Phichit Travel Guide
Phichit is in northern Thailand though it's close enough to the central regions that it played an important role in the history of the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya kingdoms. Today it's a minor tourist destination known for its September boat racing festival.
- Worth It?
- If you're passing through, a stopover in Pichit is worth it for those who enjoy visiting ancient temples.
- What to Do
- visit temples, stroll through the abandoned old city.
- Best Time to Go
- during the cool season from December to February.
- How Long?
- A day is enough to see the temples.
- Trivia
- Phichit is a major setting in an ancient epic poem about a crocodile king.
This was once the land of crocodiles though most of today's stock lives on tourist-oriented farms. A crocodile show is worthwhile if you've never seen one, but you probably won't go home talking about it. Outside of the farms, the only large reptile you're likely to see is the giant crocodile-shaped structure along Bung Si Fai Lake.
The main attractions in town are ancient temples. The most prominent are Nakhon Chum and Khao Rup Chang temples, both housing important Buddhist relics. The most interesting site is Kao Pichit Park, a 900-year-old settlement that was abandoned after the river changed course in the 19th century.
Travel to Phichit - Getting There
Phichit can be reached by coach or train from Bangkok, but travel times are long. The easiest way to get in and out of Phichit is to use the airport in neighboring Phitsanulok, which offers regularly flights to Chiang Mai that take less than an hour. Phitsanulok also has a train station with service to Bangkok (6 hours) and Chiang Mai (7 hours).
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