Koh Chang or Phuket?! Which island to choose for a holiday in Thailand! Which is better Phuket or Koh Chang? How does "Phuket" translate and what does it mean

People ask different things about the island, from general questions like “Is Phuket an island or not?”, To specific ones, for example, “Which of the beaches is better: Kata and Karon?”. The article contains ten frequently asked questions about Phuket in Runet. Of course, an honest and exhaustive answer is given to each of them.

Phuket is an island or not?

Phuket is an island, and the largest in Thailand. Unlike other large islands of the country (Koh Samui, Chang and others), Phuket is connected to the mainland by a bridge, so you don’t have to get there by ferry.

Is Phuket a city or an island?

Both. To distinguish the island from its administrative center, the latter is called Phuket Town. However, visiting tourists rarely visit it: most of the hotels are not built in the city, but near the busiest beaches, on the other side of the island. People usually come to Phuket Town for shopping and sightseeing.

How does "Phuket" translate and what does it mean?

It is not known for certain, but, apparently, the name comes from the Malay word "bukit" (bhu ket), which means "hill", "mountain". You can hear another version about the origin of the name: Thais believe that "Phuket" is formed from "phu" (mountain) and "ket" (stained glass). Both options are similar in one thing - the name of the island is associated with its mountainous landscape.

What is around Phuket - the sea or the ocean?

The island is located in the Andaman Sea overlooking the Indian Ocean. This distinguishes it from other popular resorts in Thailand: the city of Pattaya, Hua Hin, the islands of Chang, Koh Samui, whose shores are washed by the waters of the Gulf of Thailand of the South China Sea. This explains the behavior of the sea off the coast of different resorts: the Gulf of Thailand is calmer, so large waves off the coast are rare, in Phuket, on the contrary, high waves often roll. But the peak of their appearance falls on the low season (from May to October), when there are few tourists on the island.

Bangkok or Phuket? Where to go?

Ideally, you need to see both places. It's quite real: buy a ticket to Bangkok, spend a couple of days in it, then go to the island. Dozens of flights from seven airlines depart daily to Phuket from Bangkok. You can also get to the resort by bus, but this is tiring, because it will take 12-14 hours to go. You can return to Bangkok the day before the end of your vacation, take a good walk in it for the last time and fly home the next day. Such a plan will allow you to appreciate the unique flavor of Bangkok and sunbathe on the beaches of Phuket.

Which is better: Phuket or Koh Chang?

The islands are noticeably different from each other: Phuket is much larger and more civilized, Chang is less busy, and its infrastructure is much less developed than in Phuket. The beaches here and there are equally good, but in Phuket they are more crowded. In terms of the variety of entertainment and the number of attractions, Koh Chang, of course, cannot be compared with Phuket: the island is more suitable for a relaxing family holiday in the lap of nature. Phuket, on the other hand, is more versatile, it will appeal to party lovers, and supporters of outdoor activities, and those who just want to sunbathe on a secluded beach.

Which is better: Khao Lak or Phuket?

The resorts are different, comparing them with each other is like choosing between a pear and a strawberry - both are delicious, but each in its own way. Khao Lak is a quiet resort that has not yet been occupied by mass tourism. For those who value solitude, a leisurely pace of life, a calm atmosphere, Khao Lak is ideal. Those who cannot do without the benefits of civilization on vacation (shopping and entertainment centers, for example), who want unbridled fun and noisy parties, for whom it is important to have organized excursions with a Russian-speaking guide, Phuket will like Khao Lak more. People go to Khao Lak for the sake of deserted beaches and picturesque nature in the nearby National Parks, people come to Phuket for a carefree vacation on an equipped beach and tireless excursions mixed with shopping.

Which is better: Vietnam or Phuket?

