The van took such a steep, winding road that I felt nauseous and closed my eyes from the lush view of the Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park out the window. After an indefinite period of time, I breathed a sigh of relief upon arrival at a village. I did not expect that my first trip to Phitsanulok would take me to such new heights.
PHETCHABUN: The governor of this northern province has warned tourists heading for the Phu Thap Boek mountain in Lom Kao district of possible landslides.
Introduction to Phitsanulok
For many foreign travellers, Phitsanulok is a city they only see through the window of a bus as they travel to Chiang Mai or BKK. This is a shame, as there are a number of attractions that make this town worth a visit of two to three days.
From a deeply respected Buddha image to the former stronghold of the Communist Party of Thailand, there are many reasons for cultural travellers to make a stop in Phitsanulok.
Cultural Attractions in Phitsanulok
Start your cultural explorations in Phitsanulok by paying a visit to
Phra Si Ratana Temple. While it may not look like much from the outside, this sacred place is where one of the most significant Buddha images in Thailand is located.