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KOH CHANG ATTRACTION |
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Being the province of the longest coast in the Eastern Region, Trat is also the owner of most islands in the Eastern Sea starting from Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat , 52 islands are located in Trat Sea including Thailand’s second largest island from Phuket namely Koh Chang and many islands in the area of Mu Koh Chang Nation Park. As a result, the island’s natural environment is well preserved to be tourists’s visiting places. It will take several times to visit all of the islands waiting to be admired by tourists. |
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KOH CHANG |
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Location : Having status of Trat’s District, Koh Chang is located at the northern tip of Trat islands, about 8 km from the shore of Laem Ngob.
How to get there : By boats at three piers not far from Laem Ngob.
- Laem Ngob-Dan Kao Pier (by the applied fishing boats) Boarding the boats at Laem Ngob Pier which will bring tourists to Dan Kao Pier of Koh Chang. It takes about 30-45 minutes for the trip.
- Center Point-Dan Kao Pier by Ferryboats which can carry the cars to Koh Chang, taking approximately 30 minutes.
- Ao Thammachat-Ao Sapparod Pier by Ferryboats also with the cars boarding to Koh Chang taking about 30 minutes.
Upon arrival at any piers, you can take the mini-bus (Songtaew) to the accommodation at the beach. Koh Chang’s Outstanding attractions are at Had Sai Khao Prao and Kai Bae Beach, accessible by the besch road.
Koh Chang is the large island with the blending of tourist attractions located at one side and the village area at the other side of the island. At Salakphet Village you will see some villagers leading their original ways of life, the perfect trips you will find while staying in Koh Chang either the attracting nature of fertile forests, waterfalls of local villagers. |
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HAD SAI KHAO |
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Location : Northwest of Koh Chang accessed by the beach road.
Attractions : Koh Chang’ most beautiful white sandy beach with the length of 6 km and the swimming area. The beach has different level with some wide area appropriated for beach sports. When sailing offshore and looking back, you will see the white powdery beach touched by the sunlight contrasting with the green color of the forests rested as the back scene. This was the source of the name “Had Sai Khao” meaning the white Sandy Beach according to this striking feature.Facilities : Complete facilities ranging from tour counters for package tours, forest tours, riding elephants or kayaking as well as many restaurants near the roads, motorcycle and bicycles for renting and accommodation of different rates. Had Sai Khao is the most colorful and lively beach of night life at Koh Chang. |
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HAD KLONG PRAO |
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Location : Located next to Had Sai Khao and about 12 km from Sapparot Bay.
Attractions : although having the beach area connecting with Had Sai Khao Beach, the atmosphere of Klong Prao Beach is absolutely different especially having more quiet area and the sand is not so white as Has Sai Khao Beach. Klong Prao beach area starting at Chaiyachet Cape which is the beautiful sunset viewpoint but not appropriate for swimming because the cape’s landforms are mostly stones Highlights of Klong Prao Beach is the delightful atmosphere of shady coconut trees and the crystal clear water suitable of swimming. Rested in the middle of Klong Prao Beach is the canal flowing from Klong Plu Waterfall located about 3 km from the beach, the popular tourist destination when visiting Koh Chang. Tourists like to swim at Klong Plu Waterfall which has full water throughout the year.
Facilities : The mini-bus servicing all day at the beach road with the price being set according to the program. In the peaceful atmosphere, more quiet than Had Sai Khao Beach due to the very long beach with some residences scattering along the beach area of different rates and styles. There are the bicycles for renting at some resorts to ride to the waterfall or along the shore. |
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HAD KAI BAE |
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Location : Located next to Klong Prao Beach, about 15 km from Ao Sapparot Pier
Attractions : The shorter and smaller beach than Klong Prao Beach but more silent. The beach is of appropriate slope for swimming with some remains of coral reefs on the beach. This very tranquil beach is the popular sunbathing area for foreigners. Kai Bae Beach is near Koh Yuak, Koh Man Nok and Koh Man Nai and known as one of most beautiful sunset viewpoint of Koh Chang.
