In the Ban Khlong district, just 2-3 kilometers from Phitsanulok's city center, lies a must-see spot: a pond covered in giant water lilies. This small pond belongs to a private individual and is visited by dozens of people daily. The reason? It's blanketed with Victoria Amazonia water lilies, whose leaves can reach up to 3 meters in diameter and are so robust they can support a person's weight. Climbing onto one of these water lilies and taking an unforgettable photo is a popular pastime. Of course, you can also simply admire the main pond and the smaller pond behind it, also brimming with Victoria Amazonia water lilies. The surroundings are idyllic, the orchard is charming, and you're surrounded by greenery, less than a 10-minute drive from Phitsanulok. The owner explained that the water lilies you can stand on are about a year old and can support up to 90 kilograms. However, he places rubber rings on the leaves beforehand to make them safe to stand on. The stems of these water lilies are also harvested and used for cooking. The water level at the end of the dry season and the beginning of the rainy season (approximately April to July) is too low to climb the lotus.

Entrance fee: 10 THB per person. To ride a giant water lily, you must ask the owner. He charges 100 THB for this. As he lives there, he doesn't have fixed opening hours, so you can come anytime. During the water lily blooming season, they have leaves all year round, so you can visit 365 days a year. If you are coming in a group, you can call the owner beforehand (in Thai) and ask him to prepare a dish with water lily stems in addition to your visit. His mobile number is: 083 162 0988.

There is no public transport to get there. You will need to take a tuk-tuk or taxi, or travel there yourself (cycling is also an option). The taxi or tuk-tuk driver may not know the location, so show them the destination on your mobile phone's navigation device or the map on this website.

How to get there

How do I get to the pond with the giant water lilies? There is no public transport there. You will need to take a tuk-tuk or a taxi, or drive yourself (cycling is also an option). The taxi or tuk-tuk driver may not know the location, so show them the location on your mobile phone's navigation device or the map on this website.