Benjakitti or Benchakitit Park is located in downtown Bangkok. It is a beautiful, well-manicured 178-acre park on the site of the former Thailand Tobacco Monopoly. It opened in 2004 to commemorate Queen Sirikit's 72nd birthday. It is especially popular for walking, cycling, photography, birdwatching, and enjoying sunrise or sunset against the city's skyline.

Miles of walkways throughout the park

There are also dedicated bike and running paths

A small Buddhist shrine and meditation sanctuary

The view of the park the first week we were in the city

The sports facilities inside of the park

A man-made lake at the edge of the park, encircled by a walking/running path.