Tuesday 7 August 2007

koh chang The largest island in the Gulf of Thailand

koh chang The largest island in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Chang, is at the nearest from Trat coast, only about 8 km southwest of Laem Ngob Cape. At the heart of the island are high mountains and tropical rain forests which are the source of rivers and waterfalls, whereas the beaches are also attractive with various activities to enjoy. Lacated not far from Bangkok and can be visited in any seasons, the island has been a popular tourist destination for more than 10 years, because of the ferry service that enalbles tourists to bring their vehicles to t he island, and the good-conditioned roads to most of the areas on the island.

A lot of hotels and resorts as well as bungalows are found anywhere and will increase very soon including complete facilities such as shops,restaurants, bars, mini-marts, post offieces, banks , filling st ations, internet service, beauty salons etc. To get there : There are large ferries leaving Center Point Port at Trat to Dan Khao Port at Koh Chang everyday from 6.00 am-6.00 pm. The journey takes around 1 hour , and the fee is 30 Bath. OR you can board the ferry at Ao Thammachart Port at Trat to Koh Chang as well. It will be faster, around 20 minutes, and you can also load your vehicles to the island. The rate is 60 Baht per person, and 150 Baht for a car.
The very beaches of Koh Chang are Haad Sai Khao, Haad Klong Prao and Haad Kai Bae. Haad Sai Khao Location : Northwest of Koh Chang, about 3 kilometers from Ban Klong Son. Haad Sai Khao is like the tourist center of the island, being the port and the well-developed beach before others. Along the beach is the swimming area but some area is quite dangerous, so travelers should be careful. At night time,, a lot of seafood restaurants are waiting to serve tourists along the beach line including fresh seafood or barbecue as well as several entertainment, shows and bars. Sunbathing, swimming, kayaking to the northern cape, diving, riding motorcycle, watching sunset at the beach or enjoying tasty seafood, beer bars and shows, all can be found along Haad Sai Khao. Haad Klong Prao and Laem Chaiychet Location : West of Koh Chang, about 4 kilometers from Haad Sai Khao Laem Chaiyachet is a stone cape tha t marks the start of Haad Klong Prao. Although it is not good for swimming, it is the best spot to watch sunset. For Haad Klong Prao, it is a beautiful beach shady with lines of coconut trees. It is more private than Haad Sai Khao, so tourists love to sunbathe at this area. Here you may enjoy various activities, diving, trekking to Namtok Klong Plu (the most wonderful waterfall of Koh Chang), elephent riding, kayaking, watching sunset or drinking at the beer bar. Koh Chang Plaza located near the road at the entrance of Laem Chaiyachet is the center of Haad Klong Prao's night life similar to Haad Sai Khao. The area is also the site of Ban Klong Prao Village , temples, markets, touring service center and Chutiman Elephant Camp. Haad Kai Bae Location : Just next to Haad Klong Prao around 15 kilometers from Ao Sapparod Port Although Haad Kai Bae is smaller and shorter than the frist two beaches, the at mosphere proves to be more peaceful. You may enjoy swimming, sunbathing, watching the fantastic sunset, kayaking, or buying diving package to Koh Yuak from the resorts very well.

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