Covering an extensive area, The Ancient City is essentially an open-air museum complex containing replicas of religious complexes, monuments, and buildings found throughout Thailand. Nearby is the Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm, the world’s largest crocodile farm that contains more than 60,000 freshwater and marine crocodiles and a mini zoo. Exciting shows of man playing with the dangerous animals are performed daily.

The impressive, riverside, white Phra Samut Chedi sits opposite the Provincial Hall. Built in 1826 during the reign of King Rama II, it was finished during the reign of King Rama III. Commonly called ‘Phra Chedi Klang Nam’ (Chedi in the Middle of Water), its original site was on an island near the river mouth, but the river current shifted and created a sandbar connecting the island with the right bank. An annual celebration is conducted here.

Located 7 km south of Phra Samut Chedi, the Phra Chulachomklao Fortress, or ‘Pom Phra Chun’ is an old fortress displaying an old warship, several old cannons, and binoculars. The fort was built in 1893 during the reign of King Rama V to prevent French naval ships from intruding into Thai waters.

The Royal Naval Museum, opposite to the Naval Academy, informs the public about the history of the Royal Thai Navy and displays models of various boats, including the ones used in the Royal Barge Procession.

A pier stretching out and spanning across a tidal muddy beach provides a pleasant long walk for those who enjoy the pleasant, seaside atmosphere of Bang Pu. The area is also populated with a handful of reasonable priced seafood restaurants. During the winter season, plenty of seagulls can be seen flying around the vicinity.

The Erawan Museum this three-headed elephant, Airavata was born of Khun Lek Viriyapant'a ideas and imagination. It was inspired by his wish to preserve his collection of antiques as a contribution t Thai heritage. Many of these were priceless objects of art; they were also held as sacred objects for people of ancient cultures.

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