Yala Travel Guide
Yala is a landlocked province on the southern border of Thailand; the town of the same name is one of a handful in Thailand which is made up of a mainly Muslim population.
- Worth It?
- Not until the unrest settles down as it is currently a dangerous place to visit.
- What to Do
- hike in the mountains and tour the towns and villages.
- Best Time to Go
- December to April.
- How Long?
- A few days.
- Trivia
- Shogun Oranges, a sweet green orange with soft and tasty flesh, are Yala's most important export and are only grown here and a small number of other locations.
The town of Yala is as beautiful as the province, but its tourism numbers are dwindling due to the fighting and clashes between the separatist movements. However, when the trouble calms, it is a beautiful town with many local restaurants, guest houses and local who give a warm welcome to everyone who arrives.
The name Yala is derived from the folk word meaning 'fishing net' as the town is home to a mountain which is shaped like a net. The landscape in Yala is mainly mountainous and green with forests and trees lining the hills and peaks.
Travel to Yala - Getting There
There is a bus terminal in Yala that sees daily buses from Bangkok and various other tourist hotspots in Thailand. The nearest airport is in Hat Yai where you can then take a train, taxi, bus or minivan to Yala.
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