Tourist attractions

Samila Beach is like a natural living room that has welcomed tourists from the past to the present. It's also an excellent area for both locals and visitors to unwind. Located in northern Songkhla southern Thailand. Beautiful beaches with white sand and pure water may be found in the southern region. The viewpoint has breathtaking surroundings and a mermaid statue nicknamed the "Golden Mermaid". The golden mermaid was inspired by an ancient Thai novel. It is regarded as the symbol of Songkhla. The ambience surrounding the beach is serene. The sky is blue and gorgeous, ideal for unwinding and admiring the scenery, visitors can easily swim in it. There is still some light that captures the natural beauty for travellers to admire till the sun goes down in the evening. We are confident that it will entice you to return in the future. This is a must-see, especially if you have a local buddy to take you around!

The Central Mosque of Songkhla Province is located in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. It is a large and magnificent religious site and center of the hearts of Muslims in Songkhla. If anyone comes to Songkhla Province, they must not miss seeing the beauty of this Central Mosque, which has been called the "Taj Mahal of Thailand." It is even more beautiful to come in the evening, when the mosque is lit up with the backdrop of the sky changing colors in the evening.

Songkhla Lake, Thailand's largest and only natural freshwater lake, is approximately 80 kilometers long and 20 to 25 kilometers wide, encompassing both Songkhla and Phattalung provinces. The lake includes several tiny islands worth visiting for daytime relaxation, including Koh Si, Koh Yai, Koh Kaeo, Koh Ha, Koh Mak, and Koh Yo, Koh Rai, which may be reached by the long-tailed boat services that are available all day. Songkhla Lake is well-known for its fish, shrimp, and crab output, and it is also heavily used for seabass aquaculture (Lates calcarifer). The National Institute of Coastal Aquaculture in Songkhla produces and supplies the fry, which are reared in net cages by fishermen families. You can certainly purchase them as keepsakes and enjoy the flavor of these goods.

Each building is divided into rooms, displaying history and ethnicity, antiques created from the wisdom of local people, weapons and ornaments used in the South, such as kris, flag knives, and chicken tail knives.

It is a two-part bridge that spans Songkhla Lake. The first part connects Mueang Songkhla District to the southern side of Yor Island, and the second half connects the northern side of Yor Island to Ban Khao Khiao. Construction on the "Tinsulanon Bridge" began in 1984 and was finished in 1986. Here is a tourist attraction and unique photograph location with local culture and a handy transportation route.

The Great Serpent Naga sculpture was made to offer good fortune and prosperity to the people of Songkhla, as well as to reflect the local belief about 'Naga' or 'great snake,' which represents fertility and water supply. It is separated into three sections: the head, the body, and the tail. Strolling down the path surrounded by pine trees at Suan Song Thale, you may spot the 9-metre-high Naga's Head sculpture near the tip of Laem Son On

Songkhla Old Town is located in the Mueang District and is accessible via three major highways, which dates back 200 years, was originally located to the west of Lake Songkhla and was known as the "City of Songkhla of the Son Cape Side'' until 1815 was extended to the east. There are Chinese row houses, Guan Yu's spirit house, Chino-Portuguese classical buildings, ancient wooden houses ornamented with an excellent wooden-engraved pattern, and Hokkien Chinese row houses mixed in with other buildings on both sides of the road. They were not altered in structure, all of the ancient buildings that remain throughout the town represent the town's prosperity in the past and the long-lasting harmony of many different types of culture. Aside from old structures, we may see and taste a variety of excellent Thai, Chinese, and international desserts, as well as a variety of folk items, at Songkhla Old Town.

Tang Kuan Hill is one of Songkhla's most popular tourist attractions, offering a panoramic view of the city. This hill is located near Samila beach and is about a 10-minute drive from the beach. Various areas around the hill can be used to access the hill. The cable car, which costs 30 baht per person and takes you all the way to the top of the hill, is the most popular and easiest route. On the north side of the hill, there is also a slope cleared of trees for those hiking lovers.

Songkhla Street Art is an initiative of "Songkhla Funtastic," a 2016 tourism campaign. The first and most well-known street art was found on the corner of Raman and Nang Ngam roads. The image of three old men drinking tea, which represents Songkhla's morning scene and has become the famous photo-taking sight of the town. Other street arts were constantly made in order to fill with an art scene and photo opportunities in order to attract tourists in every corner. Tourists will enjoy both the street arts and the heritage walk through the area. The majority of the street art is found in the old town,' an area with structures dating back up to 200 years.

This is an open-air zoo, located in Tambon Khao Rup Chang on the Songkhla-Chana Highway, which was constructed with the goal of preserving Thai species. The wildlife will be released back into the wild when they are ready. The zoo is located on a hill with an asphalt ring road. Camel, birds, red gaur, tigers, crocodiles, and other species that have been classified separately are common residents. The picturesque perspective overlooking the entire city of Songkhla is one of the zoo's highlights that should not be missed.

Hatyai Cable Car Hat Yai Cable Car is located in Hat Yai Municipal Park. It is used to travel to worship the sacred objects on Khao Kho Hong. From Phra Phuttha Mongkhon Maharat Station to Thao Maha Phrom Station, it takes 2 minutes and 30 seconds inside the cable car. When looking out, you will see a beautiful view of Hat Yai City in all directions.

