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 The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. Rank : 10.0 (average on 1 votes)Coordinates : 12.063495,102.330093 ( Open in Google Maps) Subjects : Ko Chang is part of the Mu Ko Chang National Park, which comprises 52 islands, of which it is the largest. With its 429 square kilometers is, after Phuket, the largest island of Thailand. It is full of greenery, wildlife and marine flora and fauna, its the most beautiful beaches are located along the western side, and follow it north to south are generally more remote beaches, less crowded and less expensive. At the southern end there is the Diamond Sand, in the middle Hat Khlong Phrao and Hat Kai Bae. Further south is a lively area of saccapelisti at Lonely Beach, or Hat Tha Nam, where you can stay in tree houses. Tourism on the island has grown in recent years due to its extraordinary natural beauty, the creation and consolidation of infrastructures. More than 70% of the mountainous area still covered by virgin forest, numerous secluded beaches and the classic characteristics of a tropical island, white sand, palm trees, blue sea and warm, make Ko Chang a place to escape and relax from the problems of land . Besides swimming and sunbathing, the island offers exciting adventures in the countryside, trekking in the jungle, also the chance to ride huge elephants in the jungle secular, inhabited by wild boars, mongooses Javanese, small deer and over 60 different species of birds.Recommended equipment : Trekking equipment, and ND graduated filters, tripod, 300mm zoom and a wide angle for landscapesBest months : Ko Chang has three distinct seasons, the hot season, the cold season and the rainy season. The cool season is from November to February, is also the best time to visit the island, and the average daytime temperature of 27-30 ° C. From March to May is the hot season, when temperatures can reach 35-40 ° C during the day. This leaves the rainy season from June to October, with August the wettest month. In the last two seasons, the moisture rises considerably.How to get there : Essentially you can get to Koh Chang in two ways, through domestic flight operated by Air Bangkok, Suvarnabhumi airport with destination TRAT or ground vehicles (car rental, taxi, minivan or bus). Here is some information about both. THROUGH INTERNAL FLIGHT: Bangkok Air is currently the only airline that offers the transition from Bangkok to Trat (the airport on the mainland). Operates 4 flights daily: 9:00 am and 16:35 (DA Bangkok) and at 10:30 and 18:05 (FOR Bangkok). The flight takes just under one hour and is operated by ATR 72 (turboprop). Once landed in TRAT you can get the transfer by minivan at a price of 470 Baht per way (or 800 Baht outward / return), including the ferry to the island (the navigation takes about half an hour), it takes you directly into 'hotel of your choice and press the counter of the transfer. LAND BY MEANS: prices vary depending on the type of vehicle. The average price for a taxi transfer (including ferry) is about 2000 Baht. For the minivan (8 seats, shared with other passengers) is about 500 Baht. With the bus that leaves from the bus terminal EST Bangkok (Ekkamai Skytrain Station) costs about 350 Baht. Depending on traffic and the medium, the duration of the journey overland to boarding varies from 4 to 8 hours.Visits : The tourist visa to enter Thailand is issued automatically with the purchase of the ticketNotes : For those who love adventure are organized boat trips to discover the surrounding islands such as Koh Mak, Koh Kood and other small islands are easily accessible. The island is a perfect place for those who want to relax with a Thai massage and short walks along the beach. Active people can make trips into the back of elephants. For those who prefer softer leisure can learn the Thai cooked. Other activities available are canoeing and kayaking, boating, and bird watching. | | Nearby:   Samae San 161 km
 Sattahip 173 km
 Kompong Pluk 219 km
 Angkor 224 km
 Beng Mealea 259 km
 Bangkok 269 km
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