There are heaps to do while visiting the Paradise of Thailand from basking in the warm sun on the sandy beaches, snorkelling among the rainbow fish or experiencing the true Thai culture with the locals, one is never at a loss of attractions. One such amazing place that will transport you to another world completely is the Butterfly Far in Samui. Located on the slopes of a hill at Lae Natien, in the south of the island, the Na Tian Butterfly Garden is home to hundreds of bright coloured butterflies from all across the region.
The butterfly enclosure at first glance looks an open garden amid the lush green vegetation with the butterflies flying free. However it is actually covered by netting not allowing the butterflies to fly away too far. Walking along the pathway you will undoubtedly be visited by these wispy dynamic creatures creating a stunning kaleidoscope of colours of every hue and intensity. The sweet bananas, honeyed flowers such as the brilliant red hibiscus flowers line the pathways, especially scattered daily by the keepers to attract the butterflies to the paths more frequently. On your visit make sure to ask the keeper for guidance for a memorable educational tour where one can study the butterfly host plants (plants on which the female butterflies lay their eggs) such as the Mexican creeper, marigold and the blood flower as well as the different species of butterflies from different parts of the region. Exotic tropical flowers such as the cyrtostachys lakka (lipstick palm), bird of paradise and ptychosperma palm which are endemic to the area can be found in the park.
Another popular attraction is the bee house built on top of the replica waterfall in the traditional Thai style. Creepy crawly insects from giant spiders to jet black scorpions to the spindly stick and leaf insects, the insect world is home to all. One can also see the less exotic cocoons and caterpillars nearby. Make sure to bring your camera as you journey on a voyage of colour and beauty and the short hike to the view point will keep you entranced on a stunning view of the Wang Bay next door where one can take a cool dip and swim among the reefs after a relaxing beer at the local restaurant.
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