Ancient City is my favorite destination in #SamutPrakan. If you don't have time to see all of #Thailand, then come here as they have a bit of everything. THREAD ⤵️
📌 Book online, as you can get cheaper tickets compared to those available for Thais: klook.com/en-GB/activity/368-ancient-city-erawan-museum-ticket-bangkok/?aid=38652
The Wihan at Wat Phumin in Nan, Northern Thailand. The original temple was constructed in 1776 and has a unique floor plan as it features four Buddhas and four doors facing each direction. The murals on the walls are of particular interest.
Khun Phaen House in Ayutthaya. This is a typical wooden house from the central region of #Thailand. It is, in fact, four houses fronting on one rectangular platform open to the sky.
The Pavilion of the Enlightened. This structure is beautiful in itself, but within it, you will find hundreds of wood carvings of monks, each with their own unique facial features and expressions.
If you're short on time to visit Sukhothai Historical Park, don't worry. You can still experience the beauty of the Grand Hall of Wat Mahathat in Ancient City, #SamutPrakan. Here, you'll find this iconic image along with the Standing and Walking Buddhas from Sukhothai.
The Footprint of the Lord Buddha at Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi. This replica at Ancient City in #SamutPrakan is slightly smaller, but just as impressive.
Sanphet Prasat Throne Hall in Ayutthaya. This was the principal building in the Grand Palace when Ayutthaya was the capital of Siam. It was burnt to the ground by the Burmese in 1767. Only the foundations remain. This replica was built at Ancient City in #SamutPrakan.
The Dusit Maha Prasat Palace in Bangkok is a replica of the audience hall in the present-day Grand Palace. The original building was built in 1806 and has been subsequently updated over the years. This is a replica of the original design.
Bang Pa-In Gardens. This is a replica of a rock garden that dates back to the Ayutthaya period. Features include miniature trees and rocks placed to resemble mountains.
The Phimai Sanctuary in Nakhon Ratchasima is a replica of the Khmer-style sanctuary, made of white limestone and sandstone. It is considered the largest religious monument in Thailand.
Sala of 80 Yogi. If you walk along this outdoor shelter, you will discover the 80 unique postures of yogis, which are a form of ancient Thai medical treatment that has been studied and practiced for generations.
I hope my photos have inspired you to visit the Ancient City. Really, this is less than 10% of what there is to see.
The full ticket price is 700 Baht, but you can get it for only 380 Baht here: klook.com/en-GB/activity/368-ancient-city-erawan-museum-ticket-bangkok/?aid=38652
The cheapest way to get to the Ancient City is to take the skytrain to the end of the Green Line at BTS Keha Station (the train is free in Samut Prakan). Then, take a five-minute ride on Songtaew 30 or 36, or take a taxi.
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