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The
dense forest covered mountains in the central
region of Chang Island create some spectacular waterfalls,
five of them worth mentioned.
Than
Mayom Waterfall is the most famous waterfall
and located near the Than Mayom Pier at the eastern
coast. A leisurely 400 metres walk from Koh Chang
Marine National Park Headquarters through a durian
orchard will lead you to the four-level medium-sized
waterfall set in fertile virgin rainforest. The
fall has water all year round and forms a large
pool at its front. It was made famous by Royal visitors,
King Rama V (1876) and King Rama VII (1927), who
signed their names on the highest cliff of the cascades.
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Klong
Plu Waterfall is one of the most frequently
visited falls as it is close to Khlong Phrao and
Kai Bae Beaches. From the signboard on your left
it is just 2 kms to the entrance where restrooms
are available and some souvenir vendors put up their
shops. Along the 400 metres hike to the waterfall
countless species of vegetation and giant trees
can be seen. The fall has 3 levels and is an important
water source to the villagers. Most visitors stay
at the first level of the 10-metre fall as it is
a breathtaking sight.
Khlong
Nonsi Waterfall is a small waterfall with
several cascades and is located at Ban Dan Mai on
the eastern coast. A 3 kilometres path starts near
the Koh Chang Sub-district police station.
Khiri
Phet Waterfall is 2 kilometres from Salak
Pet in the south of Chang Island and can be reached
by a 15-minutes walk through a rubber plantation
from the car park. The medium-sized waterfall has
water all year and a lovely pool at the first level.
Klong
Nueng Waterfall is the tallest waterfall
on Chang Island and can be reached after a challenging
hour-long hike. It is situated in Salak Pet not
far from Khiri Pet Waterfall.
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