Welcome to Hat Yai
Welcome to the urban hub of southern Thailand where Western-style shopping malls mingle with wafts of Cantonese street eats and curry from the eclectic range of busy street-food stalls as Old Chinese men sit and watch the world go by on rickety chairs outside junk shops. It's a mix of busy city and laid-back tropics and Hat Yai has long been a favourite stop for Malaysian men on their weekend hooker tour. You'll notice that the town's tourism scene is still predominantly Malaysian mixed with a few Western expats. Come evenings, Hat Yai's cosy pubs and bouncing clubs come into their own.
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GUIDED HATYAI (THAILAND) DAY TOUR FROM PENANG (MALAYSIA)
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Hat Yai Municipal Park, Hat Yai, Songkhla ProvinceMeet & greet by our friendly tourist guide at your hotel lobby.travel by air-conditioned car,van or coach. First Visit-Four Faces Buddha Temple 'Phra Phrom' Four-Faced Buddha shrine (San Phra Phrom) located on a hill at Hat Yai Municipal Park. A lot of people go to the shrine to pray and have their wishes answered by the Hindu god, Brahman.A number of miniatures elephants of various sizes donated by devotees are placed around the temple with a Three Headed Elephant statue "Airavata`` at mid hill. A firecracker housing located on hilltop for devotees to light firecrackers for good luck. A cable car links this hill to another hill where the Standing Buddha is located.From the view at the hilltop you can see virtually the entire Hatyai City and SongkhlaSecond Visit: Kuan Yin TempleContinued to: Chang Puak Camp Hatyai Location: Karnchanawanich Road between Hat Yai and Songkhla. A newly opened elephant trekking facilities near Hatyai City on May 2012. Suitable for an afternoon of touristy activities, such as elephant riding along a beautiful landscape.Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Laem Samila, Songkhla, Songkhla ProvinceNext stop will be :Samila Beach - Golden Mermaid beach is characterized by fine white sand and lined with shady pine trees. From Samila Beach one can see Laem Son Onn to the northeast and Chalathas Beach to the south. East of this beach is Ko Nu and Ko Maew (Mouse and Cat island). On a clear day, Kao Seng Hill can be seen further to the south. The major landmark of the beach is the Golden Mermaid statue, a prominent symbol of Songkhla. Many facilities such as sidewalks, pavilions have been added to enhance this place as the main attraction of Songkhla.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Asean Trade Bazaar, Hat Yai, Songkhla ProvinceNext visit followed: Local Product Hatyai.Proceed to: Hatyai bazaar.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Hat Yai Floating Market, Hat Yai, Songkhla ProvinceOur last stop will be floating market: Located a convenient distance from the city center, the reasonably priced and wide array of Thai foods and clothing at Hat Yai Floating Market draw scores of locals and tourists daily. If you're hungry, grab a table and watch the world go by as you sample traditional dishes such as noodles, luk chup, quail eggs, and Thai salads. Browse the market's considerable stock of casual clothing such as T-shirts and tops to take advantage of good quality at affordable prices.Your driver will transfer you back to your hotel .Duration: 1 hour
Krabi To Hat Yai by Air-conditioner Van
Hat Yai is a city in southern of Thailand near Malaysia border,the gateway to Malaysia , Singapore and the largest city of Songkla province . Hat Yai Junction has become the transportation hub of southern Thailand since the railway was constructed. One of the largest railway stations in the south, Hat Yai Railway Station is also an international railway station which handles 2 trains served by KTMB of Malaysia. Hat Yai has a reputation for being a shopping destination for both Thai and foreigners. It is the center of trading, transportation and tourism of the province. Hat Yai has several large shopping centers in the city , including Kim Yong market (also Gim Yong) , a famous market located in the center of Hat Yai full of imported and local goods for day and night.Travel to Hat Yai is very easy by A/C Van, the Van is quite comfortable with air conditioner , including pickup service at your hotel from every destinations. It’s about 4 hours journey from Krabi to Hat Yai. Pick up from your hotel and exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after your booking completed. Transfer services to Hat Yai operate daily all year round.
Krabi To Penang (Malaysia) by Air conditioner Van
George Town, the capital city of Penang state, is located on Penang Island in the North-West of Malaysia, a pedestrian-friendly city, with a well-planned series of roads and paths connecting one end of Penang’s capital to the other. It might be Malaysia’s second largest city after Kuala Lumpur, but it’s nowhere near as crazy and in your face as the country’s capital. Especially in its quaint old town centre.George Town in Penang is one of favorite cities in Southeast Asia. It has a unique blend of architecture, street art, and hawker food that I haven’t seen anywhere else in the region. Whenever you visit a new city, you typically go from one attraction to the next but here, it feels like the entire city is the attraction. You can get lost in its maze of heritage houses without any real agenda and still feel like you had an eventful day. If you like your towns and cities steeped in history, with atmospheric streets lined with heritage architecture, George Town in Malaysia should be on your travel bucket list. George Town is one of those rare frozen-in-time cities which mingles with today’s modern lifestyle lusts. It caters for the history buff and travel photographer but also the shopaholic and foodie fanatic.Travel to Penang is very easy by A/C Van , the Van is quite comfortable with air conditioner , including pickup service at your hotel from every destinations. It’s about 9-10 hours journey from Krabi to Penang but stopover at Hat Yai first, then connect to George Town in Penang.
