The artificial island of Bang Kachao was formed by joining two ends of a sharp bend in the Chao Phraya River with a canal, forming a waterbound patch of land. Also known as Bangkok's "green lung," the island is home to the Si Nakhon Kheun Khan Park, a vast botanical garden that's an absolute pleasure for hikers, birdwatchers and cyclists. Bicycles can be hired locally for 100฿, and you can spend hours exploring the wilderness along well-marked tracks.
Apart from this green zone, Bang Kachao is home to the atmospheric Bang Nam Pheung Market, a rural market with an emphasis on country-style cuisine. Nearby stands Wat Bang Nam Pheung Nok, a 250-year-old Buddhist temple.
