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Phitsanulok province covers some 10,584.5 sq.km. Theriverside provincial capital is 377 km. North of Bangkok. Phitsanulok is situated on thegeographical and administrative line uniting the central and northern regions. Phitsanulok was the birthplace of King Naresuan the Great of Ayuthaya (reign : 1590 - 1605), and his brother Prince Ekathosarot. Phitsanulok has long been an important center for political and strategic reasons. Phitsanulok was a major center of recruitment when Ayuthaya waged war with Burma, and was the capital of Thailand for 25 years during the 1448-1488 reign of Ayuthaya?s King Boromtrailokanat The climate of Phitsanulok is generally hot and humid. It borders with Uttaradit in he North, Pichit in the south, Loei and Phetchabun in the East, Kamphaeng Phet and Sukhothai in the West. Covering an area of 10,815.8 sq.km., the province is divided into 9 Amphoes

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.

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.

Phu Soi Dao National Park
Phu Soi Dao National Park is located in both Chat Trakan district of Phitsanulok Province and Nam Pard District of Uttaradit Province. Occupying a total area of 48,962.5 rai of land (equivalent to 58,750 acres), the park stretches along the Thai-Laos border with the highest peak measured at 2,102 meters above sea level. The climate park is cool throughout the year and visitors are able to see several species of wild flowers.More...

phitsanulok.go.th

The official website of the Governor of Phisanulok