Cong Do Area
Halong, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam Halong, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam
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#2 of 30 tourist attractions in Halong Bay
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Overview
Being located in the south-east of Halong Bay, which is about 25 kilometers from Bai Chay Tourist Wharf, there you will see a large island covers 23 square kilometers with a 172-meter-high hill. Breathtaking scenery of this island will impress any travelers from the first moment to the last and give you true rest away from the city.
In the southeastern coast of Cong Do Island, many tracks were found which prove that Cong Do Island had an important position in Van Don Commercial Port system in the past.
ABOUT CONG DO AREA
With the erosion by seawater, natural lakes were formed with an unique beauty. There are five large lakes around the island, which are compared to the jades of the sea. These lakes are home for various sea species such as shrimp, crab, fish, squid and marine plants… With untouched natural beauty, nature lovers will be astonished by rich ecosystem in Cong Do Island, tropical forest covers from the top down to the foot of the island create clean and peaceful atmosphere for your adventure in Halong Bay.
The southwestern coast of the island features a large coral reef with stunning colors and shapes. The coral ecosystem here covers the area of 700 meters long with many rare species such as red coral, which is preserved well until now… This area is also an ideal place for many kinds of fishes and seahorse to live. A tourist area is being planned and developed in this area for tourists to discover this spectacular coral reef.
INTERESTING ACTIVITIES IN CONG DO AREA
Cong Do Area is an ideal place for swimming in beautiful pristine large beaches with white smooth sand like Tra Gioi, Cay Bang and Cat Oan Beach. Immerse yourself in crystal clear water, you will get the most relaxing time in peaceful ambiance.
You can hike up to the top of the hill to get breathtaking panoramic view of the Bay, with clean air thanks to its tropical forest and seawater. You can also see the largest untouched lake in this island by trekking up through rocky cliffs and dense layers of trees. You will be amazed at the rich flora and fauna system here with many rare species of trees, algaes, birds and sea species like shrimp, fish…
For travelers who want to discover the area on your own, kayaking is a great choice to explore hidden lagoons and the impressive biodiversity around this area.
The coral reef is an ideal place to open and develop activities like scuba-diving in the future.
