Songkhla City Pillar

The Chinese-styled building housing the city pillar.

The Songkhla city pillar.

 
A short distance from Wat Matchimawat in the old town area is the city pillar of Songkhla. The pillar is housed is a very Chinese-styled building, reflecting the origins of Songkhla by Chinese traders.

Inside, the shrine is also very Chinese in style and decoration, with Chinese silks hanging from the ceiling, including a sort of shroud which hides the crown of the gilded pillar.

In the same compound opposite the shrine is a Chinese opera stage. Performances are occassionally put on here during festivals.