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A Guide to Koh Chang, Trad
Klong Son Bay (อ่าวคลองสน)
White Sand Beach (Haad Sai Kao, หาดทรายขาว)
is the most popular beach located at the northern end of Koh Chang's west coast.
It's over 2 kms long and lined by rocks, over-hanging palms and broad-leaved trees.
The southern part is the busiest of the island with numerous shops, resorts and restaurants.
While the northern part, probably the most well-known and longest visited beach on Koh Chang, is today still rather quiet, despite the surge in tourism.
At both ends of the beach are rather steep mountains covered with dense rain forest, which almost reach the beach.
The beach is rather flat, similarly to almost everywhere on the west coast and therefore very suitable for swimming at either high or low tide.
Klong Prao Beach (Haad Khlong Prao, หาดคลองพร้าว)
is slightly over 3 kilometre long sandy beach, situated south of White Sand Beach.
The beach is divided into 3 sections by 2 river estuaries: the Khlong Plu in the north and the Klong Prao in the south.
There are many shops, bars, restaurants, motorbike rentals and internet shops, all mainly located at the road along Klong Prao Beach.
Kai Bae Beach (หาดไก่แบ้)
is located in the South of Klong Prao Beach. The scenic beauty of this beach and the small island are very popular at sunset.
At low tide Koh Man Nai reveals it picturesque sandy beach and one can walk to the island at chest-deep water level,
although it is recommended to use either boats, canoes or sea-kayaks.
Lonely Beach (Haad Thanam, หาดท่าน้ำ)
is about 1 kilometre-long wonderful postcard beach south of Kai Bae Beach. In principle it is the northern part of Bai Lan Bay (Aow Bai Lan),
but is mainly known as Lonely Beach. It consists of fine white sand while the southern section is rather stony.
Bai Lan Bay (Aow Bai Lan, อ่าวใบลาน)
is about 2.5 kilometres long and is situated at the southern end of the west coast, after Kai Bae Beach.
The northern part of the bay is called Haad Thanam or Lonely Beach, which is famous for its sandy beach.
To the south Bai Lan Bay is separated by a headland from the remaining part of the west coast.
In general, aside of Lonely Beach, the bay is rocky although at the southern part there are a few small sandy beaches.
Bang Bao Bay (Aow Bang Bao, อ่าวบางเบ้า)
is a very well protected bay at the southwest end of Koh Chang.The small fishing village of
Baan Bang Bao is built on stilts far out into the bay and has become quite a for Seafood dining and sunset bars.
Koh Mak (เกาะหมาก)
the betel nut island, is the third largest island of the province of Trad after Koh Chang and Koh Kood.
The island, is located South of Koh is not part of the Mu Koh Chang National Park, thus allowing all year access.
In contrast with Koh Chang, Koh Mak is a rather flat island, only at the southwest there are a few hills.
Koh Kood (เกาะกูด)
is the fourth largest island of Thailand and the second largest in the area behind Koh Chang.
It is the closest island to the Cambodian border in Trad province, Koh Kood extends over approximately 23 kilometres in length,
almost 9 kilometres in width and has a size of about 129 square kilometres.
Trad (ตราด)| POPULAR HOTELS IN KOHCHANG | |||
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from THB 1550 White Sand Beach Koh Chang, Trat 23170 |
from THB 3400 Ao Bai Lan Koh Chang, Trat |
from THB 2700 Kai Bae Beach Koh Chang, Trat 23170 |
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from THB 1900 Kai Bae Beach Trat 23120 |
from THB 1785 Klong Prao Beach Trat 23170 |
from THB 2350 Lonely Beach Tambol Koh Chang, Trat |
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They include Klong Son Bay, White Sand Beach, Klong Phrao Beach and Kai Bae Beach.
A road cuts through the western shore almost all the way to Kai Bae Beach.
Koh Chang and the archipelago surrounding it are all very popular sites for scuba diving,
both training or fun dives as well as snorkeling.
Kayaking to the closer islets is as well a very popular activity, and allows to step on virgin tropical islands and unpopulated beaches.
Fishing is the most common source of income after tourism for the inhabitants although it is not yet really commercially developed for tourists,
whereas elephant trekking camps have been established and allow travelers to enjoy a bit an unusual way of discovering the jungle.
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