Thailand’s Hidden City with Its Most Beautiful Buddha (Phitsanulok🇹🇭) | 4K

Phitsanulok (พิษณุโลก), set along the Nan River (แม่น้ำน่าน) in lower northern Thailand, is often called the “Gateway to the North.” Many travelers simply pass through on their way to Sukhothai (สุโขทัย) or the highlands, but those who pause discover a city with deep religious devotion, proud history, and connections to some of Thailand’s most legendary kings. At its center lies Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (วัดพระศรีรัตนมหาธาตุ), known locally as Wat Yai (วัดใหญ่). Inside sits the Phra Phuttha Chinnarat (พระพุทธชินราช), widely regarded as the most beautiful Buddha image in Thailand. Gilded and serene, it attracts pilgrims year-round, and the temple grounds bustle with worshippers offering candles, flowers, and prayers. Historically, Phitsanulok (พิษณุโลก) was a strategic stronghold. During the Ayutthaya (อยุธยา) period, it became a royal seat and the birthplace of King Naresuan (สมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช), the warrior king who liberated Siam from Burmese control. His legacy is honored at the King Naresuan Shrine (ศาลสมเด็จพระนเรศวร) and through annual fairs that celebrate his victories. For travelers seeking nature, the province is a gateway to dramatic landscapes. Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติภูหินร่องกล้า) tells the story of Thailand’s communist insurgency in the 1970s, with old battle sites hidden among mossy cliffs and pine forests. Meanwhile, Phu Soi Dao National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติภูสอยดาว) entices trekkers with waterfalls, wildflower meadows, and misty ridges on the Lao border. Back in town, the riverside Night Bazaar (ตลาดไนท์บาซาร์) offers local dishes like the famous Guay Tiew Haeng (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวห้อยขา) — noodles enjoyed while sitting on platforms with legs dangling over the water. It’s a simple but memorable experience, reflecting the easygoing lifestyle of the locals. More than just a stopover, Phitsanulok (พิษณุโลก) is a city that bridges Thailand’s past and present. It’s where pilgrims bow before golden Buddhas, history buffs trace the life of a warrior king, and travelers set off toward misty mountains — all from one riverside town. 🎉Follow 💫DuckTravel走鴨旅行✨ 👉Subscribe:    / @ducktravel   👉Join Us:    / @ducktravel   👉Contact Me：  / wn.wang   ☕Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DuckTravel 💥ℹ️Turn ON the Closed Captions (CC) for info about Attractions ! 💥🚫Don’t like AI voice? Switch to "ORIGINAL AUDIO" in settings to turn it OFF. 💥🏙️The video thumbnails are all AI-generated. 📅Photography date 2025/9/11 🗺️Interactive map https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?... 🎬Itinerary 00:00 Phitsanulok (พิษณุโลก) 13:25 Phitsanulok Clock Tower (หอนาฬิกาพิษณุโลก) 30:20 Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (วัดพระศรีรัตนมหาธาตุ) 54:26 Wat Nang Phaya (วัดนางพญา) Thanks for watching! If you like my video, please subscribe to my channel and press "like" button and share this video. #phitsanulok #thailand #4k 🎥 Playlist 🇵🇭Philippines:    • Duck Travel Philippines   🇯🇵Japan:    • Duck Travel Japan | 日本   🇮🇳India:    • Duck Travel India | Bharat | भारत   🇻🇳Vietnam:    • Duck Travel Vietnam | Việt Nam   🇮🇩Indonesia:    • Duck Travel Indonesia   🇲🇾Malaysia:    • Duck Travel Malaysia | 马来西亚 | மலேசியா   🇹🇭Thailand:    • Duck Travel Thailand | ราชอาณาจักรไทย   🇱🇦Laos:    • Duck Travel Laos | ປະເທດລາວ   🇵🇭Philippines:    • Duck Travel Philippines   🇨🇳Mainland China:    • Duck Travel Mainland China | 中国大陆   Commercial (non-sharealike) licenses for broadcast, advertisement and resale are available upon request. Please contact my Instagram   / wn.wang   for business inquiries. 📌 Note: As of October 5, 2025, all content on this channel is licensed under the YouTube Standard License, and any reuse under previous CC terms is no longer authorized.