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shrines, floating markets, villages, gar-
dens and much more. There are also
ethnological displays of ancient artefacts
and antiques.
296/1,Sukhumvit Rd., Bang Pu, Muang Samut
Prakan, Samutparkan, 10270, Thailand
www.ancientcity.com
Madame Tussauds Bangkok
Madame Tussauds doesn’t just display the
life-like wax figures; it encourages visitors
to interact with them so feel free to muck
around. There is a little something for
everyone in the family at this branch of
the world famous wax museum. Mom
can schmooze with Julia Roberts while
Sis drools over Robert Thomas Pattinson,
and Dad and Bro can have their photos
taken with Cristiano Ronaldo. There are
10 exhibit rooms covering the Red Carpet,
Music, History, Film, Leaders, Arts &
Science, TV and Sports. Among the 70
over featured personalities include the
Obamas, Chairman Mao, Lady Gaga,
Justin Bieber, Albert Einstein, Serena
Williams, Yao Ming, Jackie Chan and
members of the Thai royal family.
Madame Tussauds, SiamDiscovery, 6th Floor,
989Rama1Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok10330
www. madametussauds.com/Bangkok/en/
Ancient City
The best way to tour the vast Thai
kingdom both historically and geo-
graphically is to spend a day at Ancient
City, also known as Muang Boran. The
sprawling 320-acre outdoor museum
features 116 life-size or scaled-down
versions of Thailand’s most significant
landmarks and monuments that have
been replicated or reconstructed from the
original. Each structure is even placed
in their proper geographic position,
corresponding to their actual location.
Relive Siam’s glorious past through
elaborate and beautifully crafted palaces,
bell towers, pavilions, temples, stupas,
Sanphet Prasat Palace
Life-like wax figures at Madame Tussauds