Chatuchak Park II

As mentioned in an earlier post, Chatuchak Park near Mo Chit station (also MRT Chatuchak Park stop), is quite romantic. I highly recommend this place to take your special someone, as there are many quiet, hidden spots.

A pink bridge (there are actually 3 in the park):


An interesting arrangement of storm drain covers:



A hidden Japanese themed garden:



Complete with Koi pond!


The whole park deeply reminded me of walking through Christchurch in New Zealand. Really wonderful and great memories!

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