8 days in Hat Yai Itinerary

The fourth-largest Malay city and one of the country's premier shopping and commercial districts, Hat Yai has proved extremely popular among local tourists.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Golden Mermaid Statue and Street Art Songkhla. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hat Yai: Songkhla (Songkhla Aquarium, Songkhla Lake, &more), Hat Sakom (in Thepha) and Asia Cultural Village (in Sadao). And it doesn't end there: look for gifts at Hat Yai Floating Market, steep yourself in history at Wat Hat Yai Nai, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Songkhla Zoo, and browse the different shops at Lee Garden Plaza.

To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Hat Yai trip planner.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiport is Hat Yai International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in December, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.