Ancient City (Muang Boran)
The Ancient City, also known as Muang Boran, is in the province of Samut Prakarn. It is also located close to the Crocodile Farm. Muang Boran is known as the world’s largest outdoor museum for both entertaining and historically interesting. It is located on old Sukhumvit Highway, Km 33. This 320-acre outdoor museum is an architectural reflection of Thailand's magnificent past. There are more than 100 scaled down constructions of Thailand’s most important historical landmarks and monuments including temples and palaces. Some of them can no longer be visited in their original locations. The grounds of the Ancient City correspond roughly to the shape of the Kingdom, with each of the monuments lying at their correct places geographically. Some of the buildings are life-size replicas of existing or former sites, while others are one-third scale.
Attractions of the Ancient City
All the buildings have been replicated with great care and skill. The replicas have been constructed with the assistance of the experts from the National Museum in order to ensure the historical accuracy of the place. Artisans maintain the buildings while helping to keep alive traditional crafts.
The outstanding works include the Grand Palace of Ayutthaya that was destroyed in the Burmese invasion in1767, the Wat Khao Phra Viharn on the Cambodian border and the Phimai Sanctuary in Nakhon Ratchasima.
the Wat Khao Phra Viharn
The Ancient City also has the sculptures that feature in the Thai epic, the Ramakien, a display of the Royal Barge procession, and a model Thai village in which craftsmen produce ceramics, paper umbrellas and lacquer items. The place is spacious and the gardens beautifully landscaped. It's usually quiet and a good place to get away from the city for a while. It may take a day to explore this fascinating place especially if you do not have time to visit the original sites. Allocate a full day for a trip out to the Ancient City. Muang Boran also houses several ethnological displays of artifacts and antiques, including rural arts, ancient tools, and hunting equipment, evidence of the long-term survival of a native culture.
Floating Market
In 2006, America’s Next Top Model Cycle 6, the top reality show of USA had selected Muang Boran as the place for the season finale. The Pavilion of the Enlightened was chosen to be the runway, and also known as the largest runway in the history of ANTM. The indoor replica of Sanphet Prasat Palace, Ayutthaya was also used as the judging room.
Ancient City
Time : 8.00 - 17.00
Address : 296/1 Sukhumvit Road, Bangpoo, Samut Prakan 10280
Tel. : 0-2709-1644-8
Fax : 0-2323-4055
Email : info@ancientsiam.com
Website : http://www.ancientcity.com/en
Admission Fees to the Ancient City
Admission Fee for Individuals (Thai)Adults 200 Bht./each
Children 100 Bht./each
Admission Fee for Individuals (Foreign)
Adults 300 Bht./each
Children 150 Bht./each
Tram Tour with Guide (in English)
Adults +100 Bht/each
Children +100 Bht/each
Private Guide in Thai
+1,200 Bht.
Private Guide in English
+1,500 Bht. (2 hours)
Personal Vehicle/Van Entry
+300 Bht./each
Bicycle Rental (exclude admission fee)
- Single +50 Bht./each
- Duo +100 Bht./each
- Triple +150 Bht./each
Personal Bicycles +50 Bht./each
**Special Offer for Group
Private Tram with Guide in Thai
6,000 Bht./group of 32
Private Tram with Guide in English
12,000 Bht./group of 32
**Note These rates include:
- Tickets
- Guide
- Tram
*For inquiry, contact
Tel. 0-2709-1644-5,0-2709-1648
How to get there
By Car
Take expressway to Samrong-Samutprakarn, turn left at three-way intersection of Samut Prakarn, and then drive along Sukhumvit Road to Bangpoo, The Ancient City is located at Km. 33 on the left.
By Bus
There are frequent buses available to Ancient City, take city bus No. 25, 45, 142, 145, 508, 511, 513 or 536 to Samut Prakarn and then a short sonthaew ride. Taking a bus from the Eastern terminal to Samut Prakarn is another option, or booking a full-day tour to Samut Prakarn from tour agencies in Bangkok is also convenient.
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