Plan a spring trip to Koh Chang. Explore neighborhoods, restaurants, places to stay and practical local advice from AVARA's full editorial guide.
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.