Mu Ko Chang National Park is located in the southeastern region of Thailand close to the border with Cambodia. The island runs parallel to the coast and appears very mountainous from the shore due to the mountain ridge which runs the length of the island. The ridge is composed of several summits the tallest of which are Khao Lan, Khao Chom Prasat, Khao Khlong Mayom, Khao Salak Phet and Khao Yai, which is the highest peak reaching 743m above sea level. The rock of the island is mainly Granitic and dates from approximately around 200 million years ago. The geology produces a very mountainous island, but with rounded slopes rather than sheer cliffs. The island of Ko Chang has many streams and rivers which are fed by the rainfall collected on the mountainous slopes of the island. Due to the great amount of rainfall here these streams are very clean and supply water all year round. The principle streams on the island are Khlong Son, Khlong Mayom, Khlong Khangkhao, Khlong Bang Bao, Khlong Phrao, Khlong Nonsi and Khlong Chaiyachet. This mix of mountains and streams produces some very beautiful waterfalls the most notable of which are Than Mayom, Khlong Phlu, Khlong Nonsi, Khiri Phet and Khlong Nung Waterfalls.
Location and Journey
Mu Ko Chang National Park23/7, Mu 3, Ko Chang Sub-district,, King Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat, Thailand 23170Tel. : 0 3955 5080 Fax : 0 3955 5080
By Car
Only 312 kilometers from Bangkok to Trat (Highway No 3). The bus fee is 157 baht for a fan bus and 194 baht for air-conditioned bus. It takes 17 kilometers from Trat to Laem Ngop dock. The bus fee from Trat to the dock is 12 baht. The ferry departure point is also available at “Center point” and “Ao Tham Ma Chat” where you can reach the island at Than Mayom dock, Dan Kao dock or Ao Sap Pa Rot dock. It takes 40 minutes from the mainland to the island. There’s ferry to Ko Chang every hour. The fee is 50 baht. When you’re there you can go to all part of the island by local bus.
By Bus
To get to the islands from Bangkok a bus should be taken from the eastern bus station(Ekkamai) on Sukhumvit road or North/northeastern terminal(Mochit Mai) to Trat province. Once in Trat town a taxi will take you to the ferry terminal at Laem Ngop which is 17 kms from Trat town. The ferry goes to several locations on the island so the trip to your chosen destination can take anything from 40 minutes to 5 hours, depending upon where you wish to get off and how busy the boat is. Travel around the islands is relatively easy with Jeep taxis and motorcyle taxis. The tracks are also suitable for walking.
Location and Journey
Mu Ko Chang National Park23/7, Mu 3, Ko Chang Sub-district,, King Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat, Thailand 23170Tel. : 0 3955 5080 Fax : 0 3955 5080
By Car
Only 312 kilometers from Bangkok to Trat (Highway No 3). The bus fee is 157 baht for a fan bus and 194 baht for air-conditioned bus. It takes 17 kilometers from Trat to Laem Ngop dock. The bus fee from Trat to the dock is 12 baht. The ferry departure point is also available at “Center point” and “Ao Tham Ma Chat” where you can reach the island at Than Mayom dock, Dan Kao dock or Ao Sap Pa Rot dock. It takes 40 minutes from the mainland to the island. There’s ferry to Ko Chang every hour. The fee is 50 baht. When you’re there you can go to all part of the island by local bus.
By Bus
To get to the islands from Bangkok a bus should be taken from the eastern bus station(Ekkamai) on Sukhumvit road or North/northeastern terminal(Mochit Mai) to Trat province. Once in Trat town a taxi will take you to the ferry terminal at Laem Ngop which is 17 kms from Trat town. The ferry goes to several locations on the island so the trip to your chosen destination can take anything from 40 minutes to 5 hours, depending upon where you wish to get off and how busy the boat is. Travel around the islands is relatively easy with Jeep taxis and motorcyle taxis. The tracks are also suitable for walking.
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