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Phichit in 3 Days, 2 Nights
Old City, Riverside Temples, Pomelo Orchards & Cafes

Phichit is a small town on the Nan River that's easy to explore without rushing. Three days and two nights is just right for visiting old temples, walking the Old City Park to follow the Krai Thong–Chalawan legend, tasting Tha Khoi pomelo right at the orchard, and finishing with a cafe by Bueng Si Fai. This is a plan built so the travel never wears you out, since most of the spots sit within 20–30 minutes of the town center.

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Phichit in 3 Days, 2 Nights Old City, Riverside Temples, Pomelo Orchards & Cafes

🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026

Phichit isn't a town most people plan a multi-day trip around, but once you're actually here you realize there's more to it than you'd expect. The town has the Krai Thong–Chalawan legend as its signature, old temples along the Nan River that locals hold dear, the GI-certified Tha Khoi pomelo it's known for, and Bueng Si Fai, a large freshwater lake right in the middle of town. Three days and two nights is just enough to take it slow. We've grouped the spots that sit close together into the same day so you're not driving back and forth.

The 3-day, 2-night plan at a glance

  • Day 1 — In town: Wat Tha Luang to pay respects to Luang Pho Phet, a walk through the riverside market, and an evening at a cafe and a fish restaurant on the Nan River.
  • Day 2 — History and legend: Phichit Old City Park, Wat Mahathat, Chalawan Cave, an afternoon stop at Wat Pho Prathap Chang, and the old Wang Krot market in the evening.
  • Day 3 — Pomelo orchards and Bueng Si Fai: taste Tha Khoi pomelo at the orchard, walk or cycle around Bueng Si Fai, and wrap up the trip at a lakeside cafe before heading home.

Getting to Phichit

Phichit is on the northern rail line (Phichit station is right in the town center), and buses from Bangkok take roughly 4–5 hours. But the sights are spread a little outside town, so driving your own car or renting one is the most flexible option. The pomelo orchards and some temples are in different districts from one another.

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Day 1 — In town, Wat Tha Luang and the Nan riverside

Take the first day easy, no rush. Cover the spots within the town municipality that sit close together — you can walk between several of them. Start at the town's main riverside temple, then work your way toward the market and the riverside in the evening.

Day 1

In town, along the Nan River

09:30
Check in at your in-town stay, drop your bags and head outMost hotels and guesthouses are around the town center and the train station. Pick somewhere near the river and it's an easy walk to everything.
10:30
Wat Tha Luang, pay respects to Luang Pho PhetThe town's main old temple on the Nan River. Luang Pho Phet is a Maravijaya-posture Buddha image that Phichit locals deeply revere — a town guardian image worth visiting first.
12:00
Lunch at an in-town restaurantPhichit is known for noodles and freshwater fish from the Nan River. Look for an old-school noodle shop in town or a fish restaurant by the water.
14:00
Stroll the town and riverside marketThe town center of Phichit is easy to walk, with souvenir shops, snacks and Nan River views. Wait until the afternoon sun eases off, then take your walk.
16:30
Relax at a cafe in the eveningSeveral cafes in Phichit go for an airy, minimal style — good for resting your legs and sipping coffee while the light softens.
18:30
Dinner at a fish restaurant on the Nan RiverNan River fish is a Phichit highlight. Try grilled fish, fried fish or tom yam fish. The riverside restaurants have a nice mood after dark.

About Luang Pho Phet

If you visit Wat Tha Luang, dress modestly and check the opening hours of the Luang Pho Phet shrine first, since it closes for a midday break at certain times. Mornings are quieter, so it's easier to pay your respects then.

Day 2 — Old City Park, the Chalawan legend and Wat Pho Prathap Chang

Day two leans into history and legend. Phichit Old City Park is about 7 kilometers from town, on the site of old Phichit, believed to have been founded in the era of Phraya Kotrabong. Inside you'll find the city pillar shrine, Wat Mahathat, and Chalawan Cave, tied to the literary tale of Krai Thong. In the afternoon, continue to Wat Pho Prathap Chang, an old Ayutthaya-era temple in another district.

Day 2

Old city, the Krai Thong legend, an Ayutthaya temple

09:00
Phichit Old City ParkAbout 7 km from town, with old moats and walls, shaded and easy to wander for photos. Start at the city pillar shrine, which has a statue of Phraya Kotrabong (Pho Pu) below it.
10:00
Wat Mahathat, inside the old cityAn archaeological site where a Lanka-style chedi still stands. Pottery and Buddha images from various eras have been excavated here — a good place to understand Phichit's roots.
10:45
Chalawan Cave + Ko Si MalaChalawan Cave comes from the Krai Thong tale, a royal composition by King Rama II — a deep shaft running down into the earth. Ko Si Mala is a mound in the middle of the moat, thought to have once been a fort or watchtower.
12:00
Lunch on the way to Pho Prathap ChangFind a local spot along the way and get ready to drive on to Pho Prathap Chang district.
13:30
Wat Pho Prathap ChangAn old Ayutthaya-era temple over 300 years old, in Pho Prathap Chang district. You can still see original Ayutthaya-style architecture and Buddha images.
16:00
Old Wang Krot marketA retro market in an old community with local food, traditional sweets and old wooden-house charm — good for an evening walk. (Check whether the market is open on the day you go; some markets are only lively on weekends.)
18:30
Dinner back in townHead back into Phichit town and find a restaurant at your convenience, or go for moo kratha / evening market food.

