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Phitsanulok Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see x Phitsanulok is located 380 km north of Bangkok. Worth a visit are the Pra Buddha Jinaraj (Chinarat) image at Wat Mahathat, an outstanding folklore museum, a Buddha factory, and night markets and floating restaurants on the Nan River. Another important plus is the complete absence of tourists, making Phitsanulok a refreshing change from the more popular destinations in central and northern Thailand. Phitsanulok originally served as a Khmer outpost called Song Kwae before the Kwai Noi River changed its course in the 11th century. In the 15th century Phitsanulok was the seat of the Ayuthaya viceroy, who ruled the province of Sukhothai. Phitsanulok is highly regarded among the Thai people as the birthplace of King Naresuan the Great, who governed the province 1569-84. A memorial to King Naresuan is located on the north side of the river on the grounds of the former Chandahana Palace. After a devastating fire in 1955, Phitsanulok was relocated five km from the old site and rebuilt in a modern shophouse style (structures with two stories--a shop downstairs, living quarters upstairs) that offers few architectural blessings _________Sights Edit This [Add Sight] Wat Mahathat Edit This The most important thing to see is the Jinaraj Buddha inside Wat Mahathat (Wat Yai). The wat was erected in 1482 by King Boromatrailokanat of Ayuthaya as the symbol of his domination over Sukhothai and Phitsanulok. The wat, prang, and adjacent viharn were renovated by King Boromakot (1733-58) and completely restored by the Fine Arts Department in 1991. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] _________Museums Edit This [Add Museum] Folklore Museum Edit This This small museum is the work of a former major in the Thai army. He collected agricultural and household instruments and displays the finest collection of folkloric artifacts in Thailand. Dr. Tawee's private museum is on Visut Kasat Road two km south of the train station, and is marked by a huge sign. The museum was recently renovated and expanded. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] _______Around Phitsanulok Edit This [Add New] Tung Saleng Luang National Park Edit This Located 80 km east of Phitsanulok is a 1,200-square-km park covered by wooded mountains with a variety of flora and fauna. Accommodations in park bungalows can be booked in advance from the Forestry Department (tel. 02-579-0529) in Bangkok type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park Edit This From 1967 to 1982, Phu Hin Rong Kla served as the headquarters of the Communist Party of Thailand (CPT) and was the site of numerous battles between the Thai government and communist insurgents. After the surrender in 1982 of the People's Liberation Army of Thailand (PLAT), the region was declared a national park and opened to the public. The park offers a cool climate, hiking trails, waterfalls, scenic views, and remnants of the communist occupation, such as air-raid shelters and military headquarters. Reservations can be made from the Forestry Department office in Bangkok. more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Keangsopa Waterfalls Edit This The waterfalls are located 72 km out of town and are recommended as the best in the region. The falls signposted in English, are two km south of Hwy. 12 - just follow the English signs. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] |