To See In & Around :

Krungthep Mahanakorn Thailand's Capital:

Kanchanaburi Province :

Arresting scenic beauty. Forested mountains.
Waterfalls.
Pristine national parks.
Tranquil riverine and reservoir settings.
Leisure opportunities including jungle treks employing elephants and rafts.
Historical associations dating from Neolithic times to the World War II.
There are several compelling reasons for visiting Kanchanaburi.

Kanchanaburi is a large province (19,483.15 sq km) located 129 km to the northwest of Bangkok.
Bordering Burma and largely mountainous, Kanchanaburi is rich in tourist attractions - natural, cultural and historical which are concentrated in 5 of its 11 Amphur (districts) and 2 Ging-Amphur (sub districts).
The province is connected to Bangkok by railway and 4-lane Highway 323.

Amphoer Muang
Some major points of tourist interest in this Amphoer as follows:
Bridge over the River Kwae, which is part of the Death Railway built by the Japanese Army during the WWII at a cost of tens of thousands of human lives, mostly Allied POWs and forced labourers. War Cemetery behind the railway station, containing a total of 6,982 bodies of Allied POWs perishing during the construction of the Death Railways. There is another cemetery at Chongkai with the remains of 1,750 POWs. Wat Tham Suea & Wat Tham Khao Noi two pagodas, one Thai-style and the other Chinese, situated side by side on hilltop. Ban Kao Museum houses artefacts excavated from an archaeological site indicating that Neolithic men lived in the area some 4,000 years ago. Two war museums with collections of weapons, pictures and utensils, one at Wat Tei and the other beside the Bridge.
Distances from Amphoe Mueang (Town) to Neighbouring Districts :

Tha Muang 12 km
Phanom Thuan 24 km
Tha Maka 30 km
Dan Makham Tia 30 km
Sai Yok 50 km
Thong Pha Phum 145 km
Sangkhla Buri 230 km
Si Sawat 102 km
Bo Phloi 40 km
Nong Prue 75 km
Huai Krachao 60 km
Lao Khwan 97 km

Amphur Saiyok
Muang Sing Historical Park contains the ruins of Muang Sing, a Khmer-style castle about 800 years old, believed to be the westernmost outpost of the once powerful Khmer Empire.
Khao-phang Waterfall located at the end of the railway line, is easily accessible and is best visited during the rainy season from July to October.
Saiyok National Park is where the famous Saiyok Yai Waterfall is located. Wildlife is plentiful, including the Kitti bat, the tiniest mammal species of the world. Daowadueng Cave is also inside the park. Rafting down the River Kwai Noi (Minor Kwai) is an activity popular with tourists because of the beautiful scenery along the river and the unpolluted river water.

Amphur Si Sawat
There are three national parks in this Amphoer.
Erawan National Park being the nearest, is the most popular among the three. Its major attraction is a beautiful waterfall of the same name, which has seven leaps covering a distance of 2 km.
Si Nakharin National Park  also boasts a lovely waterfall named Huai Khamin, which is near the northern end of a reservoir and can be reached by boat as well as by road.
Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park is well known for its major and minor Tham Lot Caves, which a stream passes through. Traitrung Waterfall is 40 minutes' walk away.

Amphur Thong Pha Phum
Khao Laem Pam, the site of a hydraulic power plant, is also a holiday resort with a 9-hole golf course, tennis court, guest home and motel accommodation and a scenic reservoir. Pha That Waterfall is a large waterfall located in Si Nakharin National Park. Hin Dat Hot Spring is nearby. Tourists may have a bath there.

Amphur Sangkhlaburi
Three Pagodas Pass at the Thai-Burmese border, through which the Death Railway extended into Burma and, a few centuries ago, Burmese troops invaded Siam repeatedly. There is a thriving border marketplace here. Wat Wang Wiwekaram contains a magnificent pagoda. A marble Buddha enshrined here is worshipped by Thais, Mons and Karens alike.

