Koh Chang is the third-largest island situated approximately 330 kilometers East of Bangkok in the province of Trat, Thailand. It is named as Elephant Island since it resembles the profile of an elephant. Ko Chang is nestled on the Thai east coast near the border to Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. It has emerged as a famous site among travelers. Koh Chang travel has only recently been discovered by non-Thais as ferry, road and now air access.
Koh Chang travel has emerged as a hot destination for international beach lovers. Koh Chang sees changes today because of the tourist flow; it still has retained its beauty and its characteristic features for nature lovers. The island is very thinly populated but the tourism of the region has seen dramatic development over the years.
Weather in Koh Chang is not too cold, not too hot, but is influenced by northeastern and southwestern monsoons. During the months of May to October, the western coast of Koh Chang is more or less influenced by southern monsoons, thus allowing a limitation for water transportation in a certain period. Weather in Koh Chang allows tourists to visit Koh Chang all year round. The best months are from November to April.
Koh Chang resort has become a paradise for thousands of tourists from all over the world. Koh Chang resort offers with beautiful waterfalls among the unspoiled natural surroundings, pure beaches, rich marine resources, 50 outlaying tropical islands, and excellent sea-food. These are amongst the many reasons to visit and stay at the Koh Chang resort.
This mountainous island has several waterfalls and is a part of the Mu Ko Chang Marine National Park. The region is covered with dense rain forest and is known to be one of the most untouched islands in Thailand. Koh Chang travel is perfect for those who long a pure, calm and peaceful place.
The Koh Chang National Marine Park occupies most of Koh Chang as well as several nearby islands. Koh Chang travel offers numerous activities like trekking and climbing, waterfalls, fine beaches, sea sports like diving and snorkeling to its visitors. Going on expeditions to other islands by boat during dry season is also very popular.
There are plenty of eating places on Koh Chang and prices are reasonably. Most restaurants have fish meals and seafood which is commonly squid, prawns, fish, mussels, and shrimps. Drinks are likewise reasonable with sprite and coke around 15 baht unlike any other islands in Thailand.
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