Bangkok was originally a small village on the west bank of Chao Phraya River. When the fall of Ayutthaya king Rama moved outside the new city walls, King Rama named the city Krung Thep, as it is now known Thais and which is translate to English as the “City of Angels”.
Bangkok maybe urban and full of ancient culture but still you can enjoy some outdoor greenery spaces.
Like most well-known cities, Bangkok is also known of its natural parks which can be used for walking, biking/cycling and wild life sight-seeing; Biking/cycling is more popular among tour companies in Bangkok, but there are running clubs that welcome more visitor’s multiple times. It is also known to its local dishes served and romantic rooftop restaurant. If you are searching for a bit relaxing but luxurious, Grand Pearl Cruises is the right place. They have extravagant five-star hotel but it’s cheap and affordable, Thai people are hospitable, they formerly known as Siamese.
One of the best outdoors activities of Bangkok is their greenery spaces where you can pick a great picnic spots under the trees, this park is also known as Suan Rot Fai Park, it is located near at northeast of Chatuchak Park. On weekdays, you can enjoy its quite place, unlike weekends, many people do come, but still you can enjoy. If you happened to like museum, they have a living museum, where dozens of species of exotic animals.
You can also visit Lumpini Park, one of the city’s largest parks; located smack in the middle of central Bangkok. You can also rent paddleboats and enjoy the fun together with the whole family. The park is where you can see large monitor lizards, plenty of birds, squirrels and etc. Lumpini Park is also known on its “Concert in the Park”, where classical music is performed by the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra.
Another place to enjoy your outdoor activities is the Grasshopper Adventures; they have unicycle tours, photography and bicycle. They tour through its Bangkok historic places and touring around Chinatown. They also have a free ride at night, where they can take you to the Gulf Of Thailand, in historic name, it is also known as Gulf of Siam, exploring the khlongs and canals. It is the greatest way to see the real culture of Thailand.
If you love cooking, Thai cooking classes is the right thing for you, Thai cooks will teach you about their techniques in cooking Thai food. In the end of the class you will get an apron and certificate. Another place where you can totally enjoy your outdoor activities is the unique Bangkok’s urban surfing mecca, where you can surf waves and sharpen your boarding skill without leaving the town. They also have a flow riding lessons available.