Audio Guide of Hat Yai Reclining Buddha

The Reclining Buddha is open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, free of charge. It is located at Wat Hat Yai Nai Temple, 5 km from the city center. You can get there by tuk-tuk, taxi, or songthaew (shared pickup truck). More details: Tourism Thailand.

Admission is free, although a voluntary donation to the temple of around 20-50 baht (0.50-1.30 USD) is recommended. This money helps with the maintenance of the religious complex.

The main visit lasts between 30 and 45 minutes. If you want to explore the entire temple complex, including other shrines and meditation areas, allow 1 to 1.5 hours. It is ideal to combine it with other nearby sights.

At 35 meters long and 15 meters high, it represents Buddha at the moment of entering Nirvana (Parinirvana). It is one of the largest reclining statues in Thailand and a spiritual symbol of Hat Yai since its construction in 1973.

The dry season, from November to February, has milder temperatures of 25-30°C. The best time is early in the morning, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM, when there are fewer people and the light is better for photos. Avoid rainy afternoons from June to October.

The complex has some stairs leading to the main statue, but the basic access area is flat. There are no specific ramps for wheelchairs, although people with limited mobility may receive help from the temple staff.

We recommend: 1) Kim Yong Night Market (5 km), 2) Kho Hong Temple (golden pagoda), 3) Magic Eye 3D Museum (3 km). More city information: Official Hat Yai website.

Dress respectfully, with shoulders and elbows covered, wear shoes that are easy to remove, as some areas are sacred, use sunscreen, and avoid loud noise. Use the temple's free parking area if you arrive in your own vehicle.