In Pictures: The beauty of Con Co Island - the green pearl of Quang Tri Province

Located along the 17th parallel, Con Co Island (Quang Tri Province) is a frontline outpost protecting national sovereignty and also one of the rare and beautiful islands of central Vietnam.
Con Co Island, situated nearly 30 kilometres from Cua Viet Port, Gio Linh District, Quang Tri Province, is known by other names such as Hon Co, Con Ho, or Hon Me.
Con Co Island, situated nearly 30 kilometres from Cua Viet Port, Gio Linh District, Quang Tri Province, is known by other names such as Hon Co, Con Ho, or Hon Me.
To reach Con Co visitors can depart from Cua Viet Port (Gio Linh District) via passenger ferries. The high-speed boat ride to Con Co Island takes approximately 1.5 hours. Boats operated by Chin Nghia Company and the Greenline DP5 ferry run from Cua Viet Port to Con Co at 8:00 AM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with return trips from Con Co to the mainland departing at 8:00 AM the following day.

To reach Con Co visitors can depart from Cua Viet Port (Gio Linh District) via passenger ferries. The high-speed boat ride to Con Co Island takes approximately 1.5 hours. Boats operated by Chin Nghia Company and the Greenline DP5 ferry run from Cua Viet Port to Con Co at 8:00 AM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with return trips from Con Co to the mainland departing at 8:00 AM the following day.
Upon arriving at Con Co, visitors can admire the pure blue sea surrounding the island. The coastline around the island is lined with breakwaters, revealing unique and distinctive basalt rock formations.

Upon arriving at Con Co, visitors can admire the pure blue sea surrounding the island. The coastline around the island is lined with breakwaters, revealing unique and distinctive basalt rock formations.
Con Co Island boasts a serene and dreamy beauty.

Con Co Island boasts a serene and dreamy beauty.
Con Co Island features stunning landscapes, fresh air, and unspoiled nature. The island is home to only 500 residents, making life there peaceful and quiet.

Con Co Island features stunning landscapes, fresh air, and unspoiled nature. The island is home to only 500 residents, making life there peaceful and quiet.
Formed by volcanic activity over 40,000 years ago, Con Co Island holds geological and ecological values, resembling a natural museum with its unique basalt rock terraces along the coast, small pristine beaches created from coral fragments, seashells, and sand, and clear, stable-temperature waters.

Formed by volcanic activity over 40,000 years ago, Con Co Island holds geological and ecological values, resembling a natural museum with its unique basalt rock terraces along the coast, small pristine beaches created from coral fragments, seashells, and sand, and clear, stable-temperature waters.

In addition to its natural beauty, Con Co Island has a rich history, with many sites of great significance to the nation. Visitors should visit some of the key attractions on the island, such as the Con Co Island District Traditional House, the National Flagpole, the Con Co Lighthouse, and the Con Co Harbour.

The Con Co Flagpole is one of the largest flagpoles on Vietnam's offshore islands. It has a total height of 38.8 metres, with its base and body clad in high-quality granite, flying a national flag measuring 24 square metres.

The Con Co Flagpole is one of the largest flagpoles on Vietnam's offshore islands. It has a total height of 38.8 metres, with its base and body clad in high-quality granite, flying a national flag measuring 24 square metres.
Crossing through the Con Co forest leads to the lighthouse, the highest point on Con Co Island. From the top of the lighthouse, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the island and the surrounding crystal-clear sea.

Crossing through the Con Co forest leads to the lighthouse, the highest point on Con Co Island. From the top of the lighthouse, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the island and the surrounding crystal-clear sea.
The Con Co Lighthouse Station is located on Hill 36 (Con Co Island District, Quang Tri Province), with a total height of 78.2 metres above sea level. The lighthouse station was built and put into operation in late 2006 and early 2007, under the management of the Northern Central Maritime Safety Company, which is part of the Ministry of Transport.

The Con Co Lighthouse Station is located on Hill 36 (Con Co Island District, Quang Tri Province), with a total height of 78.2 metres above sea level. The lighthouse station was built and put into operation in late 2006 and early 2007, under the management of the Northern Central Maritime Safety Company, which is part of the Ministry of Transport.
Although once ravaged by war, the primary forest on Con Co Island remains largely intact, part of a rare tropical rainforest ecosystem, with three layers of vegetation, vines, and a rich plant carpet.

Although once ravaged by war, the primary forest on Con Co Island remains largely intact, part of a rare tropical rainforest ecosystem, with three layers of vegetation, vines, and a rich plant carpet.
Con Co Island today.

Con Co Island today.
Visitors stroll along the dreamy coastal path of this green pearl.

Visitors stroll along the dreamy coastal path of this green pearl.
In the afternoon, visitors can head to the island's harbour to witness the breathtaking sunset.

In the afternoon, visitors can head to the island's harbour to witness the breathtaking sunset.
After a day at sea, small fishing boats return full of fish and shrimp. The locals on the island compare the sunsets here to a masterpiece.

After a day at sea, small fishing boats return full of fish and shrimp. The locals on the island compare the sunsets here to a masterpiece.
In the evening, visitors can stroll along the clean, well-maintained roads, breathing in the fresh air and admiring the night scene of Con Co Island, which is peaceful and quiet, yet filled with romance.

In the evening, visitors can stroll along the clean, well-maintained roads, breathing in the fresh air and admiring the night scene of Con Co Island, which is peaceful and quiet, yet filled with romance.

THANH DAT - SON BACH

Translated by NDO

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