About Chandra Palace (King Naresuan Shrine)
Chandra Palace, known as Phra Racha Wang Chan, is a historic royal palace site on the west bank of the Nan River in central Phitsanulok. Built as a residence for Ayutthaya viceroys, it is renowned as the birthplace of King Naresuan the Great in 1555. Today the site preserves archaeological foundations, reconstructed walls, and the revered King Naresuan Shrine with exhibition buildings.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open archaeological park with low brick foundations, reconstructed palace walls and gates, landscaped grounds along the Nan River, and the prominent King Naresuan Shrine housing a statue of the king. An exhibition building displays artifacts, models and historical information about the palace and Ayutthaya period. The site is quiet, walkable, and combines outdoor ruins with indoor exhibits.
Key highlights
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King Naresuan Shrine with statue of King Naresuan the Great
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Archaeological remains and reconstructed walls of Chan Royal Palace
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Chan Palace Historical Center exhibition building with artifacts and models
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Location on the west bank of the Nan River in historic Phitsanulok
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Birthplace of King Naresuan the Great in 1555