 Wat
Tha Luang
This monastery is situated on the west bank of Nan River near the
Provincial Hall, housing a bronze Chiang Saen style Buddha image, cast
in the attitude of subduing evil, in the main shrine hall, to be
enshrined here. The name of the Buddha image is "Luang Pho Phet" having
the lap width of 1.40 meters and regarded an important Buddha image of
Phichit which is highly respected by Phichit inhabitants.
Bueng
Si Fai
This 4,800 acre swamp locate 1 km. West of Phichit Market is a fish
breeding source surrounded by lotur, grown by locals for the use of its
flower and leaves. In the area there is a parked called "Suan Somdet
Phra Si Nakharin". It is a nice place for relaxation and picnic dining.
The place is also decorated with "Phichit Crocodile Auditorium", an
auditorium constructed in the shape of a huge crocodile, since Phichit
was once full of crocodiles. The main functional part is the 'stomach'
which is an air-conditioned meeting room and can accommodate about 3
persons. Its other dimensions are as follow: 38 meters long, 3 meters
high and 4.5 meters long for the part of the mouth. There is also a fish
aquarium which is open daily from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m..
 
Local
Products Center
Local products and souvenirs on sale are the basketry from water
hyacinth, weave cloth of Ban Pa Daeng, mixed tamarind, etc. The center
is open everyday except Monday.
The
Old City Park
It is located in Phichit-Wang Chik Road, about 8 kms. from Phichit
township. It is believed that this area used to be the old Phichit town
approximately 900 years ago. In the park, there is an arboretum, a
peaceful relaxing place for local people. In addition, there are Ko Si
Mala, Tham Chalawan and sculptures of important features from a Thai
literature interesting sights are: "Kraithong"
City
Pillar Shrine
 The shrine has been placed on the second floor of the two-story
building. The statue of "Phaya Khottabong" or so-called "Pho Pu" is
housed on the first floor. The building is surrounded by many trees
which provide a pleasant scene. In addition, there is a recreation
pavilion.
Wat
Mahathat
This monastery is located approximately 300 meters from Wat Nakhon Chum,
also in the area of the old city presumed to have been constructed in
Sukhothai period. Objects of art found from excavation made in this
temple are potter and Buddha images of various eras.
Tham
Chalawan
The cave has its origin from the literature "Krai Thong" wrote by King
Rama II. It is 1 meter wide, 1.50 meter long and 4 meter deep. Local
tale has that over 65 years ago, a Buddhist monk of Wat Nakhon Chum
walked with a candle into the cave and did not reach the cave when the
candle was burnt out. Therefore,nobody can tell how beautiful the cave
inside is. At present, the cave is lesser deep because it has been
gradually destroyed by time. The statues of Krai Thong and Chalawan are
installed at the cave entrance.
Wat
Nakhon Chum
This is an ancient monastery located in Tambon Muang Kao in the area of
the old city, 11 kms. from the township area. It had been utilized as a
place where an path, through water drinking, ceremony took place in the
old days. This is, however, the place where an old main Shrine Hall and
the 800-year-old Buddha image are located.
Wat
Rong Chang
Located in Tambon Rong Chang, this monastery is on Phichit-Wang Chik
Road about 5 kms. far from town. During the reign of Phraya Kottabong,
this area was formerly called "Kong Chang" (Elephant gathering) because
it was a rest area of elephant and mahouts. Within the monastery
compound, there are 3 giant Buddha images in different postures:
Subduing Evil, Reclining and Restraining. The most interesting thing is
the big Chedi with an underground room used for keeping the bricks that
84,000 sections of the Buddhist Scripture are inscribed. The
construction of the hidden room is based on the foreseen view that there
might be an unexpected event such as a nuclear war, which can erase the
existence of the Buddhist Scripture in the world.
Wat
Khao Rup Chang
This wat is located approximately 15 kms. south of Phichit on
Phichit-Taphan Hin Road having its remain shrine hall built on a hilltop
where white rocks stack up forming an elephant figure. A walking Buddha
and replica of Buddha us Footprints are housed in this monastery. |
