Ko Chang Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Thailand featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a sandy beach
Thailand which includes boating, a sunset and general coastal views
Thailand which includes a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views
Thailand featuring a beach
Thailand featuring tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Come to this Thai island to visit rain forests, beaches and coral reefs by day, then at night experience its legendary party atmosphere, especially on a full moon. 

Thailand’s second-largest island offers some of the country’s most beautiful beaches, untouched rain forest and coral reefs. By night, Koh Chang transforms into a party destination, with reggae-filled beach bars and seaside dance gatherings.

Hat Sai Khao, or White Sand Beach, is Koh Chang’s most popular attraction. As one of the largest and most beautiful beaches on the island, it attracts sun-worshippers like no other. Most of the resort hotels and beach bungalows are located nearby, so the beach is always buzzing with travellers. Arrive early in the morning to get a prime spot with your towel. Hat Sai Khao has the island’s largest concentration of beachside bars and restaurants, so cold drinks and great seafood is always close at hand.

For a quieter experience during the day, visit Hat Tha Nam, or Lonely Beach, on the southwest side of the island. This beach has cheaper, backpacker-oriented accommodation and appeals more to younger travellers. Visit on the night of a full moon or a half moon and join one of the island’s legendary outdoor parties held on the beach.

Join a boat tour to explore the coral reefs around Koh Chang. The richest marine life and clearest waters can be found around the small island of Ko Rang, so make sure your boat is headed there. Look for barracuda and the occasional sea turtle amongst the brilliantly colored coral.

Koh Chang offers the chance to spend time with friendly elephants. Feed, bathe and ride these gentle giants through the jungle, but be sure to book with a reputable operator for whom elephant welfare is paramount.

While the edges of Koh Chang are populated, over 70 percent of the island remains virgin rain forest. Hike along one of the many trails through the hills to see the wildlife of this untouched ecosystem. Visit Klong Plu Waterfall and cool off in the many natural swimming pools.

To reach Koh Chang, take one of many ferries from Laem Ngop, which is in the Trat province of eastern Thailand. Visit between November and April to avoid the wet season.

Where to stay in Ko Chang

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Khong Koi Beach

3/5(1 area review)

Khong Koi Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bangbao Beach and Mu Ko Chang National Park.

Khong Koi Beach
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Bang Bao Bay

Travellers like the seaside views in Bang Bao Bay, and Mu Ko Chang National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bang Bao Bay
KC Grande Resort Koh Chang

KC Grande Resort Koh Chang

5 out of 5
1/1 Moo 4, Haad Sai Khao, Ko Chang, Trat
The price is ₹6,639 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹6,639
₹7,947 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Ko Chang. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)
Gosh darn great holiday
"We had a wonderful stay at KC Grand, Koh Chang. Making our stay amazing… Jia in the pool bar, my beautiful cleaner (I didn’t get your name) my amazing Thai massage lady… honestly the whole stay was amazing."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

KC Grande Resort Koh Chang
SYLVAN Koh Chang

SYLVAN Koh Chang

5 out of 5
79 Moo 4, Koh Chang, Ko Chang, Trat
The price is ₹4,459 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
₹4,459
₹5,504 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Ko Chang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Kai Be Beach and Lonely Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (774 reviews)
Beautiful grounds
"Amazing stay on stunning grounds. They have a cable car to take you from top to bottom. My only complaint is you’re not allowed to have your own water bottle in restaurants. Seems like the opposite of what places should be encouraging today!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

SYLVAN Koh Chang
Santhiya Koh Chang Resort

Santhiya Koh Chang Resort

5 out of 5
8/15 Moo 4, Klong Prao Beach, Ko Chang, Trat
The price is ₹4,568 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
₹4,568
₹5,626 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Ko Chang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (468 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

Santhiya Koh Chang Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
A la maison Koh Chang

A la maison Koh Chang

2 out of 5
7/6, white sand beach, Ko Chang, Trat Province
Stay at this villa in Ko Chang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and air conditioning. Popular attractions White Sand Beach and Kai Be Beach are located ...
A la maison Koh Chang
Iyara Boty Resort

Iyara Boty Resort

3 out of 5
31/1/1 village 4 klong prao beach, Ko Chang, Trat
Stay at this 3-star villa in Ko Chang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Kai Be Beach and White Sand Beach ...
Iyara Boty Resort
Grande Sun Seaside Villas

Grande Sun Seaside Villas

3 out of 5
36, Ampor Kohchang, 3, Ko Chang District, Ko Chang, Chang Wat Trat
Stay at this 3-star villa in Ko Chang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions White Sand Beach and Centre Point Ferry Pier ...
8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)
10/10 stay
"Had an amazing stay at the hotel. Will definitely recommend it to my friends and family. Very happy with everything!"

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2025

Grande Sun Seaside Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ko Chang

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 47%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Small island . Ok for a week chill axing. Wouldn’t want to spend much longer there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely and quiet island. Very unspoilt.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Ko Chang West coast is like any tourist area with lots of bars and places to eat. Prices are reasonable. Shared taxis get you around and it doesnt take too much effort to get away from the main tourist places to discover the real place.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Koh Chang is beautiful. We stayed at Mai Pen Rai in Kai Bae beach It was great.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I have been to Koah Chang many times been to many islands also but for reasons I can’t explain Koah Chang is my favourite one.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Agréable à cette période (Mai) car peu de touristes

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