2025 Koh Chang Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in January)

Hey girls! Here's a super detailed guide for a 6-day trip to Koh Chang, Thailand! This is all you need to know to explore Koh Chang. Save it now! -------- 🛫Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive at Bangkok Airport, enjoy a private transfer to the hotel, and rest. Day 2: Depart from Bangkok, take a private transfer to Trat Pier, and then take a ferry to the beautiful Koh Chang. Day 3: Spend the whole day on Koh Chang, exploring the island's scenery and fun. Day 4: Continue to enjoy free time on Koh Chang and the leisurely island life. Day 5: Take a private transfer to Koh Chang Pier, take a ferry to Trat Airport, fly to Bangkok, and enjoy free time. Day 6: Depart from Bangkok, fly back home, and end the pleasant journey. -------- **Notes**: - Time difference: Thailand is 1 hour behind Beijing time. Adjust the time difference and enjoy your trip. 🕐 - Food recommendations: Don't miss the seafood feast on Koh Chang, especially the steamed orchid crab, which is incredibly delicious! 🦀 - November climate: The weather on Koh Chang in November is cool and pleasant, with an average temperature of about 27°C. It's the perfect time to travel. 🌞 - Travel attire: Lightweight and breathable clothing is the best choice. Don't forget to bring a sun hat and sunglasses. 👓 - Safety tips: Keep your personal belongings safe, and travel with a companion at night. 👭 -------- Don't hesitate! Save this travel guide to Koh Chang, Thailand, and start your unique island journey to enjoy a wonderful time!

Ko Chang is the second largest island in Thailand. The island features several waterfalls, beautiful beaches, and stunning coral reefs. 📍 Than Mayom Waterfall 📍 Salak Phet Mangrove Forest (Red Bridge) 📍 White Sand Beach 📍 Ko Chang Viewpoint

Than Mayom Waterfall is a medium-sized waterfall with 4 tiers. The water flows down in layers over black granite rocks, creating steep cliffs that are almost vertical. The surrounding area is a dense forest with cool and pleasant weather, ideal for camping and swimming. The trail to the waterfall is easy to walk. The first tier of the waterfall is not very high and has a pool in front. Notably, there is a plaque inscribed with the royal initials of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) on the left side. The second tier is slightly further up, while the third and fourth tiers are quite far and the path is difficult, requiring a guide. Address: Than Mayom Waterfall, Mu Ko Chang National Park, 23/7 Moo 3, Ko Chang District, Trat Province Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/QgzpoTxVrUHfbmgZA Opening Hours: 08:00 - 16:30 Entrance Fee: Adults 40 THB, Children 20 THB Phone: 0-3955-5080, 0-3955-5084

🏝️Phuket Developed early, with a well-rounded life and commercial facilities, the tourism industry is also very developed, with basically all underwater and water activities, a wealth of entertainment projects, eat, drink and play in one, the public choice~ - 🏝️Koh Samui Compared to Phuket, Koh Samui has more of a tropical island feel because it is densely covered with coconut groves and islands, the distance between the islands is very close, and the commercial life and entertainment facilities are also very rich. Honeymoon Island, there are many high-end hotels (Six Senses, Banyan Tree, Ritz Carlton, etc.) - 🏝️Koh Samet Koh Samet is about 3~4 hours away from Bangkok, near Pattaya, it is a lesser-known white sand beach, not so commercialized. - 🏝️Krabi Krabi is more like a hidden island town in the mountains, with a slow pace of life, not only has a pure blue coastline, but also a unique karst landscape. - 🏝️Phi Phi Island Phi Phi Island is an offshore island of Krabi, the towering mountains on the sea paired with the blue sea water is breathtaking, the natural rock caves formed between the mountains are even more surprising - 🏝️Similan The Similan Islands are a national marine park, with excellent ecological protection, composed of 9 islands, extremely suitable for snorkeling!! - 🏝️Koh Chang Koh Chang is also a small island with a well-protected ecological environment, there are many undeveloped islands around, many beaches and primitive forests have not been developed, full of natural quiet atmosphere! - 🏝️Koh Lipe Koh Lipe is located on the southernmost coast, bordering Malaysia, away from the hustle and bustle, not overly developed, the ecological environment is very good, known as the small Maldives of Thailand, is a diving paradise in Thailand. The water quality is very good, clearly layered, from the crystal clear jelly green, gradually to sky blue, and finally to the deep blue gem color, each layer makes people feel incredibly stunning!