If we compare Phuket with popular Vietnamese resorts - Nha Trang, Mui Ne and Phu Quoc, then the comparison will turn out in favor of the first: the beaches in Phuket are definitely better than in Nha Trang or Mui Ne. Phu Quoc, on the other hand, loses in terms of infrastructure and comfort level: Phuket is a much more developed island, where it is much more convenient to live. The advantage of Vietnam is that housing and food prices are lower than in Phuket. Those who dislike the unbridled atmosphere of resorts in Thailand, the abundance of prostitutes and transvestites will also like it - Vietnam has socialist morality.

Which is better: Kata or Karon in Phuket?

Both beaches are similar in many ways: spacious, crowded, with developed infrastructure, restaurants near the shore and water attractions by the water. Sand, the behavior of the sea and the water in it differ slightly. Katya has a slightly calmer atmosphere that families with children like. In general, the best way to compare these beaches with each other is to visit both. It's not difficult: they are located in the neighborhood and are connected to each other by a highway, along which buses and taxis run.

Should I go to Phuket alone or not?

If the doubts relate to security issues, then they are unfounded: a solo trip to Thailand is not fraught with any particular threats. Of course, you need to maintain your sanity and discretion so as not to become a victim of petty scammers, but in general situations dangerous for girls (assaults or sexual harassment) rarely happen in Phuket, so you should not refuse a trip just because of safety concerns.

If the question implies an interesting pastime, then there is also nothing to worry about: there are a lot of tourists on the island, and a significant part of them are Russian-speaking vacationers, so it will not be difficult to get to know someone for the sake of a joint holiday.

To go or not to Phuket in September?

September is Phuket's rainiest month, with twice as much rain as in November and ten times as much as in January. There are high waves at the sea at this time. Surfers are happy to see them, but such conditions are not suitable for swimming. On the beach in September, red flags are often posted - a warning that swimming is prohibited. The only plus of a trip in September is the low prices for accommodation, which is not surprising: there are very few tourists on the island at this moment and hotels are ready to make discounts. In general, it is better to postpone the autumn trip to Phuket until November.

Author's note: For questions such as "Is Phuket a city or an island?" quite easy to answer then with questions like "Which is better: Vietnam or Phuket?" more difficult: a personal opinion about resorts and countries is always subjective, it’s not a fact that the reader’s impression of the places described will be the same as that of the author of the article. So you need to understand that there are no objective answers to such questions.

and adjacent islands. I will try to compare seaside vacation spots in order to give the “undecided” more information about the proposed vacation spot.
Ko Lan (aka coral island) vs. Samet, Koh Chang:
- Koh Lan is certainly convenient because you can get there from Pattaya quickly and cheaply, but the sea on Koh Lan is not as clean and gentle as on the other islands listed above. Almost every beach has jet skis, speedboats, various boats and ships, which makes the sea far from so clean. There are no such stunning, picturesque landscapes. There is also no privacy possible for Chang and Samet - even on small beaches it is quite crowded. The vegetation on the island is very miserable compared to the same Koh Chang - the island of the jungle. The sand is not so fine and white.
- On Koh Lan (at least on small beaches, we were not on a large public one) lunch and drinks are quite expensive - restaurants / eateries can be counted on the fingers, everything is agreed to keep prices. For example, a bottle of local beer 100 or 120 baht wherever you go. On Samet and Chang there is no such disgrace, there is a fairly large selection of restaurants with good, including European, cuisine.
- I don’t know exactly how it is on Koh Lan with corals and fish (I didn’t have to swim there with a mask), but with great confidence I can assume that the underwater world there is not as beautiful as on Chang or Samet. Still, the proximity to Pattaya should seriously affect.
No, of course, a trip to Koh Lan will not replace your stay on Samet or Koh Chang, from there you will not bring so many impressions and amazing photos. In any case, the language does not dare to call this place "bounty", although this can be considered as a good alternative to the beaches in Pattaya.

