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Parks, Bang Krachao & Floating Market in 3 Days

If you think Bangkok is all towers and traffic, try planning a green route for a change. Walk a downtown park in the morning where office workers come to run, cycle through a riverside forest just a ferry hop from Silom in the afternoon, then cap the trip with a floating market that only opens on weekends. This is a 3-day plan with the timing worked out so you can get around without your own car, complete with real opening hours and a rough budget we've actually checked.

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Bangkok Green Plan Parks, Bang Krachao & Floating Market in 3 Days

🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026

This plan suits anyone who wants a break from towers and malls — open air and slow travel. There are three main stops: Lumpini Park and Benjakitti Park, two big downtown parks you can reach by metro; Bang Krachao, the riverside forest on the Samut Prakan side that locals call the green lung of Bangkok; and Bang Nam Phueng floating market, which sits right inside Bang Krachao and opens only on Saturdays and Sundays.

One thing to know before you set your days: Bang Nam Phueng floating market opens only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, roughly 8am to 4pm. So if you want to combine cycling Bang Krachao with browsing the market, lock in your Bang Krachao day for a Saturday or Sunday.

The 3-day plan at a glance

  • Day 1 — Downtown parks Lumpini Park in the morning, then on to Benjakitti Park in the afternoon. Ease your legs in with some walking and a paddle boat.
  • Day 2 — Bang Krachao + floating market Take the ferry across and spend a full day cycling the green lung, with a stop at Bang Nam Phueng floating market (do this on a Saturday or Sunday).
  • Day 3 — Easy green Wachirabenchathat Park (Rot Fai Park) for a relaxed cycle, then wrap up the trip at a leafy café before you head home.

Pick the right day

If you're only in Bangkok on weekdays, Bang Nam Phueng floating market is closed — but you can still cycle Bang Krachao any day. Swap in a weekday for a quiet ride and catch a floating market elsewhere instead.

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Day 1 — Lumpini Park + Benjakitti Park

Start day one gently, in the city. Lumpini Park sits next to MRT Silom and MRT Lumphini, while Benjakitti Park is behind the Queen Sirikit Convention Center, right by MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. The two parks are linked by an elevated walkway (skywalk), so you can stroll easily from one to the other.

Day 1

Downtown parks — walking and paddling

06:30
Enter Lumpini Park in the morningThe park is open 05:00–21:00. Early morning is cool and full of runners and aerobics groups — a real slice of Bangkok life.
08:00
Rent a paddle boat/kayak on the lakeMorning session 09:00–11:30 (come early and sip a coffee while you wait). The towers reflecting on the water make for nice photos.
09:30
Stroll the park, spot the monitor lizardsLarge water monitors are a common sight in the park. Look but keep your distance.
11:00
Lunch around Silom/Sala DaengHead out the Silom-side gate — plenty of rice-and-curry shops and office-tower food courts.
13:30
Take the skywalk to Benjakitti ParkThe elevated walkway connects from Lumpini straight to Benjakitti, with city views along the way.
14:00
Cycle/walk the loop around Benjakitti's lakeA recently redone forest park in the city, with a wooden boardwalk over the lake. The surrounding towers look great in the late afternoon.
17:30
Catch sunset from the wooden bridge over the lakeThe golden hour is the highlight of Benjakitti — plenty of people out taking photos.

About cycling in Lumpini

In Lumpini Park, the main bike lane is for cycling between 10:00–15:00, but the smaller inner roads are generally fine to ride most of the day. If you're set on a long ride, save your energy for Bang Krachao tomorrow instead.

Day 2 — Bang Krachao green lung + Bang Nam Phueng market

Today is the highlight of the trip. Bang Krachao is a pig's-stomach-shaped patch of green wrapped by a bend in the Chao Phraya River. It's in Phra Pradaeng district, Samut Prakan, but only a few minutes by ferry from the Bangkok side. The popular car-free way to do it is to take the cross-river ferry and rent a bike on the other side.

  • Cross-river ferry Most people board at Wat Bang Na Nok pier (Bang Na side) and cross to Wat Bang Nam Phueng Nok. The larger boats take bikes and motorbikes; the fare is just a few tens of THB.
  • Bike rental There are rental shops right at the Bang Krachao-side pier and near Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park, roughly 50–80 THB per day, often with a route map thrown in.
  • The cycling routes These are narrow raised concrete paths weaving past coconut groves and houses. Ride slowly and watch for pedestrians and oncoming bikes.
Day 2

Cycle the green lung + floating market (do this on a Sat/Sun)

