The Green Bridge Bangkok: A Hidden Walk Between Lumphini Park and Benjakitti Forest Park
- reefaulkner
- Jan 17
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 7
Somehow, after living in Bangkok for a while and visiting both Lumphini Park and Benjakitti Park countless times, I had never heard of the Green Bridge. I had also somehow missed the forest park tucked quietly beside Benjakitti Lake.
And honestly, I still can’t quite believe it.
Bangkok is one of those cities that constantly surprises you. Just when you think you know an area, it reveals another hidden walkway, quiet green space, or peaceful corner sitting right in the middle of the chaos. The Green Bridge Bangkok turned out to be one of those discoveries.
It is a simple elevated walking route between Lumphini Park and Benjakitti Park, but it felt like so much more than that. It was calm, local, unexpected and a beautiful reminder that even in a city as busy as Bangkok, there are still pockets of quiet waiting to be found. This ended up being one of the most beautiful, low-impact, active rest day walks we have done in Bangkok.
What Is the Green Bridge Bangkok?
The Green Bridge Lumphini–Benjakitti is an elevated walkway that connects Lumphini Park and Benjakitti Park in central Bangkok.
The bridge stretches for around 1.6 kilometres and passes above busy roads, traffic, canals and local communities that most people probably pass by without ever really noticing.
It originally opened in 1999, but over time it became worn and a little forgotten. With fewer visitors, it quietly faded into the background of the city.
The bridge is now undergoing a major restoration project. While the full vision is not yet complete, walking the Green Bridge in its current state felt peaceful and almost hidden, which honestly added to its charm.
There was something really grounding about being up above the city and watching Bangkok move below.
Traffic jams. People going about their day. The constant noise and motion of city life.
And yet, up on the bridge, it felt calm.
Walking from Lumphini Park to Benjakitti Park
The Green Bridge is not a difficult walk. It is flat, easy and accessible, making it perfect for a gentle walk, a light cycle, or an active recovery day in Bangkok.
The walkway is divided into two lanes, one for cyclists and one for walkers, which makes it feel easy to move along without rushing. You can walk the bridge itself in around 20 to 30 minutes, but I would recommend taking your time. This is not really a walk you need to race through. The beauty of it is in slowing down and noticing the contrast around you.
One of my favourite parts of the Green Bridge walk was exactly that contrast.
As you move from one park to the other, the bridge passes directly alongside a canal-side community. Modern skyscrapers rise in the background while more traditional homes sit quietly below. It feels like seeing two versions of Bangkok at the same time.
The polished city skyline. The everyday local neighbourhoods. The traffic, the canals, the greenery and the quiet moments in between.
That is what made this walk feel so special to me. It was not a big tourist attraction or a dramatic landmark. It was simply a different way to see Bangkok.
How to Get to the Green Bridge Bangkok
You can access the Green Bridge from either the Lumphini Park side or the Benjakitti Park side.
From Lumphini Park
From the Lumphini Park side, take the BTS Green Line and get off at Phloen Chit Station.
From there, walk along Wireless Road for around 750 metres to reach the Lumphini Park entrance to the bridge.
Google Maps: Green Bridge Lumphini–Benjakitti Park
From Benjakitti Forest Park
You can also enter the bridge directly from Benjakitti Forest Park, which is a great option if you are already in the Asok or Sukhumvit area. If you walk in this direction, from Benjakitti Forest Park across the Green Bridge towards Lumphini Park, you can continue your walk with a loop around Lumphini Park. And if you are there in the evening, make sure you check out the outdoor aerobics and dance sessions near the King Rama VI Statue.
These free open-air dance sessions have become one of those wonderfully Bangkok experiences that you almost have to see to believe. There are usually huge groups of people moving together, smiling, dancing and following along to the music.
I have never seen so many people enjoying a free outdoor event like this. It will make you smile, move your hips and probably want to join in too.
(The route works well in either direction, but we walked from Lumphini Park across the Green Bridge and then continued into Benjakitti Forest Park.)
Benjakitti Forest Park: The Surprise I Never Expected
After crossing the Green Bridge, we entered Benjakitti Forest Park, and this was another discovery that genuinely surprised me. I had been to Benjakitti Park before, but I had not properly explored the forest park section. Once a former tobacco factory site, this space has now been transformed into a green lung in the middle of Bangkok. The park spans approximately 102 acres and was completed in 2022. It was designed to help manage stormwater, filter polluted water, support wildlife and create a large public green space in central Bangkok. But beyond the design details, what I loved most was how the park felt.
What Benjakitti Forest Park Feels Like
Walking through Benjakitti Forest Park feels calming, spacious and surprisingly peaceful.
Boardwalks wind through the wetlands, while elevated skywalks move through the trees above. Even though you are still surrounded by roads, high-rise buildings and city life, the park feels quiet and restorative. It does not feel like a park designed only for crowds.
It feels like a place designed to breathe. For me, this was what made the whole Lumphini to Benjakitti walk so worthwhile. The Green Bridge gives you Bangkok from above, and Benjakitti Forest Park gives you the softer, greener side of the city.
Ending the Walk at Benjakitti Park
We finished our walk back at Benjakitti Park, just in time to watch the sunset over the lake. The light softened, the skyline changed colour, and for a brief moment, the city felt still. It was the perfect active rest day in Bangkok and felt like uncovering a hidden secret.
Is the Green Bridge Bangkok Worth Visiting?
Yes, absolutely.
If you live in Bangkok or are visiting and want something different from shopping malls, temples, rooftop bars or cafés, the Green Bridge walk between Lumphini Park and Benjakitti Park is well worth your time. It is easy, free, peaceful and gives you a different perspective of the city.
This is not a big, polished tourist experience. It is quieter than that, more local, more reflective.
Maybe that is exactly why I loved it and maybe one day I’ll see you there too.
Stay strong, stay travelling, and keep the adventure alive 🏋️♀️✈️🌏
Travel, move, repeat
Mi-Ree 💙
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