Experience 4D2N Trip To Hatyai With KOPETRO Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd (KOPETROTRAVEL)

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Visit Hatyai For 4D2N With Leisure Itinerary That Covers Must-Visit Places In Hatyai And Songkhla That Are Properly Curated Just For You By KOPETRO Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd

Experience Hatyai With KOPETRO TRAVEL Attractive Package

 

Thailand has always been my favourite country to visit and of course, Hatyai as the closest city to Malaysia is a famous destination that well-known to all, some even make it a regular weekend trip since it is really convenient and easy to access for us.

 

  

Since I was planning to revisit, I was excited to find out about this attractive package offered by KOPETRO Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd. With as low as RM 359, I can visit Hatyai city for 4 Days and 2 Nights with transportation and accommodation included.  

 

As mentioned it was a 4D2N trip, let's me share with you the going places that have properly curated by KOPETRO Travel for the best "Shop, Eat, Explore" experience here in Hatyai - Songkhla. Please bear in mind that some of the attractions will require an entrance fee at our own cost and all will be shared in detail later on.

 

So, enjoy reading guys!

4D2N Trip To Hatyai - Songkhla

 

During my trip on 9 - 12 June 2023, the departure (gather point) is located at Megan Avenue, Jalan Yap Kwang Seng. The bus departed at 9.15 PM heading northbound to Kuala Nerang, with several stops along the journey for our convenience purposes (i.e. toilet break, refill, etc.) with the longest stop at Masjid Tengku Sharafuddin Badlishah. 

 

At this stop, it is just the perfect timing for us to freshen up and perform Subuh (Fajr) prayer before continuing the journey to the border. For your information, we will be entering Thailand through Ban Prakob Customs House (also known as During Burung, a small border down in Padang Terap District, Kedah from the Malaysia side). 

 

The border will start operation at 7.00 AM, and we arrived just nice around 7.30 AM after having our breakfast at the restaurant just opposite Kuala Nerang Bus Station, choosing Cendol Stesen Bas Kuala Nerang with reference to Google Map.

 

Breakfast At Cendol Stesen Bas Kuala Nerang

 

When entering Thailand, it is mandatory to fill up the TM 6 Immigration Form (Thailand Arrival and Departure Card, also known as White Card by locals) by foreign nationals that are to be submitted to the Thai immigration checkpoint upon arrival.

 

(Extra Point: My white card has been filled up and all I need to do is just leave my signature on. Do check with them on this service with a small extra charge). 

 

Think Of Hatyai, Remember KOPETRO Travel

The best part to enter Thailand through this border checkpoint is the shorter time required to complete the whole process due to the lesser crowd compared to other entry checkpoints to Hatyai. Look at our happy faces after the smooth immigration check and we are so ready to explore Hatyai now.

 

(Take Note: As practiced by all customs check counters, no photography is allowed on the premise! Be alert on the spot where you want to take photographs to avoid unnecessary trouble)

Landmark After Immigration Check At Ban Prakob Customs House

4D2N Hatyai Trip With KOPETRO Travel - Shopping List

#1 Rosecarree Gallery

Shop At Rosecarree Gallery For Thailand's 100% Silk And The Best Gifts For Loved Ones

Our first stop here in Hatyai to shop is Rosecarree Gallery which offers Thailand 100% Silk products, high-quality hijab collections, clothing for both Muslimin and Muslimah, jewellery, and gifts for our loved ones. 

Men's Collection At Rosecarree Gallery

A Lot Of Color Choices Available At Rosecarree Gallery

The Best Gifts To Impress Your Beloved One With Thailand 100% Silk Products From Rosecarree Gallery

If you plan to make your clothing for Raya, a wedding, or any occasion, you can find the material and color available here. It has been the famous stop for many Malaysians that are looking for raw plain cloth. For more information, you can visit Rosecarree's Instagram to find out more. 

Rosecarree Gallery

 

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#2 Ranu Kohyo

Ranu Kohyo To Shop For Snacks, Nuts, Sweets, And Many More

The second stop we made was Ranu Kohyo, this is the place where you can shop till you drop for snacks, a variety of nuts (famous for cashew nuts), dried fruits, sweets, and many more! You name the "jajan" you heard that is famous in Thailand, you can find it here! 

