Located right next to Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat and opposite the impressive Wat Ratchaburana, Wat Nang Phaya is smaller and less crowded. Nevertheless, it houses the beautiful Buddha statue Phra Nang Phaya Ruenkaew, whose style closely resembles the Buddha Chinnarat. The temple is famous for its Phra Nang Phaya amulet, which depicts a seated Buddha with a three-headed naga on the roof eaves. The interior of the temple is adorned with beautiful paintings, and since it is significantly less well-known than Wat Yai (Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat), the city's large temple right next door, it is a peaceful and very pleasant place to visit. I highly recommend combining a visit to these three closely situated temples: Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Wat Nang Phaya, and Wat Ratchaburana.

Open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.

This temple is just a 5-minute walk from Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat. If you choose a hotel near Phitsanulok railway station, you can easily explore the surrounding area on foot or by tuk-tuk, as tuk-tuks are always readily available in front of the station.

Wat Nang Phaya is a temple, and when visiting a temple in Thailand there are some rules to follow: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), take off your shoes when entering the building, be quiet, do not hug or kiss, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, do not smoke.

How to get there

How do I get to Wat Nang Phaya? This temple is a 5-minute walk from Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat. If you choose a hotel near Phitsanulok Railway Station, you can easily explore the surrounding area on foot or by tuk-tuk, as tuk-tuks are always readily available in front of the station.