Co To has a typical tropical monsoon climate with an average annual temperature of 22 - 23 degrees Celsius, average rainfall of 1700 - 1900 mm / year, the climate is divided into 4 distinct seasons.
Early in the morning, visitors can move to the wharf area to watch the sunrise, wait for the fishing boats to arrive, bring fresh seafood. Like many other seas, Co To also has a variety of fish, shrimp, crabs, squid, crabs ... in which especially nail snails with crispy, sweet flesh. It is also famous for its cult specialties. Dried sourdough costs several million VND per kilogram but is always sought after.
Co To has more than 50 large and small islands, with special geological structures. The island district is divided into two large archipelagos with concentrated residence, Co To Lon and Thanh Lan. Little Su is located to the northeast from Big Co Su and northwest from Qinglin, forming a triangular island system. Other beautiful islands include Carp Island, Southeast Island, Lion Island, Hon Ngang Island, Seven Star Island, Golden Grandson Island ...
With an area of 27km2, Thanh Lan is the largest island in the archipelago, 4km from the center of Co To island district by sea, equivalent to 20 minutes by ferry. On the island, there are many romantic beaches such as Navy beach, C76, Ba Chau beach ... and majestic sedimentary rocks of characteristic gray color, smooth surface.
Coming to Co To, visitors often spend time exploring the lighthouse built at the end of the 19th century. The way up the lighthouse passes through a natural forest and this can be considered one of the most romantic mountain paths in Co To
Co To is currently focusing on developing a system of island tourism products capable of competing with similar resorts, especially in sea resorts, islands, sightseeing sea and island landscapes, recreational sports activities on the sea (scuba diving to see coral); community ecology experience with fishermen...
This island district aims at green and sustainable growth, ensuring harmony between economic growth with biodiversity conservation and environmental protection.
Currently, the island district allows tourists to scuba dive to see corals and undersea flora in the area of Ung Round, Hon Chim and Hon Ong Tich in Thanh Lan island commune. Guests who experience this activity will be accompanied by an experienced guide to ensure safety. In addition, after diving to see corals, visitors can also go to an area with many species of fish. Holding food, the fish rushing in front of you is a rare experience if not to Co To.
Before diving, visitors will be informed the rules and must strictly follow to protect the ocean and primeval coral reefs. Visitors must not touch corals, marine life, do not trample, stand on corals and do not stir the seabed. If you do not comply, you will be forcibly brought to the surface.
Photo: Department of Culture, Information and Tourism of Co To district
According to VNN