Ko Chang: Live Out the Island Life
Ko Chang is a district located in the Trat Province of Thailand. Its most notable feature is Ko Chang Island, the third largest island in the country after Phuket and Samui. What makes Ko Chang, Thailand an attractive destination is that even though it’s a tourist destination, it has still maintained its remoteness and rugged character. To get to Ko Chang, the nearest airport is the Trat Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Ko Chang, Thailand has three main seasons, the cool season, the hot season, and the rainy season. It is best to visit Ko Chang during the cool season which runs from November to February but expect the island to be at its busiest. A fun time to visit Ko Chang would be during the Songkran. While it is hot, getting soaked in water as part of the celebration makes the humidity easier to handle. It is during the rainy season when accommodations at Ko Chang drop.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The best attraction of Ko Chang is the beach. The most popular and usually laden with tourists is the White Sand Beach. Visit a village in Ko Chang, the Ban Bang Bao where visitors can get a taste of local cuisine and shopping, maybe even dip in the Bangbao Beach. Don’t forget to visit the Ko Chang National Park while in the island, it’s also hard to miss as it covers the whole archipelago. Stay in various Ko Chang, Thailand hotels including Ramayana Koh Chang Resort & Spa and the Mercure Koh Chang Hideaway.