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Travel Route Traveler’s Guide Phatthalung From District to Kuan Niang District Taking the road 2023, the distance is approximately 28.4 kilometers and it takes about 40 minutes. From Mueang Songkhla to Kuan Niang District Taking a personal car or public van to the road 407 prior to using the road 414 and then 2023, the distance is approximately 48.5 kilometers and it takes Songkhla Lake about 55 minutes or taking train from Hat Yai junction to Kuan Niang junction about 30 minutes. Wat Kong Ka Wadee Hat Pak Bang Phumi Khuan Niang Tourist Attractions Land of Artists Wat Pa Kantapong Bridge to Big Port Baan Riang Baan Khok Mueang Bang Riang Organic Vegetables KuanMap Niang Well-Known Beaches Baan Riang Tai OTOP Innovative Tourism Community The community is located at Moo 5, Bang Riang sub- district, . There are many houses which situated next to the canal and beach, called “Bang”. Therefore, this community is named “Bang Riang”. Khuan Niang Tourist Attractions 3. Hat Pak Bang Phumi A small village that is situated on a low hill or high mounds arranged continually is Khuan Niang. It is called “Khuan Rian” according to the Hat Pak Bang Phumi is right by the Songkhla Lake. It marks the end characteristics of Khuan which arrayed in consecutive. Later, the name of Khlong Phum, which is a canal flowing from Boriphat waterfall and of this village “Khuan Rian” was changed to “Khuan Niang” because of meets this lake. It is the only place for visitors to enjoy relaxing and a number of Niang trees until this day. having such a picnic. This beach is rich in marine animals which makes most people in this area have a career as a local fisherman.

Community Activities Worshipping Luang Por Sun 1. Wat Pa Kantapong Luang Por Sun is a sacred monk in Bang Riang at Wat Bang Riang where the Located in a large forest in Baan Koh Yai, Bang Riang sub-district, local believed in the pundits of mercy Wat Pa Kantapong is the Vipassana Institute which is the 108th branch Baan Khok Mueang of Wat Nong Pa Pong. The popularity of this temple is the temple which (OTOP Innovative Tourism Community) Visiting the canal Yok-Yor-Yak (Big Lifting Net) has many novice monks each year. Moreover, the location around the Visitors will enjoy and learn how to use the traditional fishing temple is surrounded by various kinds of trees. Inside the chapel, the The community is located at Bang Riang sub-district, Khuan tool “Yok-Yor-Yak” and method from the locals. Buddha image is enshrined and there are beautiful Buddha’s history Niang district, Songkhla province. It is an interesting community Traveling to the organic vegetable plot murals of local artists. in terms of society, tradition, culture, and way of life, in which Visitors will experience and learn how to plant organic vegetable. natural resources and the environment are the foundations for The most famous product in this community is the processed pickled developing and creating good potential within the community. vegetables. Especially, the locals in this community have conserved the mangrove forest and restored the coastal ecosystem. Therefore, this area becomes a rich sources of aquatic animals and food source of the locals throughout the year. Tourism Activities Sightseeing around Baan Khok Mueang Community Learning the way of beekeeping, bee’s species, and the model of beekeeping house For more information, please contact Khun Udom Hinseang, Tel. 081-093-4174. Wat Kong Ka Wadee 2. or Wat Pak Bang Phumi Long-Le Lae-Khlong Chuan-Nong-Yaeng-Ru Wat Kong Ka Wadee or in generally called Wat Luang Por Song is Bang Riang Tai is a potential aqua-tourism destination with formerly was named Wat Pak Bang Phumi. It is located at Rattaphum a complete ecological environment. It could develop varieties of sub-district, Khuan Niang district. Inside the Kong Ka Wadee chapel travel program based on cultural preservation, folk wisdom, and is the painting and drawing of local artists and also Kru Juling self-sufficiency as well as the way of life of the local fisheries. Ponggunmul last artwork together with her students before passing This could also be an alternative travel destination for Songkhla away. tourism campaign. Special Community Products Special Community Products • Dried Shredded Catfish • Pickled Mustard Green • Chili Paste (Nam-Prik Na-Rok) • Ka Pi Khua (Deep Fried Shrimp Paste Sauce Dip) • Chili Paste (Nam-Prik Pla-Thong-Theiw) • Crispy Coconut Crape • Mini Donuts • Sun-Dried Fish • Fish Chips • Ancient Exorcist Lancet • Woven Bags • Bio-Fertilizer • Ovaltine Crispy Peanuts • Organic Vegetables • Herbal Dried Fish • Doll donuts • Fish-Kidney Chili Paste • Sticky Rice in Bamboo Leaf • Banana chips