Bang Kachao: A Green Escape Right Next to Bangkok
Bang Kachao is a green escape right next to Bangkok, perfect for strolling under the trees, cycling along canals and breathing fresh air on a short weekend.
Meeting Point Management Team
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Quick answer
Bang Kachao, the Bang Kachao river bend, is in Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan, and covers six subdistricts. Highlights are Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park with its bird-watching tower and Khuean Khan Makkha bridge, bike rental from 20 THB an hour, and Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market on weekends.
Key takeaways
- The Bang Kachao bend covers 6 subdistricts of Phra Pradaeng, right next to Bangkok
- Highlights: Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park, bird-watching tower, Khuean Khan Makkha bridge
- Bike rental 20 THB per hour or 80 THB per day
- Ferry from Wat Bang Na Nok 4 THB (6 THB with a bike)
- Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market: Saturday–Sunday, about 08:00–15:00
Sometimes, after a tiring day or a long stretch of hard work, you just need a break, right? Today Meeting Point is taking you to Bang Kachao, a slice of nature right next to Bangkok that can turn an ordinary day into a refreshing one, with green space and a lovely atmosphere waiting for you.
If you only have a short break, just a Saturday and Sunday, but still want to relax, breathe deeply, stroll under the trees and ride a bike at an easy pace along the canals, we recommend Bang Kachao. You will not be disappointed.
The Bang Kachao river bend is not far from Bangkok and covers six subdistricts of Phra Pradaeng district: Song Khanong, Bang Yo, Bang Krasop, Bang Nam Phueng, Bang Ko Bua and Bang Kachao. There are lots of tucked-away corners; not exactly a secret location, not quite a hidden place either. So let's explore Bang Kachao with Meeting Point. First, the highlight for a breath of fresh air: Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden. Its most popular spot is the bird-watching tower, where everyone stops for photos. It is very peaceful; you can hear birds singing and feel close to nature. Wonderful.
Another popular photo spot is the Khuean Khan Makkha bridge, named by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The bridge stretches out across the pond as a walkway for learning about aquatic life, such as different fish species and local amphibians. Young people and the general public can walk along it, enjoy the pleasant setting and learn more from signs with information and details about the fish and other animals.
Getting to Bang Kachao
- If you are driving, set your GPS to Bang Nam Phueng Market. Take the expressway over the Rama IX Bridge, exit at Suk Sawat, then turn onto Nakhon Khuean Khan Road and Phet Hueng Road. Parking is around Bang Nam Phueng Market, with plenty of space. Once you park, there are bike rental shops for riding around Bang Kachao. Bike rental is 20 THB per hour or 80 THB for the whole day (prices may change).
- If you do not have a car, the easiest way is to take the BTS to Bang Na, use Exit 2, then take a taxi or motorbike taxi to Wat Bang Na Nok pier. If you have your own bike, you can bring it on the BTS, leave by Exit 2, ride toward Bang Na intersection, turn left onto Sanphawut Road and ride to the end, where you will find the pier. The ferry costs 4 THB, or 6 THB with a bike, and drops you at Wat Bang Nam Phueng Nok. From there you can rent bikes to ride around Bang Kachao.
A highlight you should not miss is Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market. It opens only on Saturdays and Sundays, roughly 08:00–15:00, and has loads of delicious food. Highly recommended.
Bang Kachao river bend information
Location: Bang Kachao, Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/QL67m6ZUzRs9GroY6
Sometimes, after a tiring day or a long stretch of hard work, you just need a break, right? Today Meeting Point is taking you to Bang Kachao, a slice of nature right next to Bangkok that can turn an ordinary day into a refreshing one, with green space and a lovely atmosphere waiting for you.
If you only have a short break, just a Saturday and Sunday, but still want to relax, breathe deeply, stroll under the trees and ride a bike at an easy pace along the canals, we recommend Bang Kachao. You will not be disappointed.
The Bang Kachao river bend is not far from Bangkok and covers six subdistricts of Phra Pradaeng district: Song Khanong, Bang Yo, Bang Krasop, Bang Nam Phueng, Bang Ko Bua and Bang Kachao. There are lots of tucked-away corners; not exactly a secret location, not quite a hidden place either. So let's explore Bang Kachao with Meeting Point. First, the highlight for a breath of fresh air: Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden. Its most popular spot is the bird-watching tower, where everyone stops for photos. It is very peaceful; you can hear birds singing and feel close to nature. Wonderful.
Another popular photo spot is the Khuean Khan Makkha bridge, named by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The bridge stretches out across the pond as a walkway for learning about aquatic life, such as different fish species and local amphibians. Young people and the general public can walk along it, enjoy the pleasant setting and learn more from signs with information and details about the fish and other animals.
Getting to Bang Kachao
- If you are driving, set your GPS to Bang Nam Phueng Market. Take the expressway over the Rama IX Bridge, exit at Suk Sawat, then turn onto Nakhon Khuean Khan Road and Phet Hueng Road. Parking is around Bang Nam Phueng Market, with plenty of space. Once you park, there are bike rental shops for riding around Bang Kachao. Bike rental is 20 THB per hour or 80 THB for the whole day (prices may change).
- If you do not have a car, the easiest way is to take the BTS to Bang Na, use Exit 2, then take a taxi or motorbike taxi to Wat Bang Na Nok pier. If you have your own bike, you can bring it on the BTS, leave by Exit 2, ride toward Bang Na intersection, turn left onto Sanphawut Road and ride to the end, where you will find the pier. The ferry costs 4 THB, or 6 THB with a bike, and drops you at Wat Bang Nam Phueng Nok. From there you can rent bikes to ride around Bang Kachao.
A highlight you should not miss is Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market. It opens only on Saturdays and Sundays, roughly 08:00–15:00, and has loads of delicious food. Highly recommended.
Bang Kachao river bend information
Location: Bang Kachao, Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/QL67m6ZUzRs9GroY6
Phone: 02 461 0972
Hours: 05:00–19:00
FAQ
How do I get to Bang Kachao?
By car, set GPS to Bang Nam Phueng Market and take the expressway over Rama IX Bridge to Suk Sawat. By public transport, take the BTS to Bang Na (Exit 2), then a taxi or motorbike taxi to Wat Bang Na Nok pier and cross by ferry.
How much is bike rental?
20 THB per hour or 80 THB for the whole day (prices may change).
When is Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market open?
Saturdays and Sundays only, roughly 08:00–15:00.
What is there to see in Bang Kachao?
Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden, its bird-watching tower, the Khuean Khan Makkha bridge and Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market.
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