Bang Krachao Cycling Tour
Bang Krachao is a green oasis of tranquility just minutes away from the hectic of Bangkok.
Bangkok’s green lungs
Also known as Bangkok’s green lungs, Bang Krachao is a large area of trees, parks and waterways just across Bangkok on the other side of the Chao Phraya river. From Bang Krachao pier you will have great views of the Bangkok skyline.
Orchards, parks & canals
A green oasis of tranquility with orchards, gardens, canals, parks and swampland, Bang Krachao is a great place to relax in a natural environment.
A huge contrast to the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, Bang Krachao feels like a different world with its old wooden houses, waterways and elevated walking and bicycle paths.
Local restaurants serve Thai dishes as noodle soups and fried rice with pork or chicken. With its peaceful and relaxed surroundings, Bang Krachao makes for an enjoyable day trip close to Bangkok city.
Local ferry across the river
Most fun way to get to Bang Krachao is by local ferry. Once arrived at Bang Krachao pier, you will have great views of the Bangkok skyline across the river and the city’s port.
Cycling
The best way to explore Bang Krachao is by bicycle. Around the pier are a few shops where you can rent bicycles at 100 Baht for the whole day.
The pathways, some of them quite narrow, are elevated as the area can get flooded in the rainy season. One of the cycling trails is called the Flower Road, as it has flowers painted in different colors on the concrete.
To do and see in Bang Krachao
Because the area has very little traffic and the bicycle paths are too narrow for cars, Bang Krachao is well suited to explore on a bicycle. On narrow, elevated pathways you can cycle to a large park, a floating market, small villages with old wooden houses on stilts, several temples and enjoy the beautiful and serene natural surroundings.
Si Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden
A short bicycle ride from the pier is Si Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden. This large park has lookout points, fish ponds and pavilions. Paddle boats are for rent at the lake.
Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market
If you visit Bang Krachao in the weekend, you can go to Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market. The market is also known as the honey market, named after the locally produced honey.
Although called a floating market, most shops are on land adjoining a canal. Only open Saturday and Sunday, the market is busiest in the morning, when local people come to buy mostly food and fruits. Also for sale are handicrafts and clothing.
Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market is a good place to try authentic street food at low prices. Here you can try food as roasted duck and noodle soup, grilled chicken as well as Thai sweets and desserts.
Wat Bang Nam Phueng Nok Temple
There is about a dozen temples in Bang Krachao, one of them being Wat Bang Nam Phueng Nok. At this Buddhist temple on the river you will find several buildings as an ordination hall and an assembly hall and two large Buddha images overlooking the river.
How to get there
Bang Krachao is located in Phra Pradaeng district of Samut Prakan province, opposite Bangkok’s Khlong Toei district.
The quickest and most comfortable way to get there is by metered taxi.
Alternatively, take the MRT subway to Khlong Toei or Queen Sirikit station. From there, take a taxi or tuk tuk to Wat Klong Toei Nok temple in Khlong Toei district and walk to Khlong Toei pier. Cross the river by local ferry at 10 Baht per person.
Bang Krachao & Jungle Cycling Adventure Tour
Rates are:
Child rate: age 5 - 11
Toddler rate: age 0 - 4
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