March 13, 2017 | 21:53 (GMT+7)
Con Co island tourism route opens
The People’s Committee of the central province of Quang Tri has announced a project to open the Con Co island tourism route.
Tourists will be able to travel to the island by high-speed boat, with round-trip tickets costing VND 250,000 (about USD 11) per person.
Con Co Island. Photo: vietnamtourism.gov.vn
Located 30km from the mainland, Con Co Island, which crosses the 17th parallel, is considered an “outpost watch” due to its location.
Covering 2.3 square kilometers, it is one of the most magnificent islands of the central region with its diverse ecosystem.
Popular activities on the island include swimming, scuba-diving, canoeing, fishing and marine sports.
Tourists to Con Co can also visit the hall of tradition which houses items reflecting the history of the island district’s army and people over the past 55 years, pay tribute to Hill 37 Monument and visit Ben Nghe – Mom Ho beach.
Source: VNA