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Koh Chang:
Koh Chang is a very popular destination among visitors, situated in the
nearest distance from Laem Ngob. It takes 1-2 hours to reach the desires
destinations on Koh Chang. The best season to visit the islands is between
October and May.
Tourist Spots in Koh Chang and Other Groups of Islands:
Naval Battle Area
Close to Salak Petch Bay, Naval Battle
Area is in the south of Koh Chang where the battle between Thai and French
naval troops fought over the east border conflict on January 17, 1941
Tan Mayom Waterfall
Tan Mayom Waterfall is the three storeys
fall of medium size where the King Rama V and VI once visited the place and
singed their royal names on the highest cliff of the cascade.
Klong Nonsi Waterfall
Klong Nonsi Waterfall is a little fall
in the northeast zone of the island.
Klong Nueng Waterfall
Klong Nueng Waterfall is a small fall
situated remotely from Salak Petch Community near Salak Petch Waterfall.
Klong Son Bay
In the northernmost of the west coast, Klong
Son Bay is rich with coral lines. Klong Son Community is also set up
in the area.
Klong Plu Waterfall
Having three storeys, Kong Plu
Waterfall's entrace is 3 kms. from Ao Kong Phrao Community. Walking
from the entrance to the site takes only about 20 minutes.
Koh Chang Noi and Leam Chang Noi
Both Koh Chang Noi and Leam
Chang Noi lie in the north of Koh Chang. An abundance of corals can be
found in the sea between Koh Chang Noi and Laem Chang Noi.
Tri Petch Waterfall
Only one storey is of the Tri Petch
Waterfall which is situated 3 kms from Salak Petch Community along the
orchard of rubber trees.
White Sand Beach
One of the longest beaches on Koh Chang,
White Sand Beach or Hat Sai Khao is easily accessible due to many roads
passing to it. Its name suggests scenic beauty of the area while its back
are views of coconut trees orchards and forests.
Bang Bao Beach
Bang Bao Beach is the location of a beautiful
bay and private pier on the south coast of Koh Chang. Most of the
beach is dominated by Bang Bao Resort and Sunset Bungalows, private
developments.
Long Sand Beach
Perhaps the most spectacular beach and
finest waters on Koh Chang near the southeastern tip is Long Sand Beach with
its crystal clear water. It is a short boat ride away from the
beautiful islands of Koh Phrao, Koh Lao Ya, Koh Ngam, and Koh Wai.
Klong Phrao Beach
Klong Phrao Beach is a long and rapidly
developing beach with a limited amount of tracts of property covered with
little more than coconut groves and wild vegetation. It offers a finer
degree of peace and solitude and is a pleasant change from the more popular
White Sand or Kai Bae Beaches.
Kai Bae Beach
Kai Bae Beach, close to Klong Phrao Beach, is
the last major beach on the west coast that has a narrow strip of sand
crowded with over a dozen bungalows. The beach is steep but swimming
is safe.
Koh Lao Ya
Koh Lao Ya is a lovely little island with a
beautiful beach, crystal clear water and colorful corals. It lies at
the south of Koh Chang, comprising of Koh Lao Ya Nai, Koh Lao Ya Klang and
Koh Lao Yak Nok.
Koh Wai
Koh Wai is a big island plenty with stones, situated
next to Koh Lao Ya. The area occupies several bays having beautiful
beach lines and wide wonderful coral zones. It's also the best source
for fishing.
Koh Phrao
Koh Phrao offers clean and calm seaside and is
cool and shady because it has plenty of coconuts trees. This small
island is in front of Salakpetch Bay.
Koh Rung
Koh Rung is a small island at the west of Koh Maak.
Stone knolls and deep-water coral under the sea of Koh Rung are very
magnificent.
Koh Ngam
Koh Ngam is a very beautiful island situated in the
south of Koh Chang, comprising of two islands with a huge sand knoll at the
middle
Koh Kut
The second largest island in Koh Chang and the
farthest island from the coast of Trat, Koh Kut ranks as the fourth of all
Thailand's islands in size. Its natural features include mountains and
plains where many streams originate and some become waterfall. One famous
waterfall is Nam Tok Khlong Chao which flows all throughout the year.
There are also beaches with crystal clear sea such as Taphao Beach, Khlong
Chao Beach, Khlong Hin Beach, Phrao Beach and more.
Koh Maak
Located between Koh Chang and Koh Kut, Koh Maak is
a large island with most of its plains area is coconut plantations.
Long beaches and crystal clear sea are the splendid attractions of the
island.
Koh Kradad
Owned by a Thai princess, Koh Kradad features a
seven-kilometer-beach and fairly good diving. Formerly, the area was
abundant with Kradad trees, hence became the name of island.
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