Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat

This monastery commonly called by the inhabitants as "Wai Yai" is the most important moastery 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. It is cast in the attitude of subduing evil. Later in 1631, King Ekatosarot graciously bestowed some of his gold regalia to be beaten into gold-plate and applied them to the image with his own hands, creating this most beautiful Buddha image.

There are many other beautiful and noteworthy items in the monastery compound. The mother-of-pearl inlaid wooden doors of Vihara are specially splendid, and were built by King Boromkot in 1756 as a dedication to Phra Buddha Chinnarat. Behind and Vihara, there is a large Prang 36 meters high, with a staircase leading up to the niche containing the Buddha relics. In front of the Prang, there is Phra Attaros, and on the 9-Room Vihara slope, there remains only the newly-renovated Buddha image.

Wat Ratchaburana and Wat Nang Phya

Is located on the eastern bank of the Nan River, near Wat Phra Rattana Mahathat to the south. These two monasteries assumed to be built when Phitsanulok City was ruled by Somdet Phraboromtrai Lok-kanat, have linking compounds. Wat Nang Phya has no temple or bot but it is known for the so-called "Phra Nang Phya" votive tablets found within the pagoda's repository. But the Bot of Wat Ratchaburana and the Vihara of Wat Nang Phya share a special fine from the 3-head nagas decorated on their eaves.

Shrine of King Naresuan the Great

This shrine is located opposite to the ownership area in the compound of Phitsanulok Phittayakom School. It consists of a seated figure of King Naresuan the Great pouring lustral water from a golden container and ceremoniously declaring Ayutthaya's independence from Myammar. The shrine is built on the site of Chandra Palace, where he was born in year 1555. A.D. The present shrine's building was completed on Nov 28, 1961 A.D.

Sakunothayan Arboretum

This Park is situated at Km 33 of the above Highway where a right turn leads to the 500 metres access road.

The park name was graciously bestwood by H.M. the King during his tour of the North in 1958. Within the park area, "Namtok wang Nok Aen", a 10 metres high waterfall. Cascades among the rocks to create a beautiful and scenic locale. The erosive action of the currents have stacked and shaped the stones in a most unique and uniform manner.

Namtok Poi

At Km 60 there is a sign reading "Suan Pa Khao Krayang", where a 2 km access road leads to Namtok Poi. Before reaching the waterfall, however, once can see a spacious lawn filled with many species of flowering trees. It is the largest of the falls along this road, and is distinguished by its greater flow and profusion of rocky outcropping.

Thung Salaeng Luang National Park

Is one of Thailand's largest forests with a total area of 789,000 rais (315,600 acres) in tow provinces, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun. It is located in Tambon Chomphu and Ban Thung of Amphoe Wang Thong, and in Tambon Nam Chun of Amphoe Lomsak. The park office is located in Km 80 on Phitsanulok - Lomsak Highway, along which one can see beautiful lush green forest, high mountains with scenic winding roads. Main attraction in the park is "Namtok Kaeng Spha, at Km 71-72, regarded the most beautiful one in the area. For accommodation, contact the National Park Division, Forestry Department, Tel: 579-0529, 579-4842.

Chat Trakan National Park

It is located in Khao Ya Puk occupying a total area of 339-375 rais (135,750 acres) where a 7-leveled medium sized waterfall is the source of the Kwae Noi rivulet. To reach the park, proceed along Phitsanulok-Lomsak Highway to Km 67-68. Take Highway No 2013 for a further distance to 29 kms turn left, continuing 38 kms. to Amphoe Chat Trakan and turn right to Highway No. 1237 for anther 10kms., a total distance of 145 kms. For accommodations, contact the National Park Division, Forestry Department, Tel: 579-0529, 579-4842.

Phu Hin Rongkla National Park