2024 Samut Prakan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

Don't Miss These Bangkok Attractions: The Beautiful Scenery of Ancient Siam

During my recent trip to Bangkok, Ancient Siam became a highlight of my exploration of Thailand's history and culture. Having heard much about this renowned attraction, I decided to visit and experience the charm of this ancient city for myself. Upon entering Ancient Siam, I was immediately captivated by the magnificent architecture. Each temple and palace is steeped in history, with ancient carvings and spectacular rooftops that transported me back centuries. Walking along the streets of the ancient city, surrounded by lush trees and gardens, I felt as if I were in a vivid painting. In the evening, I paused in a shady spot within the ancient city, watching the sunset slowly dip below the horizon. The golden sunlight reflecting off the ancient buildings was a breathtaking sight that left me in awe. This moment of tranquility and beauty made me appreciate the true essence of travel. Ancient Siam is not just a tourist attraction in Bangkok; it is a place to deeply understand Thailand's history and culture. This journey gave me a deeper appreciation and love for this country. Ancient Siam is undoubtedly a beautiful sight that every visitor to Bangkok should not miss!

Muangboran Ancoent City 🗺️

#ancienttown Visiting Muang Boran, also known as Ancient City, in Thailand was a fantastic experience! 🏛️ Located in Samut Prakan, just south of Bangkok, the entrance fee was around 700 Thai Baht. The expansive park features stunning replicas of Thailand’s most significant historical and architectural landmarks. 🏰 The highlight was the chance to explore different architectural styles from various Thai periods in one place. The intricate detail in each replica is impressive and offers great photo opportunities. 📸 The park is huge, so renting a bicycle or golf cart is a smart move to see everything comfortably. 🚲 Nearby, you can visit the Erawan Museum, famous for its massive three-headed elephant statue, which complements the historical vibe of Muang Boran perfectly. 🐘 Overall, Muang Boran is a must-visit for history buffs and anyone interested in Thailand's rich cultural heritage. #trip #MuangBoran #AncientCity #ThailandTravel #CulturalHeritage #HistoricalSites

A breathtaking place that encapsulates Thailand's historical architecture and significant landmarks.

The buildings and attractions here include representative structures from various historical periods and regions of Thailand, such as the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, and Wat Pho, allowing you to see them all in one visit. The park also offers golf carts, electric vehicles, and bicycles for visitors to easily tour and admire all the architectural relics. Additionally, there is an option to purchase a traditional royal lunch, where you can enjoy a variety of buffet dishes in a comfortable setting. Highly recommended for a visit!

Garuda Museum

The Garuda Museum is the first and only museum in ASEAN, and the only one in the world, dedicated to the knowledge and stories of the 'Garuda'. Managed by TMBThanachart Bank, it is located within the Bang Pu Industrial Estate. The museum showcases the history, origins, and legends from various sources, as well as the relationship between the Garuda and Thai society. Visit us for free!

Beautiful Hidden Temple; 1Hour From Bangkok🇹🇭✨

#heritageplace Have you ever heard about Buddhavas of Anatta Universe? The Great Hall Vajradhamma, Buddhavas of the Substanceless Universe is a very impressive and beautiful golden Bhuddist temple at the Ancient City. This place is so sacred and unique, the design and the statue are combine replicas of 12 pagodas from India, Thailand and Myanmar, representing the Thai zodiac years. The Great Hall Vajradhamma, Buddhavas of the Substanceless Universe is located on the FreeZone which is the extension of Muangboran the Ancient City, Sumut Prakan. The entrance fee is free, Open everyday from 9AM-6PM. PS: Please remember to dress appropriately to come in here and respect the temple. Buddhavas of Anatta Universe, Ancient City พุทธาวาสแห่งอนัตตจักรวาล เมืองโบราณ Tambon Thai Ban Mai, Amphoe Mueang Samut Prakan, Chang Wat Samut Prakan 10280, Thailand #urbanexplorer #summervacation #temple #thailand #samutprakan #bangkok #temples #travel #trip #pagoda #ancientcity

