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"Bangkok's Lungs" - If you start with this word, I believe many people have heard the name, but don't know where that place is?

City life, Monday to Friday working in the office, Saturday and Sunday, find time to relax, recharge and start working again.

On Monday, it goes around and around like this, following the cycle of society. But nature, which is becoming less and less in the urban jungle, is constantly being destroyed.

This has led many city dwellers to seek out nature near this area.

In this review, I will take you to cycle in a place that is known as the "Lung of Bangkok". This place is located just a short distance from Bangkok.

A round trip from morning to evening, no need to stay overnight. Go to recharge your life battery. Go to fill your lungs with oxygen and then start working again the next day.

With this place... Bang Krachao

"Bicycle in Bang-Kachao Breathe in the oxygen to your lungs"

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In 2006, Time Asia magazine's Best of Asia issue recognized Bang Krachao as

The best urban lung in Asia.

Bang Krachao is a sub-district of Samut Prakan Province. It is a green tourist destination near Bangkok.

This area is sometimes called "Pig's Stomach" because of its resemblance to a pig's stomach.

The area is called the "Lung of Bangkok" because it has a large number of trees, is rich in nature, and receives wind from the sea.

Before entering the heart of Bangkok, these trees and nature will purify the fresh air.

and sent to Bangkok. This working principle is similar to the working of the lungs. This place is therefore called "Bangkok's lungs".

The starting point of this trip was because my friend had been cycling around here many times before. On a free day, he invited me and my friends to join him.

I went for a bike ride to breathe fresh air. I drove my own car and parked it in the parking lot of Bang Nam Phueng Market. This parking lot is outdoors.

Parking is free. For those who want to bring their own bicycles and start cycling from here, or rent one nearby, you are welcome to do so.

This is considered one of the most popular cycling destinations near Bangkok.

Bang Namphueng Floating Market is a floating market near Bangkok, located in Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan Province.

The charm of this floating market lies in the way of life of the villagers along the canal, most of whom are Thai people of Mon descent.

There are also sales of local products and famous food of the community, as well as many restaurants.

Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The newly opened zone will mainly focus on selling household goods and clothing.

The outside area is a restaurant with several small tables and seating on the floor with mats.

Before we start cycling, let's stop here to refuel first.

After a satisfying meal, one can either take a stroll to aid digestion or venture further into the heart of the floating market, where the Bang Nam Phueng Nai Temple resides.

My friends and I came to rent bicycles at this temple. The rental rate is 30 baht per hour. If you rent the whole day, it is 80 baht per bike.

Bicycles come in many styles, but most of them do not have gears. However, what stands out about this shop is the shape of the red Japanese postal bicycle.

Plus, there are national flags and Bhumibol Adulyadej flags attached to the handlebars. ^^

Are you ready? Let's start cycling! Oh... you can get a map from the bike rental shop.

Or you can look at the picture in comment 1, this is the cycling route for visiting Bang Krachao.

Note: This photo was taken when I returned the bike because I didn't take a picture before I started riding. ><From the back of the temple, you can ride along the path all the way. There are not many cars on the road inside, and the overall atmosphere is very shady.

Cycle out through Soi Phet Hueng 28. The outside will be a main road. Please be careful when riding your bicycle.

After having a savory meal, the first stop was a coffee shop in a house. The shop is located at the entrance of Soi Phet Hem 29.

My friend who often cycles around here recommended this restaurant. The tea and coffee here are blended with coconut.

The shop has a simple atmosphere, and there is bicycle parking available in front of the shop.

The menu that my friend recommended is coconut coffee smoothie and coconut green tea smoothie. The taste is fragrant, creamy, and has crunchy coconut flesh.

The price of coconut coffee smoothie is 55 baht per glass, while green tea coconut smoothie is 50 baht per glass. If you don't like coconut,

There are other menus to choose from as well.

With both savory and sweet dishes refueled, it's time to get serious about cycling.

If you are cycling from Soi Petch Hingsa 33, there will be a sign pointing to the Srinakarin Chon Khan Park. Just follow the sign and turn into the park.

The trail is well-marked with signs indicating the location of tourist attractions and the distance to each point of interest.

The first stop on our tour is the Thai Fighting Fish Museum.

Open on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Free admission. Bicycle parking available outside.

The concept behind the creation of this museum is not merely to provide knowledge about fighting fish.

However, it is a place of cooperation and harmony among the people in the community. To build strength through learning.

Starting from a point of not knowing, to lead to learning, starting from small to large, to create sustainable development for the community.

Through collaborative learning within the community

This place offers a wide variety of betta fish, along with information on how to care for them, their different breeds, and the origins of each breed.

The most important rule is: Don't knock on the box!!!

There is a betta clinic that provides advice from the time the betta is born until it is fully grown.

This place doesn't only have buildings that display betta fish, but there are also various types of fish that are not betta fish, located in the back zone.

There are also coffee shops and souvenir shops located at the front.

After leaving the Betta Fish Museum, I cycled back the way I came. The next stop on my itinerary was the Si Nakhon Khan Khan Public Park.

Sri Nakhon Khuan Khan Public Park covers an area of over 200 rai and was created with the aim of being a source of fresh air.

It is a public park for relaxation, exercise, and studying the ecosystem of local plant and animal species.

and surrounding areas

The garden features a blend of landscaped public park areas with beautiful scenery.

A long wooden bridge stretches out for a walk through the peaceful and shady area. There is an area for feeding fish, or you can rent a bicycle to ride around the garden.

There is a bicycle rental shop in front. The price is 50 baht per hour and 100 baht per day per bike.

The atmosphere here is very shady, perfect for relaxation and breathing fresh air.

