Holiday in Koh Chang

What makes Koh Chang special as a destination?

Koh Chang, Thailand's second-largest island, rises like a green forested colossus from the Gulf of Thailand near the Cambodian border. Unlike the commercialized islands in the south, Koh Chang has largely preserved its original character: Over 70 percent of the island is covered by tropical rainforest, steep mountain ranges traverse the interior, and wild waterfalls cascade through dense vegetation into natural rock pools. The west coast offers the best beaches: White Sand Beach in the north is the longest and liveliest, while Lonely Beach has retained its backpacker charm from earlier days. Klong Prao Beach stretches over three kilometers and is intersected by a river mouth, giving it a special flair. On the quiet east coast, sleepy fishing villages on stilts over the water — Bang Bao with its pier full of restaurants and dive schools is particularly atmospheric. The Than Mayom waterfall in the interior of the island bears royal initials in the rocks, left by King Rama V during his visit in 1876. Koh Chang is part of a marine national park with over 50 offshore islands, of which Koh Kood and Koh Mak are among the most beautiful and tranquil islands in Thailand. Diving and snorkeling spots around the HTMS Chang shipwreck offer underwater adventures. The journey from Bangkok takes five hours by bus plus ferry, with the best travel time being from November to May.