TimE tO eXplOring HatyAi

~~sawatikaa.....!!!~~ (such this uncle mCD style..)

Hye..we meet again after we share about Kelantan & Terengganu for the last entry....=)


Ok for this entry we will share with you about the quite interesting place which is Hatyai ...^-^..
FYI Hatyai is situated in a southern Thailand and it is the largest city in Songkhla province..There are many interesting place and a lot of food and cloth where you will get it in the cheaper price..(for those who interest in shopping, this is a place after Jakarta..)

>How to go there<


The decision in your hand, you can take:

• flight from KL (if you in Malaysia), flight will cost around RM300++ from KL (it depend on terms and conditions..) and will take 1-2 hours journey.. 
• Other than that, you also can take a taxi from Bukit Kayu Hitam, (just RM5.50 and take 45 minutes journey..)..
• Lastly, you also can drive by your own to go there...When you bring the car together, you need to have car insurance to pass into Thailand without any problems..(if you haven't it, you can make it at any nearest agent,, but don't forget to bring your grants together!!..It will cost you RM16/ 9 days)...

Ok, enough for the intro..now we will continue to the interesting of Hatyai..


For the first time we across the border , we went to find food first, all people know that Siamese's food are very marvellous and great right,, so we decide to try it..In our way heading to Hatyai, we stop at 'NurLaila Tomyam Seafood Restaurant' which is located at Danok, (1km from Malaysia-Thai border)..We had ate kind of food there, the famous one in this restaurant is their fresh 'ULAM' and 'TOMYAM'...umpphh...delicious!! we can't described it, you must to try it by your own.....

NurLaila Tomyam Seafood Restaurant
Located: Danok (opposite with Pak Aji Restaurant)

Name: Tomyam Seafood
Price: RM 8.00++ 

 

  Name: Sayur Ulam & Kerabu Pelam
Price: Ulam (free), Kerabu Pelam (RM3.00)

Name: Fried Prawn

Price: RM12.00      

 

We had Fun there..

Our bill...
(can you read it..huhuhuu)

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Done with our food..we continued our journey,, the first place is:

 Samila Beach...

>The Roundabout of Samila Beach<                         

>Stall that sold types of foods<

<Coconut Drink..yummy..>
you can get this drink with fried potato just 20THB

                                 

Samila Beach is well known and has long history, it is located at the north of Songkla province lying from Son-On cape and connecting to the area of Samila Cape. It is beautiful beach with white sands and has small island at the background. The travellers that came to this beach can take photo with this Golden Mermaid and also can picnic, relaxation or etc. due to the surrounding landscape is the blue sea and beautiful islands.

What are the interesting on this place is a 'Golden Mermaid' statue sitting on the rocks and it is a symbol of this beach. 

----------------THE LEGEND OF GOLDEN MERMAID STATUE--------------

When we there, we had ask for the local people about the history of the Golden Mermaid, and the person was told that:-

"This mermaid came from sea at one beautiful nights. While she was cleaning her hairs with golden comb on the beach, the young fisherman met her. But his appearance make her frightened and escape to the sea.. Then the fisherman tried to find out and waiting her back but it was useless.She didn't come to the beach again..until the fisherman died, she came and fell guilty then she attempt to be like now she is..(huhuu..interesting right..^__^)....and the person also told that for those couple who had no children may come to hold this mermaid and she will be pregnant after that..(such Pulau Bunting aa..)"

Lets we see the beautiful 'Golden Mermaid':

>The famous statue in beach- The Golden mermaid<

--------------THE LEGEND OF THE MOUSE AND CAT ISLAND-------------

Another symbolic icon of Samila Beach was the 'Mouse and Cat' statue

"Legend has it that a dog, a cat and a mouse stole a Merhants's magic crystal from a Chinese Sampan and tried to swim ashore.

The mouse and cat drowned and turnes into two island known as Koh Nu and Koh Maeo which means "Mouse Island" and "Cat Island"..While the dog, though managed to make it to shore, it died and became the hill called Khao Tang Kuan...and lastly the crystal was totally damaged and became the white sandy beach called Hat Sai Kaeo,,means "Crystal Sand Beach" 

>>>Info from a women there,,(forgot her name already..)<<<

>The good Friends- Nu & Maeo<

Maybe they talked about 
the Merchant's Magic Crytal..huhuu...

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Next places is:

The Great Serpent Nag

It is located  in Southern Thailand at Song Thale Park, Laem Son On in Songkhla City and it only takes about 40 minutes from Danok..

here we are:

The history of this plaque is about the Dragon that divide by 3 parts, according to the local people this dragon is very kind, a long time a go. the Southern Thailand people believe that Nag sprays divine water so as to make people feel fresh and happy. The people have highly respected to the Nag and ask him to forever bring happiness and good fortune to their life..

The first section is the serpent's head which symbolizes the intelligence and wisdom of the people of the city..

>Head of The Great Serpent Nag<
Located: Northern Area facing the Port

The second section is the serpent's navel which symbolizes the city's riches.. 

>Body of The Great Serpent Nag<
Located: On the front up to Tang Kuan Hill
Picture: credit to-CS ZEE-

The last is the tail which symbolizes the charisma and strength of the community of the people .. 

>Tail of The Dragon<
Location: Further Down South

*Addition Info: If you are driving and using GPS, here are the GPS coordinates : N 07° 13.632 E 100° 34.626 ( Check it Out,,)*

More information please visit: 


http://www.hotelthailand.com/hatyai/hatinfo.html
http://www.roomsatthailand.com/Blog%20Posts/songkla-hotels.html
http://www.trailsofasia.com/country/thai/south/songkhla_hatyai_a.htm

Fun fact:: Hatyai is short for "Mahat Yai", means big Mahat Tree (close relative of JackFriuts)