Co To Island (Đảo Cô Tô) in Quang Ninh province is a remote small island. It could be a good alternative for overcrowded and one of the biggest tourist place in the north of Vietnam – Ha Long Bay in Gulf of Tonkin. Co To, a popular tourist destination off the coast of Quang Ninh, is renowned for its pristine beaches and abundant fresh, diverse seafood. The island, dubbed the “green pearl”, is one of the farthest inhabited islands, located 80km from the mainland. The island district is comprised of Co To Lon (large Co To) island, Co To Be (small Co To) island, and 15 islets.Its attractions include its turquoise sea and tranquil beaches, along with a tropical forest eco-system almost in its primary conditions. Large stretches of untouched, white sandy beaches are a key feature on Hong Van, Van Chay, Co To Be, and Thanh Lan islands, where the best beaches of Co To are found.
How you can travel from Cai Rong (Van Don) to Co To Island?
The only way how to get there is to take a boat/ferry in Cai Rong port or in the Quan Lan Island.
➜ Book and buy ferry tickets from Cai Rong (Van Don) to Co To Island.
From July 15, 2016 foreign tourist are allowed to visit this island without any permitt. Read this article about this information (I recommend to check this information before you come to this island). You will find there some beautiful beaches with clean ocean water in Co To Island. There are also restaurants, waterpark, accommodation is possible in hotels.
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