Ko Chang
A large, mountainous island in the Gulf of Thailand near the Cambodian border, its name meaning 'Elephant Island'. Rainforest and waterfalls fill the interior, much of it national park, while beaches run along the west coast.
- Where
- Trat, Trat, Thailand
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 12.1036, 102.3519
Get the Ko Chang stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Ko Chang. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Trat volume with your photos and a note.
Near Ko Chang
Ko Mak 35 km
A small, flat island in Trat province between Ko Chang and Ko Kut, named after the areca nut. Coconut and rubber plantations cover much of it, and its quiet beaches are reached by bicycle or on foot.
Ko Kut 56 km
A quiet, forested island in Trat province, and the fourth largest island in Thailand. It is known for clear water, uncrowded beaches and waterfalls in its green interior.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 62 km
A Gothic Revival Catholic church beside the Chanthaburi river, often called the most picturesque building in the city. Its twin spires recall the French presence in Chanthaburi, and it stands at the edge of the old riverside quarter.
Ko Samet 110 km
An island 6.8 kilometres long off the coast of Rayong, the closest island getaway from Bangkok with a ferry from Ban Phe. Its white sand beaches line the east coast, and it takes its name from the cajeput trees that grow on its forested hills.
Khao Chi Chan 168 km
A limestone hill near Pattaya whose cut face carries a golden Buddha image 109 metres tall and 70 metres wide, outlined by laser and inlaid with gold. Made in 1996 for the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession, it is said to be the largest carved Buddha image in the world.
Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden 171 km
A botanical garden of some 2 square kilometres south of Pattaya, laid out in themed gardens with palms, orchids and topiary. It is also a serious scientific centre for cycads, with its own cycad gene bank.
Pattaya Floating Market 179 km
A floating market built in 2008 on a man-made lake beside Sukhumvit Road, its stalls and walkways made of teak under thatched roofs. It is laid out in four zones for Thailand's four regions, so you can eat your way from the north to the south by boat.
Jomtien Beach 180 km
A long beach about 3 kilometres south of Pattaya, lined with high-rise condominiums, hotels and seafood restaurants. It is calmer than the city's main beach and popular for kitesurfing and water sports.
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Questions
Where is Ko Chang?
Ko Chang is in Trat, Trat, Thailand. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Ko Mak (35 km), Ko Kut (56 km), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (62 km).
How do I get the Ko Chang stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Ko Chang and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Trat volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Ko Chang before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Trat volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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