Head to Co Thach beach to "hunt for moss".

Việt Nam•03/01/2024

Binh Thuan tourism is not only famous for Phan Thiet and La Gi, but also for the picturesque Co Thach in Tuy Phong, especially now that the moss season is beginning.

Co Thach is a beach located in Binh Thanh commune, Tuy Phong district, long known for its Seven-Colored Rocks of various colors and sizes, and natural caves formed by the action of tides and waves. The sea here is clear and blue, with gentle waves, giving visitors a feeling of peace and relaxation. Each season, Co Thach offers its own unique beauty, but perhaps the mossy season is considered the most impressive and captivating.

Each season, Co Thach offers its own unique and captivating beauty.

Mid-January to early February is the "golden" time for tourists to "hunt" for green moss at Co Thach beach. This year, this period coincides with the Lunar New Year, making it very convenient for tourists to undertake a memorable and exciting trip. The green moss swirls around and clings to the rocks, creating a beautiful watercolor painting. However, to fully enjoy this magnificent scenery, you must visit Co Thach when the tide is low, at which time the mossy rocks become more beautiful than ever with a soft, velvety green color. At that time, the green of the moss, combined with the golden sunlight, creates an incredibly eye-catching, fresh, and vibrant picture.

The moss here appears naturally, untouched by human intervention. Patches of green moss cling tightly to large and small rocks. The lush, soft green color seems to protect the stones it clings to. Therefore, this moss-covered rock landscape can captivate you and make you forget your way home. The moss season in Co Thach usually lasts only about a month, but according to locals, the thickness and vibrancy of the moss on the rocks depend on the weather. If the weather is stable, it can last longer, around two months.

When the moss season arrives, the atmosphere at Co Thach beach becomes much livelier.

When the moss season arrives, the atmosphere at Co Thach becomes much livelier. Not only do young people from within and outside the province flock there, but the vibrant green moss also inspires many amateur and professional photographers to create stunning photo sets. According to photographers, while the moss beach at Co Thach looks beautiful in photos, "hunting for moss" isn't easy. You need to pay attention to the tides throughout the day. If the water rises too high, it will cover the layers of green moss, while if it drops too low, the moss will lose its natural smoothness. To get the best photos and see the moss's true color, you should visit in the late afternoon, as the sun is about to set, or when the sun is just rising in the east.

Looking out to sea from the gate of Binh An temple.

However, while taking photos and moving around the mossy areas, it's easy to slip and fall if you're not careful. Visitors should walk barefoot and avoid stepping on the moss. Furthermore, visitors need to be mindful of protecting the environment and landscape, refraining from picking moss, trampling on it, or littering to help preserve the natural beauty of the mossy area.

As the sun rises, stroll along the coast to visit the Nam Hai Mausoleum, the national historical site of Binh An Temple, or walk up to the over 100-year-old Co Thach Pagoda. From this vantage point, you can take in the Seven-Colored Rock Beach and admire the vast seascape with its unique beauty, a truly relaxing feeling for a new day that you won't find anywhere else.

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