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PHATTHALUNG
Phatthalung is characterised by towering limestone mountains, home
to myriad caves used for meditation, and flat rice growing areas.
The popular shadow plays, using puppets carved from buffalo hides,
and the famous Nora dance originated here.
The town is dominated by an unusual outcropping, Ok Thalu (Broken
Chest) with a large hole in it, while nearby is Hua Taek, a formation
resembling a broken head. Legend has it that these are injuries suffered
by two jealous
women fighting over their lover.
Wat Kuhasawan sits at the foot of a large limestone peak where interlinked
caves contain votive tablets dating back to the 8th century Srivijaya
period. While just northwest of the town is Malai Cave, an illuminated
complex full of enormous stalactites and stalagmites.
The province's most famous attraction is Thale Noi Waterfowl Sanctuary,
an extension of Songkhla Lake and Thailand's largest water park. Early
morning is the best time to see the hundreds of birds species by longtail
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