what to do in hat yai
What to do in Hat Yai
Quick Scoop
Hat Yai
is best for food, markets, temples, and easy day trips. A good first visit
usually mixes a night market, a morning market, and one or two scenic or
cultural stops.
Top things to do
- Visit Kim Yong Market for snacks, fruit, souvenirs, and local street life. [5][1]
- Spend an evening at Lee Garden Plaza or nearby night markets for food and shopping. [1][5]
- Explore Hat Yai Municipal Park, especially for viewpoints and the cable car area. [3][5][1]
- See the Stainless Steel Temple (Phra Maha Chedi Tripob Trimongkol), one of the city’s standout landmarks. [9][1]
- Try the Khlong Hae Floating Market for local dishes and a classic Hat Yai experience. [7][1]
- Take a day trip to Songkhla, including Samila Beach and Songkhla Old Town. [5][9][1]
Best for food
Hat Yai is a strong food city, especially for dim sum, street snacks, grilled seafood, and southern Thai dishes. If you only have one evening, pair a market visit with dinner and dessert so you can sample more in one go.Best for sightseeing
If you want a more relaxed half-day, start with Hat Yai Municipal Park, then visit the Stainless Steel Temple, and finish at a viewpoint or mall area. This gives you a mix of scenery, culture, and easy transport between stops.Best for families
Family-friendly options often include the Ice Dome, Magic Eye 3D Museum, shopping malls, and easy market visits. These are useful if you want something lighter than a full temple-and-day-trip itinerary.Simple 2-day plan
- Day 1: Kim Yong Market, lunch, Hat Yai Municipal Park, Stainless Steel Temple, night market. [9][1][5]
- Day 2: Khlong Hae Floating Market, Songkhla day trip, Samila Beach, evening food crawl. [1][5][7][9]