Hat Yai Attractions

While Santisuk Market, Kim Yong Market, Hat Yai Walking Street, Lee Gardens Plaza, Odeon Shopping Mall are the central area of Hat Yai Classic Shopping Attractions.

Sightseeing destinations shall begin from Phra Phutthamongkhol Maharat, also known as Standing Golden Buddha on the northern hill top of Kho Hong Sub-district, in Hat Yai Municipal Park.

Hat Yai Municipal Park

Situated 9km away North-eastern of Hat Yai downtown, the main attractions including Phra Phutthamongkhol Maharat, which is the highest point of Kho Hong Hills. While Bodhisattva Guanyin is located towards the west, cable car, Fourface Buddha are also at the northern side of the hill top.
The hills can be reached via Kanjanavanich Road by car or minivan, it is about 20 minutes journey from Hat Yai town centre.
Excellent place for Photo shooting, nice scenery of Hat Yai city with panoramic bird eye’s view.

Chedi Tripob Trimongkol

Full name of the temple is called Phra Maha Chedi Tripob Trimongkol พระมหาธาตุเจดีย์ไตรภพ ไตรมงคล. A very uniquely architectural designed temple located in the central part of Kho Hong Sub-district hill top, is about 20 to 30 minutes Tuk-tuk ride from city center.
The whole structure is made of stainless steel, thus also known as “Stainless Steel Temple” informally.

The day and night views are both impressive. It is recommended one of the must visit destinations in Hatyai. Most suitable time to visit is 5pm, so that you can see the stainless steel structure with natural sunlight, and once the sun set, the temple glows into its green and very beautiful illuminations.

Wat Mahatmangkalaram

Wat Mahatmangkalaram is well known for its former name Wat Hat Yai Nai, located on the bank of Khlong Utapao in Tambon Khuan Lang, can be accessed via Ban Bang Na Road (off Phet Kasem Road).

It was established as a monastery in 1936 by Mr. Thong and Mrs. Chin Jaiyen who donated the land. The large reclining Buddha with a length of 35 meters and a height of 15 meters, named “Phra Phuttha Mahattamongkol” by the King Rama 9 Bhumiphol, during the foundation stone ceremony on 2nd August, 1976. At the same time, the temple’s name was changed to “Wat Mahattamangkalaram“.