Next to the infamous Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh also has another jewel that draws visitors both foreign and domestic. That is the tropical paradise of Co To. This place possesses the blue sea, the white sand, and engaging tourism activities. For many couples, Co To has long been a preferred destination for its peacefulness as well as romantic scenery.
Holding hands while walking down the Sidewalk of Love, watching the sunset or having a little party on the beach, … There are so many things you should try out in Co To, especially if you are going with that special someone.
Wander in the Sidewalk of Love
The glamor of Co To is the peacefulness and romance in nature. The Sidewalk of Love is over 2 km and is built with red tiles. It is considered the defining specialty that can only be found in Co To. Here, you and your “partner” can walk hand-in-hand down these red tiles between the shades of the poplars. Stroll down the sidewalk, feel the wind coming from the sea, the waves hugging the shore, the shades of the trees and the sunlight twinkling from above… as you start sharing with your partner some of your stories about love, about life. You might have caught this sight somewhere before in one of those Korean dramas.
See the flowers blossom
When April comes, that is when sea sides tourism starts kicking in a high gear, which is also the time when the flowers in Co To start to come alive. Spend some time to visit the primary forests. These surround the islands with hundreds of perennial plants that have been around for centuries. The flowers with all colors really add to the romantic vibe in Co To.
Watch the sunset on the beach
These are not only suitable for swimming or building sandcastles, tourists can be blown away by the sight of the sun going down behind the skyline. Hong Van, Nam Hai, Van Chay are beautiful beaches where you can share this dreamy moment with each other. Walk side-by-side on the sand, inhale the salty scent of the sea and watch wave after wave coming to the shore. With all that corny vibe around, how could you not be opened up to understand each other more?
BBQ on the beach
Now we all love BBQ’s. How can we not? Who doesn’t love good food, the beach, the sea and getting together with loved ones? You can prepare for dinner on the beach yourself by getting up early and get the freshest ingredients straight from the sea. And if you really have the time, you can set up your romantic dinner from your own imaginations, but if you don’t you can always order service that can do the set-up for you.
Have a private getaway in Co To sub-island (Co To con)
Unlike the crowd in other beaches and islands, the beach in Co To con is huge and sparse, guaranteed to provide you with comfort and privacy. Co To con is inhabited and is guarded by military soldiers. To get to Co To con, travelers can take a boat from Bac Van port (7 km away from town). It usually takes from 30 to 45 minutes to get to Co To con, depending on the weather.
Watch Co To from the lighthouse
4 km from town center lies a 101-meter tall lighthouse. This is the most suitable location to have a complete view of Co To and its vicinity. From here, take a picture of the jungles, the curved roads, the crescent beachlines, the little fishing boats, and the simple local houses.