Koh Chang, Thailand

Koh Chang, the unknown paradise.The water was crystal clear and the beach was
Only the frequent travelers know about Kohspotless, it was greatplace to relax for the rest
Chang. Why go where themain crowd is? If youof the day, we noticed that Koh Chang is not
are Wanting to visit another Island in Thailandover crowded withtourists which is great as you
apart from the usual Phuket, Krabior Phi Phi, Ican really relax on the beach peacefully.
think you should try Koh Chang. My wife and IWe heard that the nightlife here is not really that
visited many Thailand forum andwere told thatbig, but who needsa nightlife on a nice island which
Koh Chang is one of the best places to go.their is so many activities to doduring the day.
We booked accommodation (2 nights) and allSo we booked a snorkeling tour around other
weneeded now was transport to get to Kohsmall island around Koh Chang,while their is some
Chang as we live in Bangkok.nice spots to snorkel, you can find much better
To get there, it was going to be a 4 hour busplacesdown south of Thailand, but it was still a
ride from the eastern busterminal in Ekkamai,decent tour to go on.
Bangkok and a 1 hour ferry. The total price ofThe people on Koh Chang seemed to be a lot
thetransport was under 1000 baht for both of us.more friendly then what youusually see in popular
If you wanted to take your car to Koh Chang,Phuket or Koh Samui, the smiles on the locals
you can as the ferry can alsotake cars to andfacesseemed a lot more genuine, Koh Chang has
from the island.a really great atmosphere to it.
After a long trip, we finally made it to Koh Chang,Their seems to be a lot of development going on
I was excited as myfriends have told me aboutnow in Koh Chang as it isgetting a lot more
how nice Koh Chang is. After we got off theferrypopular with tourists, so I would recommend to
we were met by songthaew’s (Pickupgo therenow, as in a few years the island will be
truck bus/taxi) to take us toour resort, the roadcrowded with tourists.
to get to the resort was very windy and in aSo if you are in Thailand and want to go to an
badstate, so if you plan on driving, please takeisland that is no over crowded with tourists,
care.I would go to Koh Chang, only the frequent
We got to our resort and it was really beautiful,travelers know about Koh Chang. Why go where
our bungalow was 20meters from a nice whitethemain crowd is? You will have a much better
sandy beach, the beach was on our resort,and peaceful experience in Koh Chang, after
sothere was one a few people there which wasallthat is what being on holiday is about right?
nice.