Koh Chang vs. Samet:
- about the road: it takes much longer to get to Koh Chang from Pattaya. The trip from the hotel to the hotel took us exactly 7 hours on the minibus! A minibus is the fastest way to get by land from Pattaya to Koh Chang. It costs 550-600 baht per person one way (you can buy at once in two open date at any travel agency). I can assume that if you get public transport, then it will take the whole day from early morning to evening with many transfers. You will be taken to Samet in an hour and a half by minibus and about 45 minutes by boat - incomparably faster. By the way, the minibus from Pattaya to Koh Chang goes through all the same Ban Phe (there is a pier from which ferries depart to Samet), which means that these 2 trips can be combined. We did just that - you take one way from Pattai to Samet, and from it in Ban Phe you buy a tourist minibus to Chang (200 or 300 baht per person). From Chang then for 550 baht you take a minibus to Pattaya. From Bangkok, by the way, it is easier and cheaper to get to Chang - a government bus runs for only 200 per person.
- Koh Chang is much larger in size and you won’t be able to walk from beach to beach, as, in general, you can do it on Samet. However, there is a much more expensive taxi on Koh Samet (200 or 250 baht to get from Malibu to a nearby beach was paid and it is hopeless to bargain with it). But if you live on some Hat Sai Kao, then there is no need to go to other beaches, everything you need is on this one.
- as for the jungle and beaches, Koh Chang is certainly more picturesque - this is a place where you can take hundreds of various, amazingly beautiful photographs. There is no such a wide variety of landscapes on Samet, and the jungle is more like not a dense tropical jungle like on Chang, but like our forest near Moscow - it was not at all interesting to walk along a dusty road, although perhaps there are places on this island that are more picturesque, where we didn't get to visit. Koh Chang also has several waterfalls. For the passage to the two most beautiful (Khlong Phlu and Than Mayom) you will have to pay 400 baht per person for each waterfall.
- about the benefits of civilization: today Koh Chang is more developed than Samet, at least with regard to the main most popular beaches of White Sand Beach and Klong Prao - the island has good roads, almost any vehicle is rented on every corner, offices of all major banks Thailand, travel agencies, spa centers, 7eleven and other chain stores, hotels of different price and comfort levels, a greater variety of bars and restaurants. Koh Samet is much less developed in this respect. The roads there are not better than our suburban roads - huge potholes (apparently that's why taxis are so expensive on Samet).
- about how to spend time: You will get bored on Samet in 2-3 days, you can safely go to Koh Chang for a week, you are unlikely to be bored - 1) there are full-day excursions to the islands of the Koh Chang archipelago for diving / snorkeling, 2) an excursion to the jungle (although it is not in all travel agencies), 3) motor boats and canoes to the nearest islands (Kai Bae beach), 3) various waterfalls and viewpoints, 4) an excursion to the elephant village and elephant riding, 5) a sightseeing tour on East Coast islands (this includes visiting a temple, fruit and rubber plantations, learning to manage elephants, mangrove forests, viewpoints, something else) and it seems that there is even quad biking in the jungle. There are only 2 excursions on Koh Samet - 1) around the island on a motor boat with snorkeling and feeding fish (a 3-hour excursion) 2) snorkeling on nearby islands (pick up at 11, return at 16).
- about accommodation: on Koh Chang, hotels with hot water and air conditioning seemed cheaper to us than similar hotels on Samet. As for the bungalow, I could not find a decent one on Samet (with hot water and no terrible smells) for 600 baht. We took the first bungalow on Kai Bae for the night on Chang for 700 baht with breakfast! It was a clean, beautiful, comfortable bungalow with a fan and hot water next to the sea. I could not find anything like it on Samet on the beaches of Malibu, Hat Sai Kao and Ao Phai. However, I’m not sure that something like this can be rented on White Sand Beach Koh Chang for 700 baht due to its popularity and proximity to the pier. Kai Bae is more picturesque, less populated, slightly less expensive, but also less civilized. In general, the farther from the main pier the beach on Koh Chang, the cheaper hotels and bungalows are there. And a lot depends on the location of the hotel on the beach. For example, we stayed for a few days at the end of White Sand Beach at the Plaloma Cliff Hotel Beach Resort stunning room with hot water, air conditioning, refrigerator, TV and good breakfasts for 2000 baht by the pool (the same one not overlooking the pool cost 1700 baht). I could not find the same quality for the same price in the middle and beginning of white sand beach. And apparently everything from the fact that there are first-line hotels go directly to the beach. And cliffa does not have its own beach - the hotel is actually on a cliff.
- about the beaches: on Koh Chang (we swam on white sand and kai bae) they are more scenic (especially kai bae) than on Samet - snags, bizarre trees, swings, beautiful bungalows, small islands on the horizon, jungle thickets and green mountains in haze, more opportunities for creative shots. On Chang, besides, the beaches are shallower - you can walk a few hundred meters into the sea. The water is very clear, clean and calm (at least in season) - an ideal place for a seaside holiday with a child.
Summing up, I would say that Samet is first of all beautiful beaches and sea. There is no point in wasting time on the road to Koh Chang if the beach and the sea are all you are interested in. Koh Chang has the same beaches and the sea, plus a very picturesque jungle and a little more civilization on the main beaches. Personally, we liked Chang more. In general, if you have time and money, then I recommend visiting both there and there, especially since Samet is on the way to Chang if you go from Pattaya.

