Yes yes yes…
Everyone has been asking me, did you not stay at Lee Garden? No shopping at the
night market at Lee Garden? The kacang shop place, did you go? And the answer
is no no and no.
This trip has been rather unique, instead of visiting the
ever so popular and famous place (and hotel) in Hat Yai, we visited the local
most visited place. I bet many of you aren’t aware – yea lah kan… asyik gi
makan and shopping kat Lee Garden jer. So, let me take you to this great
outdoor place called Kor Hong Mountain located approximately 20 mins from your
favourite place. Click here to watch the video.
As you know (macam lah you all semua tahu kan), I kinda
like to add nature ie park, zoo or any outdoorish place in my trip and this
time around I visited the Kor Hong Mountain – a hang-out place for them locals.
Few things that you can check-out here which is:1. Hat Yai View Point : my favourite thus far as you can
see the whole Hat Yai from here and it is so breezy.
2. Park : A great place for family, dating, boating and
exercise spot. You can jog or walk from here up to the View Point on a
perfectly tar-road.3. Golden Buddha : A locals place of worship, located right
on top at the view point. And you walk down you will pass by another god statue
as well as a temple.The golden Buddha or Phra Phuttha Mongkhon Maharat was
built in 1999 to commemorate the 72nd birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol
Adulyadej. Apparently (only got to know after I left Hat Yai) this place is
connected by a cable-car.Next, you’ll pass by the Goddess Guan Yin Statue – Goddess Guanyin
is usually referred to as the most widely beloved Buddhist Divinity. In Chinese
Buddhism, Guan Yin is synonymous with the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, the
pinnacle of mercy, compassion, kindness and love.As you walk further down, you’ll meet the cheerful Laughing
Buddha statue. Laughing Buddha represents joy, contentment, and prosperity in
East Asian cultures.
Last but not least you will reach the temple, half way
between the View Point and the Hat Yai Municipal Park. You can continue on foot
to the park or get your car to meet you here, ample parking bay and restroom is
available too.You can easily spend an hour just lounging and enjoying the
breeze kissing you chubby cheeks, and continue with a stroll/hike down where
you will be greeted by the goddess and god. Do it in the evening, cause it’ll
give you a perfect excuse to head to local night market for dinner.
Hat Yai Municipal ParkHat Yai District, SongkhlaThailandOperating hours: 6am – 8pm daily (open for joggers)Entrance fee: FreeAETMET 2023
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