The World’s Largest Outdoor Museum 🏛️🇹🇭✨

#mustvisitmuseums This time i visited The World’s Largest Outdoor Museum; The Muang Boran Ancient City or also known as The Ancient Siam. The Muang Boran Ancient City is a place you must visit in this area. It is a very big outdoor museum park occupying over 200 replicas of many Thai historic buildings from across the land. One more thing about this place: the place is so instagrammable! I recommend you to book a ticket that includes lunch or dinner buffet. It was so worth it. The entrance fee is not including golf car and bike, you need to pay on the spot. The price for golf car rent is quite reasonable. You better rent the golf car if you want to explore more about The Ancient City (because this place is so huge). The Ancient City 296/1 Sukhumvit Rd, Bang Pu Mai, Amphoe Mueang Samut Prakan, Chang Wat Samut Prakan 10280, Thailand #urbanexplorer #summervacation #food #thailand #phuket #bangkok #cafe #restaurant #foodietrip #travel #trip #hotel #foodie #temple #temples #museum #samutprakan

Stunning pink museum in Bangkok 💗💗

Famous for its giant three-headed elephant art display, Erawan Museum is divided into three main floors according to the Hindu representation of the universe, which consists of the Underworld, Earth, and Heaven. Mesmerized by the stained-glass roof as you walk up the stairways the moment you entered the museum. The highest floor is what Thais believe to be heaven, is painted with a star map and exhibits various buddha statues. Don't forget to check out their small but neat garden and their shrines on your way out. 🚝 easiest way to reach is by train (about 35mins ride from the city center, with 10mins walk from Chang Erawan BTS). 🎟 400 baht for foreigners ⏰ 9am - 7pm. Best time to visit is in the morning or nearer to closing time for a lesser crowd although this place isn’t as crowded as Wat Arun or the Grand Palace. We reached around 10am and have the whole place to (almost) ourselves. 👗 no sleeveless attires and above knee-length skirts or pants. 📍The Erawan Museum #tripblazers #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer #bangkok #thailand #Erawanmuseum

Dhammakatanyu Temple - Xian Lo Dai Tien Gong

Getting There - 5 ซอยมูลนิธิธรรมกตัญญู ถนนสุขุมวิท Bang Pu Mai, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan 10280 Attractions - Architect of Chinese temple For Thai Chinese, we always come here to pray for our luck to all our lives like financial, health, work, couple or families. We believe gods would save us from all bad things but we need to behave to be good too. At the place, it’s quite nice in terms of building style like we are visiting china. Even the weather is so hot outside, but when you get inside there you will feel cold and claim. #chinesetemple #samutprakan

Bangkok Check-in | Must-visit Pink Palace 💗 The Erawan Museum

Bangkok's off-the-beaten-path attractions, easily accessible by BTS. Girl's heart bursting pink palace. 🐘The Erawan Museum Bangkok, Museum of Three-Headed Elephant 💖 The Erawan Museum is different from traditional temples. The atmosphere here is full of love and hope, and it is a comprehensive museum that integrates the universe and the gods. The pink building is really eye-catching, and the interior of the museum is also in pink tones. The dragon-shaped staircase leads to the top, symbolizing reaching the heavens. The statues and murals along the stairs are full of details. The top glass window of the universe is very shocking, like the universe enveloping everything. The top museum is the world beyond the universe, where the atmosphere is even more serious and quiet. 🚇The transportation to the museum is very convenient! Take the BTS Sukhumvit Line to Chang Erawan Station (E17), Exit 2, and walk about 1km for approximately 10 minutes. 📝 1. No drinks or food allowed to be brought in. 2. Shoes must be taken off before entering the museum (there is a place to put shoes at the entrance). 3. No entry in tank tops, halter dresses, or super short shorts. 4. It is recommended to go early for indoor photography, as there are many guests in the afternoon.

an absolutely treasure in city of Bangkok

#2023travelwish this is one of the most beautiful ancient city I have ever seen. first we purchased the ticket on trip.com. it was half price, and you can choices with lunch included. the place itself is huge around 25km in total, we rent a electric bike and cruising around for 3 hours. the grand palace is absolutely beautiful and the palace of Ayutthaya! it’s definitely worth the one hour BTS train ride from Bangkok

