[2025 Songkhla Attraction] Travel Guide for Old Town Songkhla Gate (Updated Apr)

#SoloTravelPlan ☀️SoloTravelPlan @ Hat Yai in One Day☀️ Hat Yai, one of the central cities of the South, stands out for its arts, culture, and delicious food. Let's see where we can chill out in one day. 🟢 🧆 Start the day by eating the most popular breakfast menu here, which is Dim Sum. 🧆🫖 There are many restaurants to choose from. Every restaurant is definitely delicious. After you're full, you're ready to travel. 🟡 🛕 Hat Yai Nai Temple (Wat Mahatmangkalaram): Worship and ask for blessings from the large reclining Buddha, "Phra Phuttha Mahatmangkol". 🟢 🕌 Songkhla Central Mosque: A religious site that is the center of the minds of Muslims in Songkhla. Beautiful with beautiful architecture 🟡🥗 Stop for lunch at SeaVerse Cafe & Restaurant. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere. There are many beautiful corners. It's definitely a favorite for those who love taking pictures. (The shop is located opposite the Songkhla Central Mosque) 🟢🏘️ Walk around the old town of Songkhla, experience the lifestyle of the people of Hat Yai 📍🎨 Street art, Nang Ngam Road 📍📷 Ban Nakhon Nai 📍🏠 Red Mill, Hub Ho Hin 🟡🏖️ Samila Beach, a famous beach. If you don't visit here, it's like you haven't been to Hat Yai 🟢 🛍️ Shopping at Kim Yong Market, a famous souvenir shop in Hat Yai 🟡 🏛️ Wat Chi Chang, a Chinese temple in the heart of Songkhla 🟢 🍜 Stop for dinner at the original place of Hat Yai people, which is Je Da-Je Mui Restaurant. The taste is good and the price is not expensive (the shop is opposite Wat Chi Chang)

#hatyaitrip A stroll through Songkhla Old Town offers the perfect mix of history, chill vibes, and photo-worthy spots. The pastel-toned shophouses and vintage buildings create a charming backdrop for café hopping, with stylish spots like Moon Café and Mecha Café serving up local brews in Insta-worthy settings. Along Nang Ngam Road, you’ll find cultural gems like old Chinese shrines, heritage homes, and decorative walls adorned with antique ceramics—perfect for snapshots. As you wander deeper, you’ll feel the blend of Thai, Chinese, and colonial influences. Whether sipping coffee or soaking in the stories of the past, this historic district is both relaxing and inspiring.

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#Hat Yai 1 Day Tour 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩 🛵 #Fun #Happiness is about to start 🤩🥰 Plan .. Ride a motorcycle around Hat Yai... 🔸Songkhla Central Mosque - The center of Muslim brothers and sisters all over the country.. A landmark of Songkhla Province that everyone must come to take a photo and check in. With beautiful architecture, plus a pond that is more than 200 meters long, it is called the "Taj Mahal of Thailand". 🔸Khao Kho Hong - Worship the Goddess of Mercy, the blessing posture, made of white jade, the largest in Thailand. Worship "Phra Phuttha Mongkhon Maharat", the large Buddha statue in the blessing posture. Take the Hat Yai Cable Car, the sky lift to see the scenery of the mountain range.. Hat Yai city and Songkhla Lake 🔸Hat Yai Municipal Park - A relaxing corner with shady trees ...A large pool to sit and relax in the cool breeze. A stylish wooden bridge that everyone who comes must take a picture of. 📸 Open daily from 06:00-20:00. 🔸Samira Beach - A beach with fine white sand.. A quiet atmosphere suitable for relaxation. And you can see the beautiful scenery of Koh Nu, Koh Maew, another landmark that anyone who visits Songkhla must come to take a photo and check in with the statue of the Golden Mermaid on the beach, which is a symbol of this place. 🔸Songkhla Old Town - An area full of old buildings with beautiful architecture. There is #Street Art for taking fun photos. There are also many shops and restaurants to taste and shop. 🔸City Pillar Shrine - Located on Nang Ngam Road, built at the same time as the new city of Songkhla at Bo Yang in 1842. It is a Chinese pavilion-style shrine. Inside is the City Pillar. And the City Pillar God (Seng Hong Lao Eia), the guardian deity of the city according to Chinese beliefs. 🔸Wat Chi Chang - A Chinese temple in the heart of Hat Yai. Inside the temple of Wat Chi Chang, there is a Buddha statue in the attitude of subduing relatives, a statue of the god Guan Yu, and a thousand-armed Guan Yin. You can come to pay homage and ask for blessings every day. ⏰ From 06:00 - 20:00 hrs. 🔸Wat Mahattamangkalaram (#WatHatYaiNai) - An ancient temple in Hat Yai District There is a large reclining Buddha statue, 35 meters long, 15 meters high, and 10 meters wide, called "Phra Phuttha Hattha Mongkhon", which is said to be the 3rd largest in the world. 🔸Asean Night Bazaar, Hat Yai - 𝐀𝐧 𝐍𝐠𝐭 𝐁𝐳𝐚𝐲𝐢 A place to shop for new and second-hand goods, including clothes, shoes, fashion products, as well as food and snacks. 🗓 Open Tuesday - Sunday (closed every Monday) ⏰ Time 16:00 - 22:00 🔸New Kim Yong Market - ​​A fresh market that sells a variety of products, such as flowers, fresh food, dried food, rice dishes, Thai desserts, bakery products, and many more. This market has... a famous Kui Chai shop. Their food is delicious, there are always people waiting in line, and the price is not expensive. 😄 ... If it's delicious like this, you don't want to miss it. Go to Hat Yai, stop by and try it. 🌿 🔸Old Sino-Portuguese style building - Beautiful old colorful building, Nippat Uthit Road 1 area. The Sino-Portuguese building here has 8 units in total, owned by a Penang native. Although the shapes are similar, each unit of glass is uniquely different in each building. It's hard to believe that Hat Yai-Songkhla can be this livable. The atmosphere here is peaceful... The way of life of the people here seems simple, not rushed, and there are also many beautiful tourist attractions... Even though the two of us only visited for one day, we were already charmed by this province... If we have the chance, the two of us will definitely come back to visit Hat Yai-Songkhla again. Please follow and support us... For anyone who wants to know about traveling, feel free to ask me 😊 Or you can recommend tourist attractions in Hat Yai - Songkhla. We will follow you on the next occasion. #TravelPlan #TouristAttraction #VisitHatYai #Songkhla

