Top places to visit in Phitsanulok

• Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Chinarat Buddha)

  temple · 4.8 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Thailand's second most sacred temple, home to the Phra Phuttha Chinnarat — the most beautiful Buddha image in Thailand.

• Phitsanulok Night Market (Nan Ying Market)

  Market · 4.2 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Evening market beside the Nan River with street food, grilled meats and local snacks.

• Buddha Casting Foundry (Chinarat Casting)

  Cultural · 4.2 rating · about 1 h · free entry

  Working bronze foundry casting Buddha images using the lost-wax technique. Free to watch.

• Wat Nang Phaya

  temple · 4.3 rating · about 0.8 h · free entry

  Temple with rare 500-year-old stucco reliefs — the finest surviving Sukhothai-era decoration in the province.

• Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park

  national_park · 4.6 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  Former Communist Party of Thailand stronghold turned national park with cloud forests and WWII-era ruins.

• Phitsanulok Night Bazaar (Nan River Night Market)

  Market · 4.2 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Riverside night market along the Nan River, known for boat noodles and river-view dining.

• Sgt. Maj. Thawee Folk Museum

  museum · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Eccentric private museum crammed with rural Thai life artefacts, from farming tools to traditional games.

• Phu Hin Rong Kla Viewpoint (Pha Chu Thong)

  Viewpoint · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h · entry ฿200 (≈ ₹570)

  Cliff-top viewpoint inside Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park, former stronghold of the Communist Party of Thailand.

• Wat Ratchaburana Phitsanulok

  Temple · 4.6 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Ayutthaya-era temple across the river from Wat Yai, with old murals in the ordination hall.

• Kaeng Sopha Waterfall

  tourist_attraction · 4.2 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Scenic multi-tiered waterfall with swimming holes in Wang Thong district. Popular weekend escape.

Things to do

• Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Wat Yai) Tour Cultural · 2 h · from THB 120 per person
• Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park Trek Nature · 8 h · from THB 630 per person
• Phitsanulok Boat Noodle Food Tour Food · 2.5 h · from THB 240 per person
• Sergeant Major Thawee Folk Museum Cultural · 1.5 h · from THB 100 per person
• Phu Hin Rong Kla Historical Trek Activity · 4 h · from THB 200 per person

Day trips and tours

• Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park Full-Day Trek 9 h · from THB 960
• Phitsanulok Heritage Walk & Boat Noodles 4 h · from THB 280

Where to stay in Phitsanulok

• City Center about THB 1,500 per night

  Historical city with temples and river

Hotels

• Pattara Resort & Spa 4.5-star · THB 2,200 to THB 4,200 per night
• Topland Hotel & Convention Centre 4-star · THB 2,800 to THB 5,500 per night
• Amarin Nakorn Hotel 3-star · THB 1,400 to THB 2,600 per night
• Phitsanulok Youth Hostel 2-star · THB 350 to THB 800 per night
• Phitsanulok Hotel THB 650 to THB 1,400 per night

Where to eat

• Hoi Kha Rim Nan Noodle Restaurant Thai, Northern Thai · about THB 85 per person
• Phitsanulok Night Bazaar Thai, Northern Thai, Street Food · about THB 85 per person
• Nannum Restaurant & Cafe Thai, Indian, Western · about THB 275 per person
• Pae Pid Lok Thai · about THB 275 per person
• P1 House Thai · about THB 275 per person
• Bucktown Cafe & Hangout Thai · about THB 85 per person
• Rabieng Nam Riverside Thai, Seafood · about THB 250 per person
• Kook Boat Noodles Phitsanulok Thai · about THB 45 per person

Getting to Phitsanulok

Airport: Phitsanulok (PHS)

How visitors arrive in Phitsanulok

• Train from Bangkok By train from Bangkok · common

  Phitsanulok is roughly halfway along the Northern Line, with services from Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus from Bangkok By road from Bangkok · common

  Frequent buses run from Bangkok; services also link Chiang Mai. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Flight from Bangkok Don Mueang By air from Bangkok · common

  Nok Air flies between Don Mueang and Phitsanulok airport. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus from Sukhothai By road from Sukhothai · possible

  Air-conditioned buses run from nearby Sukhothai and can be crowded. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• City bus 4 from the airport unconfirmed

  Local bus 4 serves Phitsanulok airport; tuk-tuks also make the trip. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the railway station to the centre

• Tuk-tuk from the train station unconfirmed

  The station is in the city centre at the end of Naresuan Road; tuk-tuks wait outside. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Motorbike Rental

  Motorcycles can be rented from a shop near the central bus station in Phitsanulok.

• Shared Taxi
• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Generic tourist overcharge

  Major tourist zones

  Tourists are quoted significantly above local price.

  How to avoid it: Verify prices upfront. Use registered taxis/apps.

Best time to visit Phitsanulok

• Jan 33°C
• Feb 36°C
• Mar 38°C
• Apr 39°C
• May 36°C
• Jun 34°C
• Jul 33°C
• Aug 33°C
• Sep 33°C
• Oct 31°C
• Nov 30°C
• Dec 30°C

More in Thailand

• Bangkok
• Pattaya
• Phuket
• Chiang Mai
• Krabi
• Surat Thani (Koh Samui)

Frequently asked questions about Phitsanulok

How many days do you need in Phitsanulok?

A typical trip to Phitsanulok is 1-2 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Phitsanulok?

The highest-rated places in our Phitsanulok guide are Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Chinarat Buddha), Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park, Phu Hin Rong Kla Viewpoint (Pha Chu Thong), Wat Ratchaburana Phitsanulok, Sgt. Maj. Thawee Folk Museum.

Where should I stay in Phitsanulok?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Phitsanulok: City Center.

How do I get around Phitsanulok?

Ways to get around Phitsanulok covered in our guide: Motorbike rental, Shared taxi, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Phitsanulok?

Scams reported to us for Phitsanulok include Generic tourist overcharge. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Phitsanulok?

Average daytime highs in Phitsanulok run from 30°C in Nov to 39°C in Apr.

Which airport is nearest to Phitsanulok?

The nearest airport to Phitsanulok has the code PHS.