🌅 Review of Pha Chan Charat viewpoint, Ang Thong Islands 🏝️

If you are looking for the most beautiful viewpoint in Ang Thong Islands, Surat Thani Province, I must say that you must not miss Pha Chan Charat Viewpoint! It is the highlight of Ang Thong National Park where you will see a panoramic view of the sea and over 40 small islands.

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📍 Where is Pha Chan Charat Viewpoint?

It is located on Koh Wua Talap (the main island of Ang Thong National Park), which is an island with a park office and complete facilities, including accommodation, tents, and bathrooms. This viewpoint is located on the top of the island. You have to walk up the hill for about 500 meters, which takes about 30-40 minutes, depending on your fitness. 😅

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🥾 Pha Chan Charat hiking trail in 2025 (latest update)
• The way up has been improved to be safer than before. There are rest stops at intervals.
• Some sections are still steep and difficult to walk. Sneakers or hiking shoes are recommended.
• It is recommended to bring at least 1 bottle of drinking water per person.
• Avoid midday - afternoon because the sun is very strong.

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🤩 What you will find at the viewpoint
• A 360-degree view covering the Gulf of Thailand and the surrounding islands.
• Take pictures with a view of small islands lined up in a stunningly beautiful line.
• It is a very beautiful sunrise and sunset viewing point, especially when the sky is clear.
• It is a popular location for photographers, bloggers, and nature tourists.

🧭 The best time to go up to see the view
• Morning: 07.00 - 10.00 (not too strong sun, can take pictures with beautiful light)
• Evening: 16.00 - 17.30 (cool breeze, beautiful sunset view)

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🛶 How to get there?
• Take a boat from the pier on Koh Samui or Donsak Pier.
• Use the One Day Trip service to Ang Thong National Marine Park, many of which on Koh Samui have packages that include a boat, lunch, and snorkeling equipment.
• National park entrance fee For Thais, it is 40 baht (updated in 2025) / Foreigners 200 baht

🏕️ Facilities
• Clean toilets near the park office
• Small park restaurant
• There are accommodations and tent sites available for advance booking (advance booking should be made via the National Parks and Wildlife Department website)

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💡 Tips for tourists
• Wear long-sleeved shirts/long pants to protect from insects and the sun
• Bring a camera or mobile phone with a power bank!
• If you are not comfortable going up to the highest point, there are also secondary viewpoints where you can enjoy the beautiful view as well

📌 Summary

Pha Chan Charat is not just an ordinary viewpoint, but one of the most beautiful views in the South! If you have the opportunity to visit Ang Thong Islands, I recommend that you come up and see it once. I assure you that every step up is worth it.

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