Brief introduction of Con Co district
Overview of Con Co island district
Con Co is the precursor island of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the waters of Quang Tri. It has a special position: It is the dividing point of the Gulf of Tonkin – the southern gateway of the Gulf of Tonkin – an outpost protecting national sovereignty.
Located across the 17th parallel, with coordinates 17008’15” – 17010’05” North latitude; 1070,19’50” – 107020’40” East longitude. 13 to 17 nautical miles from the mainland (the nearest point is Mui Lay in Vinh Thach Commune – Vinh Linh District – Quang Tri Province – 13 nautical miles from Cua Tung – Vinh Quang Commune – Quang Tri Province and 15 nautical miles from the Port Cua Viet – Gio Viet Commune – Gio Linh District – Quang Tri Province 17 nautical miles); the highest point above sea màn chơi is 63.4 m, total natural area is 230 ha; population about 400 people (Formerly Vinh Quang commune – Vinh Linh district – Quang Tri province).
From the island looking to the west, you will see the green color of the coastal areas of Cua Tung, Vinh Moc, Vinh Thai, Vinh Kim, the southwest is the southern bank of the Ben Hai River. With a natural area of 230.39ha.
According to history books, from the 17th to 18th centuries, on the road of trade and exchange, Dai Viet residents considered Con Co as a stop.
Legend has it that under the Nguyen Dynasty, this was the place where criminals were exiled. According to archaeologists, during the first centuries of Con Co, there were many inhabitants who came and left many traces. Thus, Con Co has long been discovered by the Vietnamese and laid the foundation for the establishment of the right to manage this island.
Con Co is a coastal island, located off the East Sea with an average height of 7-10 m above sea màn chơi. On the island, there are 2 high points: the eastern point of the island is 37m (hence the name of the high point 37), the western point – near the center of the island – is the high point of 63.4m, this is the highest point on the island.
Con Co is also known as Hon Co, Thao Phu, Con Tiger, or Hon Me (according to the name of Vinh Linh fishermen – Quang Tri province).
Standing on high, looking down on the island like a giant tortoise facing the southwest. On beautiful days, from Cua Tung, you can see the island very clearly with the rise of 2 high points highlighting the dark green color of the island against the sky in the clear water.
From that geographical position, in the strategy of national defense, Con Co has an important military position, is the watchtower for the forward direction of the Fatherland, the divine eye of the East Sea, the northern border of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. was the southern key point of the Gulf of Tonkin for the past 50 years.
After the Geneva Agreement (1954), the island was uninhabited for a long time. In the fall of 1959, in the face of the American imperialist conspiracy and Saigon’s henchman government trying to occupy the island, obeying the orders of the Commander and Political Commissar E270 of Vinh Linh Special Zone, a 127mm platoon of Regiment 270 the Vietnamese people’s army led by Lieutenant Duong Duc Thien crossed the waves and waves to the island; At exactly 11 a.m. on August 8, 1959, a red flag with a yellow star was planted on the island, once again affirming the inviolable sovereignty of the Vietnamese Fatherland.
Over 50 years of fighting to build and grow. Born in the early days of building socialism and grew up under the rain of bombs and bullets of the enemy. Along with the army and people of Vinh Linh, the steel barricade, Con Co has become a shining symbol of Vietnamese revolutionary heroism. The indomitable monument standing in the middle of the sea captivates friends in the country and the world.
Con Co, a pearl in the middle of the East Sea
Con Co is an island with beautiful, diverse, rich, and potential forest and marine ecosystems. Formed by tectonic activities of volcanoes in the open sea, Con Co is valuable in terms of geology and landscape ecology as a natural museum with unique basalt rock shelves along the coast, small wild beaches The structure is made up of coral debris, scallops, sand… clear sea water, stable sea temperature (no month falls below 210C) allows a long bathing season.
Con Co is located in an area with quite rich and diverse ecosystems and resources of the Tiger’s fishing ground (about 9,000 km2) near the intersection of ocean currents, the convergence of the North – South, Gulf of Tonkin – East Sea. With the diverse characteristics of the ecosystem, the sea around the island has many rich marine life resources. According to research results and information on natural resources and marine resources in Con Co, Con Co sea area currently has 267 fish species of 120 genera belonging to 69 families. according to ecological conditions, in which the floating layer accounts for about 12.3%; the middle layer accounts for about 36.3%; The bottom layer accounts for about 22.4% of the total species.
+ Floating fish include: Mackerel, tuna, herring, dragonfly, squid, bird… these are the fish that acc for a relatively high annual output in the annual catch of the fisheries sector; molluscs – crustaceans: Con Co sea has crustaceans and molluscs in which there are dozens of rare species of shrimp and crab such as: lobster, tiger shrimp, tank, crab … have great economic significance. , two types of molluscs such as clams, scallops, all kinds, pearls, etc., show the richness and diversity of marine biology.
+ Types of seaweed: Con Co seaweed has 52 types belonging to 3 branches: red seaweed, brown seaweed and green seaweed, of which 48 types have high economic value.
