[2024 Phitsanulok Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan (Updated Nov)
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Address:
Phutthabucha Alley, Tambon Nai Mueang, Amphoe Mueang Phitsanulok, Chang Wat Phitsanulok 65000
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
+66 55 258 966
Visit Phitsanulok's Temples.
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan (Wat Yai), the main temple of Phitsanulok.
📍Address: 92/3 Phutthabucha Road, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Phitsanulok District, Phitsanulok Province
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🚗Parking: The temple has a large parking area that can accommodate many cars.
The temple is beautiful and spacious. It houses the Phra Buddha Chinnarat in the main hall, which is a sacred symbol of Phitsanulok.
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The famous Smahata Temple is located in the quiet town of Phitsanulok in central Thailand. It is also the most important temple in central Thailand. Among the temples, one of Thailand's most famous Buddha statues, Pahang Rana Buddha. At the same time, it is also the birthplace of King Nali.
There are many beautiful murals in the temple that tell the story of history. With its enthusiasm, the Buddha country welcomes every visitor. The monks thrive under the protection of gold. Although the sky is sometimes bleak gray, as long as the heart is full of sunshine, there will be a day when the clouds are gone, and the head is still a pure and blue sky.
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Only 1% of travelers to Thailand visit the lesser-known city of Phitsanulok.
After arriving in Thailand from Cambodia, I only stayed in Bangkok for a day because it was close to the Loy Krathong Festival. I then hurried to Phitsanulok, where I stayed for a day before heading to Sukhothai. Let me share a little about this lesser-known city, Phitsanulok.
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Phitsanulok is one of Thailand's ancient capitals, meaning "Vishnu's Paradise." It is an important city in the northern central plains, and the historical Sukhothai Kingdom refers to this place. The city is not very big, and there are not many attractions. On the first night I arrived, I walked along the river. There were basically no tourists, and the shops closed early. However, there is a lively night market. There is an open-air massage place by the river, and the price is 130 baht (about CNY 25), which is the cheapest in Thailand. But most of the masseuses are older, so I decided not to go.
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🌈Phitsanulok is famous for the Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, known as the most beautiful Buddha in Thailand. This Buddha was built during the Sukhothai period (1364) and holds a very high status in the hearts of Thai people. It is also one of the seven major temples in Thailand. It is said that people who want to succeed in their careers will come to Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat to pray to the Phra Phuttha Chinnarat.
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If you want to visit other attractions, you can go to Sukhothai. The Sukhothai Kingdom was the capital of Thailand from the 13th to the 15th century. It is also a lesser-known city in Thailand, and its entire history is the beginning of Thai history.
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✅Departure
Bangkok Bus Terminal 📍The Transport Co
Bangkok - Phitsanulok
300 baht
6 hours
Tips: You will receive a bottle of water and snacks on the bus. The bus will stop at a rest stop where you can have a meal. After arriving in Phitsanulok, there are buses to Chiang Mai and other cities.
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✅Accommodation
📍The 8 Factory Hotel: This hostel is pretty good overall, about a 15-minute walk to the city center. The 6-bed dormitory has enough air conditioning and lockers (no keys). There is a laundry shop next to the hostel, and washing and drying costs about 60 baht.
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Paying respects to Phra Phuttha Chinnarat for a prosperous and blessed life.
A must-visit for those seeking to enhance their merit!
If you happen to pass through Phitsanulok city and have some free time, don't forget to stop by Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat to pay respects to Phra Phuttha Chinnarat. This will bring good fortune and enhance your life.
The author often visits to make merit whenever possible. Paying respects to the Buddha brings a sense of peace, as if recharging the heart's battery.
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Visit Phra Buddha Chinnarat at Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Phitsanulok.
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, commonly known as 'Wat Yai', is a first-class royal temple of the type 'Woramahavihara'. It is located on Phutthabucha Road, on the eastern bank of the Nan River, opposite the Phitsanulok Provincial Hall. It houses Phra Buddha Chinnarat, a Buddha image considered the most beautiful in Thailand.
Opening Hours
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahavihara (Wat Yai) is open daily from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Phra Buddha Chinnarat National Museum, located within the temple, is open Wednesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and public holidays).
Location: 92/3 Phutthabucha Road, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Phitsanulok District, Phitsanulok Province.
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Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan or Wat Yai is so amazing and stunning location in phitsanulook ,Thailand. One of the big Buddha and historical place.
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A Hidden Gem for History Enthusiasts: The Lesser-Known Temple of Phitsanulok - Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat
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Phitsanulok once played a significant role as a major city in the western part of the Khmer Empire, with Phitsanu=Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, meaning 'the realm of Vishnu'. Later, it broke away from the Khmer Empire and became part of the emerging Thai state of Sukhothai.
Many people use Phitsanulok as a transit point, heading north to Chiang Mai or south to Bangkok. If you're just here for a brief rest, history buffs might enjoy a visit. Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat is the most important temple in Phitsanulok, established during the Sukhothai era (1357).
Inside the temple, there is a Buddha statue commonly referred to by the Chinese as the 'Buddha of Success' (พระพุทธชินราช - 'King of Victory'), which is one of the most beautiful and revered Buddha images in Thailand. However, there is still controversy over the exact time of its casting, with some believing it was in the 10th century, while others suggest the 14th century. The Marble Temple in Bangkok and the Thai Buddha Hall in Kaiyuan Temple, Chaozhou, Guangdong, both house Buddha images modeled after this one.
🚄 To visit, you can walk 1.5 kilometers from Phitsanulok Train Station or take a Grab.
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wat Phra si Rattana Satsadaram, Bankok
beautiful temple
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This is Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, known among the locals as "Wat Yai", located in Bangkok Thailand
The temple is a big and more important than other temples in Phitsanulok and is believed to be built in the Sukhothai period being renovated from time to time".