Koh Kood, Trad

Koh Kood

          Koh Kood is the last island in the ocean. It is the fourth largest island of Thailand and the second largest in Trad, after Koh Chang.Koh Kood are also tourist attractions such as beaches and clear emerald waters. It has been dubbed. "Andaman Sea of ​​the East" is ideal for those who enjoy nature and relax.The nature of the island is still completely natural, with mountain,streams, rivers and plain ridges, where the origin of the Koh Kood with several waterfalls.

Koh Kood

          The ideal season to visit is between November to early May. Since the non-monsoon.
          Travel on the island. May not be very convenient. There is no road that connects the beaches around the island thoroughly. The beach is a tourist accommodation in a private atmosphere. Visitors are advised to book a room before. And travel information for your journey to clear paths through smoothly.
          Attraction on the island ;

Khlong Chao Waterfall

          Khlong Chao Waterfall   Possibility both the vehicles. Or take a boat to Klong Chao waterfall about ten minutes and walk for about 1 km, is a beautiful medium-sized waterfall. The water flows all year round on the third layer will look like a stream. The ground floor is a large pond for swimming a lot.

Aow Yai

          Aow Yai(Yai Bay) located on the east side of the Koh Kood. Near Aow Yai Cape(Laem Aow Yai). The location of communities of fishermen on Koh Kood with

  large berths. A place to escape the monsoon. The fishermen who were fishing. This area is a transportation and distribution. Fishery products such as shrimp, clams, crabs, fish and souvenirs from the sea. Such as salted fish, dried shrimp, dried squid is an excellent source of fish sauce made ​​from fish real Hawaeon.

Aow Chak

         Aow Chak(Chak Bay) located on the east side of the Koh Kood. The long sandy beach about 500 meters into the swim.At the top of the beach rich in coconut plantations.There are houses of fishermen live a little. The point at which you can viewed one of the most beautiful sunrise on Koh Kood. Aow Chak is the private beach. A tent or camping should request permission from the moderators first.

Aow Yaikerd

           Aow Yaikerd(Yaikerd Bay) Located on the east side of the Koh Kood. Near Aow Kluai and Laem Ta Tui is a white sandy beach.Look like semicircular arch. The length of the beach about 800 meters into the swim. The back of the beach to the hills. Peaceful surroundings suitable for relaxation who love nature.Is the location of Koh Kood resort. The first resort on Koh Kood. There are pedestrian crossing to Aow Kluai. It takes about 15 minutes to watch the sunrise. with source of diving to see corals at the headland of Aow Yaikerd. Trip Should contact to the Koh Kood resort. Will be more convenient services all by themselves.

Klong Yai Kee Waterfall

Klong Yai Kee

          Klong Yai Kee (Yai Kee Canal) Located on the west side of the Koh Kood has a long white beach to swim.Opposite Koh Rad(Rad Island). Within Klong Yai Kee has a walking trail to Klong Yai Kee Waterfall .Which is similar to Klong Chao waterfall. It beautiful less than. You can watch the sunset. The tent and camping should be allowed from the moderators beach
        Klong Hin Beach(Haad Klong Hin) Located on the west side of the Koh Kood near Klong Prao Beach and Klong Hin Cape(Laem Klong Hin). It is about 300 meters long sandy beach is clean water to swim.At Laem Klong Hin is a beautiful snorkeling and diving.

Klong Hin Beach

         The north side of Klong Hin Beach. There is walking trail and motorcycles to  Bangbao Beach, Klong Chao Beach and Tapao Beach.And continue with the car to Koh Kood sub-district office,the hospital and police station until Aow Salad(Salad Bay).

Another walking trail,South of Klong Hin Beach Aow Prao Beachbeach. You can walk to the beach across Laem Aow Prao hillside to Aow Prao is the distance to 1.5 km and 4.5 km walk to Aow Yai easily.Klong Hin Beach is able to watch the beautifulr sunset.Travel from the coast to Klong Hin Beach for convenience should contact Klong Hin Hut Resort. It gets easier  more to come by yourself.

Aow Prao Beach

         Aow Prao Beach(Haad Aow Prao) Located on the west side. Near Laem Thian. The south end of the Bay of Koh Kood. Concave curve of white sand beach of Aow Prao 800 meters length with crystal clear waters to swim. The top of the beach, rich in coconut plantations. Atmosphere ideal for camping overnight. Far from the community. Houses of the farmers and fishermen

Aow Prao Beach

were about 80-10 homes along with Klong Prao. There is Public health's Ban Aow Prao.
         Guest travelers like traveling to camp at Aow Prao. The point at which to watch the sunset.One of the most beautiful on the island. From the beach. With just over ten minutes walking to Aow Prao's temple.The atmosphere is pleasant.

