Koh Chang Leisure & Nightlife

In addition to wonderful beaches, Koh Chang is also a hub of hustle and bustle with its various offerings of eating, nightlife, shopping and spa options. Nocturnal pleasures can be had at the island’s fair share of beer bars, pubs, discos and hotel venues featuring live music and entertainment. Indulge in great shopping at an assortment of small shops specialising in souvenirs, trinkets, crafts and art and much more. A multitude of eateries, including street food stalls and resort’s fine restaurants, awaits. Feeling tense and sore from all those activities? Pamper your tired self by getting massages and spa treatments available on the island.

Koh Chang Restaurants

Dining options on Koh Chang are diverse and plentiful. No matter what pleases your palate, you’re bound to find it on the island’s many beaches and areas. Most hotels and resorts usually feature an excellent choice dining venues serving a wide range of popular local and international dishes. The choice extends to scrumptious cuisine like Italian and Indian. Found flanked the main road, street food or roadside stalls are a great (and cheap) alternative to the sometimes pricey resorts’ restaurants, especially if you want to sample authentic and tasty local food like ‘som tam’ (papaya salad), ‘tom yum goong’ (hot and sour shrimp soup) and ‘ka prao gai’ (stir-fried chicken in basil leaves), among other things. (Read more...)

Koh Chang Nightlife

Besides its firm status as one of the most idyllic islands in Thailand, Koh Chang also caters for party animals and those who seek to liven their evenings while they’re on the island. Expect all kinds of nightlife options from something ‘soft’ like a relaxing chat over delicious coffee at the many cafés, lively pubs – where live music, sports on big screen TV and great drinks are on offer, to wild and rowdy beach and beer bars. Depending on which beach you’re staying, nightlife in each area differs in terms of the crowds, types of music and the vibe. (Read more...)

Koh Chang Shopping

Although shopping on Koh Chang can be very limited, it still offers some interesting items not found anywhere else in Thailand (like T-shirts with the word ‘Koh Chang’ on it). Shops are often located close together along the road of each beach. An easy stroll along the road will find you small shops one after another. Shops on every beach are pretty much the same so don’t expect much variety other than the usual mix of souvenirs, beachwear, Thai paintings, CDs and DVDs and sunglasses. Trinket (handmade accessories and scarves, among others) sellers usually roam the beach and displaying their products right in front of your resort’s beachfront area. (Read more...)

Koh Chang Spa & Health

Thanks to its unspoiled landscapes and lush jungle-covered mountains, Koh Chang makes for a perfect getaway destination to relax, unwind as well as rejuvenate. Be prepared to indulge in the ultimate pampering as most hotels and resorts on the island provide superb spa facilities, treatments and massage services. Plush resorts like Amari Emerald Cove Resort & Spa on Klong Prao Beach and Koh Chang Kacha Resort & Spa on White Sand Beach, among others, are renowned for offering an excellent range of spa treatments. The island also have clinics, hospitals and drug stores available in case of emergencies and illnesses. (Read more...)