Provinz Songkhla

Das Beste der Provinz Songkhla

Songkhla Province Essentials

Songkhla Province offers a diverse landscape ranging from the vast Songkhla Lake, Thailand's largest natural lagoon, to the rugged cascades of the seven-tiered Tone Nga Chang Waterfall. The region is a center for Southern Thai culture, featuring the Institute for Southern Thai Studies and significant religious sites like the 35-meter reclining Buddha at Wat Hat Yai Nai. Commercial life centers on Hat Yai’s traditional markets and the hilltop vistas of Hat Yai Municipal Park, which houses several monumental statues.

Songkhla Province Essentials — Karte

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Songkhla Lake

Songkhla Lake is the largest natural lake in Thailand. It is on the Malay Peninsula in the southern part of the country.

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Hat Yai Nai Temple

This temple features 35 meters long statue of the Reclining Buddha. A powerful place with great spiritual importance.

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Phraphuthth mngkhl mharach

A 19.9-meter tall golden standing Buddha statue situated on the hilltop of Hat Yai Municipal Park. Constructed to commemorate King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 72.nd birthday, the site provides panoramic views of Hat Yai city.

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Tone Nga Chang waterfall

Visit this waterfall in Autumn to see it in its most impressive form. Easily accessible from Hat Yai, it makes for a great trip.

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Hat Yai Floating Market

This market is not flooded with tourists so it offers quite genuine experience. Busy place with so much to see, buy and eat.

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Kim Yong Market

A central indoor market known for its extensive selection of dried fruits, nuts, and snacks. It also serves as a commercial hub for imported electronics, clothing, and household goods at wholesale prices.

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Hat Yai Municipal Park

Climb the hill to overlook the city and marvel at the statues embellishing the top. A hidden gem.

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Institute for Southern Thai Studies

Visit this folklore museum to learn many interesting facts about Thai culture, traditions and way of life.

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Songkhla Zoo

The largest zoo in southern Thailand hosts more than 150 species in a vast areal. Your kids will love it.

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Magic Eye 3D Museum

A 3D museum housing about a hundred interactive paintings. You can both enjoy the illusion of the paintings or watch a magic show.