Beach· Koh Similan (#8)· Thailand
Ao Nguang Chang (Koh Similan)
8° 38.8′ N · 97° 38.9′ E
A smaller beach on Koh Similan's east side, south of Donald Duck Bay, mapped as Ao Nguang Chang ('elephant trunk bay').
Practical
Coordinate is the OSM-mapped beach. It lies on the east coast near Beacon Reef, so it is sheltered from westerly swell but exposed in the NE monsoon. No moorings are documented here; land by dinghy from the main anchorage only in calm conditions and keep clear of coral when beaching.
Best for
A quieter swim stop away from the Donald Duck Bay crowds
Season
Mid-October to mid-May
Nearby
- Similan Island Birds and Wildlife0.2 NM away
- Beacon Reef0.5 NM away
- Similan and Surin Park Opening Day (15 October)0.6 NM away
- Similan Seasonal Closure (mid-May to mid-Oct)0.6 NM away
- Koh Similan Lighthouse0.8 NM away
- Donald Duck Bay (Ao Kuerk)1.1 NM away
- Koh Similan Anchorage (Donald Duck Bay, #8)1.1 NM away
- Koh Similan Park Restaurant and Shop1.1 NM away