If you want to spend a sunny beach vacation in Thailand, you will mostly choose to go to Hua Hin, Pattaya, or Koh Samui. I wonder if you have heard of Elephant Island? Since few people know about it, we decided to take a bus from Pattaya and then transfer to a boat to find out😆 Stay at The Retreat on Elephant Island and feel the real retreat🥹 on this small island away from the hustle and bustle, not too many people, enjoy the infinity pool and sea view, enjoy the beautiful sunset, these three days and two nights spent very simple , but very relaxing 😍 The Retreat just opened this year, so the design is modern, the equipment is very considerate of the needs of guests, such as slippers for the room and slippers to the pool. It also sees the most perfect sunset from here as the resort is right opposite the sunset and the seating position on the shore of the restaurant is superb. The most courteous thing is that their breakfast is an all-day breakfast, you can choose what time to enjoy, no breakfast limited time can sleep until naturally wake up before slowly go to eat breakfast 🥰 but also to order, in order to make guests eat Until you are full, you can try their different dishes✨ I highly recommend you to give yourself a retreat! #Christmas Good Places #Overseas Travel #Thailand

Koh Chang in Thailand was the perfect island. we could rest at the Tropical Beach resort and got to do some exploring. There is an old abandoned resort and cruise ship on the island. Our room was right next to it, so we got go exploring. Unfortunately we couldn't get onto the ship but it's still awe inspiring. Can't wait to get to Koh Chang again. #kohchang #exploring #islandlife #abandonedship

😊After going to Koh Chang, turn right. We will go to the other side of Koh Chang that is just as good, which is Koh Chang, turn left. 🏜️The first place that impressed us was ALTITUDE79, a secret cafe hidden in a pomelo orchard. The shop is on a hill with a 180-degree view of Ao Salak Phet. 🥲Unfortunately, when we went up, the shop was already closed. We met the uncle and aunt who were the shop owners who were packing up the shop. The uncle and aunt were lovely and answered questions, recommended various menus of the shop, and told us to visit again next time. 🚦Even though we didn't get to taste the various menus at the shop, just sitting and looking at the sea and mountains was enough to make us happy...😊 Photos can't capture all the beauty of this place. We sat and looked at the view until we forgot to take pictures.😊 🏎️ The journey requires driving up a hill into the forest, until we thought, hey... is there really a cafe? But the cuteness of this place is that there are signs along the way.. 🌗Open-Close🌓 11.00-17.00 (Open every day) 🫶The shop opens late because the sun shines into the shop in the morning, making it hot. The reason for closing early is because the electricity has not reached the shop yet, so we have to close the shop and finish packing up before dark…. 📞093-9419915

August and September is low season in Thailand and I was lucky enough to get cheap flight tickets and hotel in Thailand. I took 6 hours bus from Bangkok airport and arrived to this beautiful island. It supposed to be raining season, but all my 5 days holiday, rain was only during the night time. Price for hotels and restaurants cheaper then in Pattaya and Bangkok. But not much entertainment. #islands

Elephant Farm is located on the middle of the island, just opposite of the Centara Hotel Koh Chang. For 100 THB you can feed the elephants with sugar cane or pineapples. During the low season for 300 THB you can ride an elephant for 1 hour. During high season, price increase to 500 THB. But I don’t like to see elephants sad faces, so maximum I only can feed them. Farm also can arrange the transfer for you to your hotel for extra cost. #timetotravel

