Baan Klong Prao, beste Strände

Koh Chang has a fascinating attraction known as the "Ghost Hotel". Yesterday, we decided to explore it a bit and it was quite strange. To reach the hotel, you have to drive down a narrow and winding jungle road to the southern tip of the island's west coast. Eventually, you'll come across a gate where two friendly local Thais collect a 100 baht entry fee (around $3) per person. As we drove through what was once a beautiful and lush tropical resort, we saw it - a seven-deck ship that appeared to be floating but was actually stranded on land, giving off an abandoned vibe. In front of the ship, there was a sign stating that renovations were in progress, although it seemed unlikely. Honestly, we were unsure where to park our cars or what we were allowed to see and do there. In the end, we discovered that we could park or drive almost anywhere, except for the ship itself, which was off-limits. Everything else was free to explore. Next to the ghost ship, there was a reception area where we decided to take a look. Inside, we found a man fishing from a window that resembled a ship's deck. Looking out from the reception area, we realized that the resort wasn't just limited to the ghost ship. There were actually numerous guest rooms designed to resemble docked ships or converted ships. It was truly unlike anything we had ever seen before. Despite the heavy rain, we still managed to wander around and peek into the various floating hotels on the premises. We even came across a small area with fresh bed linens and neatly folded towels, ready to be rented out. Here's where things get even stranger. If you visit websites like booking.com, you'll find photos of the resort in its prime, suggesting that you can actually book a stay there (at least as of August 1, 2020, post-COVID). The price is around 4000 baht per night, which is quite expensive for Koh Chang, even during normal times, especially considering the resort's rundown condition and questionable cleanliness and maintenance. So, if you're looking for a unique experience in Koh Chang, this surreal little corner of the island is definitely worth a visit, and the 100 baht entry fee adds to the novelty. If you plan to spend the whole day there, you'll come across a clean-looking creek with tire swings where locals were swimming. Before continuing down the coast, we also enjoyed a nice lunch at Indie Beach in Bang Bao.

This beach would benefit from more visitors. The tree here is friendly, it just needs some company.

Großartig großartig.

Dieser Strand ist schlichtweg atemberaubend und bietet zahlreiche Möglichkeiten für Unterhaltung und Gastronomie. Allerdings kann es während der Nebensaison im Mai, wenn die Regenzeit beginnt, etwas ruhiger sein. Dennoch kann dies die perfekte Zeit sein, um zu besuchen, wenn Sie eine friedlichere Atmosphäre ohne Menschenmassen bevorzugen. Unsere Unterkunft war bequem direkt am Strand gelegen, was unseren Aufenthalt noch angenehmer machte.

Diese ausgedehnte Küstenlinie präsentiert einen langen Abschnitt feinen Sandes und kristallklarem Wasser. Der nördliche Teil des Strandes bietet eine ruhigere Atmosphäre, während der zentrale Bereich mit einer Vielzahl von Speise- und Getränkeoptionen belebt ist. Das Genießen einer Mahlzeit unter freiem Himmel am Strand ist eine geliebte Freizeitbeschäftigung. Trotz der Pandemie bleibt der Strand ruhig, obwohl es möglich ist, dass Aktivitäten in Zukunft wieder aufgenommen werden.

Dieser Strand ist einer meiner Favoriten auf der kommerziellen Seite der Insel. Er verfügt über weißen Sand und wird häufig von zwei fantastischen Resorts, dem Nature Beach Resort und dem Siam Beach Resort, genossen, die beide zu seinem Charme beitragen. Der Strand bietet einen der bemerkenswertesten Sonnenuntergänge auf der Insel und es gibt reichlich Essen und Getränke, Strandliegen und glückliche Strandbesucher. Immer wenn ich die Insel besuche, ist dies der Strand, den ich immer wähle.