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Koh Tan

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Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 24 Hours

Koh Tan Located at Village No. 2, Taling Ngam Subdistrict, Southern part of Koh Samui. It is a beautiful island with peaceful nature. Long, coconut-lined beaches On the east side of the island is a long beach parallel to the coastal coral reef called Ao Og, while the west side is a closed bay. There is not much mangrove forest and a rocky beach called Ao Tok. It has coral reefs and a relatively intact coastline.

Interesting thing There are no dogs on this island. There are many assumptions, whether it is a sacred island. Or the satyr doesn't want a dog. Or scientific explanations, such as Koh Tan, there are sound waves, magnetic fields or some pathogens that are harmful to dogs, etc. until no one dares to bring dogs to try to raise Because no dog has ever survived.

In addition, nearby islands such as Koh Madsum, Koh Mod Daeng have beautiful shallow coral reefs that can be snorkeled. There are accommodations on the island in addition to the abundance of forests and nature on the island. Koh Taen also has 4 nature trails. Every route tourists will see the difference in the terrain and the way of life of the Koh Taen people. Especially the first 3 routes will meet various bird species that live on Koh Taen.

It's a good idea to bring a binoculars, a camera, and a notebook with you to record your memories and impressions. For the 4th route is a sea route. Will find the beauty of the sea and the coast of Koh Taen both on land and in the water. The 4 routes are:

1. Western nature study route It is a line that shows the history of the use of space. and the history of the community in the past as well as to see and learn about the mangrove ecosystem It is a change in the atmosphere of terrestrial forests to wetlands. (peat and mangrove forest) into the sea (Connect with Route 4) This route is used by villagers as a route connecting Ao Ok and Ao Tok today. Can walk in a circle, a distance of 3,100 meters. There is a natural study point. and about 13 resting points. The path is convenient to walk on a flat and open ground. And may encounter various birds, so bring a binoculars, a camera and a notebook with you.

2. Southern Nature Study Route It is a mountain road Which is the highest peak of the island, a distance of 1,400 meters, starting from the Ao pier to the Ban Koh Taen Monastery (Wat Bo Muang) up Khao Kiam and ends at this Burmese cliff The walking path is quite densely covered with trees and steep slopes. It takes about 5-6 hours to walk. The path shows the dry evergreen forest conditions in the south. that had been destroyed for agriculture Currently, the forest is starting to recover again.

3. Northern Nature Trail It is a route within the community of Ao Ban Koh Taen from the pier (Coral Beach Bungalow) to the foot of Khao Taen, a distance of 3,200 meters. This route will experience the Koh Taen community and natural conditions. Plants and mixed plantations of Ao Ok community It is the most comfortable walking path.

4. Marine nature study route It is a route that studies the coast around the island. for interested persons to experience aquatic life Beautiful aquatic plants and corals As well as the natural conditions under the sea, Koh Taen, a distance of 14 kilometers, is a route around the island. from the bay to the bay Passing through Laem Hua Sai, Hat Hin Khun, Laem Hin Tang and Hat Tai Chin, Ao Tok, Laem Hua Kruat, Koh Mod Daeng, Na Lak Beach, Pha Daeng, Laem Thian.

Then come back to the bay in a circle. This route must travel by long-tail boat. During the calm winds and suitable for diving. The study should provide equipment such as a diving mask, life jacket and underwater camera. in order to keep the impression back home.

How to get there: You can travel from Koh Samui. by renting a long tail boat from Thong Krut Bay Travel time is about 30 minutes.

Category: Nature and Wildlife