21 March,2010 (Sun)  


 

 


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Songkhla

Songkhla City Pillar

It is on Nang Ngam Road, was constructed when the city was built and is highly revered by local people.

Wat Chaimongkhon

Is near the Songkhal Raiway Station. The main pagoda contains a holy relic of the Lord Buddha obtained from Sri Lanka.

Laem Samila

Another name of this cape is Laem Sai which is beach lined up with big pine trees having canvas picnic chairs underneath, provided by the beach of food shops, as dining places. It is also the location of Samila Ho Tel: Two famous off-shore island, well known all over the country, are Ko Nu and Ko Maeo.

Kao Seng

Kao seng is located 3 kms. south of Laem Samila and its one of the most beautiful beaches of Songkhla. There are several pieces of rock located along the coastline and one of which is outstandingly located above the cliff and the inhabitants call that rock as Hua Nai Rang Having a legend that has been told for a long time about the nine hundred thousands baht valued property being buried underneath.

Laem Son On

This cape is located in the northeast of Laem Samila. Hundreds of swaying pine trees provide cool shade and several restaurants offer simple but deliciously fresh seafood and deckchairs for beachside relaxation. The area is particularly attractive and popular late afternoon and evening.

Tinsulanond Bridge

The longest concrete bridge of Thailand with the length of 2.6 kms completed in 1986, the bridge fills up the missing link for the whole southern highway system, which joins the major Southern Thai provinces on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand

Ka Yo

Ko Yo in Songkhala Lake is easily accessible by crossing Tinsulanond Bridge. Attractions are on the island are orchard plantations, the weaving of "KO YO" fabric, a giant sea perch farm as well as tow old monasteries; Wat Khao Bo and Wat Tai Yo.

Hai Sai Kaeo

The beach with the length of 3 kms be opposite side of Lean Son On, 7 kms from Songkhla. Now be developed to be the place for relaxations local area, have first class hotel and cabana huts fro tourist.

Wat Pha Kho

This is a very old monastery of Amphoe Sathing Phra. It s importance involve Luang Pho Thuat, who had made sea water to become non-salty water through stepping his food on it as a monastery of his native down. The monastery one can see the replica of the Luang Pho Thuat and a crystal of his being enshrined there.

Nam Tok Ton Nga Chang

This is a famous waterfall of Songkhla located in the area of Amphoe Hat Yai. The waterfall itself has many levels where the current flow down through the cliffs, surrounded by the ever green forest. The waterfall is accessible via Hat Yai - Rataphum Highway for a distance of 13kms. then branching of on the right for another distance of 13 kilometres.

Nam Tok Boriphat Forest Park

From the street leading to Amphoe Hat Yai, turn left at Amphoe Rattaphum crossroad at Km 50. This place is a beautiful rest area. The waterfall cascades down amidst trees and limestones. There is a path provided for tourists to walk around the falls.

CHINESE LUNAR FESTIVAL

This festival falls in September - October every year. Thais of Chinese ancestry make offerings to the moon or Queen of the heavens in gratitude for past and future fortune. Traditional festivities include lion and dragon dances, lantern processions and contests, displays and folk entertainment.