My summer vacation is about to end! For my last trip for this summer I choose Koh Chang island in Thailand. From Bangkok airport to the island, it takes me more then 6 hours trip by bus and by boat. For this stay I choose to stay in The Splash Hotel Koh Chang. Because now is still low season in Thailand, so include tax I paid around 300 HKD per night. I booked this hotel because I saw nice pictures on the internet. But the reality was sot so wonderful. Swimming pool was so small, breakfast so poor and zero activities to do. Lucky it was cheap… #timetotravel

#tripแจกโรงแรมฟรี Invite you to stay on an island, stay at a hotel by the sea AWA Koh Chang : By The Griffin The accommodation looks simple and luxurious but secretly has the charm of art. It is an Oriental Zen style hotel decorated with Eastern art mixed through the architecture in a simple and modern style, with a touch of luxury. It also looks spacious, airy and comfortable to the eyes. The white entrance door that everyone who comes must have a photo with this angle. It is a multi-paneled door that is both tall and large. Taking a photo will look cool. There is a large swimming pool, AWA RIVER, in the middle of the hotel. It is well designed and blends in harmoniously with the hotel. There is also a THE RIVER bar by the pool. The room that Wan stayed in was a Deluxe room on the side with a view of the swimming pool. The room is spacious, with a balcony and a place to sit and relax on the balcony. For dinner, you can come and capture the cool light by the sea. Or you can order food to eat at The SALA, a restaurant by the sea. The menu that Wan ate was the Fisherman seafood set. There is a menu of seafood, rice, soup, salad and 2 drinks. Sit and relax while enjoying the sea breeze. You can see the beautiful sunset from here. In the morning, have breakfast at The Spoon, located by the pool. It is an open-air restaurant with a buffet menu. This is another place that meets all your relaxation needs. There are many beautiful photo spots. Come visit us. __________________ 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗧 📌Location: Kai Bae Beach, Koh Chang, Trat Province #tripzeed #hotelreview #AWA #KohChang #resort #thailand #KohChang #Trat #sea #KohChangBeachResort #KaiBaeBeach

No matter where I go, I can't miss coffee. That's why I've been searching and trying to find a coffee shop or a beautiful cafe that will satisfy my needs every time I travel. Today, I'm traveling to Koh Chang, so I'm looking for information about great coffee shops so that I can comfortably fit into my relaxing time. "Fig Cafe" is a small, homely coffee shop that gives you the feeling of sitting and sipping coffee in your own backyard. Even though it's a small shop and not right on the road, once you come and experience it for yourself, you'll definitely fall in love with this shop. Most importantly, the owner of this shop is very friendly and can give good advice to customers about traveling on the island. In terms of the taste of the coffee, it is definitely a hit with coffee lovers. It is rich, smooth, and has a full aroma of coffee. Another highlight that you shouldn't miss is the croissants and egg tarts, which are the shop's specialties (I regret that there were no egg tarts on the day I went, so I missed out on trying them). For travelers, don't worry about traveling because it is convenient. The shop is located on Kai Bae Beach, near AWA Koh Chang. You can use Google Maps to navigate. #cafe #cafe review #cafe life #go to a chic cafe

#NearBangkokTouristAttractionsIf you come to Koh Chang, I recommend that you visit the palace of Admiral Prince of Chumphon Khet Udomsak, "The Father of the Navy". The palace is located on the hill of Koh Chang, turn right, a little past Makro Koh Chang. You can park your car at the foot of the hill and walk up the stairs. Or if you ride a motorcycle, you can ride it up to the front of the palace. There may be 2-3 monkeys on the walkway. When you go up, there will be a platform for you to pay homage with a sign with prayers to worship them. But the day we went, it was late, so we didn't get to see inside the palace because the door was closed. Chanting to worship Prince of Chumphon "Chumphon Chutti Itthikornang Sukho Namo Putthaya Tha Arahang Tha Cha Pa Ka Sa Ma Au Phuttha Sammi Thamma Sammi Sangkha Sammi" #Khao Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak #Shrine of Prince of Chumphon

