The island of Ko Chang is a tropical marine national park. Its hinterland consists of over 70% virgin rainforest and is the best preserved tourist holiday destination in Thailand. Situated to the east of the country in the province of Trat on the Cambodian border, it's Thailand's second largest island after Phuket.
Recently, with the surge of the island's development and popularity, it has been elevated to Thailand's new tourist haven. It has an airport near Trat, just 15 minutes from the ferry terminal. Bangkok Airways run twice-daily services from Bangkok, Phuket and Ko Samui. Also, the island offers fast internet access via many of the island's internet cafés.
With its chain of white sandy coves and beaches, pristine rain forests and abundance of wildlife and marine life, coral reefs, high mountain peaks, several scenic waterfalls, a rich variety of cuisine and great nightlife, Ko Chang is one of Thailand's most sought-after holiday destinations.
Accommodation on the island ranges from simple beach huts and bungalows to luxury villas, suites and apartments. If you drive, you can hire motorbikes, jeeps and cars to take you to any of the beaches along the coastal roads and, in the evening, there are plenty of restaurants, live music bars and nightclubs to choose from to spice up your holiday.
RECOMMENDED HOTELS
Aiyapura Resort & Spa
Aiyapura Resort & Spa is located on a forty acres beachfront property at Klong Son bay, with beautiful Thai-style villas and suites surrounded by a tropical garden with ocean view and swimming pool with breathtaking panoramic view of Klong Son Bay.
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Away Koh Kood
This is a privately owned chain of tropical resorts, featuring spacious luxury bungalow villas, with private terraces and sea views from almost every room. The resort has the largest activity and dive centre on the island.
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Koh Chang Kacha Resort and Spa
Idyllic resort is perfectly located in the centre of Koh Chang's famous White Sand Beach. Ideal for those who love sea, sand and glorious sunsets, the Koh Chang Kacha Resort and Spa offers seaside relaxation at its finest.
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TRAVEL ALTERNATIVE
Koh Kood for divers and snorkelers
The underwater world of Koh Kood, largely untouched and unexplored, is the main attraction consisting of hard and soft corals.
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