The heart of the island and its capital is Nathon, which was founded by a major Chinese trader in 1905. In order to see the true nature of the city and the island, you can make a fascinating journey on jeep or motorbike.
The most spectacular sights of the city are Butterfly Garden, which features a myriad of different types of these fabulous creatures; Monkeys and Elephants Park, Wat Ning Ngu Park with a huge statue of Buddha, Ang Thong National Marine Park; two picturesque waterfalls - Hin Lad that cascades down from mountains, and Na Muang, at the base of which there is a pool of fresh water with the coral reef that can be seen from the bottom - an ideal place for swimming.
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