Phatthalung - Wat Khuha Suwan

One of Phatthalung's most beautiful temples, Wat Khuha Suwan (Highway 4018 northwards in the direction of Khuan Khanum), lies at the foot of a steep, conically shaped rock. The elaborately embellished tympanums and the decorations on the wiharn are noteworthy. Behind the wat a flight of steps leads to a grotto; numerous statues of reclining and seated Buddhas, some gold plated, can be found in the large hall of rocks, which is illuminated by daylight. A bodhi tree, with copper leaves, rises above them. The smaller grotto nearby was once inhabited by hermits, who left several Buddha statues here. From a chedi up on the cliffs there is a marvelous view across the mountains, the town and Thale-Luang Lake.