What to see there?
What to see there?
Situated on the southern tip of Thailand lies Songkhla which borders Malaysia via Padang Besar in the state of Perlis that lies at the most northern part of Malaysia. If you fancy a couple of days excursion and want to feel the rush of crossing borders - heading to Hat Yai via the railway from Malaysia is definitely an underrated experience. Take the ETS (Electric Train System) from KL Sentral for a 5 hour journey passing through the unbeathen paths of states such as Selangor, Perak, Penang, Kedah and Perlis. For a scenic view, be sure to travel in the daytime for magnificent glimpses of rural kampungs, shimmering lake sides, yellowing paddy fields, and picturesque mountains!
Once in Padang Besar, there are many ways to cross the border into Songkhla, Thailand. Choose accordingly because there are numerous options to get to Hat Yai (or Haadyai) central. Take the chartered trains that stops straight at Hat Yai Railway Station and work your way around town. Another way is by crossing the border on foot and taking a seat in a van that will take you to the bus station. In Hat Yai, travelling on foot is easy but if you do need to hitch a ride tuktuks are available for a mere 40baht. A thriving metropolitan that is known to be the largest in the southern province, Hat Yai is often mistaken to be the capital city. Songkhla is in fact the capital and administration centre and Hat Yai is the business district.
Whatever your heart desires... you can find it in Hat Yai. With plenty of nightlife entertainment ranging from saucy to live performances - one can find it all here. Shopping is a breeze with plenty of offerings near Lee Garden Plaza with lots of street food on offer. For rare items and bargains, head on down to Kimyong Market, ASEAN Market and Greenway Market where plenty of souveniers can be found. For a bit of pampering, there are many massage parlours offering a variety of massages and even facial treatments for cheap prices. Enjoy a relaxing foot massage and a facial for just 700baht.
Foodies will love Hat Yai where there's an endless supply of sticky mango rice, coconut ice cream and pad thai. For the halal concious, there are a lot of muslim restaurants serving cheap and delicious thai glass noodles, fried rice and seafood. For something special, check out Kai Tod Decha Hat Yai for fresh seafood, yummy somtam, authentic tomyam and grill chicken!
The Hat Yai Municipal Park is also worth a visit where there's a cable car ride and plenty of Buddhist statues that line up the hills. If you feel like going for a trek, be sure to check Khao Tang Kuan (Tang Kuan Hill) and learn the local legend of the mouse, the cat and the dog. Once on the summit, be rewarded with stunning view of Songkhla Lake and the Gulf of Thailand.
Once in Padang Besar, there are many ways to cross the border into Songkhla, Thailand. Choose accordingly because there are numerous options to get to Hat Yai (or Haadyai) central. Take the chartered trains that stops straight at Hat Yai Railway Station and work your way around town. Another way is by crossing the border on foot and taking a seat in a van that will take you to the bus station. In Hat Yai, travelling on foot is easy but if you do need to hitch a ride tuktuks are available for a mere 40baht. A thriving metropolitan that is known to be the largest in the southern province, Hat Yai is often mistaken to be the capital city. Songkhla is in fact the capital and administration centre and Hat Yai is the business district.
Whatever your heart desires... you can find it in Hat Yai. With plenty of nightlife entertainment ranging from saucy to live performances - one can find it all here. Shopping is a breeze with plenty of offerings near Lee Garden Plaza with lots of street food on offer. For rare items and bargains, head on down to Kimyong Market, ASEAN Market and Greenway Market where plenty of souveniers can be found. For a bit of pampering, there are many massage parlours offering a variety of massages and even facial treatments for cheap prices. Enjoy a relaxing foot massage and a facial for just 700baht.
Foodies will love Hat Yai where there's an endless supply of sticky mango rice, coconut ice cream and pad thai. For the halal concious, there are a lot of muslim restaurants serving cheap and delicious thai glass noodles, fried rice and seafood. For something special, check out Kai Tod Decha Hat Yai for fresh seafood, yummy somtam, authentic tomyam and grill chicken!
The Hat Yai Municipal Park is also worth a visit where there's a cable car ride and plenty of Buddhist statues that line up the hills. If you feel like going for a trek, be sure to check Khao Tang Kuan (Tang Kuan Hill) and learn the local legend of the mouse, the cat and the dog. Once on the summit, be rewarded with stunning view of Songkhla Lake and the Gulf of Thailand.
Contact
Contact
Website : https://www.tourismthailand.org/About-Thailand/Destination/Hat-Yai
Enjoy and de-stress in laid back Hat Yai Thailand
Enjoy and de-stress in laid back Hat Yai Thailand
What to see there?