Koh Chang vs. Phuket:
I compare Koh Chang with Phuket, because. only Koh Chang resembles Phuket both externally and in development, where we had a wonderful 12 days in May last year. There were 5 days on Chang in April 2007. It is very difficult for me to say which of the islands I liked more and where I would like to return with great pleasure. Probably if we were talking about free 3-5 days, then I would choose Koh Chang, if for more days - Phuket. These islands are really outwardly very similar, but still there are differences:
- in Phuket (more precisely, next to it) there are limestone sculptures (limestones) with caves that are incomparable in beauty. Excursions there are sold in all travel agencies and are inexpensive. There is no such beauty on Chang.
- Phuket is livelier, more civilized than Chang (especially with regard to Patong Beach), and the choice of excursions in Phuket is much larger. In Phuket there is a super excursion to the Koh Lak National Reserve - a trip to the real, untouched jungle, I highly recommend it! There are also all sorts of charms that are not on Ko Chang: a show of crocodiles, monkeys, a garden of butterflies and orchids, a small primitive zoo, a very beautiful temple with the ashes of the Buddha, a luxurious Fantasia show (we liked it better than even the Bangkok Siam Niramit, in any case, it’s definitely done technically more difficult), etc. Thus, in Phuket, a person will not get bored during a month of rest - rest can be made during this time very diverse and eventful. 12 days seemed very little to us.
- water sports are also more developed in Phuket
- on Koh Chang it is much easier to find a secluded vacation, Phuket is now much more crowded with tourists
- the sea on the west coast of Phuket seemed to me less calm (large and medium waves), more suitable for surfers. Koh Chang is in the bay and the sea is calmer there. But here I can be wrong, because I was in Phuket in the first half of May, at the end of the season. So if your vacation falls during the high season (winter months), then the sea on the west coast of Phuket can be quite peaceful and gentle.
- It's hard for me to say where it's easier to get from Bangkok. Chang is much closer to Pattaya and Bangkok, but it can hardly be said that getting there is easier if we talk about land transport. Traveling from Bangkok to Phuket for one night is, in principle, not a pity, but buses go to Koh Chang only during the day (for example, it took us 7 hours from a hotel in Pattaya to a hotel in Koh Chang by minibus). Days in Thailand are too precious to be wasted on the road. In addition, there are direct flights from Moscow to Phuket (if you have already looked at everything in Bangkok).
- snorkeling (swimming with a mask and snorkel) in Phuket, Koh Chang and Samet seemed to me about the same and did not cause much admiration for us after the beauties of the Red Sea of ​​Egypt. Gentlemen, are there any places in Thailand where you can enjoy the beauty of the underwater world, comparable to the beauty of the Red Sea, having only a snorkel and a mask? I would be very grateful to someone who would suggest it to me. I concluded for myself that the corals in the Adaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are quite beautiful, certainly worthy of attention, but the fish are small, trivial and uninteresting, incomparable with the richness of the underwater life of the Red Sea, where you can easily see barracudas, octopuses, and moray eels , and healthy Napoleons, and much more.
- on Koh Chang, unlike Phuket, very shallow beaches
- On Samet and Koh Chang there is a great opportunity to dine under the stars on the beach, taking a table closer to the sea. The tables of some hotels are so close to the water that with the tide, the sea begins to envelop your feet more and more in warm sea water over and over again - a buzz! In addition, on the beaches of these islands there are many bars and restaurants with ottomans - you can lie down, enjoying the music, delicious food, the view of the starry sky and the sound of the sea. I have not seen such romance in Phuket. We were on the beaches of Kamala, Patong and Karon roofing felts, Kata roofing felts. But maybe I just didn’t get in the season and because of the waves on the beach at that time there were no restaurants / cafes, or did you guess that only this year? Here I would be grateful to someone who will refute me and say that the same wonderful evenings can be spent in Phuket. Write!

