Tourism in Songkhla

Places of Interest

Among the 14 provinces in southern Thailand, Songkhla (SONGKHLA) is located 950 kilometers south of Bangkok, with a total area of ??7,393 square kilometers. This place occupies a very important position in the history of Thailand. It has left behind many ancient arts, scenic spots, customs and unique language, and has become valuable information for future generations to study. As for the landscape, the terrain is a narrow strip of hills extending from north to south, where verdant natural scenery, as well as landscapes such as rubber plantations, seashores, lakes and waterfalls are criss-crossed. Among the tourist attractions in Hat Yai city, the most notable is the 35-meter-long Reclining Buddha, which is the third largest in the world. There is also a Thai Southern Cultural Village worth visiting, with daily visits Various performances can give tourists an in-depth understanding of the traditional dance culture and folk art of southern Thailand. If you want to leave the city, there are many nearby scenic spots where you can take a half-day trip. There is a beautiful ivory waterfall (TON NGA CHANG) 24 kilometers west of Hat Yai. The water flows down seven steps, and then It is further divided into two channels, just like the two tusks of an elephant, hence the name. Especially from October to December after the rainy season, the water flow is particularly abundant and spectacular. Another famous attraction is THAM KHAO RUP CHANG, about 10 kilometers away from the city. There are three caves in it. The interior is completely filled with strange-shaped rocks and stalactites, some of which are even like Buddha statues. , is of great tourist value.