Phatthalung Things to Do

This is a small shrine near the city hall. It is in the middle of a roundabout. This Buddha image in the shrine is known as Phra Si Mum Mueang which is a sacred relic of Phatthalung. Is is a gift from King Rama IX (current King) to Phattalung.

This temple complex located on the foot of a limestone hill. The hill is the home to the monkeys. Those monkeys are vicious! Becareful not to bring any food with you. Besides the monkeys, there are a lot of strayed dogs make this temple their home. A monk feeds the dogs and monkeys in the evening.

Pimalai Cave is away from downtown Patthalung. The cave is actually non-accesible anymore because of eroison. It is closed for now. However, it's worth to come up to the cave entrance and walk to the temple next to the parking lot. From the temple, you will be able to get a panoramic view of Patthalung. The temple has a replica of the Emerald Buddha. It is bigger than the real Emerald Buddha in Bangkok.

From the temple, visitors can go to the back and there is a nature's walk that leads to a village down the hill.

This village is located at the foot of the hill at the back of Pimalai Cave. From Pimalai Cave entrance or the temple, walk to the back and follow the steps/ trail down. You will reach this small village. The main attraction of the village is a natural pond that is full of BIG cat fish! You can buy fish food from the booth 5bath each. Once you throw the food in the pond, the fish will emerge. So many of them! One small bag of fish food doesn't seem to be enough!!

Lampan beach is a nice area to spend your evening before sunset. The lake is Songkla Lake. This is a big lake that looks almost endless. This is an area where people come to stroll and enjoy the breeze. It has a relaxed atmosphere here.

Yes, you guess it, Songkhla is on the other side of the lake.

This temple complex located on the foot of a limestone hill. There is a 'bot' and cave to pray to lord buddha. A reclining buddha and small sitting buddhas are worshipped in the cave. There is a small hill that visitors can climb up via steps.