Chang - an emerald island located off the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, the second largest (after Phuket) an island in Thailand. Translated from Thai, "Chang" means "elephant." This is because the island’s outline resembles an elephant’s head. Chang is considered a relatively new resort; initially, only wealthy locals vacationed there, which is why the natural environment has remained virtually untouched. "The Last Paradise Island" Thailand – that’s what tourists call it. Chang Island is located in the Pacific Ocean, off the eastern coast of the Gulf of Siam. The drive from Bangkok takes 4 hours, and from Pattaya, 3 hours. There’s also a flight from Bangkok’s airport to Trat. The flight takes 45 minutes. Ko Chang offers all the charms of tropical nature: sandy beaches, impenetrable ancient jungles, mountain rivers, waterfalls, and quiet, cool backwaters—natural stone pools created by nature itself. The eastern part of the island is covered with rubber plantations and a wide variety of tropical fruits: pomelo, durian, bananas, jackfruit, and pineapples. For many years, it remained untouched by the tourism industry and, unlike Pattaya, Phuket and othersIn these resort areas, nature has been preserved in its pristine purity and freshness. The island is part of the "Chang" National Nature Park. 80% of the island's territory is covered by jungle. Chang Island is the perfect place for a beach vacation and for hosting Weddings in Thailand.
Chang is an emerald island located off the eastern coast of the Gulf of Siam; it is Thailand’s second-largest island (after Phuket). Translated from Thai, "Chang" means "elephant," a name derived from the fact that the island’s outline resembles an elephant’s head. Chang is considered a relatively new resort; initially, only affluent locals vacationed there, which is why the natural environment has remained virtually untouched. Tourists call it Thailand’s "last paradise island." Koh Chang is located in the Pacific Ocean, off the eastern coast of the Gulf of Siam.
Ko Chang offers all the charms of tropical nature: sandy beaches, impenetrable tropical jungles, mountain rivers, waterfalls, and quiet, cool backwaters—natural stone pools created by nature itself. The eastern part of the island is covered with rubber plantations and a wide variety of tropical fruits: pomelo, durian, bananas, jackfruit, and pineapples. The island is part of the "Chang" National Nature Park, and 80% of its territory is covered by jungle.
