Koh Chang Beach Guide By Areas

White Sand Beach, Klong Prao, Kai Bae and Lonely Beach

White Sand Beach	Klong Prao Beach	Kai Bae Beach	Lonely Beach

Located in the Gulf of Thailand off Trat, the southernmost province on the Thai east coast bordering Cambodia, Koh Chang (Elephant Island) is part of Koh Chang Marine National Park, an archipelago consisting of two other major islands (Koh Kood and Koh Mak) and 50 smaller islands. Koh Chang is a mountainous island which covers a total area of 429 square kilometers, making it Thailand’s second largest island after Phuket. Abundant in natural resources and home to beautiful beaches, bays and waterfalls, the island’s attractions are distinctively divided into two large groups, the western and the eastern side.

Most of the popular attractions are located on the western side, stretching from the north to the south. These include White Sand Beach, Klong Prao Beach, Klong Plu Waterfall, Kai Bae Beach, Klong Son Bay (Chang Noi Beach), Lonely Beach (Hat Tha Nam) and a fishing community of Bangbao Beach. This is because the beaches on this side are wide and less stony, making them more appealing to the beachgoers. Each beach offers different feel and vibe, depending on your preference. While the well-developed beach like White Sand Beach is ideal for visitors who can’t live without all the life’s comforts, further off areas like Kai Bae and Lonely beaches are excellent for those who seek peace and privacy. The eastern side, on the other hand, is still largely unexplored, and contains less popular 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 Area Guide Located 15 minutes west from the ferry piers, White Sand Beach is the longest, busiest and most popular beach on the island. The beach, like the name suggests, boasts over two kilometres of powdery white sand fringed by overhanging palm trees... Hotel recommendations | The Beach - Nightlife | Dining | Shopping Klong Prao Beach Area Guide Located four kilometres south of White Sand Beach and fourteen kilometres from Dan Kao Pier. The beach itself is quite unique as it’s divided into three sections by the river estuary of Klong Plu Waterfall and a channel in the south. Hotel recommendations | The Beach | Nightlife |Dining | Shopping Kai Bae Beach Area Guide 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. Hotel recommendations | The Beach | Nightlife | Dining | Shopping Lonely Beach Area Guide 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. Hotel recommendations | The Beach | Nightlife | Dining | Shopping

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. (Read more...)

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