How about traveling to Koh Chang, Thailand?
Previously, a variety show made Koh Chang popular in Thailand, causing many people to choose to travel to Koh Chang. So how much do you know about the island? Let me tell you about it. I hope it will be helpful to everyone’s travel.
Overview
Koh Chang is the second largest island in Thailand, covering an area of 429 square kilometers. It is located in Trat Province, on the border between eastern Thailand and Cambodia, and is more than 300 kilometers away from Bangkok. There are 52 small islands around Koh Chang, 47 of which have been designated as national marine parks together with Koh Chang, with a total area of 650 square kilometers.
Surrounded by mountains, this undeveloped and unspoiled island is like a hermit world stuck in time. It is a true paradise and ecological paradise. The entire west coast is pristine, undeveloped and palm-tree-lined beaches. The water in Koh Chang is also unpolluted and crystal clear, making it the most suitable for snorkeling activities.
In addition to swimming and diving, you can rent motorcycles to visit several waterfalls on the island. Visitors can not only play on the fine white beaches, but also engage in activities such as rainforest hiking, elephant riding, fishing, sailing, snorkeling and diving.
Climate
Koh Chang has a tropical rainforest climate, with an average temperature between 24-30°C. It is also divided into dry season and rainy season based on relative rainfall, from November to March of the following year. It is the best time to travel to Koh Chang.
November-March: It is the cool season in Koh Chang, with the most suitable temperature, about 25-32℃. It is a good time to travel. At this time, it is the holidays for Western tourists, such as Christmas, New Year's Day and Chinese New Year. Hotel rooms in Koh Chang are quite tight, so you need to plan in advance.
April-May: It is the hot season in Koh Chang. The sun shines brightly every day and the high temperature can reach 40℃. It is recommended that you take sun protection measures when traveling during this period, otherwise you will easily get sunburned. However, there is the Thai New Year Songkran Festival (Water Songkran Festival) in mid-April. Splashing water is used to express blessings and can also bring coolness in the high temperature. It is the most interesting festival in Thailand.
June to October: It is the rainy season in Koh Chang. Although it rains almost every day, it usually starts to rain at 5 or 6 o'clock in the evening. After a shower, the weather often becomes more comfortable. , and the island is covered by rich vegetation, making Koh Chang a summer resort for Thai locals during the rainy season.
Currency
Currency exchange) The currency used in Thailand is the Thai baht (pronounced baat), which is generally written as Baht in English with the symbol ?. At the regular exchange rate, one RMB is equivalent to approximately 5 baht. There are banknotes with face values of 20, 50, 100, 500, and 1,000 baht, and coins with 1, 2, 5, and 10 baht. The exchange rate of RMB directly exchanged for Thai baht in Thailand is not good. You can make an appointment for exchange at the Bank of China in China. You can also bring U.S. dollars to exchange them. Generally speaking, the exchange rates at airport exchange points are poor. You can compare multiple exchange points in urban business districts to find an exchange point with a better exchange rate.
Cash withdrawal) About 95% of ATMs in Thailand can accept UnionPay cards to withdraw Thai baht, such as SCB, Bangkok Bank BBL, Thai Bank KTB, Kasikornbank KBANK, etc. all have UnionPay services. . It is very convenient to exchange Thai baht directly at an ATM. Most banks have a simple Chinese interface and the exchange rate is relatively cost-effective. Generally, the handling fee for withdrawing money once is 20-30 yuan. The handling fee is determined by each card-issuing bank. The exchange rate is based on the exchange rate of RMB to Thai Baht published online by Bank of China.
Tipping) Most Thais do not have the habit of tipping, but when enjoying services in mid-to-high-end restaurants or hotels, you can give a certain tip as appropriate. 20-50 baht, or 10% of the purchase amount. Don't give coins when tipping, coins are usually given to beggars.
Swipe credit card) In Thailand, you can use credit card to make purchases in almost all stores. The exchange rate for swiping a card is the same as for withdrawing money using an ATM. However, please note that some banks, such as local bank cards, will charge an additional 1-2% fee for overseas consumption. The bank will charge a currency conversion fee. It is best to confirm with the merchant and bank before using the card. Moreover, you may also face the risk of credit card fraud. Both VISA and MASTERCARD can be used in Thailand. As China’s online payment power becomes increasingly powerful, many shopping malls, convenience stores and duty-free shops in Thailand now support Alipay or WeChat payment. The exchange rate is also very good, and there are often discounts or full discounts. !
Communication
Mobile phones and phone cards) There are three main mobile phone cards in Thailand: one-2-call card, Happy card and Truemove card. They all charge one-way fees and there are no cards in Thailand. There are local and long-distance calls, and you can still answer calls if the prepaid call fee is 0. There is a Truemove counter in the arrival hall of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, but it only sells packages; you can go to the 7-11 convenience store next to it to buy Inter SIM and ask the cashier to help activate it. We also recommend DTAC’s Happy Tourist card, which costs 299 baht and includes unlimited data for 7 days in addition to phone charges.
Network) If you purchase a local SIM card, you can connect to the 3G network more easily. Each company will have different preferential packages.
Generally, hostels, hotels, coffee shops, large shopping malls and Bangkok Airport will have free WIFI for customers to use.