ha ai

open classification: cities

cities in southwest Thailand. Located in the southwest of Songkhla, Malay Peninsula. Population 67, (1979). Important business center. Transportation hub, railways and highways connect Bangkok and towns in southwest China.

Songkhla prefecture is divided into 1 administrative districts, among which HAT YAI is the most famous. Hat Yai is the transportation center and economic hub of 14 prefectures in southern Thailand, and it has become a city with extremely vigorous development in the last 1 years. Because it is only 36 miles away from Malaysia, Malays account for the largest number of tourists, with about 6, visitors a year. Although Ha 'ai is not a government meeting of Songkhla, it has become a major city in southern Thailand.

In terms of shopping, Heai can definitely be called a shopping paradise, mainly because many cheap and high-quality Thai handicrafts, dried shrimps, cashews, crispy dried fish and other products are sold here, among which the most special ones are cotton fabrics and figures in shadow play. As for the main shopping areas, they are in NIPHAT UTHIT 2AND 3 RD. (Nipaudi No.2 and No.3 Road), SANCHANNUSON (Sangchang Nusong Road) and PLAZA MARKET (Plaza Market), both locals and tourists like to bargain here, enjoy the feeling of wandering around and shopping at will, and choose their favorite handicrafts.

Among the tourist attractions in the urban area of Ha 'ai, the most notable one is the 35-meter-long reclining Buddha, which ranks third in the world. At the same time, there is also a cultural village in southern Thailand that is worth visiting. There are various performances every day, which can make visitors deeply understand the traditional dance culture and folk art in southern Thailand. If you want to leave the city, there are many places of interest nearby where you can take a half-day tour. There is a beautiful ivory waterfall (TON NGA CHANG) 24 kilometers west of Heai. The water flows down seven steps and then divides into two, just like two ivory elephants, hence the name, especially in October and December after the rainy season, when the water flow is particularly spectacular. Another famous scenic spot is THAM KHAO RUP CHANG, which is about 1 kilometers away from the urban area. There are three caves, all of which are grotesque stone faints and stalactites, and some even resemble Buddha statues, which are of great sightseeing value.

Ha 'ai is also a city that can provide various sports and entertainment, among which the memorable entertainment is the thrilling and exciting bullfighting competition, which is the most traditional program in the southern region. When all the spectators watch the two wild animals fighting with their horns pointed, the tense atmosphere will make all the people roar with joy. There are two arenas in this area, and a bullfight will be held on the first Sunday of every month.