NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

The world’s biggest open-air museum. It occupies an area of 500 rais (200 acres). Construction began in the latter part of 1963. It is located at Tambon Bang Pu Mai, at Km. 33.5 of the old Sukhumvit Road, 8 kilometres from Samut Prakan town. This unique attraction is the centre of scaled-down and actual-size replicas of important historical sites of various provinces such as Prasat Hin Phanom Rung, Wat Mahathat Sukhothai, Phraphuttabat Saraburi, Phrathat Mueang Nakhon, Phrathat Chaiya, etc. Furthermore, there are rare traditional folk arts and cultures, some of which are hard to come by nowadays. For those who wish to learn about Thailand, they will not be disappointed here

The Old Bang Phli Floating Market is situated on a wooden floor on Khlong Samrong in Tambon Bang Phli Yai and was formerly known as “Sirisophon” Market. It is assumed that Chinese traders firstly opened their shops here around 1857. It is the only old market on Khlong Samrong that survived a fire and still maintains its original condition. A large community with a glorious past, it used to be a transportation hub for goods and passengers from the east coast to Bangkok. In former times, boats, either rowing or sailing, were a principle mode of transportation by which traders came to exchange their goods on Khlong Samrong. A distance of nearly 1 km. along both sides of the canal has been occupied by long-existing shops selling various kinds of goods, including delicious food, desserts, consumer’s products, household decoration items, souvenirs, as well as, beauty salons, boutiques, pet shops, etc. A canal thronged with boats commuting and vending food, sweets, and seasonal fruits makes a scenic sight for visitors. Walking further into the heart of the market, there is an exhibition of old photos called “Old Photos Tell Stories” in which are displayed old photographs of the market since its first days and well-kept fishing and farming equipment from the olden days donated by senior people of the community. The Market is a historical canal side marketplace with a simple way of living and long inherited culture worth to be conserved and treasured by younger generations. Visitors arriving in Samut Prakan on the Bang Phli side should not miss 3 major activities and places of interest; namely, gilding the heart of the Buddha image at Wat Bang Phli Yai Klang, paying respect to seek a blessing from the image of Luang Pho To at Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai, then, before returning home, spare another hour to shop for delicious food and desserts or souvenirs while also admiring the canal side lifestyle at the Old Bang Phli Floating Market behind the temple.

 The Erawan Museum – This three-headed elephant, Airavata was born of Khun Lek Viriyapant’s ideas and imagination. It was inspired by his wish to preserve his collection of antiques as a contribution to Thai cultural heritage. Many of these were priceless objects of art they were also held as sacred objects for people of ancient cultures. According to ancient traditions they were believed to bring blessing and prosperity to the land and its people, and therefore must not be lost to outsiders. It had been Mr.Viriyapant’s concern to find a way that would keep these objects safe and that would also be suitable to their traditional functions.

The elephant would be a symbol of the centre of the universe and, as such, the building would function symbolically as the spiritual heart of the land where sacred objects of the land were housed and revered. He then designed the building and gave the design to Khun Pagpean Viriyapant, his eldest son, to begin construction. Already during the construction, the building attracted people who came to worship

Bang Pu Recreation Centre has been a famous recreation centre for a long time. Mostly, tourists come here to enjoy their time in a Restaurant. From November towards the end of April, a lot of seagulls migrate here and stay along the seaside.

Bang Pu Recreation Centre has been a famous recreation centre for a long time. Mostly, tourists come here to enjoy their time in a Restaurant. From November towards the end of April, a lot of seagulls migrate here and stay along the seaside. Bang Pu used to be a well-known recreation centre in the past because of its short distance from Bangkok. Young people loved to visit for enjoying the view, watching seagulls, eating seafood at Bangpoo Restaurant and ending their evening with a dance. Nowadays, the usual evening dance is still there every Saturday. More seafood restaurants have been open for tourists who come to visit Bang Pu. Towards the end of the year, Bang Pu becomes a place for birdwatching that attracts an overwhelming number of tourists of every generation. Apart from birdwatching, there is Bang Pu Nature Education Centre, where you can learn about mangroves, and Bang Pu is also a nice viewpoint to watch the sunset. Interesting attractions nearby: Ancient Siam, Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo, Wat Asokaram and Phra Samut Chedi.

Located in Bang Pu Soi 60, Sukhumvit Kao road, 6 kilometres from downtown

This temple is 6 kilometres from town. It is located in Soi Sukhlaphiban 58, Tambon Thai Ban, on Sukhumvit road, its entrance is opposite SawangkhaniWat Recuperation Centre. The new temple was built by Phra Achan Lee Thammawaro) of the Dharmayuthi sect on May 8, 1962. It is one of the important temples for practicing mediation. Worth visiting and seeing in this temple is Phra Thutangkha Chedi. Built by Dhammayuttika monk, Phra Achan Lee Thammawaro in 1962, this temple is famous for practicing meditation for its lush surrounding. And once you’re there, don’t forget to visit Phra Thutangkha Chedi which is a group of 13 chedis that represent 13 duties of a monk during any religious trips and Vihara Wisutthithamrangsi where Phra Achan Lee remains are enshrined there. Getting there: Only 6 kilometers from the downtown. Drive on Sukhumvit Road and the temple is located in Soi Sukhlaphiban 58 (opposite to Sawangkhaniwat Recuperation Centre), Tambon Thai Ban. Opening hours: Daily 8 am-4.30 pm.

Thamma Katanyu Foundation Shrine or Sian Lo Tai Thian Kong is a large Chinese shrine on an area of 26.5 rai on Sukhumvit Road, Bang Pu Mai sub-district, Meuang district, Samut Prakan province. This shrine was built in 1991 with a model applied from the Nan Khun Soen Tai Thian Fu Foundation in Taiwan. Its architectural structures were full of ancient Chinese arts and cultures that are great and magnificent. Five Taiwan gods and warlords were enshrined: Li, Chue, U, Chu and Fan families called U Fu Sian Suai (Wong Wang Aia). The internal shrine is gorgeous and splendid with red and gold colors which are lucky ones for Chinese people. The roof was covered with tiles decorated with sacred animals in response to Chinese belief such as swans and dragons that existed in ancient Chinese folklores. The eaves were carved and covered with gold. In addition, there are the shrine of Goddess of Mercy and other gods worshipped by people. Another prominent thing that tourist like to take photos is double lions that are the biggest in Thailand. They were carved green jade imported from China and were sacred incantation. It was also believed that the double lions can get rid of evils, ghosts and all mysteries. Moreover, the foundation uses the shrine for annual festivals such as Chinese New Year, Yuan Chiao Day, The Krachat festival, god’s birthday, etc. Travel to the shrine: Use the old Sukhumvit Road (to Bang Pu) about at kilometer marker 33 about 1 km from the ancient city and about 8 km from Sukhumvit Road.

This Samut Prakan City Observation Tower is built on an area of more than 13 rai. The building is about 179 meters high. Construction began in 2012, which was built to be a source of learning. Open to the general public to visit.

Inside the building will consist of All exhibitions about Samut Prakan City The top is a tower. which is a point for overlooking the city overlooking the Chao Phraya River to the mouth of the Gulf of Thailand It also has a view of both Phra Samut Chedi Butterfly Fort Green area of Bang Kachao Phra Chulachomklao Fort and Erawan Museum

Inside the park The area is divided into 4 zones together.
The first zone is the Children’s Museum.
The second zone is the Samut Prakan Museum.
The third zone is the library.
The last zone is the city view tower on the top floor of the building. It is a 360-degree viewpoint of the city of Pak Nam. Through clear glass, you can see the scenery as far as the part of the Gulf of Thailand.