The Ancient City,
also known as Muang Boran, is both entertaining and
historically interesting. This 320-acre outdoor museum is an
architectural reflection of
Thailand's
glorious past. Nearly a hundred of the country's most
important historical landmarks and monuments, including
palaces and temples, have been reconstructed as miniature
replicas. Muang Boran also houses several ethnological
displays of artifacts and antiques, including rural arts,
ancient tools, and hunting equipment, evidence of the
long-term survival of a native culture.
The Ancient
City is located on the old Sukhumvit Highway, about 33 km east
of central Bangkok. To move around the park, golf cars or bicycles
can be hired, and private vehicles are also allowed.