The Ancient City (Muang Boran) เมืองโบราณ The worlds largest outdoor museum, constructed in 1963, covers an area of approximately 500 rai, It is located in Tambon Bang Phu Mai, Muang District -- at the 33.5 kilometer post of sukhumvit Road (the old route), eight kilometers from the town center. This place features replicas of important places of warship in each province, for example, Khao Phra Viharn, Panomrung Sanctuary, Wat Mahathat in Sukhothai, the Lord Buddhas Footprint in Saraburi, Phra That Muang Nakhon and Phra That Chaiya. Some of these replicas are of life-size, showing the exquisite craftsmanship of Thai art. Folk arts and folk customs that are rarely seen nowadays are on display here.The Ancient City is open daily from 8.00 a.m. 5.00 p.m. Admission fees are 50 Baht each for adult, 25 Baht each for children under 12, |