It is another popular tourist destination for everyone to know the value and understand the history of Thai society. There is a replica of the ancient site Beautiful and valuable architectural works of Thailand in all 4 regions throughout Thailand.It can be built to replicate very magnificently, including architecture that has been demolished from real buildings to build and replicated from a real size or smaller to build.
You can visit the ancient city for a full day as it covers an area of 1.28 square kilometers. It was founded by Khun Lek Wiriyaphan who intended to build this place as a place for Thai people to learn about the culture and architecture of the Thai people. Intends to create replicas of all ancient monuments to be as close to the real thing as possible, with a grandiose and very realistic beauty.
There are more than 100 architectural replicas in Sumatprakarn, divided into zones as follows:
- Suvarnabhumi Zone
- Southern Zone and the Buddhas of Anatta Universe (Free Zone)
- Central Zone
- northern zone
- Northeastern Zone
The zone that is open to tourists to visit free of charge at the entrance is the ancient market zone, floating market zone, including Phutthawat area. Other zones have an entrance fee. Large tourist areas therefore provide tourist facilities as follows:
1. Trams and bikes
In this way, there is no need to pay additional fees including the entrance fee already. In the morning and afternoon, cycling is fun even though Thailand is hot, but the ancient city has a lot of trees. Some zones are large trees that provide shade and can sit and have a picnic. Or who doesn't want to ride a bike, take a fun tram ride as well.
2. Electric golf cart
It's a very convenient way but there will be an additional cost for a 4 seater golf cart and a 6 seater golf cart. The car is new, clean, very easy to drive. The price of a 4-seater golf cart for the first hour is 350 baht, the next hour is 200 baht per hour. Price of 6-seater golf carts, the first hour is 500 baht, the next hour is 300 baht per hour. For safety reasons, people who can rent golf carts to drive must have a driver's license.
3. Private car
Able to drive in a private car for an additional charge of 400 baht per car. Suitable for people who bring their own car, this method is convenient, not hot and costs less than driving a golf car.
How to get to ancient city of Samut Prakan
The ancient city of Samut Prakan is only about an hour from the center of Bangkok and 40 minutes by car from Savannah Airport.
If you travel by BTS, take the green line and get off at Kheha Station. Exit No. 3 on Saturdays and Sundays, there will be a free pick-up service from the station.
Map https://goo.gl/maps/Wth38N2Yx9fi3SWH8
9 must-visit locations in the ancient city
1. Antique Market
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| Antique Market |
This zone is the starting zone of the ancient city as it is a free entry zone. Tourists, if they have little time, can come here without having to buy a ticket. It is an ancient market with antiques and many old Thai desserts to try.
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| Pavilion Phra Arhat |
It is a golden pavilion in the middle of the water that is very beautiful. Inside the pavilion is a Buddha image as a tourist attraction for photographers. If you take a photo in the morning, the pavilion will have a reflection on the water surface, it's even more beautiful, golden yellow all glittering.
3. Khao Phra Sumen
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| Khao Phra Sumen |
Created from a painting in Wat Yai Intraram, Chonburi. It is the creation of an imaginary building into reality. The building has intricate construction art and is very beautiful.
4. Sala Ramayana
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| Sala Ramayana |
It is a 5 pavilion built on the middle of the water. In the middle of the pavilion there are Phra Trimurati in the attitude of giving great treasures to give blessings on wealth, stability, fortune and fulfillment of success. It is a place where various rituals are performed within the Ramayana paintings decorated in the pavilion.
5. Sanphet Prasat Throne Hall
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| Sanphet Prasat Throne Hall |
The Sanphet Prasat Throne Hall, which was built from archaeological evidence, is very impressive. It is a symbol that represents the prosperity of the Ayutthaya period, although the actual building is left with only the castle base, but here it can be beautifully designed.
6. Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall
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| Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall, Ancient City near Bangkok |
The Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall is a replica of an real building in Bangkok. Even though it's a replica, here it still feels very grand and like a real building because of the detailed work and intentions of the builders. Make foreigners popular to visit this place.
7. Procession of His Majesty the King
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| Procession of His Majesty the King |
It is a boat procession modeled on the royal procession that can be viewed from land. In addition, you can take a cruise to see various attractions in the ancient city by taking a cruise about 30 minutes.
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| Prasat Hin Phimai, Ancient City Samut Prakan |
An old castle whose prototype is located in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Even though it's smaller, it's equally beautiful.
9. Vajira Tham Cathedral Buddhavas of the universe
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| Vajira Tham Cathedral Buddhavas of the universe |
It is a place to enshrine 28 Buddhas that have already arisen and also include 10 Buddhas that will be born in the future. This point is in the free access zone.
Ancient city of Samut Prakan Gallery
Have fun!
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