Pattaya vs other Thailand:
- Pattaya is, without exaggeration, a dirty, smelling of garbage dumps and sewage, a criminal city. This “resort” cannot be compared with other places in Thailand where we had a chance to relax. I urge everyone who takes tours to Pattaya to look at least for a couple of days at the islands remote from Pattaya - Samet or Koh Chang, and also take an excursion to Kwai to see the real Thailand. In the vicinity of Pattaya, there are several beautiful park complexes that are worth a visit. I would especially like to note Nong Nooch, next to it (15 minutes by car) is the Chinese monastery-museum Wat Yansangwararam, the Temple of Truth (there is a dolphin show nearby - do not waste time on it in any case! scary primitive!), 3 kingdom park, tiger zoo, Mini Siam is also not bad.

And finally, on which beaches I would recommend to settle if you don’t want to get bored in the evening:
- on Samet HatSaiKao or AoPhai or adjacent to it (at worst Malibu)
- on Koh Chang White Sand Beach, Klong Prao or Kai Bae
- in Phuket Patong

Do not mind discussing what is written here with other people. After all, this comparison is based on my not-so-great experience of staying on these islands. Surely someone has a different experience and he will be able to add something to this “report” or object to something. Write, I will be glad to hear your opinions!

Yuri
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You are going on holiday to Thailand. Which island of Thailand is better choose for recreation - Koh Chang or Phuket, Koh Chang or Koh Samui? Here we will try to answer the most frequently asked questions about best islands in thailand to help you decide where to spend your vacation.

Koh Samui and Phuket

The first two islands are, by and large, tourist megacities with a corresponding population density, heavy road traffic, with their own airport, urban development and crime. There are many well-maintained, but paid public beaches (fees may be charged for the use of sunbeds, for entering the beach). Most of the territory of the islands is built up, ennobled and landscaped.

Koh Samui and Phuket, according to many, best islands in thailand according to the level of urban infrastructure development. There is entertainment for every taste and budget, hospitals, banks, shops, Tesco Lotus, Big C, Macro hypermarkets, etc. There is a huge selection of restaurants and cafes, hotels and condominiums, individual houses and villas. Tourists are offered individual European-level housing with swimming pools and house lawns at attractive prices.

Near Koh Samui there is an interesting national park, one of the centers of Thai diving is the island of Koh Tao.

The Andaman Sea, which washes Phuket, is rich in diverse flora and fauna, but we should not forget that this is an open ocean. It happens here just like big waves, preventing swimming, and natural disasters (an example is the 2004 tsunami with thousands of dead and missing). In principle, this is not possible in the Gulf of Thailand of the South China Sea, to which the islands of Koh Samui and Koh Chang belong.

Koh Chang island

Compared to previous islands, Koh Chang is a provincial tourist shop. 70% of the island's territory is covered with jungle, around - a strictly protected national marine park. A leisurely life flows along the only road encircling the island along the coast. Inside the island - mountains, waterfalls and almost wild nature with small patches of agricultural land. Quiet, uncrowded beaches with palm trees hanging over the water are public and free. Most of the beaches are well-maintained, but there are also completely wild ones. Koh Chang is rightfully considered one of the best Islands of Thailand for a beach holiday.