Bang Bao Beach

             Bang Bao Beach(Haad Bang Bao) Located on the west side of the island  near Aow Ngamkho. As long sandy beach about 800 meters.Is curved almost a circle. Suitable for swim.At the beach rich in coconut plantations.Behind the beach is a small canal, the water flows through the entire year. Kayaking trip mangrove forests.Bang Bao Beach have been used as a wind shelter of fishermen. During the monsoon season. There is grocery store and restaurants to make Home Stay accommodation to serve tourists as well. At the beach has camping area should request permission from the villagers who moderators beach.Bang Bao beach can amazing sunset view.

Aow Ngamkho

         Aow Ngamkho(Ngamkho Bay) Located on the west side of Koh Kood. Because of the convenience of a road cut through used motor or bicycle, but the community is not big, but not overcrowded houses are scattered. The beach is very long. Travellers Who Camping before it's done. The beach that sunset was very beautiful.

Klong Chao Beach

             Aow Klong Chao(Klong Chao Bay) Located on the west side of Koh Kood. Near AowTapao. Beach is long about 600 meters with white sand to swim.At beaches rich in coconuts.Bridge pole 100 m to walk across Aow Tapao,Baan Klong Mad,the office sub-district Koh Kood,hospital, police station and Aow Salad.On the south side of the island has hiking trails. You can walk to Ngamkho beach, red sand beach, Bang Bao Beach, Khlong Hin Beach and Khlong Phrao Beach. And from Klong Chao Beach. Walking distance of 4.5 km to the waterfall or the boat can take about ten minutes and walk for about 1km.You will reach Klong Chao Waterfall.Asunset sea is a beautiful one
            Tapao Beach Located on the west side of Koh Kood. Near Klong Hindum House,Klong Mad House and Aow Klong Chao. About 400 meters long white sand beaches, clear waters. Able to swim. Surrounding area of the beach. Rich in coconut plantations. Atmosphere ideal for holidays and camping AowTapao is a sunset sea. One of the most beautiful on the island.
                                                            

          Tapao Beach

Tapao Beach

Leisure activities on Koh Chang.

         Diving at Koh Chang
     Since the Koh Chang and nearby islands have a lot of shallow reefs, which still maintains its natural beauty underwater.We can dive both snorkeling and scuba diving.By coral reefs are found in the surface level to 25 meters depths.Diving in the south of Koh Chang is very beautiful.The time to dive since October until the end of May. After the monsoon will see the coral is not clear.
      The coral are found both hard coral and soft coral as a group.There are many beautiful fish and sea turtles can also see the whale sharks (not dangerous) in some period of time.
       Boating tourists visiting the islands for snorkeling and diving at Koh Wai. Rang archipelago and other islands, which all have to eat lunch and snacks on board and snorkeling equipment. The cost per person is about 350-500 baht.The property is Ban Bang Bao.
      Also on Koh Chang has provides dive training with PADI international standards.Who will scuba diving must trained before they can dive.Initial two day course costs about 3,000 baht to 10,000 baht courses.The cost of taking them to dive at a time about 2000-3000 baht depending on the source to go diving.
          Water Sports on Koh Chang

        As a fun activity for the people who come to Koh Chang. The popular activities include kayaking, sailing,skiing, jet skiing and surfing.They can played on the general  beach.But with the most is around white sand beach.It offers a canal rowing watch fireflies through the night.
        The Rowing kayak will be available in several. Fee per hour for about 100 Baht.Points recommended for paddling is canal area of Iyara Resort and area the beach of Seaview Resort Hotel.These are paddling out to Koh Mun. Because the area between the beach on the island, the water was not very deep. The distance is not very far. You can rowing between the islands safely.
       Hiking on Koh Chang
         Most areas of the island as ​​steep The perfect tropical forests covered a wide area. There are many species of rare tropical plants. A variety of wildlife. A source of many streams.There are many hiking trails. Hiking trails that take a long time as Peak Salakphet which must be accompanied by park staff. A short hiking trail is a popular tourist route is the beautiful waterfall.
       Elephant riding on Koh Chang.Travel is one thing to remember and this is surrounded by plenty of replies in another view. Place for the second of the forest elephant, the elephant Chutima. This affordable and popular. The forest elephant up close Klong Prao Beach. One at Ban Kwan Chang at Ban Klong Son. During a tour of the island north of Klong Son. A distance of approximately 2 km
          Thai Massage and Spa on Koh Chang

         After exposure to the wonders of nature tourism, both under water and the sky would have been fatigue. Thai massage is one of relief and health facilities that have been passed down since ancient times. It is recognized as a group of healthy people, both Thai and foreigners. The property on Koh Chang Thai massage on the beach are available. Or by a traditional Thai massage. The fee is 200 baht per hour in the spa, as well as one service. The relief and relaxation from fatigue. The Spa Koh Chang offers many services such as Seaview Resort Hotel, Boutique Resort & Spa.

