Must-see places in Phitsanulok

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Must-visit places in Phitsanulok

Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat

วัดพระศรีรัตนมหาธาตุ

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also known as Wat Yai, it is an important place of pilgrimage for the Thai. Its Chinnarat Buddha is one of the most revered in the country.

Giant Water lilies pond

บัวกระด้ง พิษณุโลก

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This pond has a species of amazing water lilies. People come here to see them of course but also... to stand on them. Because yes, they can support the weight of a man. It is the funny and curious visit in Phitsanulok. A place that few people know.

Sukhothai

สุโขทัย

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Located about sixty kilometers from Phitsanulok, Sukhothai has the most beautiful historical park in Thailand with ruins from the time when the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Siam. It is certainly the most important and beautiful historical site in Thailand and, for me, a must-visit place that people often visit via Phitsanulok, as it is the nearest city with a train station. Better to stay in Sukhothai than to take the day trip from Phitsanulok.

Other places worth visiting in Phitsanulok

Wat Phra Sorn Kaew

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This little-known by foreign tourists temple has a series of white sitting Buddhas arranged from smallest to largest, which is simply superb. The setting with the mountains all around is also very nice.

Buddha Factory

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visitors have free access to the finishing work part of the factory (not to the foundry part) and can buy images and statues of Buddhas of all types and sizes in the shop

Wat Ratburana

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right next to Wat Phra Si Mahathat Rattana, the main temple in Phitsanulok, you can see its chedi from the street

Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park

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This national park located 1h30 drive from Phitsanulok and 1 hour from Phetchabun is known for its plateau with rock formations reminding the back of a huge crocodile on which you walk. It is not the most essential national park in Thailand but a pleasant piece of nature and mountains which is also an important historic place.

Wat Nang Phaya

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Located between Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, the most important temple in Phitsanulok City and the very interesting Wat Ratchaburana, Wat Nang Phaya is much less known and visited. But it houses a magnificent statue of Buddha and worth to make a quick visit.

Wat Chulamanee

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This temple is said to be the oldest in Phitsanulok province. It is an historic place, you can see the ruins of the original brick temple and a newer wiharn with refined details including beautiful window decorations.

Ban Rak Thai

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This mountain area offers pretty landscapes with nice coffe shops, restaurants and resorts often with incredible views. Not a must visit from Phitsanulok but a nice getaway for 1 or 2 days. Go there rather on weekends as many places are closed on weekdays.

Walking Street

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This large night market is held every Saturday evening around 5 pm in Sangkha Bucha Road, closed to traffic for the occasion to let the vendors' stalls and the many customers take place.

More suggested visits in Phitsanulok

• Wat Ratburana
  right next to Wat Yai, its stone chedi is beautifully illuminated at night
• Wat Chulamani
  outside of the city, most in ruins,it is from Sukhothai period
• The Buddha Factory, the Folk Museum and Bird Garden
  on Thanon Wisutkrasat, they are very close to each other. In the museum you will see a large collection of traditional utensils, and in the manufacture of Buddha, you will discover all stages of the production of a of Buddha statue.
• Waterfalls and scenery
  in the surrounding mountains, the waterfalls are accessible by highway, falling Wang Nok An (km 33), Kaeng Song Waterfall (km 45), Nam Tok Poi (km 60) or Kang Soph (km 72), for instance...
• Tung Salang Luang National Park
  130 km from Phitsanulok, it is houses very interesting flora and fauna (information at Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant - Tel. 02 562 0760)

Places to see elsewhere in Thailand

Royal Barges National Museum

This riverside museum houses some of the richly decorated royal barges. These centuries-old vessels with their beautifully decorated prows are still used in rare royal processions on the Chao Phraya…

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Ban Koh Klang Community

This island is located on Krabi River about 10 minutes from Krabi town and hosts an interesting rural local community that grows rice, makes batik and has a traditional Thai boat models maker. An off…

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Wat Saeng Kaew Pothiyan

This recent temple, its construction started in 2006, is about 50 kilometers from Chiang Rai city. It clearly worths the detour as it is certainly one of the most beautiful and impressive temples in…

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Koh Rok island

This beautiful island (in fact, it is 2 islands) with preserved nature is about 30 kilometers from Koh Lanta. White sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and coral reefs and the junge that surrounds…

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