Many new tourism products in Co To

Entering the peak summer tourist season, Co To district is a favorite destination for many tourists. With island discovery tours, sea sports activities, night entertainment and green tourism initiatives, the authorities and businesses of Co To district are mobilizing all resources to bring diverse and memorable experiences to tourists.

Tourists enjoy the experience of diving in Co To.

The new feature of Co To tourism in 2025 is to implement "Green tourism - clean experience - civilized destination". Co To district has been investing in upgrading infrastructure, expanding experience space with sightseeing tours taking visitors to beautiful islands with unspoiled beauty bestowed by nature, "indigenous tourism" products associated with fishermen's culture, and a chain of high-quality services on a digital platform. In particular, the district has put into operation sightseeing routes by electric car, coastal cycling tours, and "check-in space without plastic waste"...

Accommodation establishments, restaurants, and tourism services are all encouraged and committed to participating in the program "Tourism without single-use plastic", contributing to building the image of a clean - beautiful - civilized Co To in the eyes of tourists.

A special highlight of this year's tourist season in Co To district is the implementation of a pilot project to organize water-based entertainment activities and visit islands in Co To district. The main pilot activities include: Water-based entertainment at famous beaches such as Van Chay, Hong Van, Vung Tron, Ba Chau, Co To Con... with many attractive activities such as kayaking, jet skiing, parasailing, coral diving... In addition, 8 island tour routes are organized, connecting destinations with favorable natural conditions such as: Co To Con Island, Ca Chep Island, Su Tu Island, Bay Sao Island, Dong Nam Island, Thanh Lan Island and Tran Island.

The implementation period is from April 2025 to the end of 2026. According to comrade Le Ngoc Han, Secretary of the District Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Committee of Co To district, the activities are organized according to the principles of strict control, absolute safety, environmental protection and ecological landscape. The local government closely coordinates with functional forces, businesses and communities to effectively implement, create sustainable livelihoods, develop tourism economy associated with conservation. This is a strategic step in the process of developing Co To tourism in a green, friendly and integrated direction; diversifying tourism products while contributing to the conservation of natural resources, preserving local cultural identity and ensuring national defense - security and affirming the brand of Co To island tourism. At the end of the pilot phase, the district will comprehensively evaluate, draw lessons and perfect the plan for long-term and sustainable implementation in the coming time.

Tourists record memorable experiences at Co To Island.

Previously, Co To district held the Opening Ceremony of Co To Island Tourism in 2025 with the theme "Co To - Where the waves call the sun". The event is the highlight of the opening of a series of tourism stimulus activities of Co To district in 2025, and is also a practical activity to celebrate the country's major holidays. With the theme "Co To - Where the waves call the sun", the opening program is not only a colorful art festival but also a warm welcome, a sincere invitation from the beautiful island district to domestic and international tourists to come and experience the wild beauty, friendly people, and strong growth of Co To.

In 2025, Co To tourism industry aims to welcome over 300,000 tourists, tourism revenue is estimated at 900 billion VND, increase in length of stay, spending and revenue, minimize plastic waste in tourism activities. In particular, in the second and third quarters, the district is determined to welcome 270,000 visitors. During the April 30 - May 1 holiday alone, the locality welcomed nearly 35,000 visitors, accommodation facilities are always full, beaches such as Hong Van, Van Chay or famous destinations such as Mong Rong stone beach, Co To lighthouse are all crowded with tourists. Food and shopping services are bustling. Visitors expressed satisfaction with the quality of service, the friendliness of the people and the natural landscape that still retains its wild and peaceful features.

Tens of thousands of visitors visited Co To island during the April 30 - May 1 holiday.

According to Mr. Do Huy Thong, Vice Chairman of the District People's Committee, to prepare for the peak summer tourist season, localities have developed a thorough tourism plan, with many options. Environmental protection activities are organized substantially, regularly, continuously, with innovation and positive changes. In particular, the district has strengthened the handling of organizations and individuals who violate environmental protection, especially littering in public places, throwing garbage into the sea, and applying information technology in environmental protection at hot spots.

The district also supports businesses and tourism companies in legal documents and related issues to develop new tourism products that are the strengths of Co To, especially the business model of entertainment activities and recreational sports games at sea. At the same time, research and propose mechanisms, policies and guidelines to remove obstacles for localities and tourism businesses, especially issues related to investment, infrastructure; legal procedures (electric vehicles; ships, boats; fire prevention and fighting) for tourism to develop synchronously and comprehensively.

Hoang Quynh

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