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| 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. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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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 boat. |
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