Hat Yai Magic Eye 3D Museum Admission Ticket
Visit: Magic Museum Hatyai by Black Crystal, Hat Yai, Songkhla ProvinceThe museum is located 5 kilometers from Hat Yai city center. Inside museum, you can enjoy taking photos the 3D art on display. It takes an average of at least 1 hour to complete the photo zone with all paintings and you can also watch a 20 minute variety show featuring magic and shadow dancing.Museum is open daily from 9am to 7pm on Monday and Tuesday and 9am to 9pm from Wednesday to Sunday. As the museum is located in Greenway Night Flea Market area, you are in a good area to do some local shopping and have a quick bite after your visit. The market is open from 7pm to 10pm everyday except Mondays and Tuesdays.
Guided 2-day Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia (3 countries) tour from Singapore
You will get to visit 3 countries (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia) during this guided tour. Begin with a morning pickup at your Singapore hotel. Arrive at the harbour to board a 1-hour high-speed ferry to the Indonesian town of Batam, the largest city in the Riau Islands Province of Indonesia. Upon arrival in Batam, you will first visit a Buddhist temple featuring the tallest Goddess Of Mercy statue in Indonesia. Next, you will visit the iconic Batam Hindu temple featuring unique Balinese architecture. After which, you will sample the famous local layer cakes at a local bakery, also affectionately known to the locals as Kueh Lapis. This fascinating Kueh Lapis is not difficult to make, but it requires time and a lot of patience. The bakers hover next to the oven for a couple of hours grilling each layer of batter. Kueh Lapis is typically served in small, thin, rich and fragrant slices. At around lunchtime on the 1st day, you will board a 1-hour Airbus Malindo ATR flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital. Upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur, you will head to the famous Batu Caves on the edges of Kuala Lumpur. View the Hindu shrines contained within these sacred caves, and then continue into the city to the Petronas Twin Towers. The skybridge and observation deck of these world-famous towers offers bird’s-eye city views. Finally, admire five other must-sees of Kuala Lumpur - the National Palace, Sultan Abdul Samad (former supreme court and government offices of the British colonial administration), National Monument, National Mosque, and Independence Square. If time permits, you will be given some time for shopping at the Nu Sentral megamall. At nighttime, you will board an overnight high-speed train service to the Malaysia/Thailand border at Padang Besar, where you will be brought to the Thailand town of Hat Yai for sightseeing. You will first visit the amazing 3rd largest Sleeping Buddha in the world, measuring 35 meters long, 15 meters tall and 10 meters wide. Statues of Buddha can be found all around Thailand which is a predominantly Buddhist country. Next, you will visit the top of the Hat Yai Municipal Park to admire breathtaking city views, before hopping onto a 535 meters long cable car ride to enter the popular Elephant Temple where you will see a very beautiful large statue of a three headed elephant. At around lunchtime on the 2nd day, you will head to the Hat Yai bus station to board a Business Class coach back to Singapore. (Note: If you like to upgrade to a non-stop flight from Hat Yai Airport back to Singapore, please kindly check with guide on the pricing on the 1st day.) Otherwise, relax in your spacious reclinable seat as your Business Class coach handles the highway with ease. Depending on traffic conditions, you will arrive back at Singapore at around midnight where your coach will drop you off near Singapore Beach Road taxi stand.
GUIDED HATYAI THAILAND DAY TOUR FROM PENANG MALAYSIA
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Hat Yai Municipal Park, Hat Yai, Songkhla ProvinceMeet & greet by our friendly tourist guide at your hotel lobby.travel by air-conditioned car,van or coach. First Visit-Four Faces Buddha Temple 'Phra Phrom' Four-Faced Buddha shrine (San Phra Phrom) located on a hill at Hat Yai Municipal Park. A lot of people go to the shrine to pray and have their wishes answered by the Hindu god, Brahman.A number of miniatures elephants of various sizes donated by devotees are placed around the temple with a Three Headed Elephant statue "Airavata`` at mid hill. A firecracker housing located on hilltop for devotees to light firecrackers for good luck. A cable car links this hill to another hill where the Standing Buddha is located.From the view at the hilltop you can see virtually the entire Hatyai City and Songkhla.Duration: 1 hour