| Bangkok is a city full of diversities and contrasts. Old town blends seamlessly with the new, the modern coexists peacefully with the traditional. But navigating Bangkok traffic is a daunting task and can be exhausting after a few days of sightseeing. What better way to change your pace by exploring a few tourist attractions on Bangkok’s easterly neighbor of Samutprakarn, a mere thirty minute drive away. These attractions are popular with both locals and visitors, and a great place to take your children. Ancient City (เมืองโบราณ)
Situated in Bang Pu Mai Sub-district on Sukhumvit Road (old route) towards Bang Pu, at Kilometre 33, the Ancient City is on the left and 8 kilometres from Samut Prakan town. It is a centre of replicas of important historical sites in the country. It covers an area of approximately 800 rai and was first constructed at the end of 1963. Major historical sites in the Ancient City are Khao Phra Wihan (Preah Vihear), Prasat Hin Phanom Rung, Wat Mahathat Sukhothai, Phra Phutthabat Saraburi, Phrathat Mueang Nakhon, Prathat Chaiya, etc. The replicas were elaborately constructed in both smaller-scaled sizes, while some are in the actual size. Besides, it is a source of local Thai arts and culture which is disappearing from modern society. Those who wish to conduct research on the history of Thailand can study this at the Ancient City.
Open: Daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tel: 0 2323 9253, 0 2709 1644, www.ancientcity.com Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo
The Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo was built in 1950 and was the first of its kind in Thailand. It is
now reputed to be the largest crocodile farm in the world and is situated at Tambon Tai Ban, 3 kilometres
from Samut Prakan town. The Farm has over 30,000 crocodiles of different kinds, which are kept in various pits. There are daily shows which feature catching crocodiles with bare-hands and placing the “Keeper’s” Head in their mouths etc. Show times are every hour from opening to closing. Feeding time is between 1630 and 1730 hr. Elephant shows are from 0930 thru 1630 hr. In addition there are other animals to be seen such as tigers, chimpanzees, gibbons, turtles, boa constrictors, pythons, birds, camels, hippopotamuses, and various species of fish. There is even a Dinosaur Museum, which has on display life-size models and skeletons of more than 13 kinds of these gigantic monsters. It also features a multi-vision slide presentation on the subject of
‘mankind’ and prehistoric animals. Open: Daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Erawan Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์ช้างเอราวัณ)
As you drive into Samut Prakan Province from Bangkok, you can’t help but notice the giant three-headed elephant alongside Sukhumwit Road. This is the Erawan Museum contained within the world’s largest elephant. The height is about 50 metres or 15 storeys high. The five storey museum inside the elephant will contain antiquities. The Erawan Museum is being built by the owners of Ancient City.
OPENING HOURS: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
GETTING THERE: Bus no. 25, 142, 365 and air-con bus 102, 507, 511, 536. | 
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