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The Thai capital Bangkok isn’t just a big city full of skyscrapers, shopping malls, and traffic. There are many beautiful spaces providing residents with fresh air and lots of healthy outdoor activities in landscaped areas.

Benjakitti Park

The park has dedicated bicycle and jogging tracks around the Lake Ratchada. The water’s edge is nicely framed by some pretty plant life, with colourful flowers adding to the quietness. You’ll also find skate tracks, a central pavilion with fountains, and an impressive half-circle courtyard that’s popular for picnics.

Opening Time: Daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Benjasiri Park

Benjasiri Park is the place to be for sculpture lovers, with some of the best examples of Thai sculptures around the park reflecting historical features. The centrepiece fountain hosts multimedia water dance shows 3 times daily. The park offers outdoor sports facilities rarely found at other public parks in Bangkok, including a basketball court, roller skating/skateboarding rink, tennis court, and outdoor swimming pool.

Opening Time: Daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Chatuchak Park

Chatuchak Park offers something for everyone at this park. Some may walk or jog along the green tracks line, while others can appreciate nature in the Thai Literature and Herb Garden. The park’s northern end has many tennis courts and soccer fields. While you’re there, make sure not to miss the Train Museum and Youth Traffic Garden.

Opening Time: Daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sanam Luang Park

Sanam Luang Park has been around since the founding of Bangkok in 1782. Take part in the kite flying festival in March in different shapes and sizes floating in the sky. On most days, you can enjoy a family picnic in the breezy late afternoon while watching an exciting game of volleyball.

Opening Time: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

21. Which park opens earliest every day?

A. Benjakitti Park.                                       B. Benjasiri Park.

C. Chatuchak Park.                                     D. Sanam Luang Park.

22. What is special in Benjasiri Park compared with the other three parks?

A. Colorful flowers.                                    B. Traditional sculptures.

C. Soccer fields.                                         D. Walking tracks.

23. What do Benjakitti Park and Sanam Luang Park both have?

A. A tennis court.                                        B. Some skate tracks.

C. A volleyball court.                                   D. Some picnic spots.