Phatthalung is well known, in the South, as the town of the hollow hill, located on Trang - Songkhla Highway some 840 kms. from Bangkok and 56 kms. from Trang. Entering into the township area of Phatthalung, one can see the hollow hill located in the heart of the city as if it were the symbol of Phatthalung.

Phatthalung, the beautiful town with the lake originating from Songkhla, is the province initiation two famous entertainments, i.e., Manora and Shadows Play.It occupies and area of 3,424.5 square kilometres and administratively divided into 8 Amphoes and 2 King Amphoes, they are : Amphoe Muang, Khao Chaison, Khuan Khanun, Pak Phayun, Kong Ra, Tamot, Si Banphot, Pa Bon, King Amphoe Pa Phayom and King Amphoe Bangkaeo. The area is of mountainous, forested with high plateau in the west sloping down towards the east through Songkhla Lake. It borders on Nakhon Si Thammarat and Songkhla to the north, Songkhla to the south, Songkhla Lake to the east, Trang and Satun to the west.

Phattalung Attractions:
Tham Khuha Sawan Before arriving at down town area of Phatthalung, one can see a hill, top part of which is divided apart, on the left hand side wherein the cave is located. In the cave, Buddha images are enshrined along the wall as same as at Suwan Khuha Cave of Phang-nga. However, King Rama V and VII had paid their royal visits to the cave.

Khao Ok Thalu The hollow hill about 250 metres high is situated to the east of the Railway Station. One can climb up to the mountain top where there is a hold to look through. It has become a symbol of Phatthalung.

Phatthalung Tourist Centre It provides information for the tourist and also is an exhibition centre of handicrafts. The centre is at the entrance to the Phatthalung City Hall.

Hat Sansuk Lampam This is a beach on the coast of Songkhla Lake, located 8 kms. from the township area. The beach area is lined with pleasant pine trees. Looking out from the shore, beautiful islands are seen here and there.

Nam Tok Khao Khram This waterfall is located in the area of Amphoe Muang, 30 kms. from the township area. The waterfall caseades from the high cliffs, level by level, surrounded by the ever green forest having reservoir for swimming at the lowest level.

Khao Chaison Hot-Cold Water Ponds The location is one kilometre from the Khao Chaison District Office. The hot water pond is located at the foot of Khao Chaison Hill having hot spring running out all the times while a cold water pond, having a lot of small fishes, is located nearby.

Tham Malai The cave is located in the same range of Khao Ok Thalu having beautiful milky white stalagmite and stalactite formation including ponds with clear and clean water inside the cave.

Wat Khian Bang Kaeo These Buddha relies are enshrined in an old chedi located in the area of old town of Bang Kaeo. It is the oldest statutory place in Phatthalung which was constructed in Ayutthaya period. It is highway no. 4018 not very far from Khao Chaison District office.

Thale Noi Waterfowl Park This park has a very big lagoon with more than a hundred species of waterfowl. It is located in the area of Tambon Thale Noi, Amphoe Khuan Khanun, 15 kms. from the District Office and linking to Songkhla Lake.