All Kind Of Snacks Available At Ranu Kohyo

Variety Of Dried Fruits Option At Ranu Kohyo

My Favorite Snacks With Few Flavors Available

For your convenience, you can use a Credit Card facility to make payment with a minimum spending of THB 1000, else you can only pay my cash term only. If you want to reserve more Baht for the trip,  a good option will be making a combined payment just like what we did!

  

#3 Nora Plaza

Shopping For Unique Leather And Souvenir Products At Nora Plaza

 

From clothing to snacks, now it is time for us to shop here at Nora Plaza located just 900m from Ranu Kohyo for some leather products, I would label it to be unique as it is not only made from normal leather than you can easily find elsewhere, but exclusive such as stingray, crocodile, and elephant, most probably only available here at Nora Plaza.

 

Here, you can find some unusual items like clothing, accessories, food, intricate handmade bags, home decor items, souvenirs, and many more! Also, a perfect stop for you to grab some souvenirs from Thailand for family and friends. 

Leather Collections With Fixed Price

Wide Option Of Intricate Handmade Bags

I'm Stuck Not Sure Which One To Choose, Too Many Choices Available

Oh yes, forget to mention earlier! The moment you arrive, you will receive a discount card from the staff and enjoy 20% discounts when you shop here at Nora Plaza.

Received The 20% Discount Card Upon Disembark From The Bus Upon Arrival At Nora Plaza

  

#4 ASEAN Night Bazaar

Famous Shopping Spot For Malaysians At ASEAN Night Bazaar Hatyai

ASEAN Night Bazaar Hatyai is another shopping spot that all Malaysians visited Hatyai will surely stop by here! It is a covered market selling goods from Thailand like clothing, souvenirs, personal care products, and many more!

 

Most importantly, it is also an affordable shopping stop where you can bargain too, although some might sell at fixed prices only. 

 

On the top floor, you can find several rows of stalls selling classic Thai dishes and drinks, and you can easily find a Halal store to fuel your tummy. 

 

Clothing, Shoes, And Many More Collections Selling At Very Affordable Prices

Variety Of Food Stalls On The Top Floor Of ASEAN Night Bazaar, You Can Easily Find Halal Food Here

 

Food Is Also Very Cheap Here, Delicious And Affordable Too

  

4D2N Hatyai Trip With KOPETRO Travel - Dining List

#1 Rusdee Boat Noodle

Lunch At Rusdee Boat Noodle

This is my second time here at Rusdee Boat Noodle, and I still love the food here. Undoubtedly, the queue starts as early as 12 noon. Yes, always a full house and it has been a famous lunch spot for all tourists. 

Rusdee Boat Noodle is a modest, open-air restaurant that specializes in braised beef, liver and chicken boat noodles, desserts, and many more. The taste will excite your taste buds and craving for more. 

When I saw my friends ordered Dim Sum which I never tried before, my goodness, it was really good, so huge in portion and you know what, it is really cheap as it only cost me 50 baht, not only that, the whole meals are ridiculously cheap! 

 

For two pax, we only pay around 300 baht for the food that warmly fills up my tummy with full satisfaction.

Some Of The Menu List Available Here

Boat Noodle At Big Portion - Total Syiokness To Finish It Up

Huge Dim Sum For Only 50 Baht

Rusdee Boat Noodle - Part Of The Open-Air Seating Options

#2 Khlong Hae Buffet Seafood Halal 

Enjoy Eat-All-You-Can Seafood Buffet For Only 299 Baht

Khlong Hae Buffet Seafood Halal offers a great range of fresh seafood products, a lot of cooked dishes, meats, and balls that are perfect for steamboat and grilled. For just 299 baht, everything here is unlimited and you just eat all you can, but of course, be mindful not to waste the food! 

Just grab the quantity that you can eat, and never be greedy although you pay to enjoy it. It is really thoughtful as well with all the facilities provided where you can park your car at the carpark with staff assisting, and perform your prayer while dining here at the prayer room. 

