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Koh Chang (Elephant Island)

Trat $$ 4.6

Thailand's second-largest island — 80% protected jungle, excellent west-coast beaches, a 25m waterfall, and far less development than Phuket or Samui.

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About this Place

Koh Chang is Thailand's second-largest island and one of the country's last relatively undeveloped big islands, its mountainous interior of protected national park jungle (80% forested) rising dramatically above excellent west-coast beaches. White Sand Beach (Hat Sai Khao) is the longest and most developed, Lonely Beach maintains a backpacker-bohemian character, and Klong Prao Beach offers quiet midrange resorts. The interior jungle hides Klong Plu Waterfall — a 25-metre cascade swimmable year-round. Elephant trekking (ethical alternatives now available), kayaking, diving, and snorkelling at the offshore coral reefs are key activities. The navy's WWII Battle of Koh Chang memorial is on the cape. Klong Son village on the north coast maintains an authentic fishing community. A 1-hour ferry from Laem Ngop Pier connects to Koh Chang in Trat province — 330km from Bangkok.

Location

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12.0638, 102.3142

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