Ko Chang Travel information
It was only a few years back that visitors to Ko Chang (Elephant
Island) remember it as a mountainous sleepy town nestled among
coconut trees. Tourists were given the simplest of accommodations.
But now, Ko Chang is a boomtown where moderately priced bungalows
to luxury resorts can be found on the west side of the island.
Modern thatched roof bungalow resorts are plenty, sitting
on spacious land and wide beaches. Yet this large island also
gives visitors hotels and resorts with modern architecture
and amenities of an international standard. Located in the
eastern part of Thailand, Ko Chang (Ko Chang) is close to
the border of Cambodia. Around 85 per cent of Ko Chang (Ko
Chang), along with 50 smaller islands, is part of the Mu Ko
Chang (Koh Chang) Marine National Park. Clear waters of varying
shades of blue surround the island and a terrain of high peaks
and steep cliffs provide magnificent scenic points.
 In
2003, Ko Chang (Ko Chang) was able to get a special status
that meant less bureaucratic management while the government
would finance infrastructure like wastewater treatment facilities,
garbage treatment sites and piers. While it is a place that
faces rapid growth the communities tries its best to maintain
an ecologically sound environment.
Fishing villages, such as Bang Bao, incorporate visitors
into their daily scene. Homes are built on stilts that sit
on the waters and the village itself has a pier that serves
as a gateway to the satellite islands. Accommodations and
small restaurants along the water take effort to blend in
smoothly with the local lifestyle. The island also boasts
the presence of a tropical rainforest and waterfalls. Along
the coastline are many notable beaches, including White Sand
beach where everyone gathers to watch the sunset, get pampered
with massages, dine at restaurants or hang out at bars. But
if one wants to get away from it all, there are quiet beaches,
such as Lonely Beach, located at the south end of the island.
The area attracts both individual travelers and families
from around the world. Activities of every sort are plentiful,
from swimming and relaxing on the beach to scuba diving and
nature trips into the rainforest. Travel to nearby islands
is easy and accessible, with many water transport options.
Ko Chang (Ko Chang) has numerous satellite islands, such as
Koh Mak and Koh Kham. All one has to do is choose their choice
of sand, snorkeling or diving preference.
Recently, several tour companies offer travel packages to
the nearby country of Cambodia to visit Angkor Wat and Sihanoukville.
As a result, Ko Chang (Koh Chang) has grown in reputation
as a top resort destination in global tourism.
 Upon
arrival at the island, the pace is relaxed. In order to get
around the island, there are pickup trucks called songtaews
that have drop off points on the main road. Motorbikes and
cars are available for rent. One can hang out at the beach,
get a massage, get a little tattoo, eat well or surf the internet.
There are several beaches to hang out, such as Khlong Prao
or Kai Bae beach, although Had Sai Khao (White Sand beach)
serves as a central destination where restaurants are located
and day and night activities take place.
Ko Chang (Koh Chang) suits every traveler's needs - providing
accommodations and activities at every imaginable budget.
But the one common thing that Ko Chang (Koh Chang) has is
the opportunity to escape from the stresses of daily life.
Every person has their own way of doing it and Ko Chang (Koh
Chang) manages to provide all the different options to do
it.
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