Chiang Mai is the cultural and the adventure hub of Northern Thailand. The hills surrounding the city are occupied by local and immigrant ethnic groups, or hill tribes. There are over three hundred Buddhist temples, or wats, in the city and the surrounding area.

Sukhothai literally means "Dawn of Happiness" and was founded in 1238. Sukhotahi was the first capital of Thailand and lasted for 120 years.

Located on the Ping River, Tak touches Myanmar and the Moei River.

Long Sang National Park

Located on the Tok-Mae sot highway, Long Sang National Park is famous fo the scenic Long Sang and Pha Phung waterfalls.

Phitsanulok has a population of just over 100,000 and is famous for Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat, or Wat Yai. The temple was built by King Lithai in 1357 during the Skothai period. The bronze Buddha is a Subduing Mara and measures 2.87 by 3.5 meters. The other feature of the temple are the Mother of pearl inlaid door panels.

Accomodation in Phitsanulok

Lithai Guesthouse

Rooms have various amenities like fridges and air conditioning and are priced accordingly. Rooms on the top floor are the cheapest and have shared bathroom. There is also a pleasant balcony which overlooks the city.

Bo Bo Guesthouse

Light and airy rooms with TV and private bathrooms for just 350 baht a night.

London Hotel

Getting to Phitsanulok

Phitsanulok is about 6 hours from Ayuthaya by train. An express train leaves Ayuthaya at 8:35 am.