Facilities : Contact for the package tour of Koh Youk diving program or kayaks renting at the resorts. Various rates of accommodation are provided. Convenient transports by the beach road stretching from Klong Prao Beach |
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OTHER INTERESTING |
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Besides the three tourists’ favorite beaches, Koh Chang also has a lot of fantastic beaches, though not famous, but being the owner of outstanding beauty and atmosphere such as Bailan Bay which is about 2 km from Kai Bae beach and Had Sai Yao Beach, the wonderful white sandy beach at the tip of the large cape at the east of Koh Chang. No accessed road to the beach, so tourists have to go there by rented boats. Additionally, there are other interesting Waterfalls to visit such as klong Plu Waterfall near Klong Prao beach, Than Mayom Waterfall at the east of the island where Mu Koh Chang National Park Ranger Unit is located with the camping area at the yard adjoining the sea. Tourists who like to see the local villagers’ lives can make a visit to the fishermen village at Ban Bangbao rested near Bailan Bay by road. |
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Other villages which are Ban Salakkok, Ban Salakphet and Ban Rongtan can be reached by the same eastern road starting from the entrance of Than Mayom Waterfall. All villagers are friendly to the tourists. |
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KOH CHANG ACTIVITIES |
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Diving on Koh Chang |
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A group of about 10 islands south of Koh Chang have coral reefs
and are ideal for diving and fishing. Boats to the island can be hired from Ao
Cho, Laem Sok Pier or Laem Ngop Pier that will take you to the islands where the
diving is good. Diving season in Koh Chang is from October until May. The diving
around Koh Chang is at reasonably shallow depths at 5 - 25 meters. Visibility is
between 7 and 30 metes. There are fantastic reefs with a variety of corals. The
main dive sites are Hin Luk Bat, Hin Sam Sao, Hin Raap and Koh Rang. |
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Snorkeling on Koh Chang |
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The best time to go snorkeling is also between October and May. There are beautiful snorkel places with shallow depths around Koh Chang. Such as Ko Wai,
Ko Kra and Ko Rang. During high season we offer 4-5 day trips weekly. All trips
start in the morning, including lunch. You will be back before sunset. |
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Kayaking on Koh Chang |
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You will never get bored here. Just hop in one of the kayaks and spent some time cruising the waters. |
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Trekking on Koh Chang |
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There are two Elephant Camps on Koh Chang. One in Klong Prao is Chang Chutiman Company and one in a jungle valley in the north of Koh Chang. Ban Kwan
Chang or the Klong Son Elephant Camp is supported by the Asian Elephant.
Foundation to provide a natural environment for elephants and their mahouts
(Kwan, in Thai). The camp opens with a half-day tour from 8.30 a.m. to 11.30
a.m. which include elephant bathing, feeding, performance and a 1.30 hour
elephant trek into the forest. Elephant Trekking is fun. Come and enjoy, see how
to take care Elephants and see how they work with them. Go on a Jungle ride and
finaly wash the Elephant in a clear jungle stream. The cost is 900 Baht
inclusive of transportation to and from your resort, your drinking water and
bananas & coconuts for you to feed the elephants. |
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Fishing & Boating |
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Leisure trips can be arranged at most resorts, beaches, fishing villages and
from Laem Ngob. Popular activities are snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing.
There are establishments along the White Sand Beach, Klong Prao, Kai Bae and
Bang Bao that organise boat trips in groups. You can register to join them.
Fishing is a relaxing way to spend your vacation in Trat and Koh Chang lying
offshore is probably the best spot to partake in this leisure activity. It is
advisable to bring your own fishing gear and tackle as there are no rental shops
in the area. One can always buy local nets or hooks and lines at the fishing
tackle shops you'll find on the mainland if you don't have anything with you
though, as it is cheap enough not to break the bank. |
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Hiking on Koh Chang |
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The main road west of Koh Chang from Klong Son to Kai Bae is a popular route. The Kai Bae to Bang Bao hike is a challenging experience. Passing through some
coconut groves and rubber smallholdings the terrain is steep. Shorter hikes to
the waterfalls from their main entrances are gaining popularity. There are
footpaths to the waterfalls. |
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Thai Cooking Courses |
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Thai cooking as now enjoyed all over the world is a blend of Asian and
European influences adopted through centuries of trade and diplomatic exchanges.
Thais have traditionally lived close to the land and the waters, and original
Thai cooking reflected that. Main ingredients were rice, fish, vegetable and
herbs. Very little meat was used, and traditionally beef or buffalo meat was
eschewed since the animals were the mainstays of farm life. |
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Thai Massage & Spa Therapy |
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In Asia, spa has evolved into a concept focussing on the spiritual and
natural, drawing from traditions of meditation, respect for nature and the
desire to achieve physical and mental well being, the key to maintaining health
and beauty. In Thailand, the concept of spa blends with the ancient traditions
of natural healing through herbal baths, massage, meditation, and the continued
pursuit of inner and outer beauty. Before the arrival of modern medicine in
Thailand, the temple was the the centre of learning for all disciplines,
including medicine. Monks therefore played the role of doctor and pharmacist,
prescribing herbal remedies, steam compresses, massages and other such
treatments for the relief of various ailments. |
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Spa therapy is another choice to feel relaxed and rid away your aching. Most
up-scale hotels and resorts offer their unique therapeutic session. |
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