Ko Chang
Literally the top place in Lonely Beach (largely due to its hillside location), Oasis has great sea views from its vertigo-inducing 12m-tall tree house that towers above the restaurant. Run by a friendly Dutch couple, it has roomy, midrange stone-and-timber bungalows in four categories. Cheaper rooms are fan-only – the best have sea views.
It's a five-minute walk to the beach.
2.11 MILES
At this former fishing community built in the traditional fashion of interconnected piers, the villagers have swapped their nets for renting out portions…
4.77 MILES
To discover what Ko Chang was like before tourists came, visit Ban Salak Phet, in the far southeastern corner. This sleepy community is full of stilt…
2.4 MILES
At the eastern end of Ao Bang Bao, Khlong Kloi is a pretty sandy beach that is away from the package tour scene and, though popular, still has a hidden…
0.41 MILES
The last thing you'll be here is lonely, as this is Ko Chang's backpacker enclave and the liveliest place to be after dark – until at least 5am. Here,…
6.67 MILES
The dense tangle of mangroves here is protected by a group of fisherfolk who recognises its ecological importance. Mangroves are the ocean’s nurseries,…
Mu Ko Chang National Marine Park
7.2 MILES
This land and marine national park covers the entire archipelago and protects much of the central part of the island. Conservation efforts are a bit…
4.12 MILES
Khlong Prao’s beach is a pretty sweep of sand pinned between hulking mountainous headlands and bisected by two estuaries. At low tide, beachcombers stroll…
1.94 MILES
A companion beach to Khlong Prao, Hat Kaibae is a good spot for families and 30-something couples. A slim strip of sand unfurls around an island-dotted…
0.41 MILES
The last thing you'll be here is lonely, as this is Ko Chang's backpacker enclave and the liveliest place to be after dark – until at least 5am. Here,…
1.94 MILES
A companion beach to Khlong Prao, Hat Kaibae is a good spot for families and 30-something couples. A slim strip of sand unfurls around an island-dotted…
2.11 MILES
At this former fishing community built in the traditional fashion of interconnected piers, the villagers have swapped their nets for renting out portions…
2.4 MILES
At the eastern end of Ao Bang Bao, Khlong Kloi is a pretty sandy beach that is away from the package tour scene and, though popular, still has a hidden…
3.5 MILES
This small waterfall, 2km from Ban Salak Phet, is a 15-minute walk from the road and rewards you with a small, deep plunge pool. It is usually less…
4.12 MILES
Khlong Prao’s beach is a pretty sweep of sand pinned between hulking mountainous headlands and bisected by two estuaries. At low tide, beachcombers stroll…
4.59 MILES
The island's biggest and most impressive waterfall, this is a three-tiered cascade with a pool where you can swim (with fish). It's easily accessible from…
4.77 MILES
To discover what Ko Chang was like before tourists came, visit Ban Salak Phet, in the far southeastern corner. This sleepy community is full of stilt…