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Sao Chaliang

Sao Chaliang are natural sculptures made of sandstone said to be thousands of years old. The “mushroom” shapes have been formed by wind and rain for centuries. Its name comes from the Thai word “sa liang” which means stone pillar. Geologists believe that it is the remains of a dried up ocean over a million years ago. The park's distinguishing feature is its unusual rock formations around which religious shrines have been constructed. Some formations also feature prehistoric rock paintings

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Sao Chaliang are natural sculptures made of sandstone said to be thousands of years old. The “mushroom” shapes have been formed by wind and rain for centuries. Its name comes from the Thai word “sa liang” which means stone pillar. Geologists believe that it is the remains of a dried up ocean over a million years ago. The park's distinguishing feature is its unusual rock formations around which religious shrines have been constructed. Some formations also feature prehistoric rock paintings