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The Glossary
Phitsanulok Travel Guide
Dubbed as the "city of two rivers," the ancient city of Phitsanulok had once served as the bona fide capital of Thailand. A gateway to the northern region, it is well-known as a travel base to tourists shuttling to and from the present capital Bangkok. Very much a destination off the beaten trail, it boasts of a rich cultural heritage borne out of its long and distinctive history. It would have more to offer if not for the devastating 1957 fire that burned down a significant portion of its archaeological relics.
Probably the highlight of any visit to the place is the Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat, considered to be the most important temple in the entire region. Its claim to fame rests on its possession of one of the most sacred and revered Buddha figures in Thailand - the Phra Buddha Chinnarat. Another interesting attraction is the Wat Ratburana, which dazzles with a unique architecture adorned with a sculpture of a three-headed Naga. In addition, it once functioned as the seat of power for the royal King Boromtrailokanat.
The town's oldest temple, the Wat Chula Mani, impresses with its Khmer-style pagoda which is characteristically made in the likeness of a swan. A plethora of temples and monuments still dot the landscape, each interesting in its own right. Those who endeavor to explore them would probably take a few days just to see them all.
However, it is inevitable that a visitor might get tired with so many temples and archaeological sites to visit, so it is a good idea to have some diversion in the beauty of nature found in the Nam Tok Chat Trakan National Park. This vast park takes great pride in its awe-inspiring seven-level waterfall that is truly a wonder to behold. The Phu Soi National Park that features a savanna landscape in the midst of a strikingly unusual setting - a dense pine forest.
Phitsanulok Landmarks:
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