Explore the whole of Thailand's significant historical sites in one day at Muang boran the Ancient City (also known as Ancient Siam*). The replica of the temple, palace and monument will take you back to the dawn of Siamese to see beautiful architecture and culture in each period #bangkok from pre-historical to Rattanakosin (Thai current dynasty). Most importantly, Muang boran was built to preserve Siamese true heritage for descendants to witness. Moreover, the Ancient city is well known as one of the world's largest outdoor museums where you can explore by a scheduled tram or ride your own bicycle to get around the Ancient city. You may spend about 2-5 hours follow me on IG: Jum_Thitapa

Explore the whole of Thailand's significant historical sites in one day at Muang boran the Ancient City (also known as Ancient Siam*). The replica of the temple, palace and monument will take you back to the dawn of Siamese to see beautiful architecture and culture in each period from pre-historical to Rattanakosin (Thai current dynasty). Most importantly, Muang boran was built to preserve Siamese true heritage for descendants to witness. Moreover, the Ancient city is well known#bangkok as one of the world's largest outdoor museums where you can explore by a scheduled tram or ride your own bicycle to get around the Ancient city. You may spend about 2-5 hours follow me on IG : Jum_Thitapa

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I II II One Two Two Lasalle คาเฟ่ที่เล็กๆ ดูอบอุ่น สบายตา 💚🤍 ร้านนี้ห้ามพลาด กาแฟบอกเลยว่าเด็ด ☕️ แต่ถ้าใครไม่ดื่มกาแฟ ก็มีอีกหลายเมนูให้เลือก🍹 อย่างแอดวันนี้เลือกเป็น เมนู Spring and summer 🍊🍃เติมความสดชื่น คลายร้อนได้เป็นอย่างดี 😍 🌟เครื่องดื่ม Signature ของร้านก็มีให้เลือกเพียบ ! • Spakling Orange Coffee • Dirty Mojito Cold Brew • Spring and summer • Black Forest • Espresso Coconut Pudding • Coconut Water Americano สำหรับคนชอบทาน Cronut !!! 🥯🥐 แอดแนะนำ ~ Cronut Caramel Maccademia ~ ความคาราเมลเอย แมคคาเดเมียเอย อร่อย ละมุนปากสุดๆ 😋 แต่ร้านเค้าก็มีขนมให้เลือกเยอะมาก คุ๊กกี้ก็อร่อยงับ ลองไปชิมกันดูน๊า ~ ใครชอบเมนูไหนก็มาแชร์กันได้ ☺️ และที่สำคัญ ใครติดใจกาแฟ ☕️ ก็สามารถสั่งซื้อเมล็ดกาแฟคั่วของที่ร้าน 🍃 ไปชงดื่มเองเพลินๆ ได้ที่บ้านอีกด้วย 🥰 ⏰ ร้านเปิดทุกวัน เวลา 07:30-17:30 น. 📍พิกัด : ซอยลาซาล 46 บางนา กทม. (ติดกับร้านชาวชล) #ไปคาเฟ่ชิคๆ

Ancient Siam City, Samut Prakan, Thailand

Expect to spend at least 3 hours or more here and opt for a vehicle to travel around. a wonderful picturesque sight that includes many of the attractions available in thailand, all made into 1. (fake of course, not real) but still looks stunningly amazing. Expect to spend 300 Baht or more for transport. recommended to go with loved ones.#mytripvlog #flowerlover #urbanexplorer

Prayer, Blessing, Holy Water @ Erawan Museum

#2023travelwish #tripblazers #urbanexplorer #mytripvlog #passionpassport #awesomepic #temple #thailand #exploring #solotravels #naturewonders #naturalwonders An AMAZING experience. Come to this place just to view the beautiful architecture or touch the Elephants. The natural beauty is incredibly mesmerizing as well! There are all sorts of Buddhist and Hindu gods here to pray to & the incredible part is how they incorporate the stories and lessons of all the well known religions around the world. The mini "secret" at the top (which is the blue-ish pic) was a wonderful place to get blessed at too. Many prosperity and abundance is said to have been received from here. Come with your heart open :) one of my fav places yet on my solo trip to Thailand! @ samut prakan!

Sailom Bangpu Restaurant

#celebratewithtrip Sailom Bangpu Restauant is located in Samutprakan province. It suits for a day trip to Samutprakan from Bangkok (Asokaram temple + Ancient city + Bangpu Recreation Center). It’s about 1 hr from Bangkok (50kms). The order are made via mobile phone after scan barcode, mainly for seafood. Average price per person ~300-400 Baht. Cafe was nice scenery and relax after meal.

