Ancient City Museum

Ancient City Museum, or Muang Boran, spreading over vast landscape of several acres, is famous as the largest outdoor museum in the world. Monuments such as temples, stupas, palace halls and conventional houses, culled from various parts of Thailand, are reproduced here. The borders of the Ancient City follow the contours of Thailand and the replicas are placed accordingly.

Synopsis

Country	Thailand
Location	Near Capital Bangkok (About 30 km)
Accessibility	Through Road

The Sites

The massive complex of Ancient City holds several important structures. Most famous among these is Khao Pra Viharn, a small scale reproduction of a temple atop a hill on Cambodian border.

Another prominent structure is reconstructed throne hall from Ayutthaya. It was destroyed 200 years ago when Ayutthaya was attacked by the Burmese. Several examples of conventional Thai houses also sit in the complex. A wooden temple brought from northern Thailand is a nice example of Thai architecture.

The Ancient City is constantly expanding, accommodating more and more structures within its fold.

How To Reach

Ancient City Museum is located on the Old Sukhumvit Road, not far from famous crocodile farm. Visitors can take taxi for reaching the site and returning.

Dining

Thai floating village in Ancient City is an ideal place. The village comprises several restaurants in various styles, serving basically Thai food. Number of snack bars are also there.