Fresh Seafood That Constantly Top-up Before Run Out

Open-Air Steamboat Steamboat Restaurant For All (Halal)

Prayer Room For Guests To Perform Prayer While Dining Here

Desserts And More At Khlong Hae Buffet Seafood Halal (Unlimited)

Grilled Fish Ready For Everyone - Prepared By Staff

As the dining place can be really hot and stuffy, it is recommended to bring a portable hand fan as well which will be helpful to cool down while enjoying the food here. Trust me, it is worth it to dine here if you are here in town. 

 

  

#3 Islam PaiDaeng

Islam PaiDaeng At Songkhla District - Famous Among Tourists And Halal

Islam PaiDaeng is the only restaurant that we visited during the trip located in Songkhla district, which we stop by for lunch before proceeding with the Singora Tram Tour. 

Here, we had the must-order Kaeng Som (Asam Rebus) Sea Bass that truly open up your appetite and ask for more rice, other dishes include a Thai-style omelette, fish with a layer of crunchy garlic, sweet and sour prawn, and vegetables.

Menu Recommended By Our Tour Guide

Kaeng Som, Must Order Menu When You Are Here In Thailand

Besides serving delicious food, the entrance of Islam PaiDaeng is also very Instagrammable where you can spend time taking a lot of beautiful pictures with your family and friends.

Many Instagrammable Spots Here At The Entrance Of Islam PaiDaeng Restaurant

  

4D2N Hatyai Trip With KOPETRO Travel - Attraction List

#1 Khlong Hae Floating Market

Khlong Hae Floating Market - Waterside Market Shopping Experience

Khlong Hae Floating Market is the first and only floating market located in Southern Thailand that operates over the weekend on Friday - Sunday including public holiday, do take note this! 

Here, you can find many food choices, especially street food by traders that dressed in Thai retro costumes. It is a unique experience as well, and the best part is you can easily find local and Halal food here. 

I loved the initiative on how they promote eco-friendly food containers that are creatively made from coconut shells, bamboo tubes, or earthen pots rather than using foam or plastic containers. Plus, it is cheap and affordable too!

Enjoying My Fresh Coconut Drink In Cute Earthen Pot - Doraemon Shape

Unique Experience When You Shop Here At The Waterside Market

Beautiful Scenery Of Khlong Hae Floating Market At Hatyai That Opens On Weekend

There are ample seating spaces available right in front of the trading area where you can have your food with your family and friends while enjoying live performances straight from the main stage.

 

Other than the waterside market, there are plenty of stalls available on selling clothes, souvenirs, food, and drinks that sell at a very affordable price, and even games and entertainment are available too. All transaction is performed with cash term only. 

 

More Stores Available Besides The Waterside Market

  

#2 Chang Puak Elephant Camp

Famous Photography Spot Before Explore The Attraction

Chang Puak Elephant Camp Hatyai offers not only the elephants ride, but also a lot of exciting activities such as elephant talent show, elephant feeding, ATV, BB Gun, Crocodile show, Monkey Show, Bird Park and many more. Please do note that these activities incur fees that you can purchase the ticket at the ticketing booth.

Ticketing Booth At The Entrance

Packages Available Here And Photo Opportunities

As a person that loves to look for Instagrammable spots, you can spend hours just visiting this attraction as there are plenty of beautiful setups here. We do enjoy our sweet time here although the weather is sunny and hot, but who cares right. Just need to make sure to keep ourselves hydrated at all times.

 

Group Photo At The Stairway To Heaven

My all-time favorite activity to do here at Chang Puak Elephant Camp is elephant feeding, just look at how cute they are! Not expensive at all, just 100 baht per bucket and you can enjoy the lifetime experience of feeding them from this close encounter. 

You can also take the opportunity to take some photos with elephants at the cost of 100 baht too, but you can collect the photo upon exit and each photo cost 200 baht with the frame. As a memorable token, I think the price is pretty fair.

Elephant Feeding - 100 Baht Per Bucket

These Banana Buckets For Elephant Feeding Only! (Remember: Not For You Okay)

 

  

#3 Central Mosque of Songkhla

The Taj Mahal of Thailand

Besides religious site, The Central Mosque of Songkhla has attracted millions of tourists since built in 2001 with its beautiful decoration of elegant architectural and art styles, especially the stunning symmetry which adds to the beauty of this structure, both indoor and outdoor of the mosque.