08:00
Head to Wat Bang Na Nok pier and take the ferry acrossTake the MRT to a nearby station, then a taxi/motorbike taxi to the pier. The ferry starts running around 05:00; come early for milder sun.
08:30
Rent a bike on the Bang Krachao sidePick one with good brakes and a comfortable seat; take a test ride around the lot first. Around 50–80 THB/day.
09:00
Cycle into Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan ParkA public and botanical park, open daily, roughly 06:00–19:00. There's an observation tower and a lake to rest your legs.
10:30
Ride through coconut groves to Bang Nam Phueng floating marketThe market opens only on Sat–Sun/holidays, roughly 08:00–16:00, with local snacks and old-style sweets.
12:00
Lunch in the floating marketTry boat noodles, khanom krok, and cold herbal drinks. The market stalls are easy on the wallet.
13:30
Stop by the fighting-fish museum/incense houseSmall community-run spots along the way that many people drop into. You can cycle right past.
15:30
Ride back to the pier and return the bikeAllow extra time for wrong turns — Bang Krachao's lanes wind around. Check the shop's map before you head back.
16:30
Ferry back to the Bangkok sideAn easy return the way you came. Today's ride totals roughly 10–15 km — a comfortable distance.

Prep before you ride

The paths in Bang Krachao are narrow concrete with grooves. Ride slowly, wear a helmet, and bring water, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent. During the rainy season (May–October) the paths get slippery, so check the forecast before you set out.

Day 3 — Rot Fai Park, an easy cycle to close the trip

Keep the last day easy. Wachirabenchathat Park (Rot Fai Park) in the Chatuchak area is the easiest place to cycle in Bangkok — flat, wide, with clearly marked bike lanes. It connects to Chatuchak Park and Queen Sirikit Park, and it's easy to reach via MRT Chatuchak Park or BTS Mo Chit.

Day 3

Rot Fai Park + a leafy café

08:00
Enter Rot Fai Park and rent a bikeThere are bike-rental points in the park, with a long, shady loop that's good for beginners and families.
09:30
Cycle over to Chatuchak ParkThe three parks join up, so you can ride across. There's a lake and a small Japanese garden to stop at.
11:00
Return the bike, browse Chatuchak Market (if it's a Sat–Sun)Chatuchak Weekend Market is right next door, open Sat–Sun — a good place to pick up souvenirs to close the trip.
13:00
Relax at a plant-filled café in AriAri isn't far, with leafy garden cafés to sit and rest before you move on or head home.

Rough budget (per person)

  • Round-trip ferry fare roughly 20–40 THB
  • Bike rental in Bang Krachao roughly 50–80 THB/day
  • Paddle boat/kayak at Lumpini roughly 40–100 THB per session, depending on the boat
  • Meals at markets/food courts, roughly 50–120 THB each
  • MRT/BTS travel roughly 60–150 THB for the whole day
  • Budget total per day comes to roughly 300–600 THB, excluding accommodation

Straight talk

Bang Krachao isn't a theme park — it's a real community where people live. Ride slowly, keep the noise down, dispose of trash properly. On weekends it gets crowded and the paths are narrow, so if you really want quiet, come on a weekday (but the floating market will be closed).

How to get around without a car

MRT

Lumpini + Benjakitti Park

MRT Silom/Lumphini for Lumpini Park, then take the skywalk to Benjakitti — or MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.

Cross-river ferry

Bang Krachao

Take the MRT/BTS to a station near Bang Na or Khlong Toei, then a taxi/motorbike taxi to the pier, ferry across, and rent a bike on the other side.

MRT/BTS

Rot Fai Park + Chatuchak

MRT Chatuchak Park/Kamphaeng Phet or BTS Mo Chit, then walk straight into the park.

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FAQ

Can you visit Bang Krachao on a weekday?

You can cycle and enter Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park any day, but Bang Nam Phueng floating market opens only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, roughly 08:00–16:00. If you want both the ride and the market, schedule your Bang Krachao day for a Saturday or Sunday.

How do you get to Bang Krachao without your own car?

Take the MRT or BTS to near the Bang Na/Khlong Toei side, then a taxi or motorbike taxi to a pier such as Wat Bang Na Nok pier, then the cross-river ferry over to the Bang Krachao side. The ferry costs just a few tens of THB, and once you're across you can rent a bike and ride straight off.

How much does it cost to rent a bike in Bang Krachao?

Rental shops right at the pier and near Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park charge roughly 50–80 THB per day, and many throw in a route map. It's worth a test ride to check the brakes and seat before you set off.

Can you cycle in Lumpini Park?

Yes, but the main bike lane is for riding between 10:00–15:00, while the smaller inner roads are generally fine to ride most of the day. The park is open 05:00–21:00, and early mornings are busy with runners and exercisers.

Is this plan suitable for kids and older travelers?

The Lumpini/Benjakitti day and the Rot Fai Park day suit all ages — flat, shady paths. Bang Krachao's paths are narrow concrete with grooves, so very young children or older travelers who aren't confident cyclists might prefer to walk short stretches or ride pillion instead.

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