Itinerary beyond ordinary - Hatyai

Unusual itinerary to inspire next adventure..

Back in year 2012, I didn't managed to get an affordable transportation to Songkhla. The taxi fare from Hatyai way higher than the ride cost to Ao Nang Beach in Krabi. Although Ao Nang is 10x further than Songkhla from Hatyai city center. You may view the entry (written in Bahasa) by clicking here. 

Since the main idea is to visit Songkhla, we decided to join a group of people travelling from Kuala Lumpur by bus, instead of taking public transportations or self-drive. Alright, so what can you find in Songkhla? Apart from viewing the Gulf of Thailand and quick shopping.. 

Golden Mermaid sculpture @ Samila Beach

there's a story behind this CAT & RAT statue

a big "yes" to coconut ice cream on hot dry sunny day

all-you-can-eat Steamboat BBQ Lunch

Oh ya, along the way to the steamboat restaurant, you can view the giant of sleeping Buddha at Wat Laem Pho, Ko Yo ( Songkhla Lake ). Sorry, no picture taken as we were in moving vehicle.

Unfortunately cable car at Tang Kuan Hill is not operated that time, so we 'alternatively' went to Masjid Songkhla or Songkhla Central Mosque. They said that this mosque is famous not only because of the beauty, but also it become the solemnization place where most Malaysian guy plans to have second or third or forth wife/wives. #kahwinlari

Another version of Taj Mahal, perhaps

Last but not least, in the middle of the journey to Songkhla; enroute we visit Chang Puak Camp. Chang means "elephant" in Thai language. There are lot of activities you can enjoy inside the premise, such as elephant ride, monkey show, ATV ride, archery etc etc etc. And we decided to watch some baby elephant show. 

Oh ya, almost forgot about this one. 

I can say that this is the best bee farm ever in Thailand. I've been to the one in Chiang Mai, Phuket and 2 other outlets in Bangkok; but nothing can compare to this Thep Prasit in Hatyai.