Co To island district in Van Don district, Quang Ninh province is no stranger to sea and island lovers. Beautiful beaches and poetic scenery have a special attraction. New hotels have been opened, more trains and restaurants have been added, but Co To people still try to preserve the island's landscape as best as possible.
Co To Island is tiny with several roads, but at each turn, there are countless beautiful scenes that make people who turn the way lose time to stop, stroll and admire. At the beginning of Co To town is Uncle Ho beach with a 3 km long beach. Next to it is a green non-javelin road, named the Love Road by young people. It is a great place for romantic walks or cycling.
Along the road to Hong Van beach, you will occasionally encounter tram rides. If you go in a large group, this means is both convenient and cheap.
Hong Van Beach, located 8 km from the town, is the most beautiful beach. The shore of this place is quiet, like a clear pond due to the stretching of Thanh Lan Island blocking the wind blowing in from the sea. Fine white sand with extremely clear and blue sea water. There is no seating or drinking water service like other beaches. You are free to choose where you rest. Therefore, this is also a rare beach where guests can set up tents and spread tarpaulins all day long.
There is another beautiful and smaller beach located at the end of the island is the wild Van Chai beach with a winding coast, fine, clean and pure white sand, the waves are just big enough to play and relax. This is the most ideal sunset spot on the whole island.
Many people will choose to go to Thanh Lan Island next door or Co To Island to camp because both of these small islands are close to Co To. Thanh Lan Island is easier to go, only 15 minutes to arrive, there are many ships. This island also has a lot of beautiful, small beaches, clear blue water and very clean. And Co To is more difficult to go and suitable for adventurous guests. Ms. To is uninhabited and in the rough sea season it is impossible to go to the island, but it is attractive with a tour to experience exploring wild nature. This tour usually organizes overnight camping here. You can spend a whole day visiting this small island that is very wild and without a trace of people on a trip organized by the island's youth on the weekend.
If you count the most majestic points of Co To, Cau My Reef is a point not to be missed when coming to Co To, you should come here to witness the majesty of these cliffs with your own eyes.
If you are looking for an island with enough services, Co To is not the island for you. But if you want to find an island with a peaceful life, simple people, Co To is a place worth going. Lived in a homestay with the islanders for a few days. In the morning, go to the fish market to buy seafood at the wharf. Listen to the sounds of life. The fishing boat has just docked at the port, and daily island life begins with fresh batches of fish. Enough squid, crabs, enough clams, oysters... all of them. Then cook simple meals and explore the island together. A day of 24 hours is slow. It's a time for you to take a break and enjoy life in your own way.
Source: VnTravel