{"id":2077,"date":"2018-09-05T12:20:51","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T10:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/?p=2077"},"modified":"2026-01-28T14:48:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:48:28","slug":"cycling-in-bangkok-by-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/en\/cycling-in-bangkok-by-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling in Bangkok by Night"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>If you are backpacking in Southeast Asia, you are probably going to see Bangkok \u2013 for at least one time. And Thailand\u2019s capital isn\u2019t just one of the most important hubs for air traffic. It\u2019s one of the most vivid metropolitans, stuffed with sights, splendid nightlife and perhaps the city with be best local cuisine imaginable. Yet, there\u2019s something many of you don\u2019t know: cycling in Bangkok is a superb and unconventional way to explore the city. A travel-advice. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bangkok\u2019s roaring traffic is quite unattractive to cyclists \u2013 or is it not? Admittedly, without any bravery and lacking Southeast Asian traffic experience cycling in Bangkok is hard to enjoy. It\u2019s possible, though. Honestly speaking: it is highly likely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right timing is essential: as busy and loud Bangkok maybe appears during daytime the more surprising it is that there is almost no traffic outside the touristic areas by night. All the \u201cdeathly\u201d streets filled with cars, motorbikes, Tuktuks and lunatic street vendors turn into wide and empty boulevards \u2013 only to be disturbed by some taxis. These are perfect conditions for an adventure on a bicycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cycling in Bangkok: from Khao San Road to JJ Green Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cycling through Bangkok aimlessly and discovering the city yourself is tempting. Anyway, cycling Bangkok with a specific location in mind is even more fun. What about a peddler\u2019s market by night? Old, vintage treasures, crazy tech gadgets, one-of-a-kind fashion and many ingenious bars with live music await you there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bangkok.com\/magazine\/jj-green-market.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (\u00f6ffnet in neuem Tab)\">JJ Green Market<\/a>, which is next to famous Chatuchak Weekend Market, you maybe feel like browsing among thousands of young Bangkokians, having a pint of decent beer or listening to one of those many bands, performing in all kinds of bars on the market area. You should definitely come along with a <span><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (\u00f6ffnet in neuem Tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tatonka.com\/en\/Backpacks?pk_campaign=blog_en&amp;pk_kwd=tcta&amp;pk_source=Cycling%20Bangkok%20by%20night\" target=\"_blank\">roomy daypack<\/a><\/span> \u2013 because you\u2019ll need a lot of space for shopping. The souvenirs you can get there are likely more unique than elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m58!1m12!1m3!1d26067.283154983907!2d100.5043931373174!3d13.783405227932976!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m43!3e2!4m5!1s0x30e29912cab71d0d%3A0x40b71c7b0079a776!2sThanon+Khao+San%2C+Khwaeng+Talat+Yot%2C+Khet+Phra+Nakhon%2C+Krung+Thep+Maha+Nakhon+10200%2C+Thailand!3m2!1d13.758842!2d100.497377!4m5!1s0x30e299434fd3e86f%3A0x7f019d26bddd82cb!2sKing+Rama+V+Monument+Dusit+Bangkok+Thailand!3m2!1d13.7692562!2d100.5120082!4m5!1s0x30e29952604830ad%3A0xe413b7b6f5132ca7!2sBan+Ratchawithi+Ratchathewi+Thailand!3m2!1d13.7704021!2d100.5267071!4m5!1s0x30e29c1b1fe748cf%3A0x49e841b3524da001!2sSoi+Sena+Ruam%2C+Khwaeng+Samsen+Nai%2C+Khet+Phaya+Thai%2C+Krung+Thep+Maha+Nakhon+10400%2C+Thailand!3m2!1d13.788019!2d100.54240109999999!4m5!1s0x30e29c6accd6b76f%3A0xad5f2a27fbe1a56b!2sChatuchak+Weekend+Market+Bangkok+Thailand!3m2!1d13.8024372!2d100.5501996!4m5!1s0x30e29be3fee066a9%3A0x8b85bd4985d8a6b6!2sSamsen+18%2C+Khwaeng+Thanon+Nakhon+Chai+Si%2C+Khet+Dusit%2C+Krung+Thep+Maha+Nakhon+10300%2C+Thailand!3m2!1d13.7868137!2d100.51277689999999!4m5!1s0x30e29912cab71d0d%3A0x40b71c7b0079a776!2sThanon+Khao+San%2C+Khet+Phra+Nakhon%2C+Krung+Thep+Maha+Nakhon+10200%2C+Thailand!3m2!1d13.758937399999999!2d100.4971865!