{"id":11211,"date":"2025-07-08T18:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T11:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.absoluteasiatours.com\/?post_type=things-to-do&#038;p=11211"},"modified":"2025-07-08T18:09:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T11:09:58","slug":"bang-kra-jao-oasis","status":"publish","type":"things-to-do","link":"https:\/\/www.absoluteasiatours.com\/things-to-do\/bang-kra-jao-oasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the Tranquil Oasis of Bang Kra Jao"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><a title=\"Explore the Tranquil Oasis of Bang Kra Jao\" href=\"https:\/\/www.absoluteasiatours.com\/things-to-do\/bang-kra-jao-oasis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the Tranquil Oasis of Bang Kra Jao<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Located just across the Chao Phraya River from the lively city of <strong><a title=\"Bangkok\" href=\"https:\/\/www.absoluteasiatours.com\/places-to-go\/bangkok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bangkok<\/a><\/strong>, you\u2019ll find Bang Kra Jao, a serene green space often referred to as the city\u2019s secret garden. This tranquil area is only accessible by boat, starting with a short ride on a ferry that will take you to picturesque villages, temples, and lush vegetation.<\/p>\n<p>Your adventure begins when a local cycling guide picks you up from your hotel and drives you to the ferry terminal. You\u2019ll receive a helpful briefing on the cycling route and important safety tips before you set off.<\/p>\n<p>Once you cross the river, you can explore this charming oasis at a leisurely pace. The ride is simple and follows a network of quiet waterways and vibrant jungles. Along the way, you\u2019ll have the chance to visit an incense factory and an ancient temple from the Ayutthaya period. There are plenty of spots to relax and enjoy refreshments, allowing you to ride at a pace that suits you best. The 22-kilometer route features no steep hills, making it an enjoyable ride for all.<\/p>\n<p>Your fluent English-speaking guide will share interesting facts about Bang Kra Jao and help you get comfortable with your bike, which is a modern mountain bike equipped with helmets and padded seats for extra comfort. They will also carry a maintenance kit and provide water to keep you refreshed throughout your ride.<\/p>\n<p>This experience is thoughtfully organized by <a title=\"Absolute Asia Tours\" href=\"https:\/\/www.absoluteasiatours.com\/thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Absolute Asia Tours<\/strong><\/a>, known for their exceptional service, local insight, and expertly guided <a title=\"private adventures across Thailand and beyond\" href=\"https:\/\/www.absoluteasiatours.com\/thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">private adventures across Thailand and beyond<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cycle through the peaceful oasis of Bang Kra Jao, exploring jungle trails, quiet temples, and charming riverside villages just beyond Bangkok\u2019s bustling streets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14555,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","categories":[62],"class_list":["post-11211","things-to-do","type-things-to-do","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-thailand"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.absoluteasiatours.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/things-to-do\/11211","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.absoluteasiatours.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/things-to-do"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.absoluteasiatours.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/things-to-do"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.absoluteasiatours.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14555"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.absoluteasiatours.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11211"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.absoluteasiatours.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11211"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}