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VISITING THE ANCIENT CITY
You could visit the Ancient City either by yourself or by the tour organized by the Ancient City Co.,Ltd. You could ask for more details from our office in Bangkok and in Samut Prakan
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Getting to the Ancient City, Samut Prakan
Start from the Bangkok
  1. By Car or Taxi
Take the Express Way as far as the Samroang-Samut Prakan Exit. Turn to the Samut Prakan Intersection. Turn left along the old Sukhumvit Road (towards Bangpoo) until you get to km. 33. The Ancient City is on the left.
  2. By Bus
Take air-conditioned bus No.511 (Southern Bus Terminal-Paknam) to the end of the line.
From here, take the No.36 mini-bus. It takes you to the entrance of the Ancient City.
Muang Boran : Open everyday from 8.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

The Ancient City has been constructed in accordance with the characters and appearance of Thailand and was divided into regions.
An Entrance of the Ancient City locates in Southern Region. You can walk through the Central part, then up to Northern Region and further to North Eastern Region. You can either turn to the Eastern part or straight to the Re-Creation part. The architecture of the Re-Creation part reflects the thoughts, beliefs and Thai talent.


SOUTHERN REGION: THE LAND OF BUDDHISM
The southern part of the country appears to be a small peninsula along the coast. The Stupa of Phra Maha That Nakhon Si Thammarat and Phra Maha That, Chaiya, is located in this region.

  1. The Royal Stand 
  2. The Information Pavilion 
  3. The City Wall and Gate 
  4. I-Nao Garden 
  5. The City Sala 
  6. The Manohra Garden 
  7. The Stupa of Phra Boromathat Nakhon Si Thammarat 
  8. The Pallava Group of Images 
  9. The Stupa of Phra Maha That, Chaiya, Surat Thani 
 10. The Old Market Town 
 11. The Tiger King's Palace, Phetchaburi 
 12.The Scripture Repository 
 13. The Bell Tower 
 14. The Stupa of Phra Maha That, Ratchaburi 

CENTRAL REGION: THE CENTRE OF SIAMESE LOCAL ADMINISTRATION
The Central Region covers the largest river basins where locates Ayutthaya City, Thon Buri and Rattanakosin Cities. This part of the country reflects prosperities and Siamese Civilization of the country.

 15.  The Palace Garden 
 16.  The Audience Hall of Thon Buri 
 17.  The Buddha Image of Dvaravati Period 
 18.  The Dvaravati House 
 19.  Khun Phaen House 
 20.  The Great Battle of Yuthahathi 
 21.  Krom Phra Ratchawang Borworn Maha Surasinghanat 
 22.  Three Pagoda Pass, Kanchanaburi 
 23.  The Dusit Maha Prasat Palace, (The Grand Palace) 
 24.  Rattanakosin Dwelling 
 25.  The Wihan at Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Auytthaya 
 26.  The Chom Thong Palace Hall 
 27.   Sanphet Prasat Palace 
 28.  The Ramayana Garden 
 29.  The Kam Yaad Palace Hall, Ang Thong 
 30.  The Phra Kaew Pavilion 
 31.  Khun Chang-Khun Phaen Garden 
 32.  The Fruit-Shape Tower (Prang Mafuang), Chai Nat 
 33.  Mondop of the Lord Buddha's Footprint at Saraburi 
 34.  A Monk's Residence 
 35.  Prang Sam Yod, Lop Buri 
 36.  The Wihan of Wat Pho Kao Ton, Sing Buri 
 37.  The Courage of The People of Bang Rachan 
 38.  The Thai Hamlet from the Central Plains 
 99.  The Shrine Housing the City Pillar 
 

NORTHERN REGION: THE HEART OF LANNA TERRITORY
Ancient City of Sukhothai is located in this Region. All visitors will be able to see the special characters of Sukhothai arts as well as to sense the unity of Lanna Civilization in particular.

