Chan Palace

Historical Tourist Attractions and Palace Monuments Information Chan Palace is an ancient palace located on the west bank of the Nan River, north of Phitsanulok. It is the birthplace of King Naresuan the Great and his residence when he was the Viceroy. At that time, Phitsanulok was an important frontier city of Ayutthaya. The Fine Arts Department registered it as an ancient site and announced the boundaries of the ancient site in 1994. Important places near Chan Palace include: - Chan Palace Historical Center, a building that exhibits information about Chan Palace, Phitsanulok, and the biography of King Naresuan the Great. - Wat Wihan Thong, located south of Chan Palace, is the principal chedi in the style of an early Ayutthaya prang. Currently, only the base and lotus pedestal remain. It is assumed that it was once the place where Phra Attharot was enshrined, which is currently enshrined in the ordination hall of Wat Saket. A life-size replica of the Buddha image was enshrined in the original chapel. It is assumed that Wat Wihan Thong was built during the 20th-21st Buddhist century. - Wat Si Sukhot is located in the southwest outside the walls of Chan Palace. It is a bell-shaped main stupa with surrounding stupas at all four corners. It is assumed that Wat Si Sukhot was a temple that existed before the construction of Chan Palace, built during the 20th-21st Buddhist century. - Wat Pho Thong is located in the southwest outside the walls of Chan Palace. It consists of a main stupa with only the base remaining. There are surrounding stupas at all four corners. Free admission Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.