[2025 Phitsanulok Attraction] Travel Guide for Chan Royal Palace Historical Centre (Updated Jun)

If we talk about the history of the Ayutthaya period, the name of the city of Songkhwae must appear, which is another important city with a long history. You can come and see it at 📍Chan Palace, on the banks of the Nan River, not far from Phitsanulok Railway Station This is the old palace area. There is a museum that collects the history and tells the story of the city of Songkhwae Phitsanulok from the past to the present. #Phitsanulok #VisitPhitsanulok #TravelThailand

Phitsanulok Songkhwae is the land of the three great kings: Phraya Lithai, Somdet Phra Borommatrailokanat, and Somdet Phra Naresuan the Great. It has been important since the Sukhothai period until the Ayutthaya period. It is currently a large city in the lower northern region. Chan Palace is the residence of the princes and lords of Phitsanulok from the beginning, but there is no evidence left except for the foundation of the original palace. This place is now home to the Phitsanulok Historical Learning Center, which has beautiful old wooden houses. The area around it is a riverside park for people to relax and exercise. Thinking of the great kindness of Somdet Phra Naresuan the Great, let's learn about the history of his residence at Chan Palace.

It is an important tourist attraction of Phitsanulok province. It is related to King Naresuan the Great. Which is the place of his birth and residence During his childhood, it has been renovated and developed into an interesting place for learning and tourism. 🕰 Opening and closing hours • Chan Palace: Open daily From 07:00 - 17:00 hrs. • Chan Palace Historical Center: Open daily from 09:00 - 16:00 hrs.  💰 Admission fee • There is no admission fee for both the palace and the historical center.  🚗 Travel • Private car: From Phitsanulok city, take Highway No. 12, then turn right onto Theparak Road, then turn right again onto Chan Krong Road, drive straight for about 50 meters, then turn left into the Chan Palace Historical Center.  • Train: Get off at Phitsanulok Railway Station Then take a taxi or bus to Chan Palace. Public transport: There are songthaews and tuk-tuks available from the bus station and important points in the city. 🏛 Highlights inside Chan Palace • Chan Palace Historical Center: Exhibits about Chan Palace, Phitsanulok, and the history of King Naresuan the Great.  • King Naresuan the Great Shrine: A Thai-style pavilion with three-porch reinforced concrete pavilion with a monument of King Naresuan the Great inside. • Ancient temples: The area surrounding Chan Palace consists of several ancient temples, such as Wat Wihan Thong, Wat Si Suk, and Wat Pho Thong. #TravelEco #TravelPhitsanulok #SosaengTravel #TravelRichTravelAndTour