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A visit to Thailand's Koh Chang Island, especially if a seriously relaxing holiday is what you're after, can never be complete without indulging in some of the local relaxation itinerary on offer, since...
Ko Chang is Thailand's second largest island, and the biggest in Eastern Thailand. With about 5,000 permanent residents the island is not heavily populated, but tourism (and development) has increased dramatically over the last...
Kon Tiki was named after the raft used by a Norwegian explorer and a writer in his 1947 expedition across the Pacific Ocean. He travelled from South America to the Polynesian islands. “Kon...
In the south western part of Thailand's island of Koh Chang, lies a quiet little Eden within a paradise, which operates as somewhat of a hidden treasure to the unsuspecting Koh Chang holiday...
Thailand has been the heaven tamed on earth for tourists from all across the globe for decades. It bears the finest resorts and most polite people you won’t find anywhere else. Koh Wai Island and surrounded...
Kayaking is one of the most exciting expeditions to go on when visiting a diversely rich area, populated with lots of waterways and plant and animal life, just waiting to be explored.
Visiting koh chang during leisure time is a dream to all people. To fulfill this dream every year several thousands of tourists are seen to come at Thailand as well as koh chang Island. Koh chang is second and...
If you are in search for vacation spots then there is a small island known as Koh Chang and believe me, it is the perfect place...
Sea kayak can be real fun. On a given day you will not be surprise to find how many kayaks are out on sail across the sea. It is a way to relax and enjoy the ambience and the sea at once in your...
Ban Salak Phet is the oldest community and largest bay in Koh Chang found in the southernmost part of the island. It is a wide, crescent bay with beautiful ranges of mountains at the front and back part of the area which helps in blocking strong winds and waves, making the cove an idyllic place to stay.
Long ago, Ban Salak Phetwas the busiest part of Koh Chang because of its spirited livelihood and agricultural industry. It was called the “Texus of Koh Chang” because it is a rich source of fresh water, plants and fishes for the people.
Until now, the main livelihood in the bay community is fishing, since it is ideal for breeding fish with its mountainous surroundings. Actually, you can immediately get a feel of the fishing industry once you get there, through fishing boats and vessels filled with fresh fishes and various kinds of newly catched seafood.
Farming is also a big business in Ban Salak Phet. A lot of families grow delicious fruits and vegetables in their orchards and backyards just like durian and rambutans. The products quality is very high and they export to other nearby countries like Cambodia and Vietnam.
Although Ban Salak Phet is not the vigorous village like its old days, the main attraction of the bay is its peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. It is perfect for people looking for rest and isolation from the busy noise of the city, a break that will surely be rewarding.
Because of the increasing number of tourists visiting the place every year, Ban Salak Phet has a lot of accommodations to offer to suit different tastes and needs of the tourists. It has a range of homestays (as what they call it there) to choose from.
These homestays are private houses and cottages found along the bay and on land. You can select the best one that fits your needs, whether you want to see the bay’s clear water or the primitive life of the people. The price range is very affordable too—from 500 to 2000 baht, you’ll surely get the worth of seeing the beautiful community of Ban Salak Phet.
As with activities, boating to the nearby islands of Koh Sai Khao, Koi Wah, and Koh Lao Yah is the most popular. It is also where you can see the highest hill in Koh Chang called Mt. Salak Phet and the oldest temple in Koh Chang called Wat Salak Phet, built by King Rama V during his visit in the island.
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Causal fishing is fun and it can turn into a serious hobby for those who are bitten by the fishing bug and want to turn it into something they do on a regular basis or even do it for a living.
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KonTiki which is an Island Cruise will take the passengers past more 15 islands in the Koh Chang Marine Park. KonTiki has the 4 check posts where a passenger can enjoy better swimming; snorkeling or they can...
Klong Son Beach is good for:
peace and quiet
sandy beach
fishing
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Klong Son beach (or Had Klong Son) is located on the north of Koh Chang. Nice bay at the very top of the island. Pure white sand stretch of beach, shaded with coconut trees. Klong Son gets very low numbers of visitors with the bulk of the backpackers and tourists alike speeding south enroute to Koh Chang's finer and more popular stretches of sand.
White Sand Beach is good for:
night live
sandy beach
variety of restaurants
shopping
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Koh Chang's most famous stretch of sand, at over 2km long there's certainly room for everyone! Lined with bungalows, food stalls and shops this is one of the best beaches in all of Thailand.
Klong Phrao Beach is good for:
tranquil surroundings
gorgeous rocky landscape
all sorts of activities
quiet and peaceful
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Situated on the somewhat less glamorous, northern side of the Koh Chang Island, Klong Prao isn’t all that much of tourist destination, especially for those who are in need of a true holiday experience of the exotic kind.
Lonely Beach is good for:
great sunset
cheap and peaceful retreat
all sorts of beach activities
perfect for family
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Also known as Kai Bae Beach, this is the spot to catch a great sunset! A few small shops and food stalls are along the beach, a good spot to chill out away from the crowds at White Sands Beach.
Bangbao Bay is good for:
fishing
seafood restaurants
shopping
nightlife
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A well-sheltered bay with a small and quiet beach. It is a fishing community where residents still live in houses built on stilts and are connected by wooden bridges. There are a growing number of tourist shops, scuba dive outlets and seafood restaurants offering a good selection of seafood.
Salak Khok Bay is good for:
pretty, unspoiled area
traditional Thai community
kayaking
quiet and peaceful
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There aren’t so much attraction in Salak Kok, but tourists can Kayak among the mangroves. Salak Kok Bay still has a fishing community that doesn’t change so much in many years, a great place to see the real traditional Thai community.
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