 Wat
Phra Si Rattana Mahathat
 his monastery commonly called by the inhabitants as "Wat Yai" is the
most important monastery of Phitsanulok, the home of the famous Phra
Buddha Chinnarat. It is located at the foot of Naresuan Bridge on the
city side of the river. The monastery was built in the reign of Phra
Maha Thamma Racha I (Phraya Lithai) In 1357 A.D. It houses the Phra
Buddha Chinnarat regarded as the most beautiful Buddha image in
Thailand. It is cast in the attitude of subduing evil. Later, in 1631,
King Ekatosarot graciously bestowed some of his gold regalia to be
beaten into gold - plate and applied them to the image worth his own
hands, creating its most beautiful Buddha image. There are many other
beautiful and noteworthy items in the monastery compound. The mother -
of - pearl inlaid wooden doors of Vihara are especially splendid, and
were built by King Boromkot in 1756 as a dedication to phra Buddha
Chinarat. Behind the Vihara, there is a large Prang 36 meters high, with
a staircase leading up to the niche containing the Buddha relics. In
front of the Prang, there is Phra Attharos, and on the 9 room Vihara
slope. There remains only the newly-renovated Buddha image.
Wat
Ratchaburana nad Wat Nang Phya
Is located on the eastern bank of the Nan river, near Wat Phra Si
Rattana Mahathat to the south. These two monasteries, assumed to be
built when Phitsanulok City was ruled by King Boromtrailokanat, have
linking compounds. Wat Nang Phya has temple or bot but it is known for
the so-called "Phra Nang Phya" votive tablets special fine form of the
3-head nagas decorated on their eaves.
Wat
Chulamani
The Prang, a corncob-shaped tower at Wat Chulamani is well-known and
studied by students of archaeology and history. The wat is the oldest
historical site in Phitsanulok. Of a highly individual style and
pattern, it boasts extremely ornate and elaborate plaster design of
immense interest and value found nowhere else in the Kingdom
King
Naresuan the Great Shrine
The shrine is located in the compound of the Phitsanulok Phittayakom
school, and depicts the seated king ceremoniously declaring Ayuthaya’s
independence from Burma. The shrine was constructed on the site of the
Channdra Palace where King Naresuan was born in 1555.
 Sergent-
Major Dr. Thawi-Pim Buranakhet ' s Folklore Museum
Located opposite the Buranathai Buddha Image foundry, Wisutkasat road,
Amphoe Muang. This museum is well know for its collections of all
folk-arts, crafts, basketry, pottery and ancient kitchen utensils. In
addition to these, there also are instruments for agriculture occupation
and household living displayed.
Khun
Kon Forest Park Waterfall
Phitsanulok has other name so - called Song Kwae, Song Kwae means the
town of two rivers. Nan River is the main and the most important river
of the province. It is 127.5 kms long running across the province. Kwe
Noi River, the name similar to that in Kanchanaburi in the West, also
comes from the North and joins up with Nan River near the down town
area. This joint river is the main artery that divides Phitsanulok into
two parts, the East and the West Bank. As it is a main transportation
route to the province, people gather together to stay on house boats and
house rafts along both sides of the river.
Wat
Phra Buddhabat Khao Samo Khraeng
lies 14 km off Muang Phitsanulok on Phitsanulok-Lom Sak Road. Inside
the temple are a miniature Buddha footprint and a footprint on the
mountain's wall. A large white jade Bodhisattva Kuan - Im image the
most beautiful Kuan - Im image in the world from China - was enshrined
in this temple in early 1992
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 Sakunothaya
Arboretum
This park is situated at km. 33 of the above highway where a right turn
leads to the 500 meters access road. The park name was graciously
bestowed by H.M. the king during his tour of the north in 1958. Within
the park area, Wang Nok Aen Waterfall, a 10 meters high waterfall,
cascades among the rock to create a beautiful and scenic locale. The
erosive action of the currents have stacked and shaped the stones in a
most unique and uniform manner.
Kaeng
Song Waterfall
This waterfall is situated on the road side at km.45 and is clearly
visible from the road.
Poi
Waterfall
A sign at km. 61 reads Suan pa Khao Krayang and introduces a 2-kilometre
access road to Poi Waterfall, Which is distinguished by a copious flow
and profuse rocky outcropping. Many species of flowering trees grace the
area.
Kaeng
Sopha Waterfall
A road at km 70 branches off some 2 km. Through forested beyond to Thung
Salaeng Luang National Park office. The waterfall is Phisanuloks
largest.
 Thung
Salaeng Luang National Park
The forested park covers more than 300,000 acres spreading across
Phitsanulok and Phetchabun provinces. The park office is located at
km.80 on the picturesque Phitsanulok - Lomsak Highway.
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 reached by turning left at the km 68 marker onto the Phitsanuloe
- Nakhon Thai road, traveling for 28 km. To Ban Nong Krathao where a
right turn begin the final 31 km stage to the park office.
Chat
Trakan National Park
This park, covering more than 60,000 acres, lies 135 km. From
Phitsanulok provincial along the Phitsanulok- Lomsak highway until
km.68, thence on highway 2013 and then to Amphoe Chat Takran. A seven
tiered waterfall with in the park is the source of the Kwae Noi River
which unites with the Nan River in the provincial capital.
Phu
Soi Dao National Park
Where the top of the highest mountain Khao Soi Dao remains foggy all
year. The national park is home to the wonderful Phu Soi Dao Waterfall,
pine forests, wild flowers which are concentrated in Thung Dok Ngon Nak,
and wild orchid. Highway 1237 leads to this national park. |