Feed the birds @Bangpu Recreation Center

#celebratewithtrip Feed the birds at Bangpu Recreation Center in Samutprakarn province can be a day trip from Bangkok (combine with Ancient city or/and Asokaram Temple). It’s far from Bangkok 46 kms (~1 hr). We can buy the food (fried pig fat) from the stall on the bridge, it costs 20, 40 Baht. Washbasin was prepared nearby. All the birds flew from China (winter season) and stay in Thailand during October to May in each year. There is a restaurant located end of the bridge where we can have lunch or dinner.

Asokaram Temple

#celebratewithtrip Asokaram Temple is a temple in Samutprakarn province Thailand. It took around 1 hour to go there by private car from Bangkok (44 km.). We went there to pay respect to Luang po Lee (the death body was kept in the main building of the temple). The principle building is suit for meditation. The relic of the Budha was kept in the main white pagoda (opposite of the principle building). This building is opened by King/Queen Rama 9 in 1966. PS. 1 Day trip combine with Ancient city and/or Bangpu Recreation Center

Unique Architecture near Chang Erawan Station 🐘

📍The Erawan Museum Address - Moo 1 99 Kanchanaphisek Rd, Bang Mueang Mai, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan 10270, Thailand Highlights - Amazing architecture and interior design Avg. Price per Person - THB250/THB400 Entry Fee for Thai/Foreigner Rating - 8.0 #泰國 #曼谷 #thailand #bangkok #erawan

Ancient Siam Bangkok Thailand

Ancient Siam is not far away from Bangkok City Centre. It is known locally "Muang Boran". You can explore around by tram, rent a golf cars, but for us we explore it by renting a bicycle. Walking is not recommended as the temples due to distance and hot weather. To get there take BTS to Kheha station and from there get a taxi to ancient siam just tell them "Mueang Boran" instead of ancient siam. #thailandtravel #explorethailand #spooktaculartrip #tripblazers #fallingforfall

Ancient city of Thailand

Around 45 mins ride from Bangkok. Upon going in there is a few ways to explore the beautiful place. 1)By foot and cycling (Which I don't recommend because it's very hot.) 2) By Car or electric golf buggy. (You can rent the electric buggy you have to check the rates with them. ) The place is still under renovation so there isn't much tourist yet but you can still take insta worthy photos. There is a Thai market, which you can buy snacks or refreshments. Don't miss the ghost museum , it's quite scary as the red light will be open up. after competing the museum. you can walk up to the lion head to take a photo. #bangkok #ancient_city

Pattaya Beach 🌊

Gorgeous evening sunset at Pattaya beach! 🌥️ It was such an amazing evening to spend during the weekend near Bangkok. Pattaya Beach is the most famous beach in Pattaya. It is a center of marine activities for those who come to rest such as sunbathing and water sports. The whole 3 kilometres along the beach is full of hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops. However, if you like a quiet atmosphere, the northern part of this beach is the best option. Lovely place to enjoy watersports and jet, recommend to visit this place in evening so that you can see the beauty of the bay along with walking street and enjoy lot of clubs and music. chilling.#beachlife #staycation

The Erawan Museum

#fallingforfall Incredibly architecture, it is a must visit place in Thailand. The Erawan Museum is well known for its giant three-headed elephant art sculpture as exterior. This is the first and biggest hand-carved sculpture in the world. It is considered an important tourist attraction as well as a holy shrine for many believers. The final design came up to the elephant which symbolizes the country and is in the Hindu mythology as well Address - Mo 1 99 Kanchanaphisek Rd, Bang Mueang Mai, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan 10270, Thailand #thailand #museum #familytravel #bangkok

we went to Ancient City (Muang Boran). It is an outdoor museum covering a whopping 96 hectares, or 240 acres. The creator has painstakingly built scaled models or replicas of ancient city ruins and historical monuments from all over Thailand. The periods of these ancient ruins and monuments cover the Dvaravati, Srivichai, Lopburi, Lanna, Lan Chang, Sukhothai, U-tong, Ayuthaya, Thonburi and Rattanakosin eras. It was such great experiences, there are so many historical and cultural events I get to know more about my country and get to tell those stories with my foreign friends. Great halfway trip from Bangkok. Very easy to reach.#gooutside #urbanexplorer

