August 4th, 2008 admin
The Marvelous White Sandbar
Location at the south of Kah Chang near Salakphet Bay, a small island of outstanding natural attractions created by the great creative of the world with the long sandbar stretching into the emerald sea. This very white clean sandbar is clearly seen during low tide, the wonderful creation without any islands to compare. Koh Sai Khao, the island of the most beautiful white clean sandy beach in Trat Sea.
Location: At the south of Koh Chang near Salakphet Bay.
How to get there: By using the package tour of Koh Sai Khao Resort. After transporting your car to Koh Chang by the ferryboat, drive to Jek Bae Village near Salakphet Bay where you can park your car and contact Sai Khao Resort for the speedboat to the island. It will take only 5 minutes. Or contact for the rented boat at Salakphet Homestay Village or from Salakphet Bay which will take not more than 15 minutes to Koh Sai Khao.
Attractions: The four islands’tour will start at Salakphet Bay of Koh Chang. The first destination is Koh Sai Khao, The beautiful island with the sand cape stretching towards the emerald sea. During low tide, the length of almost about 100 m to stroll along. It is the area of the most beautiful sand without any places in Trat Province to compare. From the cape further into the island is the shady area under the lines of coconut palm where the resort is located. Other remaining area is of high mountains amidst the dense jungle.
There is the path around the island built by the resort taking about 40 minutes walking to see some beautiful island nearby. From the plain near the sand cape, you will see Koh Chang, Koh Prao Nai and Jek Bae Village. If you walk behind the island, you will see the wonderful Koh Laoya and Koh Wai.
The long sand cape stretching for a hundred miters, the area of white clean sand and crystal clear water of the emerald sea where you can stroll along during low tide. Koh Chang is seen not far from this place.
Koh Sai Khao, the private island is opened for tourists providing the package tour service with accommodation at peaceful surroundings, very suitable for relaxation. It is convenient to reach by the boats from Jek Bae Village or Salakphet Bay taking only a few minutes to the island.
The scenic beautiful nature of white sandbar stretches towards the sea, looking from Koh Sai Khao Pier. It is the charm of the island.
Koh Sai Khao used to be called Koh Prao Nai nestled side by side with Koh Prao Nok. The island was called Koh (Ma) Prao because having a lot of coconut trees. But at present, tourists are accustomed to the beautiful sandbar which is the natural symbol of the island. This was the source of the name Koh Sai Khao meaning “The Island of White Sand”. However, local people are still familiar with the name Koh Prao.
Koh Sai Khao today still has delightful atmosphere of shany coconut trees and thelarge Malabar almond (genus Terminalia).
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July 23rd, 2008 admin
Koh Chang is the largest island in the Gulf of Thailand second largest island from Phuket.
Koh Chang is at the nearest location from Trat Voast. About 8 km southwest of Laem Ngob Cape and about 45 km west of Trat Town.
Koh Chang occupies the area of 107,250 acres. The wide area influences by the monsoon causing various geographical features.
At the heart of the island is full of high mountains and tropical rain forests which are the source of rivers and waterfalls. The east of the island facing the main land is the sediment area being brought from Trat River.
If is consequently. Making the fertile fish area where many fishermen villages are located especially at the estuary. A lot of beautiful beaches are located at the west facing the sea
Koh Chang has been the popular tourist destination for 10 years. More tourists began to increase in 1997. the ferryboat started its services in 2001 and the good-condition roads have already been constructed in 2002. All development resulted to the unlimited tourism growth.
Highlights of the tourist attractions are Sai Khao Beach. Klong Prao Beach and Kai Bae Beach together with the homestay village at Ban Bang Bao. Almost every area is reached by tourists without any exemption including the stone beach of no swimming area but having fine accommodation amidst the nature. Different activities besides beach activities are also provided for tourist’s interest.
Nowadays. Transportation to and within the island has been improved. Tourists together with their vehicles can reach Koh Chang by the large ferryboat and enjoy driving the car or motorcycle along the asphault road to every village almost around the island. A lot lf hotels and resorts as well as bangalos are found anywhere and will increase very soon including complete facilities such as shops, Restaurants, Mini-marts, Post offices, banks, filling stations, internet service, beauty salons, bars etc. Local villages including homestay villages are mostly located at the east of Koh Chang.
Koh Chang today has still been the island of beautiful natural attractions either mountains. Forests or sea with various activities to enjoy during the days of relaxation. Located not far from Bangkok and can be visited in any seasons. Koh Chang is so to say the paradise near the capital city with everything to serve tourists’ requirement. These are the reasons why Koh Chang has always been very charming.
Upon arrival at Koh Chang. on your right side or at the west of the island are known as the color of Koh Chang since Koh Chang’s western area has the beaches facing the sea. All western beaches are wonderful having very clean white powdered sand such as the famous Sai Khao Beach, Klong Prao Beach and Kai Bae Beach. The Charm of these islands has still remained and also expanded the popularity to other nearby beaches, though some are not appropriate for swimming. All beaches offer good accommodation and perfect atmosphere for tourists in stead, as another choice.
We will together explore Koh Chang’s western beaches and also get to know some small beaches of peaceful surroundings and full privacy hiding amidst tranquil nature. These make Koh Chang more attracting.
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