Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Media Shopping Trip July 29-August 2, 2009 : ERAWAN MUSEUM

The Erawan Museum also known as the Elephant Museum contained the world' largest three-head elephant statue. The Erawan Museum owned by the same company as the Ancient City.The tour started from the base of the pedestal which is a kind of museum of antiquities. Then go up inside right up to the belly of the elephant. It houses the late Khun Lek's (owner) priceless collection of ancient religious objects. Tours of the museum start in the lower level of the pedestal, which houses the oldest artifacts.
The timetable to visit the museum.
The huge bronze sculpture stands on the base pedestal decorated with millions of tiny tiles enameled in the fashion of Thai Benjarong ceramics.
Some shops selling local delicacies & fruits.
The magnificent ceiling with stories.
The stairs.
The window ( in the elephant belly) that gives fine view of surrounding area.
Cute & colourful elephant souvenir for visitors.
Group photo with our tour guide Mr Fanta.

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