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Hat Yai travel guides
Practical, honest guides from Adriano & Uma for travellers to Hat Yai and Southern Thailand — getting here, what to see, where to eat and where to stay.

Things to doThings to do in and around Hat Yai — a local guideThe best things to do in and around Hat Yai: night markets, temples, Ton Nga Chang waterfall, Songkhla, Khlong Hae floating market and day trips to Koh Lipe.
Where to stayWhere to stay in Hat Yai: city centre, near the airport or in nature?Where to stay in Hat Yai: the city centre for markets, near the airport for short stopovers, or a quiet nature homestay outside town. An honest guide by local hosts.
Island tripsHat Yai to Koh Lipe via Pak Bara: van, boat or private driverHow to get from Hat Yai to Koh Lipe: drive or van to Pak Bara pier (2–2.5 h), speedboat to Lipe (1–2 h), seasons, combo tickets and private driver tips.
Day tripsTon Nga Chang Waterfall near Hat Yai: a practical guideVisiting Ton Nga Chang waterfall near Hat Yai: seven tiers in a wildlife sanctuary, 26 km from the city, entrance fees, opening hours, best season and safety tips.
Food & marketsHat Yai night markets and food: what to eat and whereA local guide to Hat Yai night markets and food: ASEAN Night Bazaar, Greenway, Kim Yong, Khlong Hae floating market, Hat Yai fried chicken, dim sum and roti.
Getting hereFrom Malaysia to Hat Yai: border crossing, train and vanHow to travel from Malaysia to Hat Yai: Danok–Bukit Kayu Hitam border by car or van from Penang, ETS train via Padang Besar, MySawasdee sleeper and tips.