 

It is one of the largest mosques in the southern part of Thailand. If you ask me whether I will repeat my visit to explore more about this mosque, my answer will be definitely yes! Looking at the photo collections from the public, there is more to explore here. 

Central Mosque Of Songkhla Is Part Of The 4D2N Itinerary

 

Another activity to be done here will be the fish feeding where you can purchase the pellet at only 10 baht per packet.

 

Get The Fish Pellet For Only 10 Baht And Experience The Fish Feeding Here

 

Fish Feeding Experience At Central Mosque of Songkhla

 

  

#4 SeaVerse Cafe & Restaurant

Lot Of Beautiful Instagrammable Spots Here At SeaVerse Cafe & Restaurant

This is one of the latest addition to the attraction list here in Hatyai. SeaVerse Cafe & Restaurant is located just a few minutes' drive from Central Mosque of Songkhla. Just perfect to chill after a long day staying under the sun. 

 

With an entrance fee of 30 baht per pax, you can enjoy the beautiful view, especially from the magnificent views overlooking the whole property, and spend quality time with family and friends at the cafe. It is air-conditioned, hence the best spot for a quick rest here. 

The Reflection And Tranquil Surrounding At SeaVerse Cafe & Restaurant

Just Relax And Chill Enjoying The Beautiful Scenery

From Hot Sunny Day To Cloudy And It Eventually Raining Before We Depart

Main Highlight - Butter Beer (It's Halal With No Alcohol Added)

#5 Singora Tram Tour

Singora Tram Tour - Exploring Songkhla With Tram

As we have the tram just for ourselves, the Singora Tram Tour was priced at 300 baht per person at our own cost. The tram picks us up at Islam PaiDaeng, right after our lunch at Songkhla. 

This tour will wind through the fascinating architecture of Old Town, an opportunity to visit the old town of Songkhla, pass through Songkhla Mosque and Thai Buddhist temple, and make several stops to point out famous landmarks for photography and explore sessions. 

Iconic Songkhla Oldtown Signage

Oldest School In Songkhla Province Since 1896

Stop At Nakhon Nai Museum - An Old Chino-Colonial Building

Hub Ho Hin (Red Rice Mill) Hatyai - Permanent Exhibition About The History

Memorable Touch On Part Of The Songkhla Old City Wall That Was Built In 1842

Indeed, the whole tram session took around 90 minutes to complete with the final stop at the Samila Beach, Songkhla. I would say this tram trip was really worth it as we can explore the old-town of Songkhla which I normally didn't get the chance to do it on my own journey. Agree? 

The Singora Tour Tram - Unique Way To Explore Songkhla Oldtown

#6 Samila Beach

Beach That Home To The Famed Mermaid Sculpture

Whenever you plan your Hatyai trip, Samila Beach will always be on top of the list, if not all this is for most of us. 

Samila Beach is a 3-KM stretch of white sand beach that is famous among the locals and tourists, making it one of the busiest parts of Southern Thailand. For your information, this beach is not for swimming or sunbathing looking at its business nature nearby.

 

Hence, people normally visit just to exercise, ride bicycles, even horse ride for the kids, or hang out with family and friends while enjoying small bites from the local stalls. 

Famous Mermaid Sculpture Poses With The Same Mae Thoranee Pose

This beach is famed for its legendary Golden Mermaid (Nang Nguek Thong) sculpture that was originally created back in 1966 by Jitr Buabus. It was the story to be told about a mermaid that comb her hair with a golden comb that got frightened away by a young fisherman. Interesting, right?

To be honest, there is more to explore here at Samila Beach.

Iconic Photography Spot For Songkhla City And Samila Beach Signage

  

#7 Big Bee Garden (Big Bee Farm Hatyai)

Famous Big Bee Garden At Hatyai

Big Bee Garden (also known as Big Bee Farm Hatyai) is one of the Big Bee branches available around Thailand which has been established for 20 years now. 

