[2025 Songkhla Attraction] Travel Guide for Golden Mermaid Statue (Updated Mar)

What to do in Songkhla Visit the Chedi on Monkey Hill and interact with monkeys Towering over downtown Songkhla, Khao Tang Kuan is a hill which offers panaromic views over the city peninsula and the sea shores Stroll on the beaches of Samila Stroll along crystal white sand beaches, or ride a pony and don’t miss taking your customary shots with the legendary mermaid statue Photogenic mini “Chinatown” Get into chill vibes with unique heritage buildings of the old city at Soi Nan Ngam, with its vibrant colors and lots of Chinese temples. If you’re up for it, try the noodles under a Chinese opera stage. Visit the “red warehouse” at the end of the street #passionpassport #awesomepic #summervacation

Golden Mermaid Statue at Laem Samila, Songkhla Province There is a story told in the past that there was a mermaid who would come and comb her hair on the beach at Samila with a golden comb. Then a fisherman walked by, which startled the mermaid. So she quickly ran into the sea and forgot the golden comb on the shore. When the fisherman saw her, he kept the golden comb. To wait for the mermaid on that beach all the time. But the mermaid never appeared again. Then someone came to make a statue to commemorate her. For those who have never been here, come and see it. It is right on the beach. #WinterSeasideTravel #SunsetViewpoint

Hat Yai, the largest city in the south, is the gateway for those who want to visit Songkhla by plane, as flights land in Hat Yai district. Tourist attractions in Hat Yai-Songkhla include a variety of natural and cultural sites, such as: 📍 Samila Beach, where the highlight is the mermaid statue that everyone must check in and take a photo with. 📍 Tinsulanonda Bridge, a bridge crossing Songkhla Lake. 📍 Folklore Museum, a place to learn about southern Thai culture. 📍 Songkhla Old Town, featuring Sino-Portuguese architecture. 📍 Nang Ngam Road, where you can taste delicious food and take beautiful street art photos. 📍 Kim Yong Market, a hub of various goods.

#hatyaitrip One of the tourist spots that must be visited at Samila beach is the golden mermaid statue. The parking location is very large which can accommodate buses and private vehicles, we only walk a few hundred meters from the beach to the parking location. The atmosphere along the beach is very clean and beautiful, there are several photo spots that visitors can use at this location. There are also souvenir and clothing sellers available that visitors can buy. The toilet is in a clothing store which provides these facilities for a fee. The beach location is very clean and tends to be windy, visitors must bring a wide hat or umbrella, there are horses that can be rented to go around this beach. There were no visitors seen bathing in this beach area, perhaps because the waves were strong. At the Golden Mermaid statue, there are many queues to take photos, so visitors must be patient when taking photos at this spot. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the beach by using the track provided besides walking on the beach sand. What you must try is coconut ice cream, where you can enjoy coconut water for free if you buy the ice cream, and there are other interesting snacks available to buy at affordable prices.