Koh Chang, the largest of the 52 islands in the Koh Chang Marine National Park, and second largest island in Thailand, is a mecca for sun and beach lovers in the Gulf of Thailand, in Trat province. HotelTravel.com has the room for you're looking for.
Ko Chang is Thailand’s second largest island and is located in the Trat province about 330 km from the vibrant city of Bangkok. Filled with gorgeous mountains, tropical rainforest and several spectacular waterfalls, the province is the perfect destination for vacationing families and nature lovers.Ko Chang also offers a wide array of hotel and resorts to choose from that cater to every budget. Shoppers will be in a veritable haven with the vast amount of quaint stores and vendor stalls located literally everywhere on the island.All the beaches are pristine and the waters are an amazing shade of turquoise. Hat Sai Khao (White Sand Beach), is the most popular beach while Lonely Beach is one of the loveliest. The abundance of colourful coral reefs and exotic marine life makes Ko Chang the perfect destination for superb diving and snorkelling.
Koh Chang is the second largest of Thailand’s many islands, but lags far behind its more famous big brother, Phuket, in terms of both fame and infrastructure. Located off the south-eastern coast, it’s easy to reach from Bangkok and is a favourite retreat for those seeking relaxation on a quiet beach.
Children will not want for a choice of activities to keep them busy on this adventure island with the sea and fine beaches offering plenty of scope for games and general fun. Thais are very child friendly and take great pleasure in playing with kids from abroad. If paintballing doesn’t get the kids’ adrenaline pumping, Koh Chang’s elephant riding certainly will.
Koh Chang Yutthanavi Day: is held in late January at the Koh Chang Yutthanavi Memorial on Laem Ngop. The event commemorates the bravery of the Royal Thai Navy’s battle against the French on 17 January 1941. Festivities include merit-making and tribute rites and there is an exhibition by the Royal Thai Navy.
Koh Chang is home to some stunning natural sights which are guaranteed to keep visitors busy for their entire stay. There are countless waterfalls as well as national parks and beautiful beaches.
There is no airport on Koh Chang itself, but the airport in Trat on the mainland offers good connections to the island. Operated by Bangkok Airways, Trat Airport (TDX) was opened in 2003 and has cut the conventional road trip time from four to five hours to just one hour. The open-air passenger terminals were constructed with respect for the local people, culture and surrounding environment. The airport is located near Laem Ngob and is easily accessible. There are three daily flights from Bangkok, taking 60 minutes.
Banks: 09:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 08:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday
Department Stores and Shops: 10:00 to 20:00/22:00, daily, a few closed on Sundays
Museums: 09:00 to 16:00, Wednesday to Sunday, some open on Tuesdays
Business Offices: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
Spent 6 nights. We loved it. Only complain was the outside fitness-center, it was to hot and humid to work out. Never saw anyone working out there.Another thng is the little road to the resort which i...