Koh Chang Airport

The nearest airport is located on the mainland, in the city of Trat, which is 16 kilometers from ferry crossing to the island.

The necessary infrastructure - beaches (hyper), shops (not for shopping), banks, hospitals, restaurants - is, but without urban gigantism and not at every turn. Crime is practically non-existent. There are more than a hundred hotels here, but the market for individual housing (houses, villas) is inferior to more developed islands in terms of price-quality ratio: there are almost no houses with pools located on the beach, or there are only expensive options.

Entertainment and excursions on the island of Koh Chang are not so diverse, but for two or three weeks they will definitely be enough for any vacationer.

The beaches of Koh Chang

snow white sandy beaches and clear sea national park Mu Koh Chang is waiting for you. The park has 52 islands, including such "bounty islands" as Koh Kood (Koh Kood) and Koh Mak (Koh Mak), offering excellent opportunities for a serene, secluded holiday. Here, in marine park, You can admire the beauty of the underwater world (hyper gallery diving). Diving in these places is deservedly popular, because, in addition to the most beautiful coral reefs, not far from Koh Chang, you can explore Thailand's largest wreck (underwater diving facility) (hyper).

Summarize:

• If you are looking for wild fun, variety of entertainment and shopping, rich infrastructure, then Koh Chang is not your choice.
• If you prefer a quiet, secluded vacation in the bosom of beautifully preserved nature and clear sea, then there is no doubt which island of Thailand is best for you. This is Koh Chang!

Koh Chang or Phuket?! Which island to choose for a holiday in Thailand!

We compare the island of Koh Chang with the island of Phuket, according to the usual tourist parameters.
It is rather difficult to say which of the islands is better and where we would like to return with great pleasure. If we were talking about free 3-5 days, then most likely this is the island of Koh Chang, if for more days then the island of Phuket in Thailand. These islands are outwardly very similar, but still there are differences:
– On the island of Phuket (more precisely, next to it) there are limestone sculptures (limestones) with caves that are incomparable in beauty. Excursions there are sold in all travel agencies and are inexpensive. There is no such beauty on Chang, or rather there is beauty, but not the same and not in the immediate vicinity, you have to sail for it on a speedboat for 2.5 hours.
- Phuket Island is livelier, more developed and more civilized Koh Chang (especially with regard to Patong Beach), and the choice of excursions is much larger than on Koh Chang. In Phuket there is a super in the Koh Lak National Reserve - a trip to the real, untouched jungle! There are also all sorts of charms that are not on Chang: a show of crocodiles, monkeys, a butterfly and orchid garden, a small primitive zoo, a very beautiful temple with the ashes of the Buddha, a luxurious Fantasia show. - On the island of Phuket, a person for a month of rest will not get bored and turn into a beach seal - rest can be made during this time very diverse and eventful.

And yet Koh Chang or Phuket?

- Water sports are also more developed in Phuket. Only kayaks on Koh Chang! There are no scooters and parachutes, let alone cheesecakes.
- It's much easier to find a secluded vacation, Phuket is now much more crowded with tourists, especially the Chinese.

koh chang snorkeling

- on Koh Chang, unlike Phuket, there are very shallow beaches!
- The sea on the west coast of Phuket is less calm (large and medium waves), more suitable for surfers. Koh Chang is located in the Gulf of Thailand and the sea is calmer there - a warm puddle. Although if your vacation falls during the high season (winter months), then the sea on the west coast of Phuket can be quite peaceful and gentle.
- Koh Chang is much closer to Pattaya and Bangkok, and getting there is easier if we talk about land transport - 5-6 hours by minivan or bus. Planes fly from Bangkok to Phuket - 40 minutes and you are on the island of Phuket. In addition, there are direct flights from Moscow to Phuket, to the province of Trat, which is located next to Koh Chang, the flight is only through Bangkok!
- Your favorite snorkeling (swimming and snorkeling) in Phuket, Koh Chang and Samet is about the same and does not cause much admiration after the beauties of the Red Sea of ​​Egypt. Perhaps the only plus of Phuket in this case is that from it you can get to the Similan Islands, home to stunning turtles and whale sharks!