With a flag like this attached to the front of the bike, riding and waving it, it flutters ^^

This area has several high wooden bridges. It takes a lot of effort to climb them, but be sure to control your bike well when going down the bridge.

Because Bang Saphan will be a curve, there will be a sudden curve without knowing it >< Please drive with caution.

It is evident that this park is a popular cycling destination for people of all ages, including children, adults, Thais, and foreigners. This is due to the park's lush greenery.

Clean, suitable for relaxation and a great place to exercise.

Another highlight of this place is the 7-meter-high observation tower, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.

There are nature trails for studying nature. Some trails are dilapidated, but the lushness has not faded from this garden.

You can reach Bang Kra Jao by car or by ferry. There is a ferry pier inside Bang Kra Jao.

which connects to Khlong Toei Nok Pier, opposite Wat Khlong Toei Nok, Rama 3.

The long-tailed boat across the river charges 10 baht per person per trip. Bicycles can be brought on board for an additional 10 baht per bike.

Or if you don't have a bicycle, you can rent one at the pier for 50 baht per hour or 100 baht for the whole day.

This area has many alleys. Some are dead ends, while others lead to other roads. Each alley is shady, but you need to be careful when cycling.

Because the distance there is only enough for bicycles to pass each other.

The next point to visit will be near Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market. We have to cycle back the same way.

To get to the entrance sign, we had to ask for directions along the way. It turned out that it wasn't far from the floating market. We crossed the bridge and cycled for another 300 meters.

You will then find the entrance to the OTOP village for tourism.

The shady path is covered with trees, and local people live in the surrounding area.

This route is also a must-visit for cycling enthusiasts, including tourists.

We have arrived at the Aromatic Incense House, a community-based economic enterprise.

Here, we have bicycles available for tourists at a rate of 50 baht per hour per bike, or 100 baht for the whole day.

This place offers classes on how to make fragrant herbal incense, citronella mosquito repellent, or fabric painting. The class fee is 60 baht per person.

During the course, I talked to the aunt who owns this house. The aunt said that during the weekdays, there are many foreign tourists.

Tourists come in tour groups. Bicycles here are rented out almost every day. There are some Thai tourists, but not many.

This is considered a community way of life, a source of local wisdom where people can learn about the process of making fragrant incense and fragrant lemongrass.

At least here is a source of income for the villagers, who earn income from the wisdom of the community's way of life.

Leaving the fragrant incense and herbal house, I continued along the path. There are many tourist attractions in this area. The atmosphere on both sides of the road is very shady.

However, be careful when cycling. Watch the road carefully as it is quite small and narrow.

Cycling along the path, you will come across another accommodation option, Bangkok Tree House.

This place is both an accommodation, a riverside restaurant on the Chao Phraya River, and a coffee shop for many cyclists to rest.

This place is free to visit and take pictures. I went up to the rooftop of my accommodation to take pictures, and the view was beautiful and lush.

This path is interconnected, but from the Bangkok Tree House, the direct path to the bridge is currently under repair.

We can't go around that way. We have to go back the way we came.

The forest park is another shady place. The highlight of this place is that it has green areas all along the way.

This forest park is considered a highlight of the cycling tour here.

The light in the late afternoon before returning home was irresistible, so I couldn't help but take some photos. ^^

After a long day of exploring, I returned the rented bicycle to Bang Nam Phueng Temple, which was located nearby.

As the evening approached, the sky was painted with vibrant colors. I couldn't resist pulling over at the Suan Chalermprakiet Park to capture the breathtaking view.

Under the Bhumibol Bridge

This area is called Khlong Lat Pho, which was originally shallow. Later, it was developed into a project based on the royal initiative.

This is a water management project to solve the flooding problem in Bangkok, based on the principle of "water diversion".

The principle is based on the original winding and meandering nature of the Chao Phraya River.

The area around Bang Krachao covers a distance of 18 km.

The drainage system in Bangkok's inner city is slow and inadequate, making it difficult to drain floodwater in a timely manner, especially during high tides.

His Majesty the King therefore had the idea to develop the Khlong Lat Pho, which was originally shallow and about 600 meters long.

Immediately drain the overflowing water from both sides of the Chao Phraya River into the sea before the high tide.

and close the Photi shortcut canal when the sea water rises to prevent the sea water from rising and winding along the curved Chao Phraya River before.

which took so long that by the time the tide went out, it was no longer able to flood the city.

Note: Thanks for the information from Wikipedia. One day of cycling with a view, breathing in the fresh air around Bang Krachao, is a way to refresh myself and feel refreshed.

When I first came here, people asked me where Bang Krachao was. And some people also asked me what there was to do in Bang Krachao besides the Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market.

I think this review is the answer for people in Bangkok and many others who want to relax in a place near Bangkok, in a shady place.

This place is full of nature, trees, and the warm way of life of the villagers.

This area also has many temples and monasteries that can be visited as part of a merit-making trip.

This area also has a Lamphu tree garden, which locals say is home to a large number of fireflies.

This place also has safe cycling paths, and many cyclists come here to exercise.

And here is still the lung of Bangkok. It is the lung that filters fresh air for us, the people of Bangkok, to receive.

Many thanks to all my friends who joined the trip. You invited me to exercise on my day off and to breathe in some fresh oxygen.

Thank you to all the villagers of Bang Krachao for sharing your smiles along the way as we cycled and asked for directions.

And most importantly, I would like to thank the two men in the picture below who helped me with first aid when I had a bicycle accident.

The kindness of Thai people is truly abundant everywhere. Thank you very much.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me either through a message on Pantip or on my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/Nejuphoto

Thank you to everyone who followed the bicycle review post in Bang Kachao until the end.

"Bicycle in Bang-Kachao Breathe in the oxygen to your lungs"