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recounted in detail. The focal point of one hall is the impressive 2.3m-tall statue of Vish-
nu, which dates to the 9th century and was found in Takua Pa early in the 20th century.
Also in Thalang District, about 5km north of the crossroads near Thalang town, is Wat
Phra Thong (admission by donation; dawn-dusk) , Phuket's 'Temple of the Gold Buddha'. The
image is half buried so that only the head and shoulders are visible. According to local le-
gend, those who have tried to excavate the image have become very ill or encountered
serious accidents. The temple is particularly revered by Thai-Chinese, many of whom be-
lieve the image hails from China. During the Chinese New Year pilgrims descend from
Phang-Nga, Takua Pa and Krabi.
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