There’s a long-elevated pedestrian walkway known as the Bangkok Green Mile. Its formal name is the Lumphini-Benjakitti Park Green Mile, and this one isn’t as famous as Stephen King’s but it is a much more pleasant walk.

Bangkok’s Green Mile connects two of the city’s best parks, Lumphini Park and Benjakitti Park.

An elevated walkway isn’t probably on your Bangkok travel itinerary. But this green mile is worth exploring. It’s also a must if you’re a photographer.

Although it’s a lovely walk and a hassle free connector of two great open spaces, you may be surprised it really is a hidden gem of the city.

The Lumphini-Benjakitti Park Green Mile slices through the center of the city and gives you the opportunity to go on a walk that let’s you see the daily life happen below you amongst tightly packed old homes made of wood and shacks made of corrugated steel.

You can observe daily life happening below you whilst those amongst you on the bridge are framing that perfect Instagram shot or setting the ideal background for their TikTok video.

Beyond the reward of the urban and nature sights along the walk itself, you get the lush beauty of the parks at each end.

Where Is The Bangkok Green Mile Entrance?

From Lumphini Park you actually need to exit the park at the northeastern gate by Suan Lumpinee School. Turn left. Then walk about 100 meters.

You’ll see the overpass in front of you. Then go through the gate of a building with a blue roof to the left. You’ll see the distinctive green steps that lead up tot he elevated walkway of the Bangkok Green Mile

The Benjakitti Park entrance is a little easier to locate.  You will see green signs with arrows that read สวนลุมพินี.

If you don’t see the signs, keep to the northwest corner of Benjakitti Park. Keep the lake behind you off to the right and the parking lot behind you.

You’ll see the fence where you can turn right.

The path near Benjakitti Park looks like a nice pleasant walk along a small stream. It’s a great opportunity to see some monitor lizards.

You also might see some construction here. It’s actually to make a “Bangkok Forest” and improve the Bangkok Green Mile.

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You’ll eventually hit some steps, head up and snap your Instagram photos, and then enjoy the views of the city. At this section of the Bangkok Green Mile you’ll find joggers, skateboarders, bicyclists, and those out for a walk. All at the ambling Thai pace.

You’ll then pass though the densely packed homes of the Soi Polo area. Watch life happen below or even pop down for a snack or take detour to the Indonesian Mosque. There’s even a really cute café that an enterprising family has attached to the walkway. Go ahead and grab an orange juice for 20 baht.

The Green Mile itself is just over a kilometer from end to end, so it isn’t a long walk. However, spending some time at both parks can give you 2-3 hours of enjoyment.So drop by the Bangkok Green Mile and enjoy a hidden gem that even some locals don’t know about.