Koh Chang Island
Koh Chang Island, which is also popular as Koh Chang National Marine Park is a rapidly emerging tourist destination of Thailand. Comprising most part of the Koh Chang island and several neighboring isles, the Park is a paradise for those who desire to get their mind rid of the chaos of modern life, and rejuvenate themselves. It is not for nothing that the Park has been termed 'the last paradise islands in South-East Asia'.
Synopsis
Country Thailand
Location 315 km north-east of Capital Bangkok; 8 km from the coast of Trat province
Accessibility Through ferry
Accommodation Easily available
Dining Wide variety; Specially resorts and cottages
Best time to visit November to February
Tour Attractions
Koh Chang, the largest island in the Marine Park, is extremely popular among the Thais, and gradually, it is climbing the popularity ladder in the international arena too. Tour attractions, which Koh Chang is loved for, are mentioned below.
The Beaches
Koh Chang is synonymous with beautiful white sandy beaches. All Ko Chang beaches have one or two specialities of their own. Klong Son beach is known for its luxurious resorts, villas pools and spas. White Sand Beach, located on the northern end of west coast, is acclaimed for various sport activities like football and valleball.
Beach Location Specialities Facilities
Klong Son Beach Northern end of island Scenic cape with sandy stretch and abundance of coconut trees Luxurious resorts, villas, pools and spa
White Sand Beach (Had Sai Khao) Northern end of west coast Most popular and most commercial beach
Various sport activities, such as football, volleyball and frisbee games Beach brims with bungalows and resorts
Numerous bars, pubs, restaurants and shops
Klong Prao Beach Near Laim Chaichet beach Coconut-fringed beach; northern end has beautiful rocky landscape Plenty of cottages and resorts
Kai Bae Beach On West Coast Watching spectacular sunset Several resorts Kai Bae village has small shops, supermarkets, restaurants and cyber cafes
Tha Nam Beach South of Kai Bae Back-packers' haven
Than Mayom Beach On eastern side; Near Than Mayom Waterfall Nice for catching sunrise
Waterfalls
Mountainous terrain of Koh Chang creates some impressive waterfalls.
Waterfall Location Speciality
Than Mayom Near Than Mayom pier Series of 3 falls
Klong Plu Close to Kai Bae Beach 3-level Fall Swimming and camping allowed
Klong Nonsi On northern end Small-sized waterfall with several cascades
Klong Nueng Near fishing village of Salakphet Water rushing down the ravine a rewarding sight
Kiripet Near Salakphet Seven-level Fall
Swimming in pond allowed
Exploring Marine Life
Marine life is particularly visible in the eastern side of the island. Another nice place to enjoy it is around the wrecks of the Thai warships 'Chonburi' and 'Songkhla' in Salakphet bay on the southern end of the island.
Activities-Sports
Activities and sports facilities available in Koh Chang are mentioned below:
Elephant Trekking: Roaming amidst rich vegetation and animals atop an elephant. Seems pleasant. Isn't it? Experience yourself.
Diving & Snorkelling: Best time for diving is between October/November and April. Best diving sites are on the southern and western tips of the island. Two wreck dive sites, where the wreckage of sunken ships lies in the depth of the sea, are also on the island.
Canoes and Kayaking: Paddling canoes is the best way to relish the beauty of the coastlines. Canoes can be availed along the beaches.
Boating: Leisure boating trips can be arranged on the beaches. One can use the boats for sightseeing or journeying to various sites for scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing.
Spa: Koh Chang is one of the best places in Thailand for spa massages. Wealth of spas exists on the island to pamper one after a day of beach activities.
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