The Elephant Museum

Bangkok has everything you need, but sometimes it’s fun to venture out for a bit. The, “elephant museum” is the perfect detour. The museum is well-known and recognized for the giant, three headed elephant statue coming out of the top of the temple. In fact, it’s the largest hand carved statue in the world Erawan Museum is decked out in intricately carved staircases and wall fixtures. Inside and outside, it boasts gorgeous shades of pastel and fluorescent pinks. Crazy to believe this place was practically handmade. Getting There - Taxi/grab is the best way, but you can also get there by taking the BTS to Pu Chao Station. Attractions - Erawan Museum and the Ancient City #passionpassport #thailand #thailandtravel #samutprakan #thailandonly #thailand #travelinspiration #awesomepic #summervacation

Are you into Artifacts? One of the best place to get to know more about Thailand ❤️ The Erawan Museum is known for its giant three-headed elephant art sculpture as exterior. This is the first and biggest hand-carved sculpture in the world--43 meters high. Interesting place to visit if you have time to spare. Good place to snap some photos and to observe Buddhist culture. Place is easy to visit via the Chang-Erawan BTS station from Bangkok city center. Short taxi ride is required upon exiting the station but on return, free shuttle from museum is available. Erawan Museum, truly stands to be called one of Bangkok’s most unique attractions. The Erawan Museum houses one of Thailand’s most exquisite private art collections while simultaneously serving as a visual representation of the three-tiered cosmology of Thailand’s Theravada Buddhism: the underworld, the human world and the heavens. The Erawan Museum was commissioned to be built by Mr. Lek Viriyapant (Prapai Viriyapant), in order to preserve his personal collection of antiques and sacred objects in a manner that would contribute to Thai heritage.

📍 999 Moo 1, Sukhumvit Rd., Samrong Nuea, Samutparkan 10270 Thailand Craving for some Japanese food but in a low budget? This place is perfect. Please do dropby at Sukiya Japanese Restaurant. It is located inside Imperial Mall Samrong. Imperial World - Samrong is a shopping mall that is part of the Imperial Group chain of malls. It is located in the Samrong area (approximately 25km from downtown Bangkok). The Imperial Group has set itself up with the aim of establishing ''one-stop shopping'' complexes for customers. This place is where you will see the laid back life of people in Thailand. Away from the glamorous life that we usually witness in Bangkok.

Muang Boran Ancient City - Bangkok

Muang Boran is the biggest outdoor museum in Bangkok. I was very impressed with Muang Boran Ancient City when I visited it. It is definitely worth to go place. Muang Boran comprises Thai traditional or contemporary architecture from all over the country. So you can witness all of Thailand in just one place. Muang Boran Ancient City is divided into sections based on the regions, you can witness the beauty of the North, the South, the North-eastern, and the Central of Thailand. Besides, there's another section “Suvarnabhumi” where several magnificent arts from nearby countries are located. The territory is huge so there are electric buggies available for hire and are very easy to drive if you can steer competently. There's an inbuilt speed limit on these vehicles, so they're perfectly safe to drive around. I recommend to spend there the whole day, because the place is really huge and there’s so much to explore! #awesomepic#museumquest#themeparks#bestislandtraveltowns#culturalattraction#themepark#nationalpark#lakes

Museum quest mission

The Erawan Museum in Bangkok is housed in a colossal three-headed elephant monument atop an equally massive pedestal. The 250-tonne structure, made of solid copper, stands 29 meters tall and 39 meters long. It's a little outside of Bangkok, in Samut Prakan, but you can reach there by taking the BTS Skytrain (Sukhumvit Line) to Pu Chao Station. The museum is located around 1.7 kilometers south of the station. The three levels of the Erawan Museum in Bangkok represent the underworld, human earth, and heaven. Rare eastern antiquities, religious imagery, and psychedelic décor can be seen throughout the museum. #cityoverlook#oldarchitecture#ancientarchitecture#historicculture#museumquest#summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

Getting There -Get to Ancient City but the most convenient is clearly to take the BTS, Bangkok Skytrain to Kheka station, 4 km from the entrance of Ancient Siam, Attractions -  So much attractions when you gret there. One of the best attractions in Bangkok #holidayvacation#staycation#tripinspired#happynewyear