Famous for its crocodiles, Phichit still has a number of crocodile farms around the province. There's even a huge model crocodile in the park next to Bung Sifai, with an auditorium in its stomach!

Muang Kao, the old city park, contains remnants of ancient Phichit, dating back more than 900 years, with some of the old city wall, moats and Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat in good condition. Wat Tha Luang, on the bank of the Nan River, is popular as the setting for the Phichit boat races and festival, held every September.

By Car
1. From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 and Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan, and then proceed to Phichit via Highway No. 1118 (passing Chum Saeng, Bang Mun Nak and Taphan Hin), a total distance of 345 kilometres.

2. From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 and Highway No. 32 to In Buri, and then use Highway No. 11 to Phichit via Tak Fa, Nong Bua, Khao Sai and Sak Lek, a total distance of 344 kilometres.

3. From Bangkok, take the same route as (2). When arriving Khao Sai, turn into Highway No. 113 to Phichit via Thap Khro and Taphan Hin.

By Bus
Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal to Phichit every day. Call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information.

By Rail
Regular Trains departs from Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Railway Station to Phichit many times daily. Call 1690 or visit www.railway.co.th for more information.

Boat Race
Boat racing is a traditional event of long standing. It is usually held after the homage-paying rights to the province's principal Buddha statue during September each year on the Nan River in front of Wat Tha Luang.