 acres), it is the largest park in the city.
The park was built to celebrate King Bhumibol Adulyadej's sixtieth birthday in 1987, and was opened by the King on 1 December that year. It features extensive botanical gardens, a lake, and a pavilion housing exhibits in honour of the King. The park is managed by the Suan Luang Rama 9 Foundation.
The "Phanmai Ngam Aram Suan Luang Ror Kao" (Beautiful Flora in the Suan Luang Rama IX Park) fair is held annually here in December since 1987, the year it was founded.
The park is the namesake of the Suan Luang Rama IX MRT station, which opened in 2023.
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