Phitsanulok Travel Guide

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Tourism Authority of Thailand, Northern Branch

Tourism Authority of Thailand, Northern Branch, Phitsanulok

 pattayaraj Says:  For Area 3 .Covered the area of Pitsanulok, Sukhothai, Phetchabun, UttaraditEmail : tatphs@loxinfo.co.th 

Body Massage

Body Massage, Phitsanulok

 Willettsworld Says:  As I was walking back to the hotel along the river from the Wat Yai temple, I went by a series of massage chairs laid out along the side of the road beside some fountains. A body or foot massage costs from 100 baht an hour. 

Wat Ratchaburana

Wat Ratchaburana, Phitsanulok

 Willettsworld Says:  This temple complex lies across the busy main road from Wat Yai and is well known for its 600 year old brick chedi that dates back to the time of King Trailokanat (r. 1448-1488). The chedi is said to enshrine relics of the Buddha. However, there is no access to the chedi's... 

Wat Nang Phaya

Wat Nang Phaya, Phitsanulok

 Willettsworld Says:  Wat Nang Phaya is located on the eastern bank of the Nan River, opposite Wat Yai. It is said to have been built when Phitsanulok was ruled by King Trailokanat (1448-1488). It has no temple, but it is known for its Phrara Nang Phya, which are votive tablets found within the... 

Wat Yai

Wat Yai, Phitsanulok

 Willettsworld Says:  Phitsanulok's main tourist attraction is Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat, known locally simply as Wat Yai (the big temple). This famous temple, built in 1357, is home to the Phra Buddha Chinnarat, which is one of the most revered Buddha figures in Thailand, and the official... 

Buddha Casting Foundry

Buddha Casting Foundry, Phitsanulok

 Willettsworld Says:  Located opposite the Folk Museum, this interesting foundry specialises in casting bronze Buddha images and is the only establishment of this kind in the province. Craftsperson’s specialise in the reproduction of the Phra Buddha Chinnarat Buddha image that you can find, for... 

Folk Museum

Folk Museum, Phitsanulok

 Willettsworld Says:  This Folklore Museum hosts a collection of folk arts collected by Sergeant-Major Dr. Thawee Buranakhet and includes crafts, basketry, pottery and ancient kitchen utensils. The museum also houses a collection of traps for catching snakes, birds, tigers and porcupines. You can... 

Hotels  

The Grand Riverside Hotel

 1 Review and 14 Opinions  Next to Bazar and near to Night Bazar (you have to cross the bridge). On river bank. Staff is not so... 

Pailyn Phitsanulok Hotel

 2 Reviews and 10 Opinions  I arranged stays at this hotel for Unite For Sight volunteers. The rates were $23 per night for twin... 

Restaurants  

Steak Cottage: At my hotel

Steak Cottage: At my hotel, Phitsanulok

 Willettsworld Says:  You'll find this place at the Lithai Guest House, which is where I stayed (see my accommodation tip). It was a very useful place to have, close at hand and I ate here the evening I stayed in Phitsanulok. I had a steak that was a little on the thin side with chips (fries) and... 

Corner Coffeeshop: "Chinatown" Food

Corner Coffeeshop: "Chinatown" Food, Phitsanulok

 XLH Says:  The food is special only in it's simplicity. Usually pork is fried with noodles, or rice or vermicelli. Yup, one full meal on ONE plate; consisting of meat, vegetables, and rice. And because of it's location (near our hotel), it was where we dined for 3 consecutive... 

Nightlife  

Night Market: Not much else to do

Night Market: Not much else to do, Phitsanulok

 Willettsworld Says:  Each night, vendors in Phitsanulok gather to form Phitsanulok's night market which is located along the river near the clock tower. Items sold include clothing and it's pretty good to stroll around in the evening as there's not much else to do. There are all several food... 

Around clock tower: The place for bicycle lover joining

Around clock tower: The place for bicycle lover joining, Phitsanulok

 pattayaraj Says:  Every Saturday night , around the clock tower at 7.30PM-10.00 PM., old bicycle lover (also together with their old bike) always have a big meeting there . so it ýs a great chance to see old bicycles which ýd be in collection only. Some ýre redecorrated and some ýre for sale. 

Transportation  

Bus station

Bus station, Phitsanulok

 Willettsworld Says:  The main bus station is rather inconveniently located about 2.5km east of the train station but, luckily, someone took me there in their car as she was heading that way. Extensive bus services connect Phitsanulok with Chiang Mai and Bangkok. As Phitsanulok is a major... 

riksha

riksha, Phitsanulok

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Shopping  

Banana product: local product

Banana product: local product, Phitsanulok

 pattayaraj Says:  Phitsanuloke ýs the famous place for banana product ,esp. in dried& sweet bananas (Kluay Taak). The best place for shopping banana products is market at the front of Mahathat temple. The price are about 20 B/half kg. & 35 B/1 kg. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Stations between Lopburi and Phitsanulok

Stations between Lopburi and Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok

 Willettsworld Says:  I took the train from Lopburi to Phitsanulok and these are some photo's of some of the lovely little stations we passed through. The stations are very cute with wooden buildings and lovely potted plants and basket flowers. They're very well kept, clean and tidy so Thai's... 

Visit Wat Phra Si Mahathat, Phitsanulok

Visit Wat Phra Si Mahathat, Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok

 Wann Says:  From my last visit to northern part of Thailand, on the way back to Bangkok, I visited the famous temple in Phitsanulok, Wat Phra Si Mahathat where inside the most beautiful Buddha statue in Thailand, Phra Phutthachinarat, situated. Actually, Phitsanulok is in lower part of... 

Wat Chulamani

Wat Chulamani, Phitsanulok

 XLH Says:  The temple grounds was where the old Phitsanulok town once stood. This Khmer-style prang, or pagoda, is also the oldest temple in town and where King Boromtrailokanat and some 2,000 of his followers were ordained as a monk in 1416.We enquired about the tranport to get here... 

Favorites  

Map of Phitsanulok

Map of Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok

 XLH Says:  Well, i thought if you were really interested in visiting Phitsanulok, and if you a map of it, it could help you save a tidy sum if you knew where places to visit were located.So, here it is! Feel free to print it out and use it as your guide. Just be warned that this was... 

Traveling with pets

Traveling with pets, Phitsanulok

 janeword Says:  When I moved to Phitsanulok, I took my two cats. The La Paloma hotel was happy to have the two cats as guests, and even put a quart of milk into my welcome basket. When I had to be gone overnight, one of the employees went to the room and gave the cats food and water. 

 
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Q:  I will be in Phitsanulok in late January and would like to get some recommendations for a good, well-located hotel. I am... 

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A: ? nothing happening in that town. 

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A day in Phitsanulok

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 I had a flight from Singapore to Bangkok, and then I wanted to visit Sukothai. And then it was only possible to fly with Bangkok Airways directly to Sukothai, but I was to late, so I had no... 

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A day in Phitsanulok

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Phitsanulok. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Wat Chulamani

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Phitsanulok. I'd love to share with you the 6 tips I've written, the 17 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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Phitsanulok

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 Phitsanuloke or also called Muang Song Kwae(the city with 2 rivers). 

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Phitsanulok - Royal capital for just 25 years

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 Phitsanulok is an important transport hub in Northern Thailand, about halfway between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Many travellers will at least pass through Phitsanulok on way to and from the North.... 

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