Co To is one of the most beautiful islands in the North with clear blue sea and sky, attracting a large number of tourists to visit and have fun in the summer.
Co ToQuang Ninh is entering one of the most beautiful times of the year. In early June, Nguyen Trang (Hanoi) spent 6 days and 3 nights with friends on the road to explore this beautiful island. Below is the schedule shared by her friend.
Transportation
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 long, with a travel time of about 3 hours. You can choose vehicles 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 between two means of transportation: speedboat or wooden boat. Opening hours to welcome visitors by train is from 6am to 19pm on all days of the week, including public holidays and New Year's from Monday to Sunday. Travel time from the port to the island is about 2 hour, depending on weather conditions.
To move around on Co To island, you can choose vehicles such as electric cars, taxis, rental cars... In addition, you can also rent motorbikes and bicycles for more convenience in traveling and exploring beautiful scenery.
Day 1: Hong Van Beach – Van Chay Beach
Departing in Hanoi very early, Nguyen Trang and friends arrived at Ao Tien port at 5:30. Around 8:10, the group of friends arrived at Co To wharf. They went back to the hotel to have breakfast, rest, at XNUMXam go to Hong Van beach to watch the sea and take pictures.
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 to visit. If you are a lover of calm beaches, gentleness, and calm, this place is ideal.
After having fun and taking pictures as much as possible, Trang and the group went back to lunch. Rest until about 15pm, she continued to Van Chay, one of the most beautiful beaches in Co To. Like Hong Van, Van Chay beach has wild beauty, clear blue sea, large area. However, Van Chay has bigger waves than Hong Van beach.
Nguyen Trang's group of friends 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 waves crashing, all tired feelings dissipated, the soul relaxed, immersed in nature.
In the evening, the group returned to the homestay to eat and rest. Nguyen Trang said, visitors can choose to have dinner at the beach, but the price will be higher.
Day 2: Take a tour of 3 islands: Islet Carp - Lion Island - Co To Con
Around 7:30 am, Nguyen Trang's group of friends went on a tour of 3 islands, Hon Ca Cop - Hon Tu - Co To Con. The trip lasts about 4 hours including meal time. Because they have to move constantly, visitors need to prepare for good health.
Islet of Carp is a small island in Co To, with a beach stretching to the sea, hidden under the tides and layers of sedimentary rock that have been eroded for thousands of years, creating an extremely interesting landscape. And Lion Island is located in the middle of Co To Con island, as a symbol to reassure and protect the peace of the island.
Co To Con Island compared to other islands is still quite wild. Therefore, the sea water here is clear blue, you can see the bottom and the sand is soft and smooth.
After a morning trip to 3 islands, Nguyen Trang returned to the homestay at 13:16. Rest until XNUMX:XNUMX, she continues to go to Hong Van beach to swim. Nguyen Trang shared, 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 got up early to catch the sunrise at Cau My rock. Cau My rock beach, also known as Mong Rong rock beach, is about 3km south of Co To town.
This place has steep cliffs with a height of 60-80m formed during the eroding action of ocean waves. Layered stones, many colors and different shapes, create a vivid and magnificent picture of nature.
Leaving Cau My rocky beach, the group of friends visit Co To lighthouse - which is known as "the night sea". The lighthouse is open from 5 a.m. to 23 p.m. and does not collect admission tickets. After climbing 72 stairs from the bottom to the top of the lighthouse, you can capture the panoramic view of Co To island, from the immense sea and sky, the dreamlike town, the green and peaceful forests to the simple houses.
Au Cang is located right near Cau My rock beach, so Nguyen Trang combines sightseeing in the journey. As the largest storm shelter on Co To Island, Au Cang becomes the anchorage of 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 point for tourists because of its wild and peaceful beauty.
At the end of an interesting 3 days 2 nights trip, Nguyen Trang and friends booked a train to the mainland at 13h - 13h30. With this schedule, the group of friends has time to return to Hanoi to rest and prepare for the next working day.
Accommodation
Most hotels in Co To offer free early check-in when rooms are available. If the group has children, the elderly or is afraid to move, you should choose hotels in the center to make it easier to eat and move.
Cost
The total cost for a trip to Co To 3 days 2 nights by Nguyen Trang is about 3,5 million VND. In which, homestay rental is 500.000 VND / 2 nights, train ticket 250.000 VND / time, 3 island tour 950.000 VND / person. She suggested that tourists can buy a tour cheaper than 650.000 VND/person. In addition, there is a cost for meals, depending on the needs of visitors.
note
Currently, the ship port to Co To has been moved from Cai Rong port to Ao Tien port. Tickets to the port are 30.000 VND/person. Visitors should be careful to avoid confusion.
Should book hotel room, train ticket, car at least 2 weeks. Trains and cars should always be booked round-trip, to avoid having a trip without a return trip. Guests are advised to book 2 nights or more on weekends.
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