Koh Sichang, an underrated treasure island in Thailand

🇹🇭The underrated treasure island of Thailand——Koh Sichang Among the many star-studded islands in Thailand, Koh Sichang may not be as famous as Phuket and Koh Samui, but it has a kind of unique beauty, silently emitting its own light, waiting for the right person to unveil its mysterious veil. Today, follow my footsteps and walk into this small and charming Sichang Island in Thailand✨ 🏝️ Historical Origin Koh Sichang, whose Thai name is เกาะช้าง, "เกาะ" means island in Thai, and "ช้าง" means elephant. There is an interesting historical legend about the origin of its name. According to legend, a long time ago, elephants roamed on this island. They lived leisurely on this fertile land, so the island was given the name "Sichang Island", which means "Elephant Island". Although it is difficult to find traces of elephants on the island today, this name full of ancient charm is like a key that opens the door to people's imagination about its ancient history. Throughout the long course of history, Koh Sichang was once an important maritime trade transit point. Its superior geographical location makes it a safe haven and supply station for passing merchant ships. Merchants of different cultures and skin colors stayed here, bringing goods and cultures from all over the world, and making Koh Sichang gradually prosperous. These historical traces, like the imprint of time, are deeply engraved on every inch of land and every building on the island. Walking along the old streets on the island, the mottled walls and old doors and windows seem to be whispering about the prosperity and vicissitudes of the past. 🌴 Unique Features - Charming beaches: The beaches of Koh Sichang are a treasure gifted by nature. The fine white sand, like powder, sparkles with golden light under the sunlight. When you step on it barefoot, it feels soft and warm, as if the beach is gently caressing your feet👣. The crystal clear sea water presents different levels of blue as the light changes, from light blue to azure and then to dark blue, just like a beautiful painting slowly unfolding before your eyes. Here, you can enjoy the sunshine and the beach to your heart's content, or throw yourself into the arms of the sea, play with the waves, and feel the gentleness and power of the sea. - Quiet temples: In Koh Sichang, in addition to the beautiful natural scenery and rich marine activities, there are also several quiet and peaceful temples worth visiting. These temples have unique architectural styles and are full of strong Thai Buddhist cultural atmosphere. When you enter the temple, you will be infected by the solemn atmosphere. The Buddha statues in the temple are exquisitely shaped and have serene expressions, which can inspire awe in people. Here, you can calm down, listen to the monks chanting, and feel the profoundness of Buddhist culture. The environment around the temple is also very quiet, with green trees and lush flowers and plants. It is a good place to relax and find inner peace. Koh Sichang is like a pearl lost in the Gulf of Thailand. It has beautiful natural scenery, profound historical and cultural heritage, simple folk customs and delicious seafood.