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Thailand: Phitsanulok – The Forgotten City on the Nan River – VIDEO

Published: 7.10.2023
As you may have already noticed in the past works of the Thai series, I went to places where strangers would really come across by chance. You have already seen that the entire region of northern Thailand along the Laos border has much to offer. The Provincial City of Phitsanulok serves not only as an excellent base for further trips, but is also one of the oldest in the country.

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Phitsanulok is located less than 400 kilometers north of Bangkok on the Nan River. The easiest way to get there is by train to Chiang Mai or by bus. You can fly, but for so short a distance I think it is useless with all the airport procedures.

Buddha Chinnaraj

The history of the city as a significant crossroads began to be written in the 11th century, but the great boom occurred only in the times of the Thai kingdoms with centers in Sukhothaiand later Ayutthaya.

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Unfortunately, the majority of the historical center fell victim to a major fire in 1955, fortunately, at least several important temples and other Buddhist monuments were preserved.

Buddha Chinnaraj

Do not miss a visit of Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat from the second half of the 15th century. For the vast majority, only bases have been preserved, but the original rise has remained, and several newer buildings have grown in the Temple area. There is also a museum where you can see mainly artwork from the Sukhothai Kingdom period.

Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat

The second of the temples to see there is Wat Ratchaburana, which was built the second half of the 15th century too. A major share of itwas preserved, most of the other buildings were built later. In one of the shrines you will see a collection of old coins, banknotes, musical instruments and various artistic objects.

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Be sure to stop in the night market with lots of great food. At the same time, you can buy souvenirs or home gifts at very reasonable prices. As I mentioned at the beginning, tourists are mainly skirting in the wrong way, and you do not have to worry about high tourist surcharges.

 Poi waterfall

Definitely have time to visit several waterfalls in the area and then head to the national parks further east, such as the Lan Hin Taek Stone Fields or Phu Tubberk, about which we have already written. You will not regret!

Poi waterfall

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