Wat Hat Yai Nai (Reclining Buddha Image)
The third largest reclining Buddha image of the world reposes at Wat Hat Yai Nai on Phetkhasem Road near Ou-Tapao Bridge. The statue, named Phra Buddha hatmongkhol, is 35 meters long, 15 meters high and 10 meters wide. This is considered one of the most revered statues in the region.
Tone Nga Chang Waterfalls (Elephant Tusk Falls)
Located 24km west of the city, this picturesque falls cascades spectacularly over seven tiers and splits into two streams, resembling elephant tusks, thus its given name. Best seen after the rainy season from October through December when the water is most abundant, this is a particularly scenic spot, ideal for picnics.
Hat Yai, a district of Songkhla, is perhaps better known than the provincial capital itself. Hat Yai serves as a southern hub of communication, trading and transportation as well as a gateway to Malaysia and Singapore. In light of this, Hat Yai has gained importance as the driving force of economic growth in the southern region.
Songkhla Photograph