Day Natural Adventure and Unseen Tourism Route in Songkhla
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Route 1 Natural Adventure Kuan Khan Lao or Khan Lao Hill Tourism Route (2 Days 1 Night) Kuan Khan Lao is another interesting new place for those who love to enjoy with the nature near Hat Yai district. It is situated amidst cool natural Khao Jung Loan Cave area at about 1,113 feet above sea level. This place is a magical place for One of the legendary mountains of Rattaphum is Khao Jung Loan. sunset watching, star gazing and especially, getting up early in the morning There is a Jung Loan temple, founded since 2100 B.E., at the foot of this Day 2 to catch the enchanting spectacle mountain. This place is regarded as the unseen place of Rattaphum. Almost of a sea of mists at your feet. 300 stairs are prepared for those who would like to travel to the entrance Kuan Khan Lao is located at Phichit of Jung Loan cave. The amazing beauty of the ancient stalagmites and sub-district, Na Mom district, Songkhla stalactites, hidden in the cave, is now discovered showing the incredibly province. Please be reminded that beautiful nature and will be a marvelous adventurous experience. Aside the road going up to the hill is from the beauty of the cave, there is another folk wisdom in carrying bat rough and muddy where only a guano for agricultural use in the past, which is called Mai Ya which is being pick-up truck is recommended for developed and rebuilt for visitors as well. going up to the top of the hill. Day 1 Natural Adventure Worshipping Phra Somdej Pu Chao Kuan Khan Lao Café and Unseen Tourism Route According to history, about 400 years, Phra Somdej Pu Chao was (Kuan Khan Lao Coffee Roaster) in Songkhla the heir to the throne during the reign of King Sriyuthaya, who renounced It is a special coffee café with a new experience for customers that Day 1 the throne and entered a Buddhist a freshly roasted coffee is made on their own. This café is surrounded and pilgrimage to various places and settled cocooned by beautiful gardens and a private forest. It is a good choice for at this mountain for meditation. Phra sitting relaxingly in the peaceful and cool atmosphere. The signature menu Somdej Pu Chao was highly respected of the café would be Doi Chang coffee from Mae Kam Pong which is the and worshiped by the villagers and combination of Robusta coffee and Arabica coffee. pupils of those days until the present day. Day 2 Ton Nga Chang Waterfall Aside from Hat Yai being a center of commerce, there is also the Ton Nga Chang Waterfall which is in the Ton Nga Chang Wildlife Sanctuary. This waterfall, in particular, is acknowledged as the most beautiful waterfall in the south of Thailand. It has seven levels which the third level Day 1 of the falls is exceptionally spectacular and gigantic. The water is naturally divided into two smaller สำ นักงานการท่องเที่ยวและกีฬาจังหวัดสงขลา falls which look like a pair of Songkhla Provincial office of Tourism and Sports elephant’s tusks. Moreover, treks 10/4 Ratchadamnoen Rd. Boyang, Muang, Songkhla 90000 and facilities have been provided Tel. : 086-4906720, 074-311573 E-mail : [email protected] for more adventurous tourists. Website : http://songkhla.mots.go.th Day 2 Wat Khao Route 2 Unseen Songkhla Tone Mai Puk Waterfall Rup Chang Tourism Route (1 Day) Located in Sadao district, Songkhla province, Tone Mai Puk Waterfall Located on the foothill of is one of the popular tourist attractions of Sadao district and also one of limestone mountain of Khao Rup Khao Le the most beautiful waterfalls in the forest area. Its beauty is when water Chang village, Padang Besar sub- The foggy sea in Songkhla is located at Khao Le Buddhist Park, Sadao flowing down from the high cliff where Day 1 district, Sadao district of Songkhla, district. It is a new eco-tourism destination with an adventurous hiking route to a wood lace in the middle of the Wat Khao Rup Chang belongs to conquer Khao Hua Lan peak and watch the sunrise and morning fog on both the waterfall. This is the origin of the Mahayana Buddhism. It is one of Thai and Malaysian sides. Kho Le is the largest green space next to the town, name “Tone Mai Puk Waterfall”. the most unique temples in the south of Thailand in that it contains the being forest on a hill similar to Kho Hong Hill of Hat Yai city, consisting of This tourist attraction is recommended Wihan of Bodh Gaya Chedi which is an imitation of the Bodh Gaya Chedi from mountains and abundant forests in the heart of the city. Walking up to the for families and those who love India. The Wihan houses a large hall in which Phra Prathan, the principal Buddha mountain, the first viewpoint is