LEISURE ISLANDS - KOH CHANGS THAILAND

The Koh Chang Marine National Park is comprised of 52 islands, all very well preserved by nature. Rich in rainforests, well-laden with colourful corals, abundantly stocked with healthy marine life, and encompassed by spectacular coastlines, the archipalego offers a great way to island hop. The islands have gorgeous landscapes, pristine beaches and crystal clear sea. However, only 10 of these islands have accommodations, which range from the very basic thatched roof huts of 400 baht a night to the more luxurious and sophisticated properties that can cost as much as 20,000 baht a night.
Many of these island resorts only accept package tours of full board groups because of their exclusivity and distance from the mainland. The packages include boat transfers, full meals, usually at least 2 nights accommodation, and some of the packages include side trips to other islands.
Most of the islands have limited or no development at all, and many are uninhabited. The following are some of the best islands off the main island of Koh Chang beginning from the north, and then traveling west and then south of Koh Chang.

KOH CHANG NOI - Laem Chang Noi
Koh Chang Noi is an island off Laem Chang Noi (Chang Noi Cape) which is located at the northwestern tip of Koh Chang. The island is comprised mainly of rocks and forest whereas Laem Chang Noi is a cape of purely rocks with no vegetation at all. The beauty of this area lies in the seabed between them, where you will find splendid unspoiled virgin coral reefs. Facing the island and cape is the new five-star resort known as the Aiyapura Resort & Spa which has well-appointed rooms with a splendid landscape and superb view.

KOH YUAK, KOH MAN NAI, KOH MAN NOK
Off the west coast of Koh Chang are a small group of islands delightfully visible especially from Klong Prao and Kai Bae beaches. These include Koh Yuak which has a small beachfront of sand formed from decayed corals. The water is clear and shallow, qualifying it as a good snorkeling spot.
From the shores of Klong Prao Resort the islands form a picturesque view especially during sunset. Next to Koh Yuak is Koh Plee and Koh Suwan, both of which have rocky shores. Around the area of Koh Suwan is an unnamed island which has colourful corals about 6 meters deep. Locals call this Koh Rom which means Umbrella Island because of a beautiful large tree with an umbrella shape. This is a new-found snorkeling site.
Further down south is Koh Man Nai which is directly facing the shores of Kai Bae Beach and very close to the Sea View Resort. The water between Sea View Resort or Kai Bae Beach and Koh Man Nai is quite shallow. During the low tide when the island bares its lovely sandy beach, you can actually walk amid chest-deep waters from the resort to the island.
Another island, called Koh Man Nok, looks as if it's behind Koh Suwan. It is the twin island to Koh Man Nai and is linked together by shallow waters with plenty of gold-coloured seaweed.

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