Our trip to Thailand a couple years back was the first trip with both kids. My sister knew that going around town with both kids were a lot of hassle in Bangkok so she arranged to hire a mini-van driver to drive us around. One of our stop was The Ancient City (Muang Boran in Thai). This park is in Samut Prakan which is in the outskirt of Bangkok.
This park was created by one of the Thai millionaire to recreate Thai architecture from all around the country. Some are the replica of the country historical structures, some are the replica of the no longer exist structures, some are the genuine building that has been purchased and moved to this site. Each has been built with intricate detail and accuracy.
So if you want to get a preview of Thailand architectures and history around different parts of the country, then this will be a good bet. The site is over 200 acres and each site is not close to each other. It’s highly recommended that you have your own car or hire a car to tour the site. You will be able to drive around and stop at each site. Another way to tour it is by bike. Since our kids at that time were too young, car was a better option.
We stopped by the floating market (replica as well) to have lunch. Kids got to enjoy feeding turtles and fish in the pond. We didn’t cover half of what the over 100 structures are available at this park. I will go back there again when we visit Bangkok on our family trip. It’s a trip well worth a visit!! Plan as a day trip from Bangkok to get away from all the busy life and enjoy the cultural visit in a day.
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what fun!! i love the floating market. do you think you could spend more than a day there?
@Jessie: Yes, I think it will actually take more than a day to see everything there. We practically skimmed the whole city with 3 kids in our group at that time. I would love to go back again.
I was intrigued by your post title…we spent three weeks in Thailand with our son. It was one of our best trips ever but still felt like we have more to see. It is an amazing country and your kids are so lucky to have you and your family there to share it with them on your visits. We can’t wait to get back.
My Thai friend raves about this place and was really disappointed that I didn’t visit last time. Next time it’s a ‘must see’. Thanks for the tips!
Beautiful pictures. I would love to make it to Thailand with my kids. I am obsessed with visiting markets when we travel, so of course the floating markets are high on my list!
What a great place to go with the kids! My parents went to Thailand after we left the house and they just loved it. I have to get to that side of the world!!!
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Oh my, what fabulous buildings. I can’t wait to take my kids there – I know they’ll just love the floating market!
I never made it to the floating market, wish I did. But the other pictures remind me of my time there. Thanks for sharing.
We love Thailand—one of our favorite places. We haven’t been with kids yet but hope to get there in the next few years. The floating market sounds amazing.
I still haven’t been to Thailand, but now I feel like it’s sort of become the American hotspot (right up there with Costa Rica), you know? And that maybe I should wait a few years until it’s no longer cool again. You’re lucky you made it there when you did.
Thanks for the pics Amy
As you can tell from my blog I really like to shoot architecture. These buildings are cool. Asian architecture is so much different than ours I am always intrigued. And as we all know “Different is good.
Love the unique architecture, and the floating market looks like fun!
You know I’m dreaming of a trip to Thailand, so this post goes into my list of references!
oh, wow! First of all, how old were your kids when you travelled to Thailand with them? How were they during the long flight. That’s my biggest worry re: taking my child to Asia. Secondly, I didn’t know this place existed in Bangkok. I’ve been there 2x but had not heard of this place :) Thanks for sharing, Amy!
Haven’t been to Thailand yet, but would love to visit this floating market. It does sound like a good destination for kids as well.
This is an encouraging post because it’s such an adventurous trek with kids. Beautiful photographs, thank you for the inspiration!