What to see there?
Situated on the southern tip of Thailand lies Songkhla which borders Malaysia via Padang Besar in the state of Perlis that lies at the most northern part of Malaysia. If you fancy a couple of days excursion and want to feel the rush of crossing borders - heading to Hat Yai via the railway from Malaysia is definitely an underrated experience. Take the ETS (Electric Train System) from KL Sentral for a 5 hour journey passing through the unbeathen paths of states such as Selangor, Perak, Penang, Kedah and Perlis. For a scenic view, be sure to travel in the daytime for magnificent glimpses of rural kampungs, shimmering lake sides, yellowing paddy fields, and picturesque mountains!
Once in Padang Besar, there are many ways to cross the border into Songkhla, Thailand. Choose accordingly because there are numerous options to get to Hat Yai (or Haadyai) central. Take the chartered trains that stops straight at Hat Yai Railway Station and work your way around town. Another way is by crossing the border on foot and taking a seat in a van that will take you to the bus station. In Hat Yai, travelling on foot is easy but if you do need to hitch a ride tuktuks are available for a mere 40baht. A thriving metropolitan that is known to be the largest in the southern province, Hat Yai is often mistaken to be the capital city. Songkhla is in fact the capital and administration centre and Hat Yai is the business district.
Whatever your heart desires... you can find it in Hat Yai. With plenty of nightlife entertainment ranging from saucy to live performances - one can find it all here. Shopping is a breeze with plenty of offerings near Lee Garden Plaza with lots of street food on offer. For rare items and bargains, head on down to Kimyong Market, ASEAN Market and Greenway Market where plenty of souveniers can be found. For a bit of pampering, there are many massage parlours offering a variety of massages and even facial treatments for cheap prices. Enjoy a relaxing foot massage and a facial for just 700baht.
Foodies will love Hat Yai where there's an endless supply of sticky mango rice, coconut ice cream and pad thai. For the halal concious, there are a lot of muslim restaurants serving cheap and delicious thai glass noodles, fried rice and seafood. For something special, check out Kai Tod Decha Hat Yai for fresh seafood, yummy somtam, authentic tomyam and grill chicken!
The Hat Yai Municipal Park is also worth a visit where there's a cable car ride and plenty of Buddhist statues that line up the hills. If you feel like going for a trek, be sure to check Khao Tang Kuan (Tang Kuan Hill) and learn the local legend of the mouse, the cat and the dog. Once on the summit, be rewarded with stunning view of Songkhla Lake and the Gulf of Thailand.
Once in Padang Besar, there are many ways to cross the border into Songkhla, Thailand. Choose accordingly because there are numerous options to get to Hat Yai (or Haadyai) central. Take the chartered trains that stops straight at Hat Yai Railway Station and work your way around town. Another way is by crossing the border on foot and taking a seat in a van that will take you to the bus station. In Hat Yai, travelling on foot is easy but if you do need to hitch a ride tuktuks are available for a mere 40baht. A thriving metropolitan that is known to be the largest in the southern province, Hat Yai is often mistaken to be the capital city. Songkhla is in fact the capital and administration centre and Hat Yai is the business district.
Whatever your heart desires... you can find it in Hat Yai. With plenty of nightlife entertainment ranging from saucy to live performances - one can find it all here. Shopping is a breeze with plenty of offerings near Lee Garden Plaza with lots of street food on offer. For rare items and bargains, head on down to Kimyong Market, ASEAN Market and Greenway Market where plenty of souveniers can be found. For a bit of pampering, there are many massage parlours offering a variety of massages and even facial treatments for cheap prices. Enjoy a relaxing foot massage and a facial for just 700baht.
Foodies will love Hat Yai where there's an endless supply of sticky mango rice, coconut ice cream and pad thai. For the halal concious, there are a lot of muslim restaurants serving cheap and delicious thai glass noodles, fried rice and seafood. For something special, check out Kai Tod Decha Hat Yai for fresh seafood, yummy somtam, authentic tomyam and grill chicken!
The Hat Yai Municipal Park is also worth a visit where there's a cable car ride and plenty of Buddhist statues that line up the hills. If you feel like going for a trek, be sure to check Khao Tang Kuan (Tang Kuan Hill) and learn the local legend of the mouse, the cat and the dog. Once on the summit, be rewarded with stunning view of Songkhla Lake and the Gulf of Thailand.
Contact
Contact
Website : https://www.tourismthailand.org/About-Thailand/Destination/Hat-Yai
