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Introduction: Koh
Chang,
Thailand
In Trat province, 312 km. from Bangkok, the second-largest island in
Thailand, 30 km in length and 8 km in width, was discovered, and then became one
of the most famous sites among travelers. It is called Koh Chang because its
appearance is like a sleeping elephant. Koh Chang is covered with dense rain
forest and with the relative savage nature, bisected by the steep wall of
mountains.
Considered as one of the most untouched island in Thailand, Koh Chang became
an easy-found paradise for thousands of tourists from all over the world. Those
who long for the pure, calm, peaceful, and magnificent island could feel like
being in your own world here.
As the matter of the fact that Koh Chang today has changed a little because
of the flowing of tourism industry, it still enormously keeps its beauty and its
characteristic features for nature lovers to appreciate.
Beaches and islands
Famous of its crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches, Koh Chang has
various wonderful beaches by which each has its characteristic scenic beauty,
from north to south for you to choose freely according to your own favors. Koh
Chang's best beaches are all on the west coast. Here are the major beaches that
are absolutely incontestable for its magnificence.
White Sand Beach [Hat Sai Khao], the longest and most popular beach on Koh
Chang. It is the best place for those who enjoy the white wonderful sand and the
association with other travelers: most visitors prefer coming to this beach that
makes the beach so colorful. However, if you are the one who loves peace and
privacy, you'd better go to beaches to the south.
Klong Prao Beach, located next to White Sand Beach, near Klong Prao River,
growing rapidly into popularity after White Sand Beach. Still, it offers you
finer degree of peace and solitude; it is another choice from the more crowded
tourist enclaves on White Sand Beach. The area is covered with coconut grooves
and wild vegetation. In addition, on Klong Prao Beach, the difference and
variety of nature can be seen; there is Klong Prao waterfall that shows well its
abundance of forest. Moreover, for adventure lovers, you can test your heart
pressure and your boldness by hiking on Carved Diamond Mountain (Slak Petch
Mountain), Koh Chang's highest peak at 774 meters. But please note that guides
are absolutely essential for exploring inside Koh Chang.
Kai Bae Beach, the last major beach on the west coast with over a dozen of
primitive-styled huts as accommodation and with a wonderful view of rocky beach.
Beaches on the southern coast are also guaranteed of its beauty and tranquility,
but still remote, for example, Bang Bao Beach and Long Beach. For the last one,
you can go there by taking a boat ride from Koh Prao, Koh Laoya, Koh Ngam and
Koh Wai.
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