Public parks and botanical gardens in Southeast Asian cities provide rest areas within urban centers. These spaces combine traditional architecture with modern landscaping and house native plant species. The parks feature lakes, walking paths and cultural monuments.
Bangkok, Thailand
Lumphini ParkBangkok's oldest and largest park featuring serene ponds and abundant greenery.
Singapore
Gardens by the BayFuturistic botanical garden famous for its Supertree Grove and biodomes.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Sai Gon Zoo and Botanical GardensOne of the oldest zoos in the world offering a botanical haven.
Manila, Philippines
Rizal ParkHistoric park with monuments, gardens and a grandstand.
Yangon, Myanmar
Kandawgyi LakeThis artificial lake spans 110 acres and features a 2.5-kilometer wooden walkway around its perimeter. The Karaweik Palace, built in 1974, sits on its eastern shore.
Jakarta, Indonesia
Taman SuropatiThis rectangular park contains six fountains, multiple sculptures by ASEAN artists, and numerous trees providing shade. Local musicians often practice here in the mornings.
George Town, Malaysia
Penang Botanic GardensThis 29-hectare garden, established in 1884, features native Malaysian flora, a waterfall, and monkey populations. The site includes research facilities and plant conservation areas.
Quezon City, Philippines
Quezon Memorial CircleThis 27-hectare national park contains a 66-meter tall monument, several museums about President Quezon, gardens, and sports facilities for public use.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tao Dan ParkUrban garden with mature trees on ten hectares, featuring stone and bronze sculptures, morning tai chi practice, and monthly cultural performances.
Singapore
National Orchid GardenThree hectare garden containing 1000 orchid species and 2000 hybrids, with seasonal displays and temperature-controlled glass houses.
Bangkok, Thailand
Benjakitti ParkPublic park built around a former tobacco factory site with dedicated bicycle lanes, running paths, and observation points facing the central business district.
Makati City, Philippines
Ayala Triangle GardensUrban garden in central Manila's financial zone featuring native trees, outdoor restaurants, and public art installations among landscaped paths.
Bali, Indonesia
Bali Botanic GardenA botanical research center at 1300 meters altitude containing over 2000 plant species from eastern Indonesia.
Bangkok, Thailand
Chatuchak ParkA public park with a lake, jogging paths and exercise equipment adjacent to the city's large weekend market.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
KLCC ParkA 20-hectare park with water features, children's pool and jogging paths in Kuala Lumpur's business district.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi Botanical GardenThe garden, established in 1890, displays Vietnam's flora with a collection of orchids and tropical plants.
Bangkok, Thailand
Sanam LuangThis 30-hectare royal ground has served since the 18th century as a gathering space for ceremonial festivals and public events.
Quezon City, Philippines
La Mesa Eco Park33-hectare nature reserve offers forest paths, swimming facilities and outdoor recreation zones near the La Mesa watershed.