Mueang Boran
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Ancient Siam is a park constructed under the patronage of Lek Viriyaphant
Lek Viriyaphant
Lek Viriyaphant was an eccentric Thai millionaire and patron of culture responsible for the construction of Ancient City, Erawan Museum and Sanctuary of Truth.-See also:...

 and spreading over 200 acre (0.809372 km²) in the shape of Thailand.

The founder's original idea was to create a golf course with miniatures of Thailand's historically significant structures spread around the course. During his research he found most structures being severely damaged over time and decided instead of creating new miniatures to save the original structures when possible or re-creating them full size or scaled down.

Ancient Siam is dubbed as the world's largest outdoor museum. Situated close to the Crocodile Farm in Samut Prakan province
Samut Prakan Province
Samut Prakan is one of the central provinces of Thailand. It is part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Neighboring provinces are Bangkok, to the north and west, and Chachoengsao to the east....

, the 320-hectare city features 116 structures of Thailand's famous monuments and architectural attractions. The grounds of Ancient Siam correspond roughly to the shape of the Kingdom, with each of the monuments lying at their correct places geographically. Some of the buildings are life-size replicas of existing or former sites, while others are scaled down.

The replicas were constructed with the assistance of experts from the National Museum
National Museum (Thailand)
The National Museum in Thailand is the main museum on the history of the Thai culture. The main museum is located in Bangkok on Na Phrathat Road next to the Sanam Luang, not far from Wat Phra Kaew....

 to ensure historical accuracy. Outstanding works include the former Grand Palace of Ayutthaya (destroyed in the Burmese invasion of 1767), Phimai Sanctuary
Phimai historical park
The Phimai historical park protects one of the most important Khmer temples of Thailand. It is located in the town of Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima province....

 in Nakhon Ratchasima, and Wat Khao Phra Viharn
Prasat Preah Vihear
Preah Vihear Temple is a Hindu temple built during the reign of Khmer Empire, that is situated atop a cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains, in the Preah Vihear province, Cambodia...

 on the Cambodian border.

Inside Ancient Siam

Replica from OriginalReconstructed OriginalCreative Design
The Royal Stand A Monk's Residence Khun Chang / Khun Phaen Garden
Phra That Chom Kitti, Chiang Rai The Hall of Wat Nimit, Trat Dvaravati Wihan
The Fruit Shape Tower (Prang Mafuang), Chai Nat The Shrines The Information Pavilion
The Wihan at Wat Phumin, Nan The Thai Hamlet from the Central Plains The Garden of Sacred Stupa
The City Wall and Gate The Shrine housing the City Pillar I-Nao Garden
The Footprint of the Lord Buddha, Saraburi The Old Market Town The City Sala
Phra Chedi Sri Song Rak, Loei The Scripture Repository The Yamaka Patiharn
Prasat Sadok Kok Thom, Sa Kaeo The Bell Tower The Manohra Garden
The Mondop housing the standing footprints of the Lord Buddha, Uttaradit The Palace Garden The Garden of Phra Aphaimani, Rayong
The Ancient Theatrical Pavilion The Floating Market The Courage of the people of Bang Rachan
Prang Sam Yod, Lop Buri The Anthropological Museum The Krai Thong Garden
The Wihan of Wat Pho Kao Ton, Sing Buri The Wihan at Wat Phrao, Tak Sala of Ten Reincarnations
Phra That Bang Phuan, Nong Khai The Meditation Retreat Sumeru Mountain
The Stupa of Phra Maha That, Nakhon Si Thammarat The Thai-Songdam Village The Garden Of The Gods
The Old Sea Wall at Chachoengsao Wat Chong Kham, Lampang The Reclining Buddha
The Pallava Group of Images, Phaug-Nga The Wihan at Sa-Moeng, Chiang Mai Sala of 80 Yogi
The Garden of Pha Daeng-Nang Ai The Wihan of Wat Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai Mondop of Bodhisattva Avalokitesavara (Kuan-Yin)
The Red Block Fort, Chanthaburi The Water Hall Bodhisattva Avalokitesavara (Kuan-Yin) performing a miracle
The Stupa of Phra Maha That, Chaiya, Surat Thani The Northern Thai Village The Buddha Image of Dvaravati Period
The Gateway of Wat Pho Prathap Chang, Phichit   The Lotus-Bud Flower
Phra That Narai Cheng Weng, Sakon Nakhon   Sala of Ramayana
The Lan Chang styled Scripture Repository and Wihan   Phra That Mondop
The Tiger King's Palace, Phetchaburi   The garden of the Prince of the Golden Conch
The Prang of Wat Chulamanee, Phitsanulok   The Botanical Garden of Thai Literature
Phra That Phanom, Nakhon Phanom   The Great Battle of Yuthahathi
The Giant Swing and Brahmin Temple   Pavilion of the Enlightened
The Sukhothai Wihan   Monument of Krom Phra Ratchawang Boworn Maha Surasinghanat
Prasat Phra Wihan (Preah Vihear), Preah Vihear province, Cambodia   An Image of Hindu Deity with a Mitred Crown
The Audience Hall of Thon Buri   The Rainbow Bridge
The Dvaravati House   Phra Lo's Garden, Phrae
The Bench of Public Appeals, Sukhothai   Pavilion of Recallection
Prasat Hin Nong Ku, Roi Et   The Buddha image being protected by the seven headed Naga
Phra That Ya Khu, Kalesin   Thai Junk
The Grand Hall of Wat Maha That, Sukhothai   Sala 24 Katanyu (Pavilion of the Icons of Gratitude)
The Prang at Si Thep, Phetchabun   Sala Kong-Beng (Zhuge Liangs Pavilion)
Ku Khu Maha That, Maha Sarakham   Mondop Phra Si Thit
Khun Phaen House   The Ramayana Garden
Noen Prasat, Sukhothai   The Octagonal Sala
The Main Chedi of Wat Maha That, Sukhothai   The Churning of the Ocean
Three Pagoda Pass, Kanchanaburi   The Phra Kaew Pavilion
Dusit Maha Prasat Palace (The Grand Palace)    
Ho Kham, Lampang    
Rattanakosin Dwelling    
The Chedi of Cham Thewi, Lamphun    
The Wihan at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Ayutthaya    
The Stupa of Wat Phra That Sam Muen, Chaiyaphum    
Sanphet Prasat Palace, Ayutthaya    
Chedi Chet Yod, The Seven Spired Pagoda, Chiang Mai    
The Phanom Rung Sanctuary, Buri Ram    
The Chom Thong Palace Hall, Ayutthaya    
The Kam Yaad Palace Hall, Ang Thong    
Prasat Sikhoraphum, Surin    
The Phimai Sanctuary, Nakhon Ratchasima    


Mueang Boran is located on the old Sukhumvit Highway, about 33 km east of central Bangkok. Golf carts and bicycles can be hired for moving around the park, and private vehicles are also allowed at a fee.

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