not far from Phuket. Similan Islands

- On the island of Koh Chang - ROMANCE - there is a great opportunity to dine under the stars on the beach, taking a table closer to the sea. The tables of some hotels are so close to the water that with the tide the sea begins to envelop your feet more and more in warm sea water over and over again - buzz! In addition, on the beaches of these islands there are many bars and restaurants with ottomans - you can lie down, enjoying the music, delicious food, the view of the starry sky and the sound of the sea. There is no such romance in Phuket. Noisy companies usually gather on the coast of Phuket.

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When planning a trip to any world resort, sooner or later we are faced with the need to make a choice. Traveling to one of the world's resorts Thailand will not be an exception, because there are many places where you can spend a wonderful vacation. The answer to the question of where it is better to relax in Thailand can only be given after familiarizing yourself with the most popular places for tourists in the country. These include Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Koh Chang and the capital, Bangkok.

Holidays on Koh Samui

Attractive in all respects, Koh Samui is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Thailand. The island will be a great place for those who want to spend a vacation with the whole family. Moreover, often a trip to Koh Samui is not limited to 1-2 weeks, but stretches up to 1-2 months, which leads to unimaginable delight of children.

The island has wonderful beaches, exceptionally clean and clear water. In addition to relaxing directly on the island, you can visit almost a hundred and fifty neighboring islands. To do this is elementary by renting a boat or boat. Also, excursions are well developed on Koh Samui, allowing you to learn a lot of interesting things about the island and just enjoy the beautiful scenery.

In recent years, wedding ceremonies on the island have been gaining popularity, and if earlier they were held only according to local customs, then for a year now it has been possible to do this according to the Orthodox rite.

Holidays in Phuket

If holidays on Koh Samui are more relaxed, then Phuket is the complete opposite. Life here is in full swing at any time of the day or night. Washed by the waters of the Andaman Sea, the resort of Phuket has become famous all over the world for its wonderful beaches, a wide variety of hotels of various levels, ranging from small bungalows to luxury hotels of the largest international operators, and a superbly developed entertainment industry. Also on the beaches of Phuket, various types of outdoor activities are very popular, including diving, snorkeling, water skiing and much more. Having listed all the advantages of a holiday in Phuket, we note the disadvantages - high level noise due to the abundance of discos and other entertainment venues, as well as relatively high prices.

Holidays in Krabi

Krabi is one of the most picturesque provinces in Thailand. A distinctive feature of local beaches is very shallow White sand, turquoise sea and abundance of greenery. Such beauty has repeatedly made Krabi a platform for filming artistic and documentaries. Rest in these places gives an exceptional opportunity to explore the beauty of the underwater world for lovers of diving and snorkeling. Krabi is rightfully on the top lines of the ranking of the best places to stay in Thailand.

Koh Chang

Koh Chang is an island located in the east of Thailand. A distinctive feature of the island is its almost virgin nature, which combines impenetrable jungles, fishing villages, lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Most of the beaches are located in the east of the island, the largest of which provides all the opportunities for entertainment. If you like silence more, you can go either to desert island or deserted beach. Be sure to taste the freshly prepared seafood, which is prepared by local fishermen just exclusively.

Where better to relax: Koh Chang or Krabi, Phuket or Koh Samui

As you have already seen, each resort area in Thailand has its own specific features that attract one or another category of tourists. If you are interested in outdoor activities and nightlife - go to Phuket or Krabi, but if you want to spend a week or two in peace and tranquility - you should go to Koh Samui or Koh Chang.

lovers sightseeing holiday it will be interesting in Phuket, since the territory of the island allows representatives of the local tourism industry to expand widely. And if you come to Thailand to spend more time under water, tea over, then better places to implement these plans, both Koh Samui and Koh Chang are not found.

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