Ko Adang

Ko Adangis the location of the Tarutao National Park Ranger Station To To 5 (Laem Son-Ko Adang). The island has an area of around 30 sq km, with a beautiful beach of fine sand. It is surrounded by small islands, such as Ko Lipe, Ko Dong, Ko Hin Ngam and Ko Yang, and is an ideal place for skin-diving. Geographically, it features high mountains covered with dense green forests. There is a waterfall called “Namtok Chon Salat” which has water flowing all year round.On the island, there is also a viewpoint called “Pha Chado,” which was an observatory point for pirates in the past to attack commercial ships. Nowadays, it is a beautiful viewpoint which requires a 40-minute walk to reach the top. An open ground on Pha Chado or the Chado cliff overlooks lines of pine trees and the white sandy cape of Ko Adang and Ko Lipe. The viewpoint is also best for a sunriseFor an overnight stay on Ko Adang, contact the Marine National Park Division, Department of National Park, Wildlife and Flora, at Tel. 0 2562 0760; the Tarutao National Park at Tel. 0 7478 3485; the Tarutao National Park Ranger Station To To 5 (Laem Son-Ko Adang) at Tel. 0 7471 2409, 0 7472 8028; or visit the website:www.dnp.go.th.