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Beaches, waterfalls and west-coast views in Koh Chang
Six distinct outdoor stops cover the long west-coast beaches, two forest waterfalls and Kai Bae's island lookout. Plan beach time around tide and monsoon surf, and treat rain as an access condition for waterfall pools and trails.
Khlong Phlu Waterfall
Khlong Phlu drops into a broad freshwater pool reached by roughly 600 metres of forest trail from the park gate. Swimming is the draw, but rangers can restrict it after heavy rain; the old upper nature loop is closed and should not be treated as an extension.
Khlong Nonsi Waterfall
Khlong Nonsi runs through a series of small pools behind Dan Mai on the east coast. Concrete steps reach the lower levels, while the higher route becomes a steeper scramble; water flow can shrink sharply during the dry season.
Kai Bae Viewpoint
Kai Bae's roadside lookout faces Koh Man Nai and the smaller offshore islands beyond the western shore. Morning light illuminates the islands from behind the visitor, while sunset turns the same view into silhouettes; the parking area gives direct access without a jungle trek.
Klong Prao Beach
Klong Prao curves around a long, shallow bay interrupted by a river estuary. The broad sand and forested mountain backdrop reward a long walk, but the river mouth can be too deep to wade across and should not be assumed to connect both halves on foot.
White Sand Beach
White Sand Beach has a broad northern stretch backed by palms and smaller hillside bungalow properties. The central section brings more restaurants and beach furniture; at very high tide some walking space disappears, especially near the developed southern end.
Lonely Beach
Lonely Beach has a compact sandy swimming bay beneath steep forested hills, with beachfront restaurants and board-rental counters. The named village extends farther south onto rocky shore, so accommodation described as Lonely Beach is not necessarily beside this sand.