Koh Chang tourist information – what to see and do
Nobody comes to Koh Chang and gets bored, and anyone found lazing about on the sand all day has chosen to do precisely that. There are plenty of island activities for all ages, with gorgeous temples, fishing villages, mangrove swamps, elephant parks and coral reefs within easy access.
Most hotels on the island have tour desks which can help guests book a wide range of excursions, while it is also easy to rent a car or motorbike and explore by oneself. Koh Chang is not blessed with the best snorkelling right offshore, but boat trips to the nearby islands of Mu Koh Chang National Park offer a breathtaking variety of marine life including sharks, turtles and spectacular coral gardens.
 | SightseeingKoh Chang is Thailand's second largest island and so naturally there is a host of fun tourist attractions to visit including elephant camps, temples and traditional fishing villages...more |  | Activities & adventureThere are plenty of adventurous activities to enjoy on Koh Chang with 'elephant island' offering mahout courses, ATV riding, snorkelling, hiking and much more besides...more |
 | Diving & snorkellingKoh Chang is a great place for both experienced scuba divers and those just starting out, with cheap diving trips and PADI courses through highly respected schools plus snorkelling trips...more |  | SailingGet away from the island and escape to your own paradise islet with a sailing tour from Koh Chang. Luxury yachts will take you all over the archipelago with snorkelling stops included...more |
 | Island toursThere are many companies which offer half or full-day tours of Koh Chang and its neighbouring islands with secluded beaches, waterfalls and viewpoints on usual itineraries ...more |  | EntertainmentLetting your hair down is half the fun of going on holiday and thankfully Koh Chang has a raft of restaurants and pubs offing live music and beach parties with dancing until dawn...more |
 | Spas & massageThere are lots of high-end resorts on Koh Chang which come equipped with their own luxury spas where guests can get fully pampered with traditional Thai massages very popular...more |  | East coastKoh Chang's east coast is ringed by mangrove forest and so it much quieter than the sandy western side, but there remains a number of interest attractions and well-equipped resorts...more |
More on what to see and do in Koh Chang
Koh Chang boasts a mountainous interior rich with waterfalls, viewpoints and hiking trails. Exploring this jungle is great fun on an island tour, and many guides have expert knowledge of the different species of flora and fauna that inhabit the different areas of the island.
Koh Chang and its surrounding islands have many beautiful beaches, and there are few better ways of getting a fresh vantage point of these glistening coves than embarking on sailing trips through the archipelago. The east side of the island is covered with thick mangrove with handy wooden walkways for navigating through the dense undergrowth. This is well worth visiting for nature fans with a wide range of wildlife both in the trees and under the water.
And the island has a burgeoning reputation as a party place, with a range of restaurants, bars and discos staying open until the wee hours of the morning. Lonely Beach is the centre of the Koh Chang backpackers’ scene, with the majority of mid-range establishments dug in around picturesque White Sands Beach. There are also lounge bars and pubs in the high-end resorts of Klong Prao and Kai Bae beaches.
