Went for a trip in Hatyai during the Merdeka holiday. Due to communication problem, I woke up at 3 something in the morning and waited at the Petronas nearby my house at 4.15am. Waited there for about 15 mins to be told that they're actually coming at 5am only. So I went back home again and came out again at 5, poor dad had to stay awake with me also lol.
When they finally came, I hopped on to the van and we continue to pick people up before heading north to Hatyai. Mind you, of the 10 people travelling together, I only know one person, others are all strangers. (After story: I was told that when I walk towards the van, they all commented 'why this guy so chuen one?'. I guess probably I was having the =.= look because I didn't sleep the night before so I had a stoned look. But when I got up the van I said hi, and they were stunned...lol!!)
Finally on our way to Hatyai, because it's a holiday and the driver fear there might be a bad jam at the border, we took another way, through the Padang Besar side. It was around 6.30 in the morning and when I looked out of the window, I was awed by the scenery of Padang Besar. It was breath taking....really, like the scenery you find in China...or like some Europe field with some low hills. I bet many did not know such beautiful place exist in Malaysia. But well, when I saw it, it was morning and with a lot of mist, making the place so beautiful, I don't know how it'll look during the day.
Finally arriving at Hatyai, we checked in to our hotel before going out for our trip around Hatyai. Our tour guide brought us to a few places for visitation. We went to the Municipal park which has Guan Yin, Buddha and statues of other gods. We also visited the 4-faced Buddha (direct translate) and then went to eat bird's nest. Also in the list of visitation is the beach at Songkhla, which I would say is quite pretty. Sands and white, the rocks are black, perfect for pictures, well except that the sun was too bright. There's also a mermaid statue of the beach, and 2 islands named cat and mouse island in a distance into the sea. Apart from all these is just walking around the town of Hatyai and some market that we were brought to. Nothing much really. Things are cheap, but none to my liking.
Food wise, I think the food we ate most is ice cream. And ironically, we didn't eat any Thai food or seafood that Hatyai is famous for. Had swensens there, which was super cheap compared to Malaysia, and with a generous portion. Had the coconut ice cream at Songkhla there, which I would say is really good.
Photography, I didn't take much photos, only about 90 of them. Could have taken more photos at the beach, but I don't know why I didn't. Ah well, next time. =)
The most enjoyable part of this trip would be company I say, get to know a few more friends that are also into travelling and photography. From strangers to good friends, in just 2 days, quite amazing I'd say!
When they finally came, I hopped on to the van and we continue to pick people up before heading north to Hatyai. Mind you, of the 10 people travelling together, I only know one person, others are all strangers. (After story: I was told that when I walk towards the van, they all commented 'why this guy so chuen one?'. I guess probably I was having the =.= look because I didn't sleep the night before so I had a stoned look. But when I got up the van I said hi, and they were stunned...lol!!)
Finally on our way to Hatyai, because it's a holiday and the driver fear there might be a bad jam at the border, we took another way, through the Padang Besar side. It was around 6.30 in the morning and when I looked out of the window, I was awed by the scenery of Padang Besar. It was breath taking....really, like the scenery you find in China...or like some Europe field with some low hills. I bet many did not know such beautiful place exist in Malaysia. But well, when I saw it, it was morning and with a lot of mist, making the place so beautiful, I don't know how it'll look during the day.
Finally arriving at Hatyai, we checked in to our hotel before going out for our trip around Hatyai. Our tour guide brought us to a few places for visitation. We went to the Municipal park which has Guan Yin, Buddha and statues of other gods. We also visited the 4-faced Buddha (direct translate) and then went to eat bird's nest. Also in the list of visitation is the beach at Songkhla, which I would say is quite pretty. Sands and white, the rocks are black, perfect for pictures, well except that the sun was too bright. There's also a mermaid statue of the beach, and 2 islands named cat and mouse island in a distance into the sea. Apart from all these is just walking around the town of Hatyai and some market that we were brought to. Nothing much really. Things are cheap, but none to my liking.
Food wise, I think the food we ate most is ice cream. And ironically, we didn't eat any Thai food or seafood that Hatyai is famous for. Had swensens there, which was super cheap compared to Malaysia, and with a generous portion. Had the coconut ice cream at Songkhla there, which I would say is really good.
Photography, I didn't take much photos, only about 90 of them. Could have taken more photos at the beach, but I don't know why I didn't. Ah well, next time. =)
The most enjoyable part of this trip would be company I say, get to know a few more friends that are also into travelling and photography. From strangers to good friends, in just 2 days, quite amazing I'd say!
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