AWA Resort Koh Chang has a lovely façade. Entrance facing the main street so no need to walk through side streets. another side facing the sea which is great to watch the sunset. it got a great pool though water is a bit cool in January. breakfast is plentiful and starts from 7am to 1030am. Room service is quick on delivery, takes no more than 20 minutes. however, I asked for a quiet room on top floor. they gave me a room on the ground floor and can hear residents upstairs talking (in loud Cantonese), dragging chairs here and there and walking from one side of the room to another. Maybe the definition of “QUIET” and “TOP FLOOR” bear different meaning to AWA. Also, their wifi is so weak that it is practically not available. I asked the front desk and after waiting for an hour for a technician to come to my room to check it out, front desk told me the technician will check outside my room. but there is no difference after checking. overall, I think there are many resorts in Koh Chang. AWA is much over-rated. I will return to Koh Chang again but not to AWA

As both Southeast Asian tourist destinations, why do people prefer to go to Thailand and rarely visit Vietnam? From personal experience, the tourism experiences in these two countries are really different. No input provided. Natural scenery: Thailand has extremely rich natural scenery, many of which can be remembered by everyone, such as Phuket Island, Pattaya, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Zheng Wang Temple, etc. In addition to these, small and niche tourist attractions such as Chiang Khan and Elephant Island are also very worth visiting. The tourism methods are diversified and can meet the needs of different people. Compared to that, there are relatively few well-known tourist attractions in Vietnam. Tourism environment: Vietnam started and developed its tourism industry later than Thailand, and the overall industry is not as well-developed as Thailand's, so both the infrastructure and tourism environment, including shopping places, are not as abundant as Thailand's. I have been to Thailand 6 times and Vietnam twice. Overall, Thailand's city streets are cleaner and the cultural environment is better. Thai people are also more friendly and hospitable. My most memorable experience was riding a motorcycle in Thailand alongside cars, even during rush hour, everything was orderly and there was no honking, which I found quite impressive. Consumer level: The cost of living in Thailand is lower than in Vietnam, and it is also safer. Basically, a person can spend only a few thousand yuan to travel to Thailand for a week. However, there are too many things to buy, such as local jewelry and bags, which cost only tens of yuan. I haven't seen any sky-high prices for souvenirs. Especially, many floating markets are a shopping paradise for women. Speaking of shopping paradise for women, Vietnam is even rarer. Language environment: There are many people who speak Chinese in Thailand, and learning Chinese is very common in Thailand. Relatively speaking, Chinese people will have fewer language communication barriers when they go there. But if you travel freely in Vietnam, language communication will be very difficult. Movie promotion: People love Thailand not only because of their personal experiences, but also because of the recent movie promotions that reflect the country's good environment. There are more movies that showcase this in Thailand, especially some public service advertisements that are very touching. However, Vietnam has done very little in this regard. The above are the reasons why people like to go to Thailand but not Vietnam. What do you think?

Koh Chang, turn right for 2 nights and 3 days. It's so much fun driving up and down the hills every day. There are many activities to do. Two women can travel. Come relax during the holidays. #2023travelwish #mytripvlog #beachlife

best moments at Koh Chang islands. koh chang island have furry ship to island and have departments store and hospital at there and have a lot of nature at island. We chose to stayed at awa resort koh chang that good service and good room and good breakfast. and after that We go to snorkeling and watch fish and coral that so wonderful from ao thai sea and I saw nemo fish and brain corals and many shell. I love snorkeling I wanna go snorkeling again:)) that a good trip for vacation with my friends during we do the research project in senior year hahahahaha 🤣 luv it

