There are different ways to discover the island and one of my favourites is to do it by bicycle.

You can rent a bike and go by yourself or book a bicycle tour with a guide. There are lots of places where you can rent bicycles, even some resorts have bicycles for their guests. Personally, I prefer Koh Chang Holiday in Chai Chet, the mountain bikes Boong is renting are in very good shape compared to other places. Prices start from 150 baht per day but for a longer period, you will get a better deal. And it includes a helmet, front and taillights, and a lock.

You never know what can happen during your holidays, be sure you have travelling insurance which will cover all the costs in case of an accident.

The west coast is very busy, be extremely careful, cars, motorbikes, vans, trucks and even stray dogs won't care about you. Prefer to explore small roads where there is less traffic. From White Sand beach to Kai Bae it's pretty easy. But between Klong Son and White Sand Beach and between Kai Bae and Bang Bao there are steep hills. It's a good way to train but if you are not used to it, it will be very hard.
And if it's sunny or not, remember to take water with you, with the small wind or with the clouds you won't feel the heat but if you don't drink you will dehydrate fast. You can also get nasty sunburns on your neck, arms, and calves.

The east coast is much better, more relaxed. It's very quiet, much less traffic than on the west side and the hills are very gentle. And the best part, most of the roads are in the shadow which is very pleasant during the high season.

If you are not confident to explore the island by yourself, then why not book a bicycle tour with an experienced guide?
Chat from Slow Life Cycling, who is also the owner of the excellent Pajamas Koh Chang Hostel, is arranging such tours. It starts in Klong Son, taking a small road and discovering the local life. The tour costs about 1,000 baht per person and it includes the transfer from your resort or hotel, the bicycle, the helmet, water, lunch, snacks, and insurance.

For more information:
- Bicycle rental:
Koh Chang Holiday
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Kohchangbicycle
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- Bicycle tour:
Slow Life Cycling
Website: www.slowlifecycling.com
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SlowLifeCycling
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There are 2 places on Koh Chang where you can play golf, one golf course in Klong Son and one golf range in Klong Prao.

In Klong son, it’s a 9 holes pitch and putts, par 27 golf course and it’s is located at Siam Royal View, just a few hundred meters from the beach

The holes which are named after the two nearby beaches are played over the same ground but in both directions, making it 18 holes, par 54 courses. The direction reverses daily at lunchtime.

Chang Noi nine, holes 1 to 9, par 27, 554 yards (507m - left picture) and Half Moon nine, holes 10 to 18, par 27, 571 yards (523m - right picture):

The golf course features raised greens, tee areas, and bunkers, surrounded by water and connected by wooden walkways.
The course was fully designed in compliance with the International Pitch & Putt Federation Regulations and tournament specifications.

Due to the relaxed beach environment, the holiday atmosphere and in line with other pitch and putt courses around the world, the dress code is less stringent than on a full-size golf course.
However, players must be dressed in at least a sleeved tee-shirt and shorts must be worn. Shoes are recommended.
Rules are the same as any other golf course and any disregard of the guidelines will exclude the player from the course.

Prices for 9 Holes:
200 baht for residents, 300 baht for non-residents, and 100 baht for children under 12.

Club set rental:
150 baht per set and per day (pitching wedge, sand wedge & putter in the bag).
(Children’s set, small wood driver, 7 iron, pitching wedge, sand wedge & putter in bag)
Each set includes 10 tees and 10 balls.
Lost tees and balls will be paid after play. Additional balls can be purchased, 5 baht per tee and 20 baht per ball.
Only wood or biodegradable plastic tees are allowed. 

In Klong Prao, the opposite side of Jae Eaw Seafood restaurant is located Golf Driving Range Kohchang.
You can practice your golf swing but it can also be a funny activity for amateur golfers. The equipment is supplied, you pay only for the buckets of balls.

The only archery centre of the island is located on the south of Klong Prao village, nearby Sing Tong supermarket, and on the opposite side.

It's a sport which requires lots of concentration but it's also a sport which can be fun for all the family.
The distance to the targets can be set according to your skills, the farthest stand is at 30 meters.

Not only adults can shoot arrows, but they also have different types of bows, even small ones for kids.

Prices start from 150 baht for adults. For big groups of people, it's possible to book the whole place.

For more information:
- Facebook page: www.facebook.com/KC.Archery.KohChang/
- Phone: +66 81 110 1991

Koh Chang Tennis Club is located in the centre of Klong Prao village, on the opposite side of E-Moe restaurant and Tesco Lotus supermarket.

The club is opened daily from 7:00 to 22:00 and to everybody. It's recommended to contact it in advance, especially if you want to play in the morning or in the evening when the temperatures are cooler. The club can supply rackets and balls.

If you are alone, they can find you playing partners.
Sometimes tournaments are also arranged, just follow their Facebook page to know when will be the next one.

For more information:
- Facebook page: www.facebook.com/kohchang.tennisclub