Here at this outlet, you will be able to experience various methods of beekeeping that exist in Thailand in a close-up manner, and a bee museum for those that are interested to visit for knowledge. My favorite spot here is, of course, shopping for honey-based products and the price is pretty competitive. 

 

Excited To Explore The Stingless Bee Hive

Close-up of the Stingless Bees Available Here At Big Bee Garden

See! This Is My Favorite Spot To Shop For Honey-Based Products With Great Health Benefits

  

#8 Visit Dannok Before Back To Malaysia

Dannok is a small town in Southern Thailand, close enough to the Malaysia border, pretty much unknown to the world as it was overshadowed by popular cities around Thailand. 

 

We make a short stop here for lunch and shopping before departing back to Malaysia. 

 

A Wefie Before Shopping At 7-Eleven Hatyai For Goods And Thailand Rice

 

7-Eleven Halal Product Corner - Perfect Stop Also To Shop Till You Drop

Shop For Local Products

You Can Shop With Ringgit Here Too, Alternatively, There Is Money Changer Available

#9 Free & Easy At Hatyai

 

That's pretty much about the attractions that we have during the daytime. As part of the itinerary, we do have Free & Easy night where we took the opportunity to visit Lee Garden Night Market, another must-visit famous night market that offers lots of souvenirs, local street foods, and many more. We had our relaxing massage here too!

 

Lee Garden Night Market - Always Pack With People (Local And Tourists)

Had Our Massage At Mali Massage - Worth Recommend And Better Than Previous Experience

Enjoy Affordable Thai Street Food Here At Lee Garden Night Market

Memorable - TukTuk Ride With Mini TukTuk (Just Nice To Fit Me In At Front Seat)

4D2N Hatyai Trip With KOPETRO Travel - Accommodation

2-Night Stay At River Grand Hotel Hatyai

River Grand Hotel is our official 2-night stay hotel here in Hatyai, I would say it is comfortable at least for a good night's rest after a long day exploring Hatyai and Songkhla. Didn't expect much for a luxurious perfect stay since we only spent a few hours as long as I can get a quality sleep, which I did with no complaints. 

 

As usual, all basic amenities are provided with an attached bathroom which is convenient, but we only need to share iron which can be real chaos with limited units available when this is a busy hotel with tourists travelling in groups.

 

River Grand Hotel Consider Strategically Located In Town With Walking Distances To A Few Attraction Spots Nearby

Comfortable Stay With All Basic Amenities Provided

Alright, these are the list of attractions that we visited during the 4D2N trip to Hatyai with KOPETRO Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd. I think that the itinerary is complete and perfect for those who want to explore Hatyai - Songkhla, especially those who want to travel in groups like this.

This is indeed a brilliant choice looking at the affordable price for the package. 

Explore Hatyai - Songkhla Ex KL From As Low As RM 359 per pax

Explore Hatyai - Songkhla Ex Kertih From As Low As RM 379 per pax

See, with less than RM 500 per pax, you can enjoy Hatyai comfortably without the need to crack your head on the ground planning like where to stay, where to go, what to do, etc. KOPETRO Travel got you covered for that.

 

Our Tour Guide In Hatyai - Mae Rosidah

Pic with Khun Ramadan, Our Co-Tour Guide For The Trip

All you need to do is sit back, relax during the road journey, and have your tour guides from the departure point to Hatyai and back to give detail about each going place during the trip.

• RM 359 per pax (Ex KL) - Transportation + Accommodation

 

• RM 379 per pax (Ex Kertih) - Transportation + Accommodation

• RM 659 per pax - Transportation + Accommodation + Meals

 

Excited to go for the trip?  Mark your calendar now as KOPETRO Travel has released the trip's date that flawlessly covers your next coming public holiday. 

 

• 28 - 31 July 2023

 

• 30 August - 2 September 2023 (National Day)

 

• 27 - 30 September 2023 (Maulidur Rasul)

 

• 27 - 30 October 2023

 

• 1 - 4 December 2023 

 

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That's all from me guys! Hope you enjoy reading this and do keep in touch for my next posting. 

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I would like to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to KOPETRO Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd for this wonderful trip, a short yet memorable one.

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