Muangboran (Ancient City)
Muangboran (Ancient City)
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OzBee
Bangkok, Thailand388 contributions
Jan 2021
A very large park containing replicas of many Thai historic buildings from across the land. The entrance fee includes bike rental and the park is designed to be viewed by bike or shared ride. Too large an area to walk. Be careful where you leave your bike when entering a building as ours were taken by, I assume, other tourists. There is no cost involved as the bikes can not be taken out of the park. It did mean we had to return to the entrance to get new bikes. A good place for cycling, particularly with kids.
Written 16 January 2021
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hunglow
Phuket, Thailand1,534 contributions
Nov 2020
some parts were well maintained and some parts had the feeling of old collapsed communism city that have fallen into disrepair. one of the items that is a must see is nothing like the photos you see it is in disrepair yet still being built. prices are high for the quality. map is confusing and not very good. they also need to really enforce and pay attention to vehicles speeding. we were almost taken out by two trucks doing highway speeds in the park.
Written 23 November 2020
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BrookeMorales
London, UK1,904 contributions
Feb 2022 • Business
This park features replicas of important buildings and temples in Thailand. The park wasn't busy, you can ride around on bikes or golf carts. Some of the buildings are nice and the areas well kept, others are crumbling, unkempt and dated looking. Generally the park is OK, but in need of TLC.
The 2 chained elephants though are a different matter altogether. Both of these beautiful creatures are chained to posts, with a maximum of a meter to move. Standing in the same spot for the entire day. How this can be an attraction or even allowed in this day and age is quite unbelievable. Shame on the people who are responsible for running this park! The poor mistreated animals. Disgusting!!
The 2 chained elephants though are a different matter altogether. Both of these beautiful creatures are chained to posts, with a maximum of a meter to move. Standing in the same spot for the entire day. How this can be an attraction or even allowed in this day and age is quite unbelievable. Shame on the people who are responsible for running this park! The poor mistreated animals. Disgusting!!
Written 4 February 2022
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Tom
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Feb 2023 • Couples
The sites are decent, but they rip you off like people selling watches on the streets of Bangkok.
If you wish to rent a golf cart for travel, they will barely have any of the "cheap" 2 seat versions, forcing you to use the x2 price per hour 4 seater. Even if they clearly have more 2 seaters in the garage.
Do yourself a favor, use the free tour busses and walk instead if you wish to stay longer.
Also alot of trash, the water/river/ponds are rancid and stale and smell accordingly.
Also several places still under construction.
At the very least, it has a few interesting and beautiful places.
If you wish to rent a golf cart for travel, they will barely have any of the "cheap" 2 seat versions, forcing you to use the x2 price per hour 4 seater. Even if they clearly have more 2 seaters in the garage.
Do yourself a favor, use the free tour busses and walk instead if you wish to stay longer.
Also alot of trash, the water/river/ponds are rancid and stale and smell accordingly.
Also several places still under construction.
At the very least, it has a few interesting and beautiful places.
Written 24 February 2023
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c4rlyth0ms0n
14 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I wish we had read reviews before heading here. The place itself was very mixed… some lovely attractions spoilt by the large amount of refurbishment and mess on the outskirts of the park. Bike hire was cheap but the bikes are in terrible condition, one of the seats were broken and tires flat. It’s probably best to hire a golf buggy instead. The worst part is the mistreatment of the 5 elephants they have onsite which we saw at the end of our tour. All had their front feet chained together in a small enclosure. Heart breaking. I hope with enough negative feedback they reconsider and stop this abuse
Written 20 September 2023
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Ak1
13 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
This is somwhere people don't talk about enough. Such a fantastic place and great if you are short on time and want to see some of the temples. Don't be fooled - they might say minature but they are far from small! We rented a golf buggy (highly recommend doing as there is 300 acres to cover) and far too hot in the sun which just added to the experience.
Written 22 May 2023
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Ariënne K
6 contributions
July 2024 • Couples
Elephants are attached to chains with their legs and therefore cannot move (only stand still). In addition, they are unfortunately abused and people can take a ride on the elephants for a fee. If we had known this beforehand, we would never have come here. We hope this park stops doing this soon.
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Written 21 July 2024
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Dao2024
Chiang Mai, Thailand1,602 contributions
June 2022
The ancient City is located on the outskirts of Bangkok. It is an enormous park of over 800 rai and we rented bicycles to tour the areas. Many old temples and interesting Thai buildings created over 70 years ago.
Written 18 June 2022
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Becca_Y1991
2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This was a really fun and interesting day out, only ruined by driving passed elephants for riding! We were really enjoying the trip and didn't know they offered this until we passed them chained up on our way out, which was very sad to see from somewhere I would have otherwise so highly recommended to anyone visiting Bangkok. I would have scored a 5 if it weren't for this 'attraction' and it should definitely be taken away from this site.
It would also have been better if there were more two seater golf buggies so we, as a group of two, didn't have a to pay double to rent a four person one.
It would also have been better if there were more two seater golf buggies so we, as a group of two, didn't have a to pay double to rent a four person one.
Written 2 March 2023
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Wanderlust-mojo10
36 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
This place is amazing and seems to be a bit of an un-shared gem. It's a huge area of beautiful replica buildings and locations around Thailand, all in one place. Make sure you have about 4 to 6 hours to fully appreciate the place. They have places to buy snacks and drinks. You can hire a golf buggy, electric bikes, pedal bikes, jump on a tram or just walk around (if you have the time and energy). You will not be disappointed by this place.
For any James Bond fans, you can find the dojo used in the film 'The man with the golden gun'
For any James Bond fans, you can find the dojo used in the film 'The man with the golden gun'
Written 8 December 2022
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1) Is the wall of vajradhamma part of the ancient city and is it included in the same ticket?
2) Which are the 10 countries whose citizens get 50% discount on ancient city tickets?
Written 27 December 2019
Don't know the answer to your question about the wall. I'd guess it is included in the ticket price, but as I was a guest of someone else, did not order the ticket myself. Let me assure you that the park itself is a marvel and worth what you pay to enter.
Written 27 December 2019
It’s 700 B per person and to hire a golf buggy is an extra 350 B for the first hour and then 200 B thereafter (take your id for this option) or you can use the free bikes to get around. We did the bikes which was great fun :)
Written 5 December 2019
Hi!
Are there restaurants / a place to buy food?
Or should we pack food?
Thank you!
Written 18 September 2019
Are there any other places nearby to visit.
We are thinking of making it a day outing.
Written 11 August 2019
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all of these is around 5-15km. from Muangboran (Ancient City)
Written 14 August 2019
Hi, can anyone advice on the updated rate per hour if renting the golf cart? Thank you
Written 2 May 2018
350b per hour for a 4 person buggy.
Written 2 May 2018
Can we purchase tickets at the counter instead of making online booking?
Written 13 April 2018
The map showed the nearest BTS station is Bang Na Station. So, should I alight at Bang Na Station then take a taxi to Muangboran?
Written 22 March 2018
The BTS line is being extended at the moment the nearest station is Samrong; later this year one can alight at a new bts station very near to the ancient city.
Written 14 April 2018
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