Ko Chang

It is the largest of the archipelago of 52 islands

that make up the Mu Ko Chang Natural Marine Park. It is the second largest island of Thailand (Phuket is the largest), is 30 km (19 mi) long and 14 km (9 mi) wide. In recent years the interest in Ko Chang has grown significantly among Thai and foreign visitors. The west coast of the island in the shape of an elephant, is now filled with hotels and resorts on the east coast, due to lack of sand on beaches, was saved and remains the same as it always was, small fishing villages, palm plantations and rubber. Although the quality of scuba diving and snorkeling in Ko Chang is not so popular like in the islands of Andaman Sea such as Phi Phi and Similan. Hat Sai Khao (White Sand Beach) is the most famous beach of the island, where they concentrate most of the evening activities. Hat Sai Yao (Long Beach) and Lonely Beach, further south, are another options. Visit the waterfall at Klong Nueng and Elephant rides are very popular. Ko Chang means Elephant Island due to its shape. Ko Chang is a good starting point to visit the small but beautiful islands of Ko Kut, Ko Maak and Ko Wai. Also it’s easy to get from Cambodia border. Hotels in Ko Chang

How to get Ko Chang: There are flights to Trat from Bangkok then you take a ferry to Ko Chang. You can hire a journey in Bangkok.

Maps of Ko Chang