Recently, many social media accounts have spread images of a large number of tourists visiting Carp Island (Co To, Quang Ninh).

The image of the white sand road in the middle of the blue sea has received millions of interactions. Many individuals and organizations openly offer tours to visit this place.

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Many tourists join the Carp Island tour. Photo: Thang Co To

However, according to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Co To district, Carp Island is temporarily closed to visitors because of traffic connection issues.

Co To District People's Committee is assigning Dong Tien Commune to develop a project to open a tour to Carp Island to ensure compliance with regulations.

At the same time, Co To district also issued a document requesting authorities to strengthen inspection and handling of tourism business activities in the area, focusing on spontaneous, unregulated tours that pose potential safety risks.

Previously, on websites such as Zalo, TikTok, Facebook... there were many images and video clips advertising the sale of night squid fishing tours and tours to islands such as Ca Chep, Su Tu, Co To Con... spontaneously and without a license.

This poses many risks of traffic safety, drowning, and disorder due to unhealthy competition on prices and fighting for customers...

Some units have organized tours without a license, without purchasing insurance for passengers, without a rescue team, and without following the itinerary.

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The beauty of Carp Island in Co To. Photo: Hai An

In the first 6 months of 2024, Co To island district welcomed more than 179,000 visitors, nearly equal to the same period last year.

Co To is an island district that actively implements environmental protection activities.

The island has a rule prohibiting visitors from bringing plastic bags and single-use plastic items, in order to help keep the marine environment clean. Over the past year, many rare animals such as whales, dolphins, and sea turtles have appeared regularly here.

Fascinated by the peaceful beauty of Co To in the off-tourist season . Not choosing to come to Co To (Quang Ninh) during the bustling, crowded summer, tourists who love peace come to this island district in the last month of the year, when the weather turns to autumn, the pace of life is gentle and quiet.