Wat Phra Si Rattanamahathat Woramahawihan North Thailand

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Locally dubbed as ‘Wat Yai’, the complex is considered the most important temple in Phitsanulok. It is the housing of Thailand's famous Phra Phutthachinnarat.

Location

Located at the foot of Naresuan Bridge on the city side of the river
92/3 Phuttabucha Road, Nai Muang, Amphoe Muang, Phitsanulok

Direction

By car: Use Highway No. 11 until reach Highway No. 12 at Wang Thong District., and turn left for 17 kilometers. to Phisanulok (Total distance is 111 kilometers)
By bus: Depart for Phitsanulok at Bangkok Bus Terminal
By train: Depart from Bangkok for Phitsanulok anyday from 7:05 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
By air: Take a direct flight daily from Bangkok to Phitsanulok, taking 40-45 minutes

Highlights

Phra Phutthachinnarat, which is considered the most beautiful Buddha image in Thailand, and the large Sukhothai-style bronze statue with the flame-like halo, which is a symbol of spiritual radiance
Outstanding features of the temple, such as the large pearl-inlaid wooden doors, which is the gateway to see Phra Phutthachinnarat
36-meter high Phra Prang, with the staircases leading up to the place, where the relic of the Lord Buddha is enshrined
Small museum, exhibiting a fine collection of Buddha images and religious items of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods

Activities

Pay respect to Phra Phutthachinnarat and the holy Buddha relic
Take a railway sightseeing tour

Open Hrs.

Open daily 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Phra Phutthachinnarat National Museum opens Wednesday-Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fee

Railway fare: Adult 30 baht, Child 20 baht

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