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Phitsanulok
Phitsanulok combines the Phra Buddha Chinnarat temple and a regional urban base with national parks, waterfalls and rural scenery farther east and north.
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Open full map →Bang Krathum DistrictBang Krathum District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.Bang Rakam DistrictBang Rakam District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.Chat Trakan DistrictChat Trakan District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.Mueang Phitsanulok DistrictMueang Phitsanulok District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.Explore the geographic hierarchy →
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Bang Krathum District
Bang Krathum District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.
Bang Rakam District
Bang Rakam District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.
Chat Trakan District
Chat Trakan District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.
Mueang Phitsanulok District
Mueang Phitsanulok District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.
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November to February generally offers cooler conditions for outdoor visits. The hotter period and the rains bring different travel considerations, with rain usually increasing from around May to October; check current forecasts for your route.
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Ban Klang Subdistrict
Ban Klang Subdistrict is an official tambon in Wang Thong District, Phitsanulok, Thailand. · 1.5 km away
Ban Yang Subdistrict
Ban Yang Subdistrict is an official tambon in Wat Bot District, Phitsanulok, Thailand. · 13 km away
Suan Miang Subdistrict
Suan Miang Subdistrict is an official tambon in Chat Trakan District, Phitsanulok, Thailand. · 17 km away
Kaeng Sopha Subdistrict
Kaeng Sopha Subdistrict is an official tambon in Wang Thong District, Phitsanulok, Thailand. · 17 km away
About Phitsanulok
Phitsanulok Province includes an important regional city and an extensive hinterland of lowlands, hills and protected landscapes. The provincial capital is a useful base for cultural visits and onward travel, while nature destinations lie in several different districts.
Phra Buddha Chinnarat at Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat is the best-known religious landmark. Wat Chulamani, Chan Palace and the Sergeant Major Thawee Folk Museum add historical and everyday-life perspectives. Beyond the city, TAT highlights Chat Trakan waterfall, Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park and the rural limestone scenery of Noen Maprang.
Separate a city itinerary from a mountain or waterfall outing. Confirm the relevant entrance, local transport and return arrangements; travelling across the province can take much longer than reaching the city centre. At temples, follow dress requirements and worshippers' space. Rafting, waterfalls and mountain trails depend on rainfall, operator decisions and park notices, so check current conditions before committing to an outdoor trip.
Phitsanulok Province covers 10,815.85 square kilometres and had 9 districts, 93 subdistricts and 1049 villages at 31 December 2024. Its 2024 registered population was 839,116; this is a whole-province civil-registration count, distinct from the capital city or an estimate of visitors.
November to February generally offers cooler conditions for outdoor visits. The hotter period and the rains bring different travel considerations, with rain usually increasing from around May to October; check current forecasts for your route.
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