The Wat Mahathat temple in Sukhothai near Phitsanulok in Thailand.

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Phitsanulok Province

Phitsanulok Province (จังหวัดพิษณุโลก) is home to visit-worthy natural attractions and a pleasant provincial capital with plenty of food and accommodation options. However, most visitors regard the province more as a base for visiting the historical ruins in neighbouring provinces than a destination in itself.

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Attractions

Must-see attractions

Sergeant Major Thawee Folk Museum
Phitsanulok
This fascinating museum displays a remarkable collection of tools, textiles and photographs from Phitsanulok Province, as well as many knick-knacks from…
Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat
Phitsanulok
The main wí·hăhn (sanctuary) at this temple, known by locals as Wat Yai, appears small from the outside, but houses the Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, one of…
Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park
Phitsanulok Province
Phu Hin Rong Kla was the former strategic headquarters of the Communist Party of Thailand (CPT). Today it's a national park covering about 307 sq km of…
Wat Ratburana
Phitsanulok
Across the street from Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat, Wat Ratburana draws fewer visitors but in some ways is more interesting than its famous neighbour. In…
Buranathai Buddha Image Foundry
Phitsanulok
Almost across the street from Sergeant Major Thawee Folk Museum, and also belonging to Sergeant Major Thawee, is the Buranathai Buddha Image Foundry,…
Pha Chu Thong
Phitsanulok Province
An 800m trail leads to Pha Chu Thong (sometimes also called Red Flag Cliff), where the Communist Party of Thailand would raise the red flag to announce a…
Thung Salaeng Luang National Park
Phitsanulok Province
The 1262-sq-km Thung Salaeng Luang National Park is one of Thailand’s largest and most important wildlife sanctuaries. Not many animals are visible, but…
Clock Tower
Phitsanulok
A clock tower in central Phitsanulok.