#Beachfront accommodation This summer, the sea is the destination🌊☀️ We chose to stay in the Paradise Beachfront Villa, a private beachfront villa with a beautiful view. You can see the white sand beach and the sea at KC Grande Resort Koh Chang. 🚗In terms of getting to the resort, it is very close to the pier. The resort is located on the white sand beach. From Koh Chang Pier, turn right and drive a short distance. The location is also very good. It is close to restaurants, shops and convenience stores. 🏊‍♀️🏋️‍♂️🚣‍♀️After staying here, the two of us had a great time relaxing and doing activities without getting bored. The resort is large and has many activities, including a restaurant, spa, fitness center, kids club and various complete services. There are also beautiful photo spots for us to walk and take pictures until we forget the time. 🍽🍾In the evening, we went to have dinner at the KC Restaurant. Every Saturday night, the hotel has a seafood buffet promotion with shrimp, shellfish, crab and fish at The Beach Restaurant. Anyone who likes to eat seafood will love this! 🥢🍴🧂Don't miss the breakfast line here. There are many menus to choose from, both Thai and international food, desserts, tea, coffee and many more. There are measures to prevent COVID-19. You must wear gloves and a mask to scoop food. Be confident, far from COVID-19 👫📸 For those who love taking pictures, don't miss the Picnic Set. You must inform the hotel 1 day in advance so that the hotel can prepare a Picnic Set (800 baht) for taking beautiful pictures on the beach. The food in the set is also provided in full. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 🚣‍♀️ Paddle a clear kayak, see the crystal clear sea water 🏄 Paddle a SUP board, stand cool 🏊‍♀️ Large swimming pool in front of the beach, get a view of the beach, and there is also a 🍸 poolside bar that is equally cool 🏢 Swimming pool on the building In the evening, you can watch the sunset, it is very romantic 👫 White net hammock On a nice day

#fallingforfall Getting there - from Bangkok we took the bus for six hours to the province trat in which koh chang is located as well. This island is close to the border to Cambodia. From the bus stop in trat we had to take a taxi to the pier from which the ferry leaves only 4 times per day. Make sure to arrive on time. On the way back we were able to jump on a bus straight to Bangkok for the same price that was waiting for people at the pier. This was way faster cheaper and more convenient. The Beach Villa in Koh Chang is incredible and the Beach is not that touristy or crowded which is perfect for a nice quite stroll on the beach

Ko Chang, one of the largest Thai islands in the Gulf of Thailand, contains dense, steep jungle. Mu Ko Chang National Park, a preserve with hiking trails and waterfalls such as tiered Klong Plu, covers the interior and extends to offshore coral reefs. The coast is dotted with beaches and villages including Bang Bao, built on piers. Hat Tha Nam (aka Lonely Beach) has a waterfront party scene that attracts backpackers. Ko Chang island, known also as ‘Elephant Island’ named because of its elephant shaped headland, is Thailand’s third largest island after Phuket and Samui. It is located around 300 kilometres east of Bangkok in Trat Province, in the Gulf of Thailand near the Cambodian border.

I have been to lots of islands in Thailand, and Koh Chang is one of my fav ones among all the other islands. we spent in total 3 nights there and stayed in 2 different places. renting a scooter is a must, that saves you money and you are able to explore the entire island. the beaches are quite beautiful, but what really caught our attention are those picturesque piers. and the second day, we went down to the south, we drove pass by this hippie cafe named Rasta view, they have really laid back vibes and the view was just stunning. and there are lots of things you can do on this island, going to fishing village, walking across the floating market, you will reach the lighthouse. if you have time, I’ll strongly recommend spend at least 3 days here #passionpassport #gooutside #beach#vibes#thailand#naturalwonders

Getting There - You spent to much time in the city and you want to go to a quite island with your loved ones? Lonely Beach on Koh Chang is the right place to go. The Beach offers a long white sand beach perfect for early morning or late evening strolls Attractions - The best thing to do is to put on your mask and snorkel and explore the underwater life near the cliffs on the right side of the beach Hotels - The Resorts in the Area offer a great variety of prices and comfort Food & Restaurants - The Restaurant along the main Roads offer delicious thai and international cusine Shopping - there are some local shops to buy magnets and souvenirs#beachlife #staycation #passionpassport #gooutside #amazingplace #amazingthailand

Getting There - From Bangkok it takes around 6 hours to get to Trat and another hour to go to Koh Chang. from the pier it takes another 30 minutes on a scooter to get to the Fishing Village Attractions - The main attraction is the peaceful fishing village and the fishing boats returning to the village with a lot of fish Hotels - There are a lot of great resorts on Koh Chang with great sunset seaview Food & Restaurants - The seafood on he island is good and fresh Shopping - The fishing village doesn’t offer a lot of souvenier shops but getting engaged with the locals is definitely recommend #bucketlistreboot #passionpassport #staycation #beachlife #gooutside

