Ko chang itself has a mountainous interior, which accounts for the name, “Elephant Island”, as from a distance the mountain ridges are said to look like the backs of several elephants. Contrasting with a rugged forested interior is a coastline characterized by small bays and exceptionally fine beaches, the best spots being on the western side of the island, notably, from north to south, at Ao Khlomg Son, Hat Sai Khao, Hat Khlong Phrao and Hat Kai Bae. Close by each of these beaches are small villages where the inhabitants support themselves mainly by fishing, harvesting coconuts and cultivating fruit orchards