Tangkuan Hill

Must visit in Songkhla for the panoramic views! When we went, the lift station opened at 9am NOT 830am as listed. Tickets are return and though prices have increased it's still affordable. The lift tracks are covered so there's no view but the lift is air conditioned, which is a godsend in the killer heat (bring umbrellas). There's no fixed schedule for the lift operation; they go up when it's full, so you may have to wait when you want to go down.

To find the royal pavilion, to the right side after the bell tower there's a downhill stairway flanked by gold dragons, walk down it to reach.

Beat the heat by grabbing a local ice cream in a coconut dessert from either stall in front of the lift station, you can sit and eat at the table and chairs in front of the souvenir shop.

It’s definitely worth the THB 45 going up by cable car. The views up there are great and the always blowing wind is refreshing.

I visited on Saturday morning. The ticket was only 45? I forget. There was only me up there. Though it's hot, the views are cool. I got to see Songkhla and the islands nearby. And there's also stairs, kind of hidden, that lead us to a beautiful building like a castle. Probably it is.

Khao Tangkuan is one of the important tourist attractions in Songkhla Province. Khao Tangkuan is a hill approximately 2,000 feet above sea level. From the top of Tangkuan Hill, views of the surrounding city of Songkhla can be seen. On the top of Tang Kuan Hill is the Chedi Phra That of Songkhla. which was built during the Nakhon Si Thammarat Kingdom It is an art form of the Dvaravati period. The area of Khao Tang Khao, according to history, was originally the city of Tang U. The governor of Tang U is called by the villagers. “Father of the city of Tang U” has a royal teacher named “Plod” Phra That Chedi on Tang Kuan Hill. Father Mueang Tang U was the builder and Phra Rajakhru Plod was the construction manager. On Saturday, the 15th day of the waxing moon, the 9th month of the Year of the Rabbit, corresponding to 22 July 1853, construction took 8 years from the start of construction until 2012, making it 702 years old. White and clear, the size of a jar. Entered on Saturday, the 15th day of the waxing moon, 7th lunar month, year of the dog, corresponding to 26 May 1861. The glass of Sarapadnuek came from heaven. Said that one day the sky was overcast, heavy rain, lightning, thunder shook the sky, shook the house, shook the city. When the rain was dry, the sky was calm and the city was bright as usual. So there was a large crystal ball. The townspeople understood that the gods in heaven had given it to the prosperity of Tang U City. The governor of Tang U therefore built the Phra That Chedi. On top of Tang Kuan Mountain at the highest point and containing this crystal in the Phra That Chedi. So that prosperity spreads throughout Tang U City. The caretaker of the Chedi Phra That throughout. In 1859, King Rama IV visited Songkhla. After that, in the year 1866, His Majesty graciously ordered To Chao Phraya Wichian Kiri (Hedgehog)Reconstructed the Phra That Chedi to make it taller than before and built a mansion. (The pavilion that resides) at the base of the pagoda. and add a sedan to the corner of the wall Later, in December 1996, His Majesty King Borommanat Bophit (Rama IX) bestowed the royal relics to be placed in the Chedi Chedi Phra That. It is considered something that holds the hearts and minds of the people of Songkhla and every year there is a tradition of Chak Phra. and change the blankets on the pagoda During the month of October which is considered one of the big events in Songkhla Province

Highly recommended. Have train ride up and down. Good view of whole Songkla town. Very windy.

Lovely hill that overlooks the city of Songkhla. You can enjoy the sunset here as well. Just few minutes ride via cable car to the top.

Enjoy the beach and old city view from top of hill.

Interesting place to try out the cable car trip up to the hill top for a scenic view of Songkla. Awesome view. Part of the place is still being renovated and undergoing restoration works. Before you leave, do try out the coconut ice cream stalls just outside entrance. Toppings of your choice. Yummy.

Located near Samilla Beach good place to visit if you visit Songkhla. Worth to visit anyway. Been here on weekday, not crowded at all.

Cooling environment. Good view of Songkhla Town.

Best experience up to the hill like Bukit Bendera Penang Island 🏝

Wheelchair friendly! Great place to have a good bird view of the city :)
The lift was good to take too. Be aware of the monkeys down at the entrance. They are wild animals and should be respected 🙏 🤲

A hill to overlook the beautiful Songkhla and it’s surrounding region. There are a pile of trash, I assume as part of the construction, but otherwise, it’s a great site to visit. Plenty of mouse and I love the life affirming quotes at its wall.

Very pretty views at the top and a lovely pagoda.

Nice little hike with an overview of the city and surrounding area.

A place for you to view Songkla City and Seas... The uphill lift move slowly and it's will bring you to the nice view of Songkla...

A nice place to get a top eye view of the city. The monorail is provided from 8:00-18:00. The ticket is 45baht per person.

There are some fantastic views at the top of Tang Kuan Hill, and the 30 baht elevator ride is well worth it if your legs are a bit weary. You can get a great view of Songkhla, the lake and the beaches from here, and the chedi and surrounding structures at the top also make for some interesting wandering around

Nice view point and we glad that we pay for the lift to get up there. We do hope there is some basic facility such as washroom up there. Overall, very nice lookup point

Elevator for 45฿, best location to watch sea view and city view, fresh air, nice stupa