An ancient centre of Thai culture and politics built on the banks of the Nan River, Phitsanulok today is a busy, dynamic city and one of the larger of Thailand's provincial capitals. It's a friendly place and well worth including in a travel itinerary of the north.
Phitsanulok was a royal capital for 25 years during the Ayutthaya period. It was also the birthplace of King Naresuan the Great, who was born at the Wang Chan Palace.
There are only a few sights to see in the city itself, but it makes a good launching pad for the nearby national parks, with Phu Hin Rong Kla in particular worth visiting. In the capital city, most of the hotels and historic sites are in the downtown area, to the east of the Nan River.
Phitsanulok is also a transportation hub, providing easy access to anywhere in north, central, northeast and east Thailand. The city is 377 km north of Bangkok and its population is around 85,000.
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