Novotel Centara Hat Yai is located in the heart of the city’s commercial: shopping and entertainment centre, situated above the Central Department Store in Hat Yai. The hotel is accessible by air (20 minute drive from the airport to hotel), bus, or train from Bangkok. |
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Khao Nam Khang National Park has lush forest cover. There are two waterfalls within this park: Ton Dat Fa and Ton Lat Fa. Tourists can take two routes to the park: from Amphoe Sadao for 26 kilometres or from Amphoe Na Thawi on the Na Thawi-Ban Prakop Road for 31 kilometres. |
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The biggest lake of the south is the Songkhla lake (1,040 sq.km.), the largest artificial lake is the Chiao Lan (Ratchaprapha dam) with 165 km² within the Khao Sok national park. Songkhla Lake extends from its estuarine entrance near the Son On Beach some 80 kms. north. The freshwater lake reaches some 20 kms. at its widest point and is Thailand's largest inland body of water. The lake contains several islands, and supports two notable bird sanctuaries located in Phatthalung and Songkhla. |
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Namtok Boriphat Forestry Park is about 52 kilometres from Amphoe Mueang Songkhla, on Highway 406, at the 35-36 kilometre stone. Turn onto a dirt road for about one kilometre. It is a small all-season. |
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The building housing the Songkhla National Museum was originally built in 1878 by the province's deputy governor, Phraya Sundranuraksa (also known as Net Na Songkhla), who was a descendant of the modern city's founder. It was used as the governor's palace for a short time and later served as the city hall, but then fell into neglect for much of the mid-twentieth century. It was registered as a national monument in 1973, and was bought back to life and opened as a national museum in 1982. The exhibits are a wide ranging collection of artefacts from the province's past. They include a history of the Na Songkhla family which founded the city and supplied eight of its governors; furniture; pottery dating back to the Ban Chiang period; and assorted other bits of memorabilia. Outside are several cannons, many of which were salvaged from shipwrecks. |
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Hatyai City Municipality Park covering an area of about 1,000 Rai, on the way of Hatyai-Songkhla route on Kanjanawanich Road. Within the public park's compound, situated the 3 sacred statues of Hatyai ; "Brahma" statue, "Boddhisattva Kuan Yin" and "Phra Buddha Monkol Maharaj". The 3 scared statues were established for devotions and to promote Hatyai' s tourism. Nowadays, the connecting road between "Chumsak Mountain" and "Khor Hong Mountain" is under construction to facilitate tourists as a lot of tourists, not only Thais, but also Malaysians, Singaporeans and other foreigners visit there everday especially on weekends and holidays. On the second Saturday of every month, the family's activities are provided during 1.00-6.00 p.m. around the pond. |
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Wat Chai Mongkhon , on Phetmongkhon-Chaimongkhon Road, has a chedi that was built to house the Buddhist relics brought back from Langka by a monk named “Na Issaro” who was teaching Pali there in B.E. 2435. |
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Located about 3 kilometres from Songkhla market (Thalat Supsin or Thalat Sot Thetsaban), Hat Samila is pleasantly free of crowds and a joy to amble along. The two islands off this part of the coast (Koh Nu - Mouse Island, Koh Maewo - Cat Island) are depicted in statues located at the north end of the beach. Alongside these statues is another, much revered statue depicting Mae Thorani (a Hindu goddess) as a mermaid. The statue is an iconic symbol of Songkhla (you?ll see it on the postcards) and has become a shrine to locals who believe it has the ability to bring them good fortune. The sea here is suitable for swimming, and boats can be hired by the pier for deep sea fishing. This beach is never going to compete with Thailand?s grander beaches, but for a more solitary experience and quiet contemplation, it can?t be beaten. |
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Tinsulanond Bridge spans the Songkhla Lake and is part of Highway 408. It is the longest concrete bridge in Thailand, with two parts: the first part connects the coast of Amphoe Mueang Songkhla at Ban Nam Krachai to the southern coast of Ko Yo, this part is about 1,140 metres long; the second part connects the northern shore of Ko Yo to the coast of Ban Khao Khiao, a length of 1,800 metres. It was opened to traffic on 25 September B.E. 2529. |
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This Chedi was built by Phraya Si Phiphat (That Bunnak) and Somdet Chao Phraya Maha Phichaiyat to commemorate the victory over Sai Buri, Pattani, Penang, and Malayan Revolts. After the victory, Phraya Si Phipat remained in Songkhla for two years and built this Chedi to accompany the first one, before he returned to Bangkok. |
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It was built by Chao Phraya Phra Khlang (Dit Bunnak) and Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Phrayurawong to commemorate the victory over the Sai Buri Revolt in 1830. The Chedi is situated at the top Khao Daeng, Tambon Khao Daeng. |
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