Co To is one of the most beautiful islands in the North with clear blue sea and sky, attracting many tourists to visit and have fun in the summer.
Co To, Quang Ninh is entering one of the most beautiful times of the year. In early June, Nguyen Trang (Hanoi) spent 3 days and 2 nights with friends to explore this beautiful island. Below is the schedule she shared.
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wild and beautiful scenery of Co To |
Move
Co To is located in the east of Van Don island district, Quang Ninh province. From Hanoi to Co To island, you have to go through 2 stages. First, from Hanoi to Ao Tien port, this distance is more than 200 km, with a travel time of about 3 hours. You can choose means of transport such as cars, convenient buses or motorbikes if you want to be more adventurous.
From Ao Tien port to Co To island, visitors can choose two means of transport: speedboat or wooden boat. Opening hours for visitors are from 6am to 7pm every day of the week, including holidays and Tet from Monday to Sunday. Travel time from the port to the island is about 1 hour, depending on weather conditions.
To travel on Co To Island, you can choose means of transport such as electric cars, taxis, rental cars... In addition, you can also rent motorbikes and bicycles for more convenience in traveling and exploring the beautiful scenery.
Day 1: Hong Van Beach - Van Chay Beach
Leaving Hanoi very early, Nguyen Trang and her friends arrived at Ao Tien port at 5:30. At around 8:00, the group arrived at Co To port. They returned to the hotel to have breakfast, rest, and at 10:00 went to Hong Van beach to watch the sea and take pictures.
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Hong Van Beach has a long stretch of fine white sand, clear blue water, and gentle waves. |
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At Hong Van beach, there are some services such as renting swimming floats, chairs, and tents for tourists to rest conveniently. |
Hong Van Beach is about 6km from the center of Co To town. This is a famous tourist destination, attracting a large number of tourists. If you are a lover of calm beaches, gentleness and peace, this place is ideal.
After having fun and taking photos, Trang and the group went home for lunch. After resting until about 3pm, she continued to Van Chay, one of the most beautiful beaches in Co To. Similar to Hong Van, Van Chay beach has a wild beauty, clear blue water, and a large area. However, Van Chay has bigger waves than Hong Van beach.
Nguyen Trang's group stayed at Van Chay until sunset - the most beautiful time of the day on the beach. Sitting by the beach watching the sunset and listening to the sound of the waves, all feelings of fatigue seemed to disappear, the soul relaxed, blending with nature.
In the evening, the group returned to the homestay to eat and rest. Nguyen Trang said that tourists can choose to have dinner right on the beach, but the price will be higher.
Day 2: Tour 3 islands: Hon Ca Chep - Hon Su Tu - Co To Con
At around 7:30 am, Nguyen Trang's group of friends set off on a tour of 3 islands: Hon Ca Chep - Hon Su Tu - Co To Con. The trip lasts about 4 hours including time for meals. Because they have to move continuously, tourists need to prepare their health well.
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The sea water is clear, you can see the bottom at Hon Ca Chep. |
Hon Ca Chep is a small island in Co To, with a long beach stretching out to the sea, appearing and disappearing with the tides and thousands of years of sedimentary rock erosion creating an extremely interesting landscape. Hon Su Tu is located in the middle of Co To Con Island, as a symbol to calm and protect the peace of the island.
Co To Con Island is still quite wild compared to other islands. Therefore, the sea water here is clear, you can see the bottom and the sand is soft and smooth.
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Lion Island stands tall on the sea. |
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Co To Con is still quite wild. |
After a morning trip to 3 islands, Nguyen Trang returned to the homestay at 1:00 p.m. After resting until 4:00 p.m., she continued to go to Hong Van beach to swim. Nguyen Trang shared that in the evening in Co To, people can book a night squid fishing tour or go to the town center to buy souvenirs.
Day 3: Cau My Rock Beach - Lighthouse - Au Cang
On the last day of the trip, Nguyen Trang woke up early to watch the sunrise at Cau My rock beach. Cau My rock beach, also known as Mong Rong rock beach, is about 3km south of Co To town.
There are vertical cliffs with a height of 60-80m formed during the erosion of ocean waves. The rocks are layered, with many colors and different shapes, creating a vivid and majestic natural picture.
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The vertical cliffs are formed by the erosive action of ocean waves. |
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The majestic scenery of Cau My rock beach. |
Leaving Cau My rock beach, the group visited Co To lighthouse - a place known as "the night sea". The lighthouse is open from 5am to 11pm and does not charge admission. After climbing 72 stairs from the bottom to the top of the lighthouse, you can take in the whole view of Co To island, from the vast sea and sky, the dreamy town, the green, peaceful forests to the simple houses.
Au Cang is located right next to Cau My rock beach, so Nguyen Trang combined sightseeing in the journey. As the biggest storm shelter on Co To island, Au Cang becomes the anchorage point for boats every evening or when there is news of a storm. There are no entertainment activities, but this place is still a favorite check-in spot for tourists because of its wild and peaceful beauty.
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The peaceful beauty of Au Cang, Co To. Photo: Discover Co To |
At the end of an exciting 3-day, 2-night trip, Nguyen Trang and her friends booked a train back to the mainland at 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. With this schedule, the group had time to return to Hanoi to rest and prepare for the next working day.
Accommodation
Most hotels in Co To support free early check-in when there are available rooms. If you have children, elderly people or are afraid to move, you should choose hotels in the center for more convenient eating and moving.
Expense
Nguyen Trang's total cost for a 3-day, 2-night trip to Co To is about 3.5 million VND. Of which, the homestay rental price is 500,000 VND/2 nights, the boat ticket is 250,000 VND/trip, the 3-island tour is 950,000 VND/person. She suggests that tourists can buy a cheaper tour at 650,000 VND/person. In addition, there is the cost of food and drink, depending on the needs of tourists.
Note
Currently, the port to Co To has been changed from Cai Rong port to Ao Tien port. The entrance fee is 30,000 VND/person. Visitors should take note to avoid confusion.
You should book hotel rooms, train and bus tickets at least 2 weeks in advance. Trains and buses should be booked round-trip to avoid the situation of having a departure but no return. Tourists should book rooms for 2 nights or more on weekends.
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