Hat Yai International Airport 45 min
Khao Tangkuan (22 min) Mountain providing a staircase with overlooks & city views, plus a Buddhist temple at the summit. Samila Beach (24 min) Small, popular beach known for swimming, sunbathing & eateries & a famed mermaid sculpture. Tinsulanonda Bridge (7 min) Hatyai Municipal Park (29 min) Kim Yong Market (34 min) Busy, no-nonsense marketplace with many vendors of imported snacks, dried fruits & souvenirs. Songkhla Old Town (20 min) Heritage district with architecture, street art & cuisine blending Far Eastern & Western styles. Street Culture, Old Town, Songkhla (19 min) Lively, historic heritage district with galleries, cafes & colorful street art, plus lake views. Greenway Night Market (35 min) Vibrant, tented marketplace featuring stalls selling snacks & of-the-moment fashion & accessories. General Prem Tinsulanonda Historical Park Songkhla (6 min) Running and park Songkhla National Museum (20 min) Exhibits of archaeological finds, folk art & cultural artifacts in an 1878 Chinese-style mansion. Songkhla Zoo (16 min) Large zoo in a lush setting with animals from around the globe, plus tiger-feeding & penguin shows. Wat Laem Pho (8 min) Khlong Hae Floating Market (23 min) Waterside market with vendors selling Thai street food, drinks & souvenirs from boats. Ko Yo (4 min) Home to weavers, fisherpeople & temples, this scenic island also offers a folklore museum & beaches. Tangkuan Hill (22 min) A cable car or steps lead to a hilltop Buddhist temple with panoramic views of the city. |