Check the market hours first

Old Wang Krot market and many community markets in Phichit are only busy on certain days (usually weekends). If your Day 2 falls on a weekday, check the market's page first, or swap the order of your days to line up with when the market is open.

Day 3 — Tha Khoi pomelo orchards and Bueng Si Fai

On the last day, collect Phichit's two biggest highlights. Tha Khoi pomelo is a heritage variety first grown at Ban Tha Khoi in Mueang Kao subdistrict more than a hundred years ago, now GI-certified, with fine shrimp-like flesh, juicy and sweet-tart. The harvest season runs roughly October to April. Close the trip at Bueng Si Fai, a large freshwater lake in the middle of town where Phichit locals come for an evening stroll.

Day 3

Pomelo orchards, Bueng Si Fai, then home

09:00
Taste Tha Khoi pomelo at the orchardThe growing areas are along the banks of the Phichit River, in Mueang, Pho Prathap Chang and Taphan Hin districts. Come during Oct–Apr and you'll get fresh pomelo to buy and take home as a gift.
11:00
Lunch before Bueng Si FaiFind a spot in town or near the lake, and try some local food for your last meal.
13:00
Bueng Si Fai, walk or cycle around the lakeA large freshwater lake in the middle of town, with a Phaya Chalawan statue as a photo landmark. Cycle, stroll and feed the fish. Free entry.
15:30
Lakeside cafe at Bueng Si FaiSeveral cafes around the lake have big glass walls looking over the water. Order coffee with a homemade treat and catch the breeze before you head off.
17:00
Watch the sunset over the lake, then travel homeBueng Si Fai has a pretty sunset in the evening. Catch one last shot before you return the car or catch the train home.

Pomelo season

Tha Khoi pomelo produces from October to April. If you come off-season, there may not be fresh pomelo to taste at the orchard, but you can still find it at souvenir shops or markets in town. If you want the best fruit straight from the orchard, planning your trip for late in the year through early the next year works best.

Tweak the plan to your style

Compact

Only have 2 days

Drop the Pho Prathap Chang / Wang Krot day, fold the pomelo orchards and Bueng Si Fai into Day 1, and keep the Old City and Wat Tha Luang as your core.

Merit-making

Temple-focused

Add Wat Khao Rup Chang on a hill with town views, after Wat Tha Luang and Wat Pho Prathap Chang, to round out the old temples.

Family

Traveling with family

Focus on Bueng Si Fai for cycling and feeding the fish, plus the pomelo orchards where the kids can taste fruit. Ease up on the temples a bit.

Rough budget per person

  • 2 nights' lodging — hotels/guesthouses in Phichit town run about ฿500–1,200/night.
  • Food — about ฿50–150 per meal at local spots; Nan River fish can run a bit higher if you order several dishes.
  • Entry fees — Bueng Si Fai and most temples are free; the Old City Park has no entry fee.
  • Pomelo + souvenirs — budget around ฿200–500 for Tha Khoi pomelo and gifts to take home.
  • Transport — if you drive yourself, factor in fuel; if you don't have a car, budget for taxis or a rental in town.

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FAQ

Is 3 days, 2 nights enough for Phichit?

Plenty, comfortably. Phichit is a small town, and the main sights — Wat Tha Luang, the Old City Park, Bueng Si Fai and the pomelo orchards — aren't far apart. Three days and two nights lets you see it all without rushing. If you only have 2 days, you can cut the temples outside the main district.

When is the best time to visit Phichit?

November to February is cool and comfortable enough to explore all day, and it lines up nicely with Tha Khoi pomelo season (October–April). If you want to taste fresh pomelo right at the orchard, late in the year through early the next year is the time to come.

Can you visit Phichit without your own car?

Yes, but it's less convenient. In-town spots like Wat Tha Luang and the cafes are walkable or a short ride away, but the Old City Park, pomelo orchards and Wat Pho Prathap Chang are outside town, so you'll want to rent a car or use taxis in town.

Where can you buy Tha Khoi pomelo?

The growing areas are along the Phichit River in Mueang, Pho Prathap Chang and Taphan Hin districts. In season (Oct–Apr) you can buy it right at the orchard; off-season, look at souvenir shops and markets in town. It's a GI pomelo with fine flesh, juicy and sweet-tart.

Is there an entry fee for Bueng Si Fai?

No entry fee. Bueng Si Fai is a public space in the middle of town, open for walking, cycling, feeding the fish and watching the sunset for free. The Phaya Chalawan statue is the town's signature photo spot.

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