10 Great Things To Do In Phitsanulok

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Exhilarating, Natural, Relaxing and Cultural
1. Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Temple (Wat Yai)
2. King Naresuan The Great Shrine
3. Sergeant – Major Dr. Thawi - Pim Buranakhet’s Folklore Museam
4. Buddha Casting Factory
5. Art & Culture Gallery, Naresuan University (Sanambin Campus)
6. Khek River Rafting
7. Kaeng Sopha Waterfall
8. Phuhinrongkla National Park
9. Tricycle Tour (Samlor Tour)
10. Shop At The Night Bazaar

1. Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Temple (Wat Yai)
This riverside temple is a major city landmark and houses one of Thailand’s most beautiful and significant Buddha images, Phra Buddha Chinnarat, which was cast in 1357. The striking mother-of-pearl inlaid doors were built in 1756 by Ayutthaya’s King Boromokot. The museum in the temple compound houses a collection of Sukhothai art.

2. King Naresuan The Great Shrine
The ancient-style three-portico pavilion designed by the Fine Arts Department houses a life-size statue of the king in a sitting posture, declaring independence from Burma. An annual celebration takes place on 25 January of each year. The shrine is located at the site that was once the Chan Palace where King Naresuan was born in 1555. The palace’s foundation was discovered in 1992.

3. Sergeant – Major Dr. Thawi - Pim Buranakhet’s Folklore Museam
This attractive museum houses a charming collection of local folk arts and crafts, including basketry, pottery and ancient kitchen utensils. The admission fee is 50 Baht (Open Tuesday – Sunday)

4. Buddha Casting Factory
Located on Wisutkasat Road, opposite the Folklore Museum. This traditional local factory where the classical bronze Buddha images are cast. As well as being able to watch the craftsman at work, there is a detail of the processes involved in the lost wax method of casting.

5. Art & Culture Gallery, Naresuan University (Sanambin Campus)
Located at the resource centre on Sanambin Road, Muang, Phitsanulok. The purposes of this gallery are to promote and preserve Thai arts and culture.

** Art gallery : Collected more than 100 artistic works of renowned Thai artistic such as : Chuan Leakpai (Former Prime Minister), Sawasdi Tantisuk (National Artist in Visual Arts), Phun Ketchamrat (National Artist in Visual Arts), Priyuan Aruchata (National Artist in Visual Arts), Pratuang Emjaroen, Chavalit Saemprungsuk, Chung Moonpinit, Chalermchai Kositpipat.

** Museum : “The Way of Life of The People in the Lower North” There are more than 500 artifacts covering household utensils, agricultural tools and manuscripts.

The gallery open Monday - Friday 08.30 a.m. to 06.00 p.m. for more information please contact Tel : 0-5530-2109

6. Khek River Rafting
The Khek river comes from the Phetchabun mountains, winds through Amphoe Khao Kho in the Phetchabun Province, continues on through the Thung Salaeng Luang National Park, then on to Amphoe Khao Kho before merging with the Nan River. The majority of the rafting takes place in Amphoe Wang Thong in the province of Phitsanulok. The most popular starting point is at Kilometer Marker fifty-three in Ban Pak Yang in Amphoe Wang Thong. From here, the river follows Highway 12.

The best time for rafting is during the rainy season between May and October. During this time, the river turns brown and turbulent. Rainy season brings the necessary water to ensure a high water level and the challenging rapids for which the Khek is famous. You have a chance to float for up to eight kilometers. The skill level of this section varies between moderate and difficult. Your trip will start from Ban Pak Yang where the water is slow. From here, you will continue on to Kaeng Pak Yang, which is more technically difficult. Next, you will pass Kaeng Moradok Pa, and Kaeng Pak Yang. Kaeng Pak Yang has the most challenging rapids and lasts for about one hundred meters. After you're finished bumping through, you'll need to stay on guard, as you have to navigate the boulder field at Kaeng Sang. Kaeng Sophalam is next, winding you through yet more esses. Although the current here seems slow, it is still difficult to navigate your raft. Finally you will come to Kaeng Yao, which is about one hundred meters long. This is a slow section and many rafters stop here to regain their wits and swim in the slow current. When you're done relaxing, jump back in your raft and continue on to Kaeng Wang Nam Yen, the final stop. The total trip takes about two hours, during which time you'll pass over eighteen Kaengs.

7. Kaeng Sopha Waterfall
A road at Km. 70 branches off some 2 kilometres through forest beyond the Thung Salaeng Luang National Park office. The large waterfall, 40 metres high, is situated in the embrace of shady vegetation. A stream runs over large rock terraces, through the three-tiered fall which always turns fierce during the rainy season.

8. Phuhinrongkla National Park
This park of arresting scenic beauty spreads across parts of Phitsanulok, Phetchabun and Loei provinces. Major attractions include Lan Hin Taek, natural rock formations covered with orchids, ferns, lichen and wild flowers. The park is reached by turning left at the Km. 68 marker onto the Phitsanulok – Nakhon Thai road, traveling for 28 kilometres to Ban Nong Krathao where a right turn begins the final 31 kilometres stage to the park office.

9. Tricycle Tour (Samlor Tour)
One of tour programs to touch the atmosphere of Phitsanulok nightlife with cheap transportation : samlors. The tourists can enjoy the varieties of night lights and activities along the downtown routes of Phitsanulok municipal area including visits to food, vegetable and fruit open markets, shopping centers and department stores with their special

10. Shop At The Night Bazaar
Phitsanulok night bazaar is located right in the heart of the city along the Nan river. Vsitors can enjoy walking along the shopping streets and spend time in the night bazaar and many other shops.
The night bazaar building has so many shops selling Thai handicrafts, souvenirs, antiques, clothes, products, wood carving, silverwares, ceramic, paintings, Thai silk , cotton and foods, etc. There are so many sidewalk stalls selling all kinds of items and you may want to bargain for the price.

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