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Songkhla: A small but lovely city rich in diverse cultures. Songkhla, a small city in southern Thailand, is full of charm and diverse cultures. Despite its small size, it has a long history and rich culture. Songkhla is one of the ancient cities that used to be a center of trade and communication between various nations, including China, India, and Western countries. This has given the city a unique and diverse cultural influence. The cultural diversity is what makes Songkhla unique, with a blend of Thai, Chinese, Malay, and Western cultures. The old town of Songkhla is a hub of ancient houses with various architectural styles, especially in the areas of Nakhon Nai Road, Nakhon Nok Road, and Nang Ngam Road. Here, you can see Chinese-Western mixed style houses and well-preserved ancient wooden houses. Additionally, the religious sites of various religions in Songkhla are another interesting aspect of its diversity. Buddhist temples, Chinese shrines, mosques, and Christian churches coexist peacefully in the same city. The people of Songkhla are tolerant and respectful of each other, allowing these diverse cultures to live together harmoniously. Songkhla is also filled with beautiful nature and a tranquil atmosphere. Despite being a small city, it boasts stunning natural beauty, such as Samila Beach, the most famous beach in Songkhla, symbolized by the mermaid statue. Samila Beach features clean white sand and beautiful azure waters, providing a peaceful atmosphere perfect for relaxation. From the beach, you can also see the Rat and Cat Islands, which are part of Songkhla's legends. Songkhla is also known for its diverse and distinctive local cuisine, especially dishes that blend Chinese and Malay cultures, such as Khao Yam, fried mullet, fried jackfruit, and Songkhla noodles, which have a unique and delicious taste. Walking around the old town, you will find charming small restaurants and cafes that reflect the simple lifestyle of the locals. Songkhla is a city with a warm atmosphere and friendly people. Despite being small, it offers a warmth that makes visitors feel relaxed. The locals are hospitable and welcoming, greeting visitors with smiles. Visiting Songkhla not only allows you to experience its culture and history but also leaves you with a lasting impression of the warmth of its people. In fact, many might consider Songkhla a small city compared to larger cities in Thailand. However, with its history, diverse culture, beautiful nature, and the warmth of its people, Songkhla becomes a charming, lovely city worth visiting. I encourage everyone to visit Songkhla.

#timetotravel Songkhla Gate stands proudly as a remarkable landmark, drawing in visitors from all around. Almost every traveler who arrives here ensures they capture a photo at this iconic site. Adorned with an abundance of blossoming flowers, the surroundings are a picturesque spectacle, perfectly positioned in the center of the main road. This impressive gate boasts a design in pristine white. Flanking the entrance on both sides are majestic lion statues, crafted in a dignified gray hue.