Located on Kanchanawanit Road, Hat Yai Subdistrict, it is a place for relaxation for the people of Hat Yai and nearby districts. The area of ​​the entire mountain has been transformed into a shady public park with large and small trees on an area of ​​over 900 rai. Interesting places in the public park include the royal monument of King Chulalongkorn, located on a large lawn at the foot of the hill, so that Thai people can remember his great kindness and contributions to the people up until today. The lawn of the royal statue is also used as a venue for activities on Chulalongkorn Day every year. Khao Khao Hong is a small mountain in the public park. There is a road leading up to the top of the mountain, which can be used by cars and motorcycles. In addition, there is a tram service from the tourist service center to take you to the top of the mountain. The fare is 20 baht per person (if you want to use the tram back down, you must keep the ticket to show the officer). On the top of Khao Khao Hong is a large Buddha statue in the blessing posture, named "Phra Phutta Mongkhon Maharat". In front of the Buddha statue is a viewing platform for the view of Hat Yai city. You can see the view as far as Songkhla Lake. Tourists usually come up to see it in the evening because they can clearly see the sunset. The Sala Thao Maha Phrom is located on top of Chumsak Mountain, which is a part of Hat Yai Municipality Park. Inside the pavilion is the shrine of Thao Maha Phrom, the highest deity of Hinduism, and a large statue of Erawan elephant. The pavilion is another beautiful viewpoint in Hat Yai. Hat Yai Cable Car, the first cable car in Thailand, is located on Khao Kho Hong. There are 2 cable cars with a distance of 525 meters and each round trip takes 2.30 minutes. It can carry 8 passengers at a time. It is a route to worship the sacred objects located on top of Khao Kho Hong from Station 1, which is Phra Phutthamongkhon Maharaj, to Station 2, which is the statue of Thao Maha Phrom. While sitting in the cable car, you can see the scenery of Khao Kho Hong mountain range, houses in Hat Yai city, and Songkhla Lake. At the cable car service station, there is a coffee shop and souvenir shop. The cable car is open for service. Tuesday-Thursday 9.00-16.30 hrs., Friday-Sunday 9.00-18.00 hrs. (Closed Monday) Thai adults 100 baht, children 50 baht, government officials, students in uniform 50 baht, and foreigners 200 baht. For more information, call 08 6960 7426. Hat Yai Science and Astronomy Learning Center (Observatory) is located on Khao Kho Hong, 300 meters before the viewpoint on the hilltop. It is a complete and modern source of learning about science and astronomy. Inside, there are exhibition rooms, a movie theater, and a stargazing dome that can fulfill the imagination and knowledge of those interested in astronomy. Open daily from 9.00-20.00 hrs. The fee is 20 baht per person. For more information, call 0 7453 1836. In addition, inside the park there is a lawn for sitting, having a picnic, and a beautifully decorated garden. There is a reservoir, a suspension bridge, paddle boats for rent, a restaurant, and restrooms to accommodate tourists. The park is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, call 0 7420 0000 or visit www.hatyaipark.com.

Kim Yong Market is a source of various types of products, whether it be food, household items, souvenirs, souvenirs, imported products from Malaysia, Indonesia and other countries. Most products are cheaper than buying in general department stores. In addition, Kim Yong Market also has many delicious restaurants to choose from, including Southern food, Chinese food, Isaan food, etc. If anyone comes to visit Hat Yai, don't forget to stop by and walk around Kim Yong Market. I guarantee that you will definitely get souvenirs to take home!!

Wat Chi Chang was originally the Lue Zhou Shrine. Mr. Kim Yong, a wealthy man from Hat Yai who devoted himself to public welfare, donated the land to build a shrine for the public to worship. Later, Venerable Master Wuyong, a native of Hunan Province, traveled to Hat Yai District and stayed at this shrine. He taught and spread Mahayana Buddhism. He also renovated and built buildings and permanent structures to make it prosperous. It was established as a temple in the Chinese Sangha in 1936 [2]. The name “Wat Chi Chang” means “good deeds and loving-kindness.” In 1971, Venerable Master Wuyong passed away. Venerable Master Chin Thammasamadhiwat (Pho Chaeng) appointed Venerable Master Chin Thammanan Chin Praphat (Yi Meng) to be the abbot. He taught and taught the people to practice rightly until he was widely respected and revered by the locals. Later, Mrs. Lamai Chayakun, the heir of Mr. Kim Yong Sae Chi, donated the land as religious property of the Chinese Sangha of Thailand. In 1974, Luang Chin Thammanan Chin Praphat (Yi Meng) passed away. The Supreme Patriarch of the Chinese Sangha appointed Luang Chin Thammathorn Yen Hao as the temple's successor abbot.

Located in Khlong Hae Municipality, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, this is the first and only cultural floating market in the South that combines a floating market selling goods on boats and an ancient market selling goods on land. There are also local southern foods. Another important feature of this floating market is the added charm of the ancient atmosphere by dressing in ancient Thai costumes and using natural containers, namely coconut shells and bamboo cylinders. Inside the market, there are boats providing sightseeing tours of both sides of the canal and can also connect to other tourist attractions such as Pak Nam Laem Pho, murals at Wat Khu Tao, and the Songkhla Central Mosque. It is open to tourists on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, call 074-580888.