Ancient City & Erawan Museum One Day Tour

Ancient City & Erawan Museum One Day Tour

Ancient City (Thai: Maha Nakhon Boran), also known as Muang Boran, is a large outdoor museum and sculpture park located in Samut Prakan province, about 30 km south of Bangkok, Thailand.

Key Features

 - Covers an area of 200 acres and contains over 116 structures, including scaled-down replicas of Thailand's most famous palaces, temples and historical landmarks.
 - Designed and constructed by Thai architect Lek Viriyaphant between 1963 and 1988.
 - Visitors can explore the park by bicycle, which is included in the entry fee. The park is usually quiet and rarely crowded.
 - Located in Tambon Bang Phli Yai, Amphoe Bang Phli, Samut Prakan Province

Erawan Museum (Thai: พิพิธภัณฑ์ช้างเอราวัณ) is a prominent museum located in Samut Prakan Province, Thailand, known for its striking three-headed elephant sculpture. Here are the key details about the museum

Key Features

Architecture: The museum features a massive three-headed elephant statue made of bronze, weighing 250 tons, standing 29 meters high and 39 meters long, perched on a 15-meter-high pedestal. The design symbolizes the Hindu representation of the universe, divided into three realms: the underworld, earth, and heaven.

Interior Layout: First Floor (Underworld): Contains antiquities from the Ming and Qing dynasties, including Chinese vases and artifacts from the founder Lek Viriyaphant's collection.

Second Floor (Earth): Displays precious antiques, ceramics, and European pottery, along with a statue of Guanyin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy.

Top Floor (Heaven): Represents Travatimsa Heaven in Buddhist cosmology, showcasing relics and statues of the Buddha from various historical eras, adorned with cosmic-themed paintings.

Cultural Significance: The museum is not only an architectural marvel but also a cultural hub, reflecting Thai heritage and beliefs. Visitors often pay respects to the god Indra and the three-headed elephant by floating lotus flowers in a traditional practice.

 Address :  The Ancient City 296/1 Moo7 Sukhumvit Road, Bangpoomai, Amphoe Samut Prakan Samut Prakan Province 10280