On the border of Perlis, Malaysia, there is a small province of Satun. The island has dense forests, beautiful surroundings and mesmerizing mountains. Read further to know more about this Southern province. First Buddhist Temple of Satun Constructed in 1882, Wat Chana ThipChaloem is Satun’s earliest and grandest Buddhist temple. A unique facet about this temple is that its Ubosot, i.e., ordination hall has two storeys. The first one is a preaching hall and is made of brick. The second one, which is made of wood, is used by the monks to carry their religious activities. This makes Wat Chana ThipChaloem unique as compared to other Thai temples. Home to Caves The most popular one is PhuPha Pet which is quite large and deep cave with a high roofline. It has a wide Roman styled chamber; when looking up, the tourists are awestruck by the stunning stalactites on the ceiling.SattaKhuha Cave is another cave with a stream big enough to let visitors row canoe within it. You can also visit Chorakhe Cave; just bring your flashlight and gear. Memorable visit to museums Ku-Den Museum is Satun’s National Museum. Built in 1902, it was initially the residence of Phraya Phuminatphakdi, then governor of Satun. It now exhibits antiques and artefacts highlighting the rich tradition of Satun. La-Ngu Local Museum is another one that houses several handicrafts, including earthenware, brassware, silverware, glassware and ceramics. Discover Thale Ban National Park The park houses some of the best flora from the tropical rainforest; pine is the most noticeable one. Inside the park, there is a freshwater lake, BueangThale Ban, that adds to the magic of this park. You can sit back and catch freshwater fish or just spend a lazy day by this calm lake. Relax on the beaches You can spend a lazy day on Laem Tanyong Po, a powdery white sand beach on Satun Bay which is home to a fishing village. Hat Pak Bara, on the other hand, is an untouched beach with charming backdrops. Go there for a serene time on the shores, taking memorable pictures. Visit the Wang Sai Thong Waterfalls Reaching these waterfalls is quite a task, but once you get there, you get to see Wang Sai Thong flowing past limestones and creating a visual delight. There is no camping area near the waterfall, so just plan a visit that will challenge you physically yet spellbind as well. You can also go island hopping in Phetra Islands National Park or Tarutao National Park. There are lots to do once you are in Satun.
