Ko Chang National Park
occupies
the total 650 sq. kilometers. The area comprises 47
islands the most important of which is Ko chang.
Other islands rich with scenic beauty are Ko
Klum, Ko Ngam, Ko Lao Ya, Ko Rung, etc. In
Thailand, Ko Chang is the second biggest to Phuket.
The island occupies 429 sq. kilometers. Ko Chang is
plenty of high mountains and cliffs. The highest
mountain is Salak Petch Peak (744 meters), the
second and the third are Chomprasat and Khao Hom
respectively. As abundant with virgin forest which
has water sources, Ko Chang has many waterfalls.
Other places of interests around Ko Chang include Ko
Noi
Travel To Other Islands
Most visitors come to Amphoe Laem Ngob where there
are 3 piers namely Laem Ngob and Ko Chang Centre
Point, offering daily boat services to islands such
as Ko Mak, Ko Wai, and Ko Kham.
Ko Chang
is very popular among visitors. Situated in the nearest distance
from Laem Ngob, it takes 1-2 hours to reach the desired destinations
on Ko Chang. The best season to visit the islands is between October
and May. During the rainy season from May to October, visitors are
not allowed to the islands south of Ko Chang; for example, Ko Kut,
Ko Mak, Ko wai, and Ko Kham. The boat trip to Ko Chang can be made
all year round. In the rainy season, a boat will sail along the
inner coast of Ko Chang because the island's long and large shape
provides shelter from sea winds and waves. Visitors will trips on
land to individual destinations.
Ko Chang Naval Battle Monument
Annusorn
Sathan Yutthanawi Ko Chang (Naval War Memorial) is located on :Laem
Ngob Beach, consisting of the figure of Krom Luang Chumpon Khet
Udomsak turning his face to Ko Chang, and a warship-shaped museum
building, where an exibition on the historic naval war on ko Chang
is on display. The Trat people as well as visitors usually go to pay
respect to this memorial, and also use it as a place for
recreational activities. A celebration is held every year between
January 17-21.
Tourist spots in Ko Chang and other groups of
islands
Naval Battle Area
is
in the south of Ko Chang close to Salak Petch Bay. The zone is where
the battle between Thai and French naval troops fought over the east
border conflict on January 17, 1941.
Tan Mayom Waterfall
is the three storey fall of medium size. The footpath up to the
site, situated 500 meters from durian orchard, is near theoffice of
the national park. King Rama V and VI once visited the place and
singed their royal names on the highest cliff of the cascade.
Klong Nonsi Waterfall
is a little fall in the northeast zone of the island. The side walk
to the area lies 3 Km. grom Baan Daan Mai or 3 Km. from the national
park office.
Klong Nueng Waterfall
is a small fall situated remotely from Salak Petch Community near
Salak Petch Waterfall.
Klong Son Bay
which is rich with coral lines is in the northernmost of the west
coast. Klong Son Community is set up in the area.
Klong Plu Waterfall
has three storeys. The entrance is 3 Km. from Ao Klong Prao
Community. It will take about 20 minutes from the entrance to the
site by walking.
Ko Chang Noi
and Leam Chang Noi lie in the north of Ko Chang. The sea between Ko
Chang Noi and Laem Chang Noi is abundant with corals.
Tri Petch Waterfall
has only one storey. The place is situated 3 Km. from Salak Petch
Community along the orchard of rubber trees.
White Sand Beach
is
one of the longest beaches on Ko Chang. Bungalows and resorts of
reasonable proce are easily found. At the back or the beach are
orchards of coconut trees and forests. The beach is easily
accessible due to many roads passing to it The The name suggests
scenic beauty of the area.
Bang Bao FisheryVillage
s very interesting because residents in the area build up their
houses with poles pitched into the sea and the bridge reaching to
every house is set up to link the community together. Bang Bao is
one of the zones rich with corals. Ko Mun Nok-Mun Nai is a small
isle opposite Kai BaeBeach. The Beach around the isle can be seen at
low tide.The sea in the area is some what shallow and plenty of
gold-colour corals.
Long Sand Beach
is next to Sa Lak Kok Bay. The area is covered with forest and
orchards of coconut trees
Klong Phrao Beach
Laem
Chaiyachet is the long seaside adjacent to Kai Bae Beach. The beach
is rather steep. Swimming is possible. Standard bungalow with
facilities are set. The northernmost of Klong Phrao Beach is
adjacent to Chaiyachet Bay and Beach which has beautiful landscape
but swimming is not recommend.
Kai Bae Beach
is close to Klong Phrao Beach. The beach, like that of Klong Phrao,
is steep but swimming is safe. Thereare also quite a few
cheap-priced bungalows in the area.
Ko Lao Ya
lies at thr south of Ko Chang. The group comprises Ko Lao Ya Nai, Ko
Lao Ya Klang and Ko Lao Ya Nok. The transportation from Laem Ngob
takes about 2 hours and a half. The islands has beautiful beaches,
crystal - clear water a cololurful corals, Lao Yo Resort provide
accommodation service here.
Ko Wai
Situated next to Ko Lao Ya is a big island most of Beach which are
plenty with stones. The area occupies many bays which has beautiful
beach lines and wide wonderful coral zones. Ko Wai is also the best
source for fishing. As for accommodations, Ko Wai Pakarung Resort is
ready to server tourists.
Ko Khlum
is a historical island during the Thai-French Naval Battle like Ko
Chang. the island is proper for fishing. The landscape comprising
stone yard is worth a visit.
Ko Phrao
is in front of Salakpetch Bay. From Laem Ngob, it takes two hours to
the island, Ko Phrao has clean and calm seaside, and is cool and
shady because it is plenty of coconuts trees.Long Beach Island
Resort is set on the island.
Ko Rung
is a small island at the west of Ko Maak. The isle has not enough
flat area suitable for the setting up of any resort and bungalow. Ko
Rung is place of concessions of bird nests,
Charamed eggs and bat's dung. Stone knolls and deep-water coral
under the sea of Ko Rung are very magnificent.
Ko Ngam
is
situated in the south of Ko Chang. The place comprises of two island
with a huge sand knoll at the middle. The little bay formed by the
lines of the mountain stretching into the sea is a splendid and
serene site without storms. It takes two hoursto go from Laem Ngob
to the place. Twin Island Resort is ituated on the area.