Gateway to Neighboring Country
Center of Commerce and Transportation in the
South
The city of Hat Yai
is reputed commercial center and transportation hub,
offering almost all kind of services and entertainments.Thai and foreign tourists, especially from
Malaysia and Singapore, can enjoy Hat Yai’s varieties of
waterfalls, public park, shopping centers, entertainment
establishments, golf clubs and sports stadiums.
Shopping Center
The shopping complex concentrates around Niphat
Uthit 1-3 Road, Kim Yong and Santisuk Markets,
Phetchakasem Road and various department stroes, all
within walking distance.Kim Yong and Santisuk Markets sell a great
variety of food, electrical appliances, cosmetics and
clothing.
Wat Hat Yai Nai
The reclining Phra Phuttha Hattha Mongkhon is
said to be the third largest in the world.This statue is 35 meters long, 15 meters high and
10 meters wide.Many faithful Buddhists from Hat Yai, Yala, Pattani and
Bangkok as well as pious visitors from Malaysia and
Singapore frequent this shrine.
Wat Tham Khao Rup Chang|
The Mahayana shrine is
located in a cave in Khao Rup Chang.The cavern houses various statues of the Buddha
and Chao Mae Kuan Im.In some places, the stalactites and stalagmites
have been decorated with twinkling lights.In this cool and peaceful temple centain rules
are kept strictly; for instance, no killing, theft, nor
entertainments are allowed.All meals served in the temple must vegetarian.The temple is open from 06.00 am. – 06.00 pm.
Daily.To
practice the disciplines and to learn meditation please
call : (01) 230-4769.
Padang Besar Market
A border pass can be applied for at Sadao
checkpoint, 60 kilometers from Hat Yai, to enter
Malaysia’s Padang Besar Market.Prior price checking is recommended.
