Songkhla Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Songkhla province, Thailand
About Songkhla
Songkhla or "Singgora" in Malay, was a city of the old Malay Kingdom of Langkasuka with heavy Srivijayan influence. It has been part of the Thai Kingdom since the 18th century. The city has moved over no less than three separate sites around the coast and harbour since it was established, so bear in mind that visiting all the sites will require some transport. A hired car is ideal. You can get a good overview of the location of the city during various historic periods at theSongkhla National Museumwhich has a map overlay on the immediate left once you enter the main courtyard. Previously a port and a coastal trading post where Indian, Persian, and Arab merchants came to exchange their products, this place was initially named "Sing Lha" after the 2 lion-shaped islands at the mouth of the ci
Top Attractions in Songkhla
Explore the best things to see and do in Songkhla:
- ★Ban Sattha
- ★Ferry
- ★Institute for Southern Thai Studies
- ★Khao Kao Seng
- ★Khao Noi
- ★Khao Tang Kuan
- ★Ko Yo
- ★Laem Sai Estuary Fortress
Where to Eat in Songkhla
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Mudmee Restaurant
Where to Stay in Songkhla
- 🏨ABC Guest House
- 🏨BP Samila Beach Hotel & Resort
- 🏨Jalan Jalan Home Stay
- 🏨Queen Hotel
- 🏨Rajamangala Pavilion Beach Resort
- 🏨Songkhla Guest House
Songkhla Travel Guide Sections
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