Chiraphon’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat means the Temple of the Great Jeweled Reliquary. It is also known as Wat Yai, which also means Big Temple. It was founded in the year 1357, by King Lithai of Sukhothai. This temple is located at the foot of the Naresuan Bridge on the banks of the Nan River. The Buddha image, Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, is quite famous here and is considered to be the most beautiful image in the country. There is also a huge entrance, with inlaid mother of pearl. The “wihan”, or shrine hall, is designed in Khmer style.
You can also find the Phuttha Chinnarat National Museum located on the temple grounds. It has a small collection of Sukhothai period art. There are numerous festivals which often take place here. The famous annual festival, known as the Phra Phuttha Chinnarat Fair, is also held here and on the first weekend of October, the Phitsanulok Dragon Boat Races take place outside the temple, in the nearby river.
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Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat
3 ถนน Phutthabucha AlleyWat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat means the Temple of the Great Jeweled Reliquary. It is also known as Wat Yai, which also means Big Temple. It was founded in the year 1357, by King Lithai of Sukhothai. This temple is located at the foot of the Naresuan Bridge on the banks of the Nan River. The Buddha image, Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, is quite famous here and is considered to be the most beautiful image in the country. There is also a huge entrance, with inlaid mother of pearl. The “wihan”, or shrine hall, is designed in Khmer style.
You can also find the Phuttha Chinnarat National Museum located on the temple grounds. It has a small collection of Sukhothai period art. There are numerous festivals which often take place here. The famous annual festival, known as the Phra Phuttha Chinnarat Fair, is also held here and on the first weekend of October, the Phitsanulok Dragon Boat Races take place outside the temple, in the nearby river.
The Sergeant Major Thawee Folk Museum has fascinating displays of a remarkable collection of tools from Phitsanulok Province. There are also textiles and photographs from Phitsanulok province. The entire museum is divided into five very traditional Thai style buildings, surrounded by beautiful gardens. There is also a traditional Thai kitchen here, for people interested in cooking Thai food! The Sergeant Major Thawee Folk Museum also has an aquarium, with native fish on display.
Ja Thawee Folk Museum
26/138 ถนนวิสุทธิ์กษัตริย์The Sergeant Major Thawee Folk Museum has fascinating displays of a remarkable collection of tools from Phitsanulok Province. There are also textiles and photographs from Phitsanulok province. The entire museum is divided into five very traditional Thai style buildings, surrounded by beautiful gardens. There is also a traditional Thai kitchen here, for people interested in cooking Thai food! The Sergeant Major Thawee Folk Museum also has an aquarium, with native fish on display.
Chom Nan Chaloem Phrakiat Public Park is one of the most popular parks in Phitsanulok province. It is located on the east side of the Nan river and Phutthabucha Road. Some areas of the park are used for the Loy Krathong New Year Festival and there are other numerous exhibitions held here, throughout the year. Chom Nan Chaloem Phrakiat Park is one of the most visited parks in the country. There are a lot of people doing exercises and various other activities here.
Chom Nan Chaloem Phrakiat Public Park
227/139 Borom Trailokkanat Soi 4Chom Nan Chaloem Phrakiat Public Park is one of the most popular parks in Phitsanulok province. It is located on the east side of the Nan river and Phutthabucha Road. Some areas of the park are used for the Loy Krathong New Year Festival and there are other numerous exhibitions held here, throughout the year. Chom Nan Chaloem Phrakiat Park is one of the most visited parks in the country. There are a lot of people doing exercises and various other activities here.
Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park is a tremendous mountainous park, which extends over a long distance. There are still remnants of the Communist Party Of Thailand’s camps and hides here as it was an ideal location, due to the rugged terrain. There are also still tigers, Asian bears, and leopards here in the park, as well as numerous bird species, such as red billed scimitar babbler and the Davison’s leaf warbler. The park also has a large number of impressive viewpoints and waterfalls. A famous part of this park is known as Lan Hin Taek, which has a unique rock formation.
Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park
ทางหลวงแผ่นดินหมายเลข 2331Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park is a tremendous mountainous park, which extends over a long distance. There are still remnants of the Communist Party Of Thailand’s camps and hides here as it was an ideal location, due to the rugged terrain. There are also still tigers, Asian bears, and leopards here in the park, as well as numerous bird species, such as red billed scimitar babbler and the Davison’s leaf warbler. The park also has a large number of impressive viewpoints and waterfalls. A famous part of this park is known as Lan Hin Taek, which has a unique rock formation.
The Phitsanulok Night Bazaar is famous amongst locals and tourists, alike. There is a wide range of food items and things to buy here. The most famous takeaway item here is ‘kow nee o hor’, which is a small banana leaf parcel of rice, with numerous toppings. It is definitely a tasty and unique food item. There are numerous vendors selling local souvenirs, too.
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Night Bazaar
163 Loi Kroh RdThe Phitsanulok Night Bazaar is famous amongst locals and tourists, alike. There is a wide range of food items and things to buy here. The most famous takeaway item here is ‘kow nee o hor’, which is a small banana leaf parcel of rice, with numerous toppings. It is definitely a tasty and unique food item. There are numerous vendors selling local souvenirs, too.
The Buddha Casting Factory is a unique place to learn about the ancient Thai art of casting Buddha images. There are numerous Buddha images of various sizes and shapes, here and the entire process of making the images is explained, in detail. This is a must visit place, to indulge in and experience this unique art form.
Buranathai Buddha Casting Foundry (Cha Thavi)
43 Wisut KasatThe Buddha Casting Factory is a unique place to learn about the ancient Thai art of casting Buddha images. There are numerous Buddha images of various sizes and shapes, here and the entire process of making the images is explained, in detail. This is a must visit place, to indulge in and experience this unique art form.