Place to visit
Chan Royal Palace, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Chan Royal Palace is a palace ruins in Phitsanulok province, Thailand (พระราชวังจันทน์). Interests: History. The best time to visit is November to February. In June there are 13 h of daylight, and in December, 11 h. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Palace ruins in Phitsanulok province, Thailand · History
- Local name
- พระราชวังจันทน์
- Where
- Thailand
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- CNX Chiang Mai, 256 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 16.83063, 100.26121
What it is and where
Chan Royal Palace is a palace ruins in Phitsanulok province, Thailand (พระราชวังจันทน์). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 16.83063, 100.26121; the nearest main airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX, Chiang Mai), 256 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Thailand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Chan Royal Palace is November to February.
- JanBest time11:06
- FebBest time11:27
- MarPossible11:53
- AprBetter not12:23
- MayPossible12:47
- JunPossible13:00
- JulPossible12:55
- AugPossible12:34
- SepPossible12:05
- OctPossible11:37
- NovBest time11:12
- DecBest time11:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h of daylight, and in December, 11 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Thailand
To enter Thailand there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Thailand checklist. Currency: Thai baht (THB); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 50 Hz (the two flat-pin plug; a universal adapter covers everything); emergencies: 191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Wat Wihan ThongRuins of Buddhist temple in Phitsanulok province, Thailand334 m
- Wat Phra Si Rattana MahathatBuddhist temple in Phitsanulok, Thailand799 m
- Wat Nang Phaya, PhitsanulokBuddhist temple in Phitsanulok, Thailand923 m
- Wat Tha LuangBuddhist temple in Phichit province, Thailand45 km
- Wat Hua FaiTemples46 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: History
- Grand Palace: official residence of the King of Thailand since 1782
- Wat Phra Kaew: Royal temple complex in Bangkok, Thailand
- Ban Chiang: archaeological site in north-east Thailand
- Khao Yai National Park: nature reserve in Thailand
- Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary: protected area
- Wat Benchamabophit: Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand
Every Thailand place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chan Royal Palace?
It is a palace ruins in Phitsanulok province, Thailand (พระราชวังจันทน์ in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Chan Royal Palace?
November to February. In June there are 13 h of daylight, and in December, 11 h.
How do you get to Chan Royal Palace?
The nearest main airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), 256 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Thailand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Thailand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Wat Wihan Thong, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Wat Nang Phaya, Phitsanulok. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
Keep reading
- History91 places for history in Thailand, from Grand Palace to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- ThailandBefore travelling to Thailand: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism, but the visa-free stay was cut from 60 to 30 days on 15…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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