This is my favorite Island in northern Thailand: There are great beaches to watch the fisherman go out in the morning with this traditional boats that have a big fishing net in the fron if the boat and scoop up all the fish. My favorite beach is lonely beach as you can guess the beach is calm and quite and perfect for a chill day. Around the area there are many restaurants and bars. This area is also great for watching sunset having a cool drink. Definetly a place to check out #passionpassport #staycation #gooutside #beachlife #beachlife #thailand #travel #travelinspiration #picture #drone #dji #discover

Getting There - taking the bus from Ekamai Bangkok to Koh Chang + Ferry Attractions - Lighthouse, Lonely Beach, Walking street Hotels - Reaort & Spa Food & Restaurants - great local restaurants Shopping - local shops

Thailand is a popular destination place where many heard if places like Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Hua Hin. There is a tropical island called Koh Chang located south west of capital city Bangkok. This is an island where only reachable via ferry from Laem Ngop. This is a dive destination for many where you will be able to see large vessel wreckages and reefs with marine life. There are also many dive centres around for your PADI diving license if you want to make this one of your bucket list to do. For those that are unable to swim, the island Koh Chang has also many things to offer, where there are many bars by the beach to just chill, or hiking to the many waterfalls on this island and even ATV off road adventure. This is like an island paradise where things are abit expensive but something you have to visit at least once, away from the mainstream islands. #bucketlistreboot #thailand #kohchang #diving #resort #beachlife #seaview #island #foodie #bars #cafes #hiking #nature #naturalwonders

our weekend trip to this beautiful island!! elephant island Koh Chang. amazing sunset, cafe on the hills, elephant ride, clock tower in the end of the market. crystal clear water where you can swim and snorkeling. we rent a scooter cruising around for 3 days, and there are still lots of hidden gems where you are able to explore and rest.. perfect place for a little break from the busy urban life #island#travel#thailand#weekend#summer#holidays#adventure#summervacation

Great variety of really fresh seafood, no wonder being located straight next to the ocean. Price is really affordable, staff friendly as everywhere in Thailand. Whether for a small snack or lunch, this is the place to be if you love seafood แต่ตอนที่ไปคืออิ่มมากๆครับ ประทับใจครับเราสั่งกันมาเยอะมาก อาหารทะเลก็สดมาก ราคาไม่ได้แพงเหมือนร้านหรูๆ ต้องมาจัดเลยที่นี่ ชาวเลซีฟู๊ดส์ #beachlife

Recommend a quiet place to stay on Koh Chang, close to nature, with big and small trees surrounding the entire resort. It must be Aana Resort Koh Chang. The resort is located next to a canal that leads to the sea. There are kayaking activities that we can paddle to the beach and the sea. The buildings and walkways here are made of wood, making the atmosphere very natural. If anyone has plans to visit Koh Chang, try choosing this place as another option.

Perfect place if you want calm and relaxing. The first couple of hundred metres of the beach is lined with small beach bars and restaurants. There's even the obligatory rasta bar with Happy Shakes on the menu. All have deckchairs and sun loungers on the sand and this area can get busy with day-trippers. But the further along the beach you go, the quieter it gets. There are a few places to stay-if you're on a budget then BangBao Beach Resort and Klong Kloi #awesomepic beaches cottages are worth checking out. If you fancy a bit of luxury then Chivapuri Beach Resort caters to you. And if you're somewhere in the middle and want to be a few minutes walks from the busier area then Tropical Beach Resort has mid-range AC bungalows. In the past year or so, new businesses have also started to spring up inland, away from the beach. Here's where you'll find a mix of cheap huts ideal for longer stays and small shops. There's no 7-eleven but there is a minimart which saves having to go to Bangbao village a couple of kilometres away for supplies. #