the location of a very large statue of Luang Pu hiking to relax and enjoy swimming image, is placed. Behind the Wihan is the Khao Rup Chang Cave in which a Thuat with the learning center building of Luang Pu Thaut. Moreover, walking in the fresh and clear water. small stream flows in the front. Stalagmites and stalactites naturally ornate the uphill to the top, it is another location of the Bodhisattva Guanyin Statue, cave, while some part appears as an elephant’s head. The cave is divided into Ji Gong Statue, The Tiger God Statue (JAO POR SUEA) and Phra Sangkachai Statue. three smaller caves which house many Buddha images in the different positions. All the beautiful architectures are provided and constructed for being a place of Khao Nam Khang National Park Tham Nang Phaya Day 2 worshipping of both Thais and foreigners. Day 1 Covering an extensive rainforest Lueat Khao or Nang Phaya Day 1 area of 212 square kilometers of Na Lueat Khao Cave Thawi district and Sadao district of This cave is a cave with a lot of natural Songkhla, Khao Nam Khang National integrity and throughout the walkway inside Park is a fertile area with many the cave has installed bright lights to guide beautiful and interesting waterfalls. tourists to visit the area, which still maintains Moreover, the area served as a base the beauty of stalactites and stalagmites. for Chinese communist bandits which According to legend, the ruler of Malaysia, there is evidence for studying historical places and objects of the long battle. who was satisfied with the white blood For more information, please contact 074-805342. queen and traveled to this area to ask for the white blood queen to marry but was not successful as intended, resulting in the name Kuan Ron Hill and the legend of this area. Another new unseen tourist attraction in Na Thawi district is Kuan Ron Hill. It is also one of the amazing foggy seas in Songkhla together with an ideal camping spot for stargazing and viewing the sea of mist as well as Khlong Yon Rafting this is a place to watch the sunset. For more information, please contact Klong Yon is also one of the important sources of watersheds. The water 081-328-0112. is clear with beautiful rocks and fish can be seen. The natures on both sides of the river are cool and pleasant with big trees. The popular traveling activity Day 1 is rafting in the middle of the river. In some parts, the water flows rapidly which creates a challenge and excitement. The coolness of the stream and the Day 2 Baan Hin Kliang excitement of what to encounter in the course ahead makes tourists have fun OTOP Innovative and forget the time. Tourism Community Day 1 This community is located at Baan Hin Kliang, Tha Kham Sub-district, Hat Yai District. There is a wooden bridge in the middle of a rice field created by the locals in the area. It is a tourist spot for photography-lover to wander around nature and experience the community’s way of life. Tourism Activity: Tasting some local Thai food For more information, please contact Tel. : 084 748 2116 Route 1 Natural Adventure Tourism Route (2 Days 1 Night) Khao Jung Loan Cave Ton Nga Chang Waterfall Start Rattaphum District, Songkhla Province Worshipping Day 1 Phra Somdej Pu Chao Kuan Khan Lao Café (Kuan Khan Lao Coffee Roaster) Tham Nang Phaya Lueat Khao or Nang Phaya Day Baan Hin Kliang 2 Lueat Khao Cave Kuan Khan Lao OTOP Innovative or Khan Lao Hill Tourism Community Finish Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province Wat Khao Rup Chang modations ccom A • Centara Hotel Hat Yai • Hi-Season Hotel No. 3, Sanehanusorn Road, Hat Yai Sub-district, Soi 4, Rajyindee Road, Hat Yai Sub-district, Restaurant Hat Yai District, 90110 Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province 90110 • Ton Thang Restaurant • Blue-Na-Lay Fried Chicken • Salad Bar 108 Tel. : 074-352222 Tel. : 074-365199 No. 2549, Moo 6, Sanambin-Lopburiramesuan @Hat Yai No. 108, Punnakan Road, Kho Hong • Grand Plaza Hotel • Golden Crown Grand Hotel Road, Kuanlang Sub-district, Hat Yai District, Klongrien 1 Road, Hat Yai Sub-district, Sub-district, Hat Yai District, Songkhla No. 24/1, Sanehanusorn Road, Hat Yai Sub-district, No. 42-44, Niphat-Uthit 3 Road, Hat Yai Sub-district, Songkhla Province 90110 Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province 90110 Province 90110 Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province 90110 Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province 90110 Tel. : 081-9900205, 086-4909830 Tel. : 081-8987475 Tel. : 081-8964400 Tel. : 074-234340 Tel. : 074-262909 • Hroy Restaurant • Khu Tao 3 Restaurant • Khrua Ruean Thai No. 1770, Moo 3, Sanambin Road, Hat Yai District, No.