July 31st, 2008 admin
Location: Southeast of Koh chang, about 19 km from Dan Kao Pier.
How to get there: From Dan Kao Pier, turn left along the asphalt road to Ban Salakkok Crossroad (19 km). Turn left to Salakkok Temple and turn left at the next crossroad for one km to Ban Salakkok at the estuary. Ban Salakkok is nowadays, the quiet village with interesting historical places: Watchakhama Cotchathawip Temple or Salakkok Temple, the temple visited by King Rama V. He was asked to place his feet on the location which later was the construction site of Salakkok Temple.
Villagers still lead their local lifestyle as fishermen, growing Para rubber, coconut trees, selling food and appliances. There are also a school and pier where you will find fresh seafood. The area is also very fertile with mangrove forest that is very interesting to visit.
One day tour is suitable since the village has only one resort and no homestay house at the present time. It is better to stay at Salakphet or Jek Bae Village nearby. The boat tour to the mangrove forests is arranged at the cost of 300 baht (chartered boat). You can contact the villagers at Salakkok Bay.
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July 30th, 2008 admin
Location: East of Koh Chang, about 12 km from Dan Kao Pier.
How to get there: Turn left from Dan Kao Pier passing the hospital, Ban Klong Bonsi, sub district office until reaching Koh Chang National Park Ranger Unit (Thanmayom)
In the past Thanmayom Pier was known as the gateway to Koh Chang, the pier for the boat from Laem Ngob Cape. There used to be the old resort but has already been closed named Thanmayom Resort. This area is now the site of the National Park Ranger Unit and official pier.
The front beach is about 100 m long, the swimming area and the beautiful sunrise viewpoint. Behind the Ranger Unit Office is the path to Thanmayom Waterfall, the historical waterfall of Koh Chang at the distance of about 300 mm Nature trail berween Thanmayom and Klong Plu Waterfall is also located here having the distance of about 7 km.
Facilities: One tourist information center and restaurant, camping area, toilets. Camping rate is 30 baht each and 400 baht for the tents and facilities, 800 baht will be charged for the tour guide of nature trail including entrance fee and food. Contact the officer at the entrance of the waterfall for more information.
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July 29th, 2008 admin
Location: Klong Nonsi Temple, Ban Klong Nonsi about 6 km fron Dan Kao Pier.
How to get there: Klong Nonsi Temple, Ban Klong Nonsi about 6 km fron Dan Kao Pier.How to get there: Drive from the pier to the left or the east of Koh chang passing the hospital and turn left to Klong Nonsi Temple where you will see the sigh of “200 years old Siraman”
Dan Mai Pier used to be the crowded place full of trading boats from China. When custom post here was moved to Klong Yai, this pier is only the fishing pier of the village.
The tourist attraction is the ancient Siraman Tree the perennial tree, the same specie of Lychee with sweet and sour taste but little meat. So, it is not popular to grow.
There are 9 Siraman Trees at Ban Klong Nong Nonsi which are very tall rested beside one anther.
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