Waterfall On Koh Chang

         The landscape of Koh Chang is mostly high mountains.The forest is complete. Most of them are the rainforest.Which the source of rivers, brooks and make several waterfalls on the island.Such as

Thanmayom Waterfall

           Than Mayom Waterfall. The waterfall is medium sized with 4 floors.The entrance to waterfall near the National Park office.Walking through the durian gardens about 500 meters.
           The characteristics of Than Mayom Waterfall is a stream flowing down through the floors by black granite grooves.There are steep cliffs almost perpendicular. Surrounding is the rainforest.The weather peaceful and comfortable suitable for setting camps and play waterfall.There are many senior prince who had come aboard. As appears king's signature and the royal signature are on the stones of the Than Mayom Waterfall.

Klong Plu Waterfall

            Klong Plu Waterfall. Located between Haad Klong Prao and Haad Kai Bae.Away from the community of Aow Klong Prao 3 km from the ferry pier when you arrive. You will notice the entrance to the waterfall on the left.The waterfall is far from the main road of Koh Chang approximately 2 kilometers and then have to walk for about 20minutes.
            Klong Plu Waterfall is the largest of Koh Chang.If you want to visit waterfalls. You have to pay the entrance fee.
            Klong Plu Waterfall is a large waterfall. With water year round. Falling from the high cliff down the trough below.Divided into 3 floors.The first floor is approximately 40 m.Next floor much higher than the first floor.Surrounding the forest very completely.There are many streams from Klong Plu. There are pool to play about 2-3 points, with water all year round.
           Entrance area There are several restaurants.It also has a shop serving traditional Thai massage.
           Khiri Phet Waterfall is a single floor far from community of Ban Salak Phet about 4 km.There is Khiri Phet Waterfall signposted on the right.Through rubber plantations, a distance about 3 kilometers, which is a very high waterfall. Can be seen from some point of the Salak Phet's village. People in the village using water from the waterfall for the consumption.
            Klong Nueng Waterfall A small waterfall is near Khiri Phet Waterfall.The waterfall is located deep into the Salak Phet community, about 2 kilometers from the main road.And then walk about 500 meters.The waterfall flows down a narrow gorge that a height from 120 meters.Able to swim.
           Klong Nonthri Waterfall Located northeast of the island.A small waterfall. There are pedestrian access from Ban Dan Mai about 3 kilometers or far from the National Park office about a 4 kilometers.

Khiri Phet Waterfall

Klong Nuang Waterfall

Klong Nonthri Waterfall

                   Next time to visit the island again.

        
      

                                

     

Attraction of Koh Chang (4)

Salakphet Bay

       Salakphet Bay(Aow  Salak Phet) is in the south of Koh Chang.The site of largest and oldest communities on the island.Geography of the bay is a semi-circle arc barrier waves very well.It is a popular place for sailors who stop and parking to avoid monsoon.Originally occupation of Salakphet's villagers are coastal fisheries.
         Here is the location of several government buildings including police stations, hospitals and the district of Koh Chang.Salakphet Bay, the largest bay on the island has several piers.
         Present Salakphet Bay has the development of the tourist.There are resorts and bungalows.Including restaurant,small shops,large shops. And is gaining more and more popular.

Long Sandy Beach

            Long Sandy Beach, located south of the island prior to the Salakphet Bay. Turn left into the beach.Which is a bay and white sand beach stretches. You can swimming. The right side of the mountains. There are beautiful shallow corals.And you can enjoy hiking of nearby islands such as Koh Lao Ya, Koh Wai, Ao Salak Petch and watch Koh Chang Operation Site.

Bailan Bay

               Bai Lan Bay(Aow Bailan), next to the Lonely Beach for not far and you can travel to - from main road to each other easily.It is a quiet beach.It is a quiet beach. Able to swim. Wide and long beach. But not all sand beaches. Some of the rocky beach.Foreign tourists alike sunbathing,relaxing.

           Currently, there are shops, restaurants but there was too much.

           Next time go to the waterfalls.