Joanna James
Towering skyscrapers, ornate shrines and vibrant street life — for a city with a reputation for hustle and bustle, Bangkok is blessed with some of nature's precious creations that won't leave nature lovers disappointed. Come, savour a slice of Bangkok's unsung nature on your big city getaway.
Forming a canopy of lush greenery in Bangkok's stunning cityscape, Lumpini Park is a 142-acre park; for those folks outside the Southeast Asian nation, that's about the size of 93 typical soccer fields. Given its mind-boggling extent, you could probably imagine the public spaces, playgrounds, walking paths and countless picnic spots that the sprawling park has in store for you. All of this idyll is set around a gigantic artificial lake, adding even more charm to the delightful place of nature.
Slithering its way across the bustling city all the way to the Gulf of Thailand, the Chao Phraya River never fails to delight the locals and tourists to Bangkok alike. Treat yourself to a dose of both Bangkok's precious nature and breathtaking views of the stunning city by going on an exciting river cruise on the unruffled waters of the Chao Phraya River. The river cruise is a delightful experience to be had at any time of the day, but it is at sunset when the azure blue skies take a profusion of yellowish oranges, both the atmosphere of the calm river and the views of the stunning city are at their most charming.
Out and beyond the fringes of the city of Bangkok, Bang Krachao is a nature paradise far away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok's concrete jungle. The secluded island of Bang Krachao is brimming with nature and beauty and is free from the tiniest detail that is reminiscent of the metropolitan life that lies under the glimmering skyline of Bangkok. A visit to Bang Krachao will set you out on a drive far out of the metropolis, but the breathtaking serenity and tranquillity will surely make the effort totally worth it.
Before the bustling capital city of Bangkok, Thonburi was considered the capital until it was merged into Bangkok in 1972. Spanning a scenic stretch of the western banks of the Chao Phraya River, Thonburi is incredibly rich in nature and hasn't remotely seen the modern developments of its boisterous neighbour, Bangkok. The quaint quarter's network of canals — or khlongs, as they are known in the beautiful Southeast Asian nation — is one of the most fascinating things about Thonburi.
For those bizarre nature lovers who find deadly and vicious snakes a source of captivation, make your way to the Snake Farm at Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, where it is all about these reptile creatures. Get your fill of "rather uncanny" nature and retreat to a fine hotel in Bangkok Sukhumvit, the likes of Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel.
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