Bang Kachao is a green, peaceful area almost encircled by a bend in the Chao Phraya River, just across from Bangkok. Visitors come to experience Thai countryside life, and the best way to explore it is by bike.
Bang Kachao Island
If you are looking for a day trip to a secluded, peaceful place with green landscapes, Bang Kachao is a good choice. It is almost encircled by a bend in the Chao Phraya River, south of Bangkok, in Phra Pradaeng district of Samut Prakan province. Life here is very different from the rest of Bangkok, with a more countryside Thai style. You will not see cars on the trails, because they are only for scooters and bicycles.
How to get to Bang Kachao
Getting to the island can take a while because of traffic, but it is worth it. Take exit 2 at Khlong Toei MRT station and continue to Khlong Toei Pier by taxi, scooter or tuk-tuk. Boats from Khlong Toei Pier or Tha Pa-Sri Pier cross the river. Near the landing you can rent bikes and pick up a map, and then explore the island. Another way is to start from the south: take the BTS to Bang Na station and then a ferry across the river. The ferry drops you near several attractions, though a little far from the botanical garden, and you can rent bikes there too.