Koh Chang

is surrounded by rain forest, waterfalls, tropical wildlife, and natural beauty. Koh Chang is home to Koh Chang Marine National Park and Tree Top Adventure Park. The beaches on the east coast are more secluded and provide less amenities and development than the west coast. However, the west coast beaches are nicer and offer less crowds than many other beaches in Thailand. The beaches on this island include Klong Son Beach, White Sand Beach (Had Sai Khao), and The Lonely Beach. The island provides activities that will interest everyone including sun-bathing, diving, snorkeling, elephant trekking, and hiking. Koh Chang the largest among the 52 islands of Trat,Most of the scenic beaches and bays are located on the western side, extending from the north to the south. They include Ao Khlong Son, Hat Sai Khao, Hat Khlong Phrao and Hat Kai Bae. A road cuts through the western shore almost all the way to Hat Kai Bae. From here, a nature trail through Ao Bai Lan and Ao Kruat meanders through wet forestland to Ban Bang Bao, a fishing community located at the foot of the hill in the south. To the east are Ao Sapparot, where a ferry landing is situated, and Ao Salak Khok. Along the eastern shoreline is a road that cuts through to Ao Salak Phet, a community and a boat pier in the south of the island. However, care should be exercised while driving for the roads on Koh Chang are unpaved, with steep hills in some sections. The best places for viewing coral reefs are at Ao Khlong Son , near Koh Chang Noi, and around the islands to the south of Koh Chang.