With these characteristics, Con Co is full of potentials in farming and exploiting, developing the fishing industry…
+ Coral reefs: Corals in Con Co sea area have 109 species, 42 genera belonging to 15 families widely distributed around the island, with coastal corals and scattered groups.
In particular, in October 2005, the Research Institute of the Ministry of Fisheries, sponsored by the Danish and international marine conservation organization, conducted diving, exploration and surveying around the island (mainly by Danish experts and divers). Circuit) initially made preliminary conclusions:
+ The marine life, especially the coral around Con Co island, is the most diverse, the most abundant, and the most beautiful because of its pristine nature in the coral carpets of Vietnam’s sea and islands.
+ Especially, the delegation also commented: At Con Co, there are extremely rare red corals and black corals distributed in waters with a depth of 40m or more, this is a coral of high economic value.
Coral reefs in Con Co are considered to be in very good condition, with high coverage, diversity in species composition and relatively intact after Phu Quoc, Con Dao and Hon Mun. Currently, Vietnam and international marine conservation organizations are adding Con Co to the list of priorities for implementation of “Marine conservation project”; On October 14, 2009, the People’s Committee of Quang Tri province issued Decision No. 2090/QD-UBND on the establishment of Con Co island marine conservation area with a total area of 4,532 ha according to the type of conservation of ornamental species and creatures, including the marine ecosystem. coral reefs and rare marine animals and plants. This is a favorable condition, creating potential advantages for marine ecotourism development.
Another feature is:
Con Co is geographically located neither too close nor too far away to organize tourism activities. On the other hand, being an island created by volcanoes in the middle of the sea, Con Co has valuable geology, natural resources and marine biological resources; landscape ecology as a natural museum with magnificent basalt rock shelves, small beach created by coral debris, scallops, clear sea water, stable sea temperature. Besides, Con Co has a 3-storey tropical forest ecosystem of volcanic island; forests on precious coral reefs in Vietnam.
These particular factors give Con Co its own advantages and attractiveness to develop marine and island eco-tourism with various types of sightseeing, relaxation, research, diving, sea exploration, etc., and developing island districts. Con Co became a tourist island district according to Decree 174/2004/ND – CP of the Government.
Another advantage is that Con Co is located in the system of famous historical sites during the long war to defend the country of Quang Tri army and people such as: Ben Hai River; Hien Luong Bridge; 17th parallel; Vinh Moc tunnels; Quang Tri Ancient Citadel…
Con Co forest occupies 73.7% of the total area, is considered the lung of the island. Con Co forest belongs to a tropical forest ecosystem on coral and shellfish debris, so most of the trees are low and small. In which, there are valuable indigenous trees such as: Square balsam; maple tree; wild pineapple.
The 3-storey tropical forest ecosystem on the island is a rather rare forest ecosystem of a volcanic island in Vietnam, which is well preserved and protected. The climate on the island is fresh, cool, and unpolluted.
Con Co forest has a very important position for the ecological environment with the following functions: Windbreak; regulating water sources; cover and protect. In addition to the above meanings, Con Co forest meets all elements of landscape and environment for tourism and ecological activities.
+ Tourism potential of Con Co.
Located at the southern gateway of the Gulf of Tonkin, Con Co island has important strategic significance in the country’s economic-territorial and defense-security relations. At the same time, because it is located in the central region where the intersection of important North-South transport routes, and especially the East-West Economic Corridor route through Lao Bao international border gate connecting Vietnam with the Laos market, Northeast Thailand, Myanmar … so Con Co has a great advantage in terms of geographical location. Con Co Island is an ancient battlefield associated with fierce battles, demonstrating the heroic struggle tradition of Quang Tri’s army and people in the resistance war against the US for national salvation. In terms of tourism potential, Con Co island is an area with beautiful landscape terrain, diverse forest and marine ecosystems, which are not small advantages to form tourism products such as resort tourism, sports tourism, forest and sea eco-tourism… these types of tourism are attracting a large number of tourists.
Con Co Island is planned as a peak in the triangle of tourism development Cua Tung – Cua Viet – Con Co, located in the key tourism development cluster in the North of Quang Tri province.
+ Some other notable favorable conditions:
– In recent years, the district has focused on investing in planning and infrastructure construction. Up to now, in addition to reviewing and supplementing the socio-economic master plan, the district has completed the general construction planning and detailed tourism planning; Land use planning; Detailed planning of the administrative-residential center; Planning traffic routes on the island in the direction of building Con Co into a tourist island as a basis and a premise for investment and promotion calling for investment in the coming time. In the process of implementing planning projects, the district has enlisted the consultation of foreign experts, specialized consultants of ministries and functional branches, the participation of research experts. , scientists from major universities in the country and local military agencies.
– In terms of infrastructure, material and technical: Many infrastructures to serve the people such as the system of locks for ships and fishing ports; Ben Tranh anti-erosion embankment; Traffic routes such as the main road running around the island with a length of 5km, routes T2, N5, T1B in the administrative center have been invested and built to create favorable conditions for people’s travel and serve tourists. calendar.
