 For you information: Koh Chang means "elephant island" in Thai and it's the largest among 52 islands of Trat province. Koh Chang is a beautiful beaches, coral reefs and abundant marine life. The island is also rich in natural resources, green hills, rain forests, waterfalls and rivers.
Koh Chang archipelago called because its shape resembles a sleeping elephant. Koh Chang is covered by dense tropical rain forest, approximately 70% of the best preserved in Thailand and probably in the whole of South-East Asia, and also populated relative to wild animals and is divided in half by a high wall of mountains.
The highest point in Koh Chang - Salak Phet peak rises to 744 meters above sea level. Many picturesque bays and beaches located on the island's west coast stretching from north to south-east. This is such a lovely place as: Khlong Son bay, Hat Sai Khao beach, Khlong Phrao and Kai Bae beach. Main road covers almost the entire island. Because the archipelago is one of the most unspoilt islands in Thailand, Koh Chang attracts thousands of tourists from all the world.
Mu Koh Chang National Marine park a new and virtually unknown to the outside world. Few people know about his secret wonders. Some even boldly call it “the last 'Paradise Islands' in South-East Asia”.
The proximity to Pattaya (3 - 4 hours by bus to Trat) and Bangkok (5 - 6 hours) Koh Chang attracts more visitors. During weekends and school holidays many Thais come from Bangkok and nearby provinces for a short stay in Koh Chang, so that more than half of all annual visitors - Thais. So when planning your trip to the island it is advisable previously to book a hotel! |
