Koh Chang Beaches Guide

Koh Chang's beaches are divided into two groups, beaches in the western and the eastern side. Most of the popular attractions are located on the western side, including White Sand Beach, Klong Prao Beach, Klong Plu Waterfall, Kai Bae Beach, Lonely Beach and a fishing community of Bangbao Beach. The eastern side, on the other hand, is still largely unexplored, and contains less popular, but equally appealing places like Than Mayom Waterfall, Klong Nonsi Waterfall, Wai Chek Beach, Salakphet Bay, Long Beach, Salakkok Bay, fruit and rubber plantations as well as a few fishing villages.

White Sand Beach

If you want to sunbathe, swim or play volleyball, White Sand Beach is wide enough for such activities, especially when the tide is low. Try to avoid the south end of the beach, though, as it tends to be on a rocky side. Most recommended areas are in the middle and the north end of the beach. Don't expect parasail, banana boat or jet-ski, though. These are prohibited due to the island's national park status. White Sand Beach is most beautiful towards the end of the year - from October to around April/May. (Read more...)

Klong Prao Beach

Although less popular than its neighbour, Klong Prao Beach, Klong Prao Beach is, in fact, not just your ordinary, everyday beach. Thanks to its location, the beach is split roughly into three sections by Klong Plu Waterfall's river estuary. This creates magnificent mangroves and unique views of both the river and the sea. Being the largest beach on Koh Chang, Klong Prao beach is ideal for all sorts of activities including canoeing and kayaking to the adjacent islands of Koh Yuak and Koh Pli where great snorkeling can be enjoyed. (Read more...)

Kai Bae Beach

Compared to White Sand and Klong Prao beaches, Kai Bae Beach may be less appealing, but the fact that it's a wonderful combination between the convenience and touristiness of the Kai Bae Beach and a peacefulness and independence of Lonely Beach, Kai Bae still attracts a fair share of the visitors. The beach is a short distance away from the main road. Much of the beach stretch is shrouded by shady overhanging palm trees, making it a great spot to chill out and perhaps have a little picnic. (Read more...)

Lonely Beach

Although surrounded by the rocky landscape, there is still a strip of decent sandy beach in this area where visitors can participate in all sorts of beach activities. Fringed by overhanging palm trees, the beach affords a stunning view of the jungle-clad mountains in the background. The beach is wide, clean and safe, making it perfect for family to relax or have a picnic. It's possible to visit Lonely Beach at any time of the year, but it's most beautiful (not to mention pleasant weather) towards the end of the year from October to around April/May. (Read more...)

Bang Bao Bay

Located on the southwest end of Koh Chang, Bang Bao Bay (Ao Bang Bao) is a small fishing village built entirely on stilts stretching out into the bay. The narrow Bang Bao pier is lined with houses, shops, restaurants, souvenir shops and guesthouses. Corals here are very much intact, making Bang Bao one of the most ideal parts of the island to do some diving. If you're bored with the beach, come to Bang Bao Bay to experience a bit of a local flavour and see how fishermen live. There is still a sense of local community here in Bang Bao as the community is linked together by a bridge that reaches every house.

Salakkok Bay

This bay lies on the east coast of the island, opposite to all the island's main beaches in the west coast. The area doesn't attract many visitors as there are not many attractions, resorts and restaurants. The bridge 500 metres down the road takes you to a few wooden bungalows on the edge of the mangroves. The bay's only attraction seems to be the Mangrove Walkway on your left just before turning off onto the road to Salakkok. The walkway (currently somewhat unfinished) gives visitors a chance to explore a mangrove forest via an 800-metre walkway on stilts. Salakkok road ends with a couple of fisherman's houses built on the shores of the bay. Visitors can take a canoe tour or hire a kayak through the mangroves.

Wai Chek Beach

This beach is situated around six kilometres southeast from Baan Bang Bao (Bang Bao Village). It's one of the most beautiful beaches on Koh Chang, and it offers a gorgeous sandy beach and crystal clear seawater. Getting to this beach can be done by hiring a chartered boat, motorbike or car. If you're coming by a motorbike, it's best to take Salakphet - Bang Bao route through a rubber plantation. You'll then reach the coconut plantation a few hundred metres away. On the southern side of the beach is a wide river estuary ideal for fun activities like swimming, kayaking or canoeing.

Salakphet Bay

Sitting on the southwest of the island, Salakphet features a laid-back atmosphere of a fishing village, where peaceful and undisturbed local life can still be seen and experienced. The village of the same name once used to be Koh Chang's thriving commercial centre, but now it's pretty much quiet and doesn't see many tourists. The bay has a few small bungalows and lovely homestays. As for tourist attractions, there are two waterfalls in the area worth checking out called Klong Neung and Khiriphet. Since the bay is a bustling fishing village, visitors are guaranteed the freshest selection of seafood - an experience not to be missed!

Pearl Beach

Also known among the locals as Hat Kai Mook, Pearl Beach is a relatively small beach, compared to other areas on Koh Chang. The beach can be a little difficult to swim, walk and do activities on since it's full of small stones and pebbles - not an ideal place for those looking for a massive expanse of great sandy beach. However, the beach still features some appealing features available as it offers a great spot for snorkeling, kayaking and canoeing, and a few small boutique resorts - perfect for those who appreciate some privacy away from the hustle and bustle and personal space.

Bailan Bay

Bailan Bay is 20 minutes south of Lonely Beach. Co Pearl Beach nsidered the least developed part on the west coast of the island, this one kilometer-wide sanctuary is very popular among young backpackers and perfect for travelers who seek serenity and tranquility. Although not the best place to swim or do beach activities as the water is shallow with stony seabed, Bailan Bay still offers great amount of sunshine, lush unspoiled scenery and chilled-out atmosphere. A few wooden thatch-roofed huts and bungalows are also on offer in this area, costing from as little as 200 baht up to around 500 baht a night.

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