Ko Chang Favorites

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Favorite thing: Shopping for better quality clothing in the markets was fun, but our favourite spot on the island was a restaurant situated a few meters from the sea on Dan Kao Beach. A meal, or simply a pot of delicious coffee enjoyed at Funky Hut - the most mellow of settings - was perhaps the most romantic experience we'd ever enjoyed in public.

Fondest memory: That's easy, the quietness is what we'll miss most - we stayed on the Eastern side of the island, with friendly hosts and staff who made us feel like members of the family. Ko Chang remains the only Thai island upon which I have driven a vehicle (pick up) and I was surprised to find it was not nearly so hair-raising as riding a motorbike on the likes of Samui or Tao.

We're looking forward to returning.

Favorite thing: I spent 10 days on Koh Chang in November and found this magazine both extensive in its coverage and handy in terms of size: Koh Chang, Trat & the Eastern Islands, published quarterly by White Sand Publications Company Limited.
Free of cost at major hotels and tourist info stands.
Their web site is useful for planning: www.whitesandsthailand.com . All this white sand stuff stems from Whitesands, which is a place on Koh Chang.

Favorite thing: You can get to many other smaller Islands by boat from Koh Chang .Most guesthouse or hotel offer day trips so you can spend a day snorkelling and exploring these white sandy beaches.

Fondest memory: Swimming,snorkelling ,exploring

Favorite thing: Klong Prao beach is another popular area to stay on Koh Chang .The sand here is not as white and powdery as whitesand but the beach is quiet.It is better to swim here during high tide as the bay is really rocky.Ouch!

Fondest memory: Uncrowed long beach

Favorite thing: Whitesand beach on the weststern side of Koh Chang is a lovely long stretch of beach with aqua blue sea .Most of the resorts and huts are located in this area.However ,if you head down towards Whitesand resort at the end of the beach you will still find uncrowed beach.Pefect for swimming ,laying around,long walks and watching evening sunsets.

Fondest memory: Swimming ,walks and sunsets.

Favorite thing: Earthlink on White Sand beach, Koh Chang, offers high speed internet. There are several internet cafees, but I enjoyed this one. New computers and fast access at 100 BATH an hour. This is the going rate most places, but many other cafees don't have air con and "clean" computers. Earthlink also has "happy hour" in mid day and cameras on their computers.
It's situated in the north end of the beach strip, next to 7/11.

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Favorite thing: The island of Ko Chang, meaning elephant island, is Thailand's second largest island after Phuket. Ko Chang is situated in the province of Trat in the east of Thailand close to the border with Cambodia.

Ko Chang is a tropical marine national park. It consists of over 70% virgin rainforest. The island of Ko Chang is a very scenic island with white sandy coves and beaches, pristine rain forests and abundance of wildlife and marine life, coral reefs, high mountain peaks and , several scenic waterfalls.

When I visited Ko Chang for the first time it was an unknown destination. Nowadays the accommodation on the island ranges from simple beach huts and bungalows to luxury villas, suites and apartments. I reads that you can hire motorbikes, jeeps and cars to take you to any of the beaches along the coastal roads and that there are are plenty of restaurants, live music bars and nightclubs.

Fondest memory: My first visit to an unspoilt island in the 80s.

Favorite thing: On my previous trips to Thailand I never did get a chance to visit Koh Chang, but on this one I made sure it was my first stop.
I enjoyed a few activities here, even on a short stay, but exploring the waterfalls would be a main highlight. It was a short ride to the entrance to see them, and then about a 15-20minute walk. But after you arrive the sight is very rewarding, it was nice and green with cool water to swim in.

Fondest memory: Well because it was my first time on Koh Chang I have many fond memorie. I guess the beach, waterfalls, and spending a great time with my girlfriend and her friends, are all things I will miss the most.