 39.  The Gateway of Wat Pho Prathap Chang, Phichit 
 40.  The Krai Thong Garden 
 41.  The Prang of Wat Chulamanee, Phitsanulok 
 42.  The Sukhothai Wihan 
 43.  The Garden of the Gods 
 44.  The Fortified Wall around Kamphaeng Phet 
 45.  The Floating Market 
 46.  The Wihan at Wat Phrao, Tak 
 47.  The Lotus-Bud Tower 
 48.  The Bench of Public Appeals, Sukhothai 
 49.  Noen Prasat, Sukhothai 
 50.  The Grand Hall of Wat Maha That, Sukhothai 
 51.  The Main Chedi of Wat Maha That, Sukhothai 
 52.  Phra Lo's Garden 
 53.  Ho Kham, Lampang 
 54.  The Chedi of Cham Thewi, Lamphun 
 55.  Wat Chong Kham, Lampang 
 56.  The Wihan at Sa-Moeng 
 57.  Chedi Chet Yod (The Seven-Spired Pagoda) Chiang Mai 
 58.  The Wihan of Wat Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai 
 59.  The Water Hall 
 60.  The Northern Thai Village 
 61.  Phra That Chom Kiti, Chiang Rai 
 62.  The Wihan at Wat Phumin, Nan 
 80.  The Prang at Si Thep, Phetchabun 
 81.  An Image of Hindu Deity with a Mitred Crown 
  

NORTH EASTERN REGION: THE SOURCE OF I-SARN CIVILIZATION
You could trace the cultures and the civilizations of Pre-historic ages as well as of the Historic Periods and the lively Folk Arts on this huge plateau of Siam.

 63.  Phra Chedi Si Song Rak, Loei 
 64.  The Mondop Containing Footprints of The Lord Buddha, Uttaradit 
 65.  The Yamaka Patihan 
 66.  Phra That Bang Phuan, Nong Khai 
 67.  The Shrines 
 68.  The Garden of Pha Daeng-Nang Ai 
 69.  Phra That Narai Cheng Weng, Sakon Nakhon 
 70.  The Lan Chang Scripture Repository and Wihan 
 71.  Phra That Phanom, Nakhon Phanom 
 72.  Khao Phra Wihan (Preah Vihear), Si Sa Ket 
 73.  The Reclining Buddha 
 74.  Nang Usa's Look-Out Tower,Udon Thani 
 75.  The Folk Museum 
 76.  Phra That Ya Khu, Kalasin 
 77.  Ku Khu Maha That, Maha Sarakham 
 78.  Prasat Hin Nong Ku, Roi-Et 
 79.  The Garden of the Prince of the Golden Conch 
 82.  The Meditation Retreat 
 83.  The Buddha Image Being Protected by the Seven-Headed Naga 
 84   The Thai-Songdam Village 
 85.  The Stupa of Wat Phra That Sam Muen, Chaiyaphum 
 86.  The Phimai Sanctuary, Nakhon Ratchasima 
 87.  The Phanom Rung Sanctuary, Buri Ram 
 88.  The Octagonal Sala 
 89.  The Churning of the Ocean 
 90.  Prasat Sikhoraphum, Surin 
 91.  Dvaravati Wihan 

EASTERN REGION: AN OUTSTANDING TREASURE OF SIAM
The territory on Siam East coast has been known as the nature property of the country. The towns located on this coast play important parts to the politic and economic of the nation.

 92. The Garden of Sacred Stupa 
 93. Prasat Satok Kok Thom, Sa Kaew 
 94. The Ancient Theatrical Pavilion 
 95. The Hall of Wat Nimit, Trat 
 96. The Garden of Phra Aphaimani, Rayong 
 97. The Old Sea Wall at Chachoengsao 
 98. The Red Block Fort, Chantaburi 
 

RE-CREATION AREA - THE REFLECTION OF THAI TALENT
The additional part of the Ancient City has been extended from the character and appearance of Thailand Map. The architectures in this part reflect the thoughts and the beliefs existing in Thai society.

100. Sala of Ten Reincarnations 
101. Giant Swing and Brahmin Temple 
102. Sumeru Mountain 
103. Sala of 80 Yogi 
104. The Royal Water-Course Procession 
105. Mondop of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Kuan-Yin) 
106. Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Kuan-Yin), Performing a Miracle 
107. Sala of Ramayana 
108. Phra That Mondop 
109. A Botanical Garden of Thai Literature 
110. Pavilion of the Enlightened 
111. The Rainbow Bridge 
112. Pavilion of Recollection 

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