Ko Chang Vacations, Ko Chang Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Ko Chang Vacation Guide

Located just 300 kilometers southeast from Bangkok, in Trat Province near the Cambodian border, Ko Chang is Thailand's second largest island after Phuket and , amazingly, largely overlooked. Its shoreline includes numerous white sand coves and beaches, coconut groves, mangroves, and a rich variety of marine life. The beaches are smaller than those of the southern islands and provide a more laid-back, easy going tropical adventure. Ko Chang is noted as Thailand's best preserved holiday destination with 70% of its rugged, hilly terrain consisting of virgin rainforest with an abundance of wildlife, numerous hiking trails, and several scenic waterfalls.

From Bangkok (Eastern Bus Station) it is a five and a half hour ride to Trat, or only fifty minutes by air. Ferry service to the island is about half an hour. Accommodation ranges from low-budget bungalows to luxury hotels, suites, and villas. Whether touring Thailand or traveling on to Cambodia, Ko Chang is well-worth a visit.