The Ancient City and The Erawan Museum - Bangkok (Non Thai)





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Muangboran is an outdoor museum covering a whopping 96 hectares, or 240 acres. The creator has painstakingly built scaled models or replicas of ancient city ruins and historical monuments from all over Thailand. The periods of these ancient ruins and monuments cover the Dvaravati, Srivichai, Lopburi, Lanna, Lan Chang, Sukhothai, U-tong, Ayuthaya, Thonburi and Rattanakosin eras. The Erawan Museum in Bangkok is a famous landmark known for its giant three-headed elephant statue. Inside, you’ll find beautiful art, religious objects, and cultural displays that tell the story of Thailand’s history and traditions. This ticket lets you visit the Erawan Museum at your own pace during opening hours. Take your time to explore and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. - See Ancient Thailand in just a few hours - Being educated about Thailand's many magnificent qualities
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Ancient City Muang Boran The Ancient City or Muang Boran is a huge open air museum shaped in the form of Thailand where you can see many important buildings like temples, palaces and the ruins of ancient cities from the history of Thailand from early history to present day. The buildings are replicas of the originals scaled down to about one third of the original, some buildings however are the original that were demolished and build up again in the ancient city Muang Boran. In the vast park located in Samut Prakan some 30 kilometers from Bangkok you can follow Thai history and culture from the different empires and Kingdoms that existed here, like Lanna, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin.
The Erawan Museum in Bangkok is a famous landmark known for its giant three-headed elephant statue. Inside, you’ll find beautiful art, religious objects, and cultural displays that tell the story of Thailand’s history and traditions. This ticket lets you visit the Erawan Museum at your own pace during opening hours. Take your time to explore and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The museum was created by Khun Lek Viriyapant, who also built the Ancient City and the Sanctuary of Truth. His collection includes rare artifacts, showing Thai beliefs, craftsmanship, and local culture. It's a one-of-a-kind place and a great spot to learn about Thailand’s rich heritage.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The ancient city opens daily from 9 am until 7 pm.
Reviews(3)
Very long and hot. Take time and enjoy. Dont rush. Lots of things to see. Read the signs and listen to the audio guide. Rent something to ride or drive. This place is huge.
It was such a nice place and all of us appreciated the Thailand culture and arts. It’s definitely a highly recommended activity in Bangkok. ❤️



