Appealed by our Day 1 in Hat Yai? Welcome to Day 2 of Hat Yai!
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Day 2
Breakfast at Khaled Restaurant (1 hour)
- Wake up to a plate of nasi kerabu, nasi dagang and roti canai at Khaled Restaurant.
- If you're craving for Thai food, the restaurant also serves tom yum and Thai-style fried rice.
- It gets pretty packed in the morning, so you might have to wait for a while before you get a seat and for your food to arrive.
Halal status: Muslim-owned
Average price of main dishes: THB30-60 (RM4-8)
Opening hours: Open daily, 6AM-9PM Address: ถนน ศุภสารรังสรรค์, Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
Cost (on average, per person): THB50 (RM7)
Take a day trip to Samila Beach (1.5 hours)
- Enjoy a 50-minute drive to Samila Beach to catch the lapping waves and stroll along the soft sandy beach
- A laid-back retreat away from the bustling Hat Yai town, follow the locals' footsteps and wander around the beach to appreciate the wonderful sea breeze.
- One of Samila Beach's famous attractions is the Golden Mermaid statue, also called Nang Nguek Thong.
- Built-in 1966, the statue was inspired by a snippet from Prince Phra Aphai Maniepic's epic saga about a young fisherman who was smitten by a beautiful mermaid.
- Besides refreshing coconut juices, spot a few Muslim-owned stalls that sell coconut ice cream by the beach.
- Topped with crunchy peanuts and sweet jellies, it's the perfect treat for a sunny afternoon at Samila Beach.
Cost: Free
Lunch at Islam PaiDaeng Restaurant (1 hour)
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- A 10-minute walk from Samila Beach, lunch is always around the corner at Islam PaiDaeng Restaurant.
- While you hear the waves crashing in a distance, savour sweet and sour fish, tom yum soup, fried omelette, kerabu mango and more.
Halal status: Muslim-owned
Average price of main dishes: THB150
Opening hours: Open daily, 8.30AM-9PM
Address: Chalathat, Tambon Bo Yang, Amphoe Mueang Songkhla, Chang Wat Songkhla 90000, Thailand Contact: +66 86 966 6254
Cost (on average, per person): THB150 (RM20)
Explore the street art at Songkhla Old Town (2 hours)
- From Samila Beach, take a 10-minute drive to Songkhla Old Town, a charming town that is peppered with 19th-century buildings, Instagram-worthy street art and a gorgeous view of Songkhla Lake.
- If you chanced upon the Songkhla Lake, remember to snap a photo because it's the largest natural lake in Thailand!
- The old town is decorated with beautiful street art, so find them in various alleyways and walls on heritage shophouses.
- Spot a number of captivating street art around Songkhla station such as this snapshot-worthy mural of the bright lamp shining on a hidden door.
Cost: Free
Immerse in the local culture at Khlong Hae Floating Market (1.5 hours)
- Take a 35-minute drive to Khlong Hae Floating Market, a unique riverside market that's well-loved by travellers near and far
- Selling yummy street food and refreshing drinks, it's a wonderful way to experience the local shopping culture.
- There are many Muslim boat vendors at the Khlong Hae Floating Market, so finding Muslim-friendly snacks is a breeze!
- Look out for fried quail eggs, som tam noodles, seafood tom yam, takoyaki, coconut juice and more
- Since it's a popular tourist attraction, the food prices are pretty steep compared to the street food in Hat Yai city centre.
Cost (on average, per person): THB50 (RM7)
Dinner at Khlong Hae Seafood Buffet Halal Hatyai (2 hours)
- It's tough to turn down a delightful seafood dinner at Khlonghae Seafood Buffet Halal Hatyai.
- Only a 2-minute drive from Khlong Hae Floating Market, it's an all-you-can-eat feast of fresh fishes, oysters, crabs, prawns, squids and more sea critters from the ocean.
- Each table is fitted with a charcoal grill, so you can prepare it to your liking. Don't forget to try their sauces too!
Halal status: Muslim-owned
Average price of main dishes: THB290
Opening hours: Open daily, 3PM-10.30PM
Address: 69/72 Lopburi Ramesuan Frontage Rd, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand
Cost (on average, per person): THB290 (RM38)
Total cost for Day 2: RM202
Curious about Day 3? Let's head on over to the last day!
P.S:Day 1 (+ information on transport and accommodations) is here!