Ancient City (Ancient City / Muangboran), also known as Ancient City Samut Prakan, is one of the most important landmarks of places near Bangkok, and the world’s largest outdoor museum, gathering Thai art, history, and culture from all regions into one place.

The project was founded by Lek Viriyaphant with the concept of “a miniature Thailand” to allow visitors to learn Thai history through both real and replica architecture in a highly immersive way, becoming a popular destination for both Thai and international tourists.

The area of over 800 rai is designed in the shape of a “map of Thailand”, arranging ancient sites according to their real geographical locations, allowing visitors to travel as if exploring the entire country in one day. It is ideal for a one-day trip near Bangkok.

The recommended route starts from the Ayutthaya royal capital zone, where the Sanphet Prasat Hall replica is a major highlight. Then continue to the Central Thailand zone, reflecting the former center of Thailand’s prosperity, followed by the Northern zone featuring Lanna art, wooden temples, and refined local architecture.

Next is the Northeastern zone, which realistically replicates traditional Thai rural lifestyles, and ends with the Southern zone, reflecting coastal culture, religious sites, and distinct community atmospheres compared to other regions.

Inside, there are also important highlight zones including the ancient land market and floating market, which realistically recreate traditional Thai lifestyles with wooden houses and retro-style shops, as well as the Preah Vihear replica and religious architectural groups considered masterpieces of Ancient City.

The experience inside gives visitors the feeling of traveling across Thailand in a single day, making it ideal for photography lovers, Thai costume shooting, influencers, and cultural content creators.

Ancient City is also suitable for families, students, and educational field trips, as well as international tourists who want to deeply understand Thai culture, with an average visit time of 3–6 hours or a full day.

The site offers full facilities such as golf carts, bicycles, and shuttle trams, along with rest areas, restaurants, and visitor services, allowing convenient travel across the large area.

By combining Thai history, art, architecture, and geography, Ancient City becomes a key destination for experiencing Ancient City Samut Prakan near Bangkok in a fully immersive travel experience in one place.

• Rent a golf cart or bicycle to cover the large area more efficiently and save time

• Bring sun protection such as a hat, umbrella, sunscreen, and drinking water as it is mostly an outdoor area

• Rent Thai costumes for photography to match the architecture and get beautiful realistic photos

• Recommended visiting time is 09.00–11.00 and 15.30–18.00 to avoid strong sunlight

• Plan your route in advance because the area is large and has many important spots

Admission Fee:

• Thai visitors: Adults about 400 THB / Children about 200 THB

• Foreign visitors: Adults about 700 THB / Children about 350 THB

• There are additional fees for entry vehicles and rental services (golf carts/bicycles/shuttle trams). Please check on-site for updated prices.

Opening Hours:

• Open daily from 09.00 – 19.00