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sde!4v1493042293649\" style=\"border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We assume, since you\u2019re a backpacker, you\u2019re going to live in the district of Banglamphu. Thus, our night cycling tour starts at Khao San Road. Due to see more of Bangkok the tour\u2019s way there is different than the way back. We recommend following the route counterclockwise \u2013 so you can experience the bustling activities in the side streets on the way there. On your way back, you can enjoy the quiet bigger streets and you\u2019re home in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The journey is the reward<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid the heat and Bangkok\u2019s busy commuter traffic we started our tour just after sunset. Follow the recommended route as far as possible \u2013 but feel free to enjoy every detour you have to make. The puzzled faces of the locals in the minor side streets are absolutely worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We considered the pedestrian bridge, crossing an eight-lane street, especially magnificent. You won\u2019t come upon with such things in Europe \u2013 even big cities like Berlin appear like a sleepy village compared to such constructions. Don\u2019t forget to bring your camera!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong><em>Also interesting:<\/em><\/strong><em> <span><a href=\"\/en\/dos-and-donts-in-vietnam\/\">Dos and don\u2019ts in Vietnam &#8211; 5 tips for your trip to Vietnam<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It took us (detour and getting lost included) 1 \u00bd hours for about eight kilometers. Subsequently, you\u2019re most likely longing for food like we did \u2013 JJ Green Market\u2019s culinary pleasures won\u2019t disappoint you. We enjoyed ourselves that much we started our way back eventually at 00:30 in the morning. That late, it took us way less time to get back for (as mentioned) all the boulevards were empty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- PRODUKTINFORMATION START   ---------------->\n<div class=\"produkt--information\">\n\t<div class=\"produkt--image\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tatonka.com\/images\/product-tile-x2\/1562040a.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Backpack MTB 28 by Tatonka\" width=\"142\" title=\"\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"produkt--text\">\n\t\t<span>Bike backpack for sporty trips<\/span>\n\t\t<p>Sporty bike backpack with helmet holder, large main compartment, integrated rain cover and hydration system preparation. 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Therefore, we purchased a prepaid SIM card and used Google Maps or the offline navigation app HERE WeGo for orientation \u2013 which worked perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"http:\/\/www.velothailand.com\/rental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (\u00f6ffnet in neuem Tab)\">Velo Thailand in Banglamphu<\/a> we got our rental bicycles. We decided to choose the 24-hours-option \u2013 so there was enough time for bringing the bicycles back next day. The bikes\u2019 condition was quite well, and they were equipped with enough gears (which is rare in Southeast Asia) and seat posts, long enough for European body dimensions. Additionally, Velo Thailand\u2019s staff is terribly supportive, quite funny and really sophisticated in terms of insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular sights like the Grand Palace, Wat Pho or the infamous Khao San Road are quite enough for a trip to Bangkok. But, only checking off one sight after another would withhold one of the most exquisite experience: undergo the city, witness the locals and their everyday life, making spontaneous detours through the maze of streets and lanes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, mount a bicycle and get your individual Bangkok experience \u2013 a city which is even more impressive if you take a second glance at it. We wish you a marvelous time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are backpacking in Southeast Asia, you are probably going to see Bangkok \u2013 for at least one time. And Thailand\u2019s capital isn\u2019t just one of the most important hubs for air traffic. 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