Things to do in Bang Kachao
Find recommendations below for things to do on the island, which famously boasts excellent cycling and running routes, an outstanding weekend market, and great opportunities for wildlife spotting both in the day and at night.
What to do in Bang Kachao
Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park
Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden is a sprawling mix of lakes, forests and mangroves built on land owned by the Thai Government. It's a haven for bird-watchers and has a 3-story birding tower to boot, and it's a wonderful place to stroll or cycle around.
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Bicycle rentals
The best way to get around Bang Kachao is by bike. There are bike rental shops by all piers on the island, with around 100baht/day rental being typical. You will need to provide an ID for them to hold onto.
Coconut Lane
Coconut Lane is a wonderfully well-designed cafe and hotel towards the south side of Bang Kachao built and run by a Thai-Dutch couple. The cafe is on the first floor and overlooks the farmland behind the hotel - so plenty of opportunities to spot animals. The food is also very good.
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Bangkok Treehouse
One of the more popular hotels on the island, Bangkok Treehouse is on the East side of Bang Kachao and nestled amongst mangrove swamps. It's a very popular staycation spot.
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Hiddenwoods Cafe
Hiddenwoods is right on the riverside on the East side of Bang Kachao, close to Wat Bang Nam Pheung Nok, where the Bang Na ferry drops you off. Set in a large area of enclosed mangrove forest, Hiddenwoods lives up to its name. It's a very relaxing place to be.
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Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market
While not actually floating, this weekend market offers a very, very good selection of food and is definitely worth a visit. Grab a fresh coconut and rehydrate while you're there!
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Wildlife tour with Tontan Travel
Tontan Travel offer a range of quality wildlife tours across Thailand, but if you don't want to leave Bangkok and still want to see some animals, they offer a night walk in Bang Kachao that you'll almost certainly see some snakes on.
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Sabaidee Greenfarm and Cafe
This cafe is close to the entrance to Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and offers a good cup of coffee and a cake.
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Get Growing Community Farm
Great for kids, this community farm has a giant trojan horse, loads of farm animals, an extensive playground, and an air-conditioned cafe/restaurant to relax in.
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Kuenwang the Garden Eatery
A really lovely little restaurant and cafe close on the road leading to Hiddenwoods. Lovely owner Kûng is very helpful, and the food is great.
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Bang Kachao Farm
Lots of organic greens being grown, ducks and geese aplenty, and a decent restaurant. What more could you want?
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Baanrongmai Canal Front Cafe & Homestay
A nice, fairly new homestay with well designed standalone rooms, a cafe, and kayaks to rent to explore the canals.
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