FULL DAY: Samut Prakarn Highlight
08:00 hrs
Depart from Bangkok to Samut Prakarn Province. [1 hrs. drive]
Visit :
Erawan Museum
Inside the huge three-headed elephant and its round base is a museum, Erawan Museum. The three storeys inside the elephant contain antiquities and priceless collection of ancient religious objects of Kun Lek Viriyapant who is the museum owner. He is also the owner of the Ancient City and The Sanctuary of truth. It started from his friend's idea of apple-shaped construction, symbol of western religion, inspired him to build this building in the form of Erawan elephant, symbol of eastern religion.
Ancient City
It is a centre of replicas of important historical sites in the country. Here your car appreciate the splendours of Thailand in the past. The replicas of major historical structures, which exist or used to exist in the kingdom, have been constructed in both smaller and actual sizes. All structures are categorised according to Thailand's northern, southern, northeastern and central regions. Visitors can either stroll or drive around the extensive area.
Major historical sites in the Ancient City are Khao Phra Wihan (Preah Vihear), Prasat Hin Phanom Rung, Wat Mahathat Sukhothai, Phra Phutthabat Saraburi, Phrathat Mueang Nakhon, Prathat Chaiya, etc. The replicas were elaborately constructed in both smaller-scaled sizes, while some are in the actual size. Besides, it is a source of local Thai arts and culture which is disappearing from modern society. Those who wish to conduct research on the history of Thailand can study this at the Ancient City.
12:00 hrs
Lunch at local restaurant.
13:00 hrs
Visit Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo
The Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo is now reputed to be the largest crocodile farm in the world. The Farm has over 30,000 crocodiles of different kinds, which are kept in various pits. There are daily shows which feature catching crocodiles with bare-hands and placing the Keeper's Head in their mouths etc. Show times are every hour from opening to closing. Elephant shows are from 09:30 thru 16:30 hr.
15:00 hrs
Transfer back to your hotel.