Discover a seaside tour.

(Baonghean) - Cua Lo is gradually moving towards becoming a "tourism industry," but this coastal town still retains many "pristine" features.

With a beach stretching over 10 km, along Binh Minh Road (the widest and most spacious road in the town), it is surrounded by vast pine forests. The forest serves as both a sand barrier and a pleasant place for strolling. An eco-tourism area is being developed near Cua Hoi and Cua Lo. Instead of high-rise buildings, the eco-tourism area features traditional stilt houses. To the northeast, Lan Chau Island acts as a natural barrier in front of the harbor, and in the distance are Ngu Island and Mat Island. Along the beach, visitors often see motorboats serving excursions to Ngu Island. Ngu Island is about three nautical miles from the shore, a journey of about ten minutes by boat. After walking around the island, visitors have the opportunity to visit the "grouper fish project," a saltwater area near Ngu Island where 10 large fish cages have been established. Bobbing on the waves and watching the schools of fish dart and catch their prey is a truly exhilarating experience.

Lan Chau Island rocky beach (Cua Lo). Photo: Tran Hai

Cua Lo is situated amidst the tourism and cultural complex of Nghe An province. Tours to Cuong Temple (Dien Chau), Corn Temple (Quynh Luu), the Nguyen Du historical site (Nghi Xuan - Ha Tinh), or further afield, to Son Kim mineral spring (Huong Son), crossing the majestic mountains to Cau Treo border gate to admire the vast forest scenery. A familiar destination that tourists rarely miss when vacationing in Cua Lo is the Phan Boi Chau Memorial Area and the scenic Dun Mountain - Lam River, floating on the Lam River listening to Nghe An folk songs; visiting Chua Lang and Sen villages in Nam Dan, the birthplace of President Ho Chi Minh. During the lotus blooming season, the scenery here is romantic and picturesque. Those who enjoy adventure can sign up for a tour to Pu Mat (Con Cuong district) - an attractive ecotourism destination with majestic mountains. It is home to the Dan Lai ethnic group, the only one of its kind in the country. Explore the deep forest upstream along the Khang stream and enjoy the "ca mat" fish - a specialty of western Nghe An. A trip into the Pu Mat primeval forest includes the Khe Kem waterfall. Visit traditional craft villages and shop for souvenirs at Yen Thanh - Luc Da brocade village (Con Cuong). On the way back to Cua Lo, not far from National Highway 7 is the Giang Son - Do Luong hot spring resort, then head to Quy Chau - Que Phong to visit Bua Cave, Tham Om, and admire Xao Va waterfall. The mystical Phu Quy region has an ancient Thai village and the Quy Chau Ethnic Museum, which houses many valuable artifacts. Xuan Thanh beach (Nghi Xuan district - Ha Tinh province), only over 30 km from Cua Lo, is ideal for those seeking tranquility.

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