"3 in 1" on Thanh Lan Island

Exploring the five most beautiful beaches on the island, trekking through the forest, and catching seafood at sea ... on Thanh Lan Island (Co To) are sure to be exciting experiences for tourists this autumn and winter.

Located in the south of Co To island district, Thanh Lan commune is known as the "precious gem" of Co To tourism . Thanh Lan boasts rich natural vegetation, with over 70% of its area covered by natural forests and dozens of pristine, beautiful beaches such as Ba Chau, Hai Quan, C67, etc. This provides the perfect foundation for creating many attractive experiences for tourists.

A trek through the forest after exploring the beautiful beaches.

“On the eastern side of the island, there are five beaches located in a continuous strip, easily accessible. Along the shore are pristine forests and spectacular landscapes. Therefore, we had the idea of combining this unique forest and beach scenery into a novel experience for tourists who enjoy trekking and international visitors who like to explore,” shared Mr. Tran Van Nam, owner of a tourism service business in Hamlet 2, Thanh Lan Commune.

Visiting Thanh Lan during this time, tourists cannot miss the opportunity to explore the island's beautiful, unspoiled nature. They can also experience a trekking trip on the eastern side of the island, traversing five adjacent, pristine beaches: C67 - C7 - Vung Tron Beach - Tam Thao - Dau Trau. Along the way, visitors can also trek through the forest, passing through beautiful rocky outcrops and cool streams, and hear stories about the lives of the island's inhabitants. At each beach, visitors can also visit snail farms, catch snails, harvest clams, and fish for sea bass during the peak season...

Visitors will have a total walking distance of 8km on relatively easy terrain. Starting from Zone 3 of Thanh Lan commune, passing through C67 beach, then successively through Vung Tron - C7 - Tam Thao - Dau Trau beaches, and ending with a trek through the forest back to the center of the island commune… Interestingly, if visitors to the island don't have much time, they can experience a quick journey from the forest to the sea, in just about 3-4 hours. A local guide will accompany you through all 5 beaches, taking beautiful photos that few tourists get to capture, and then walk back along the forest path.

If you have enough time, you can extend the trip to 8 hours, starting at 8 am and ending at 4 pm. The difference with this route is that visitors have ample time to stop, rest, and explore the long, white, smooth sandy beaches. These beaches also serve as natural boundaries, with a moderate elevation that visitors can choose to conquer or take a forest path to reach the next beach. Especially noteworthy is the final stop, Dau Trau Beach, a tidal flat teeming with seafood, where you can experience being a fisherman, catching fish, collecting shellfish, and preparing meals on the spot.

After enjoying the delicious specialties of Thanh Lan, visitors can rest and prepare for the exciting "journey into the forest" ahead. A perfect day of trekking involves hiking about 3.5km along a forest trail from East to West, passing through the island's ancient native orange groves, pristine forests, and crystal-clear streams…

Tourists experience kayaking on Vung Tron beach.

The "from the forest to the sea" journey will captivate all travel enthusiasts who love exploration, new experiences, and immersing themselves in nature. Mr. Hoang Van Manh (Nam Tu Liem district, Hanoi ) shared: "This trekking tour is suitable for many people. The most enjoyable part is the journey to 5 pristine, adjacent beaches, the most beautiful on the island. Going to the beach and then climbing mountains and hiking in the forest... It's truly an unforgettable experience, helping me relieve stress from work and life."

In addition, visiting Thanh Lan during this autumn and winter season, tourists can also have new experiences such as diving to catch snails and admire coral reefs in tours combined with Co To Discovery Co., Ltd., or explore the beautiful scenery and catch seafood on Vung Tron beach, where there are many large trees and peaceful scenery, perfect for a weekend picnic or camping trip.

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