Koh Chang travel guide
Thailand
Thailand's second-largest island, where Lonely Beach's fire shows meet Bang Bao's stilted fishing-village seafood.
Koh Chang — TL;DR
Thailand's second-largest island, where Lonely Beach's fire shows meet Bang Bao's stilted fishing-village seafood.
Koh Chang overview
- November to April offers comfortable temperatures (25-30°C) and little to no chance of rainfall.
- Lonely Beach is the livelier backpacker hub, Klong Prao Beach offers tranquil bungalows, and Bang Bao Pier on the island's south is a charming fishing village reached by a short drive.
- Thai Baht (฿)
- Thai. English is widely spoken in tourism.
- ICT (UTC+7)
- Koh Chang's hospitality scene continues to split between Lonely Beach's lively backpacker fire-show culture and The Emerald Cove's 4 to 5-star resort comfort, while Bang Bao Pier's stilted fishing-village seafood restaurants preserve the island's more traditional, slower-paced identity.
Where to eat, drink & do in Koh Chang
Koh Chang neighborhoods
- Lonely Beach One of the livelier backpacker hubs of Koh Chang, with a laid-back vibe, fire shows, and budget-friendly hostels.
- Klong Prao Beach Home to more tranquil bungalows and guesthouses.
- Bang Bao Pier A charming fishing village built on stilts over the water with local seafood restaurants and sea views.
Practical info for Koh Chang
- Getting around in Koh Chang? Lonely Beach is the livelier backpacker hub, Klong Prao Beach offers tranquil bungalows, and Bang Bao Pier on the island's south is a charming fishing village reached by a short drive.
- When to go in Koh Chang? November to April offers comfortable temperatures (25-30°C) and little to no chance of rainfall.
- What's changing now in Koh Chang? Koh Chang's hospitality scene continues to split between Lonely Beach's lively backpacker fire-show culture and The Emerald Cove's 4 to 5-star resort comfort, while Bang Bao Pier's stilted fishing-village seafood restaurants preserve the is
- Seek out Local elephant sanctuaries in Koh Chang? Ethical elephant sanctuaries among Koh Chang's jungle trekking and wildlife experiences, less commercialized than mainland Thailand options.
- Base yourself in Lonely Beach in Koh Chang? One of the livelier backpacker hubs of Koh Chang, with a laid-back vibe, fire shows, and budget-friendly hostels. Known for lively backpacker hub, fire shows.
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