– Power supply: In 2009, the district invested in building 01 centralized power supply station with diesel engine with a total capacity of 132KVA- 0.4KV with 02 machines with capacity of 66 KVA. The project has been put into use since October 2009, creating favorable conditions for daily life and business in the district.
– Water supply: There are a number of boreholes with fresh water on the island, although the reserve is not large, this is a favorable condition for building a project to collect, store and provide concentrated water for the whole island.
– Communication: Currently, the island has invested in 02 telecommunications stations of Vinaphone and Viettel, Radio and Television Station, Lighthouse Station, Meteorological Station, Radar Station.
– The promulgation of Resolution 09-NQ/TW of the Central Committee of the Party (X) on Vietnam’s marine strategy up to 2020, is a very favorable condition for Quang Tri to invest in developing sea and island tourism. in general, tourism on Con Co island in particular.
With these favorable factors, it creates a unique attraction to develop Con Co island tourism with types such as sightseeing, eco-tourism, convalescence, sea exploration, sea sports. Con Co Island together with Cua Tung – Cua Viet are determined to be the driving force for tourism development on the East-West Economic Corridor, forming a national integrated marine resort eco-tourism area.
Today, before the new opportunity of the nation. Con Co is transforming in its journey towards the future. The Party Committee, army and people of the island district are bringing into full play the heroic tradition; unite and single-mindedly exploit potential strengths, effectively take advantage of external resources. Strive to build an island district that is politically stable – rich in economy – strong in defense and security – beautiful in culture. Believe that one day, Con Co hero will soon become a cultural tourism island district at the gateway to the country’s money.
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Brief introduction of Con Co district
Overview of Con Co island district
Con Co is the precursor island of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the waters of Quang Tri. It has a special position: It is the dividing point of the Gulf of Tonkin - the southern gateway of the Gulf of Tonkin - an outpost protecting national sovereignty.
Located across the 17th parallel, with coordinates 17008'15'' – 17010'05'' North latitude; 1070,19'50” – 107020'40" East longitude. 13 to 17 nautical miles from the mainland (the nearest point is Mui Lay in Vinh Thach Commune - Vinh Linh District - Quang Tri Province - 13 nautical miles from Cua Tung - Vinh Quang Commune - Quang Tri Province and 15 nautical miles from the Port Cua Viet – Gio Viet Commune – Gio Linh District – Quang Tri Province 17 nautical miles); the highest point above sea màn chơi is 63.4 m, total natural area is 230 ha; population about 400 people (Formerly Vinh Quang commune - Vinh Linh district - Quang Tri province).
From the island looking to the west, you will see the green color of the coastal areas of Cua Tung, Vinh Moc, Vinh Thai, Vinh Kim, the southwest is the southern bank of the Ben Hai River. With a natural area of 230.39ha.
According to history books, from the 17th to 18th centuries, on the road of trade and exchange, Dai Viet residents considered Con Co as a stop.
Legend has it that under the Nguyen Dynasty, this was the place where criminals were exiled. According to archaeologists, during the first centuries of Con Co, there were many inhabitants who came and left many traces. Thus, Con Co has long been discovered by the Vietnamese and laid the foundation for the establishment of the right to manage this island.
Con Co is a coastal island, located off the East Sea with an average height of 7-10 m above sea màn chơi. On the island, there are 2 high points: the eastern point of the island is 37m (hence the name of the high point 37), the western point - near the center of the island - is the high point of 63.4m, this is the highest point on the island.
Con Co is also known as Hon Co, Thao Phu, Con Tiger, or Hon Me (according to the name of Vinh Linh fishermen - Quang Tri province).
Standing on high, looking down on the island like a giant tortoise facing the southwest. On beautiful days, from Cua Tung, you can see the island very clearly with the rise of 2 high points highlighting the dark green color of the island against the sky in the clear water.
From that geographical position, in the strategy of national defense, Con Co has an important military position, is the watchtower for the forward direction of the Fatherland, the divine eye of the East Sea, the northern border of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. was the southern key point of the Gulf of Tonkin for the past 50 years.
After the Geneva Agreement (1954), the island was uninhabited for a long time. In the fall of 1959, in the face of the American imperialist conspiracy and Saigon's henchman government trying to occupy the island, obeying the orders of the Commander and Political Commissar E270 of Vinh Linh Special Zone, a 127mm platoon of Regiment 270 the Vietnamese people's army led by Lieutenant Duong Duc Thien crossed the waves and waves to the island; At exactly 11 a.m. on August 8, 1959, a red flag with a yellow star was planted on the island, once again affirming the inviolable sovereignty of the Vietnamese Fatherland.
Over 50 years of fighting to build and grow. Born in the early days of building socialism and grew up under the rain of bombs and bullets of the enemy. Along with the army and people of Vinh Linh, the steel barricade, Con Co has become a shining symbol of Vietnamese revolutionary heroism. The indomitable monument standing in the middle of the sea captivates friends in the country and the world.
Con Co, a pearl in the middle of the East Sea
Con Co is an island with beautiful, diverse, rich, and potential forest and marine ecosystems. Formed by tectonic activities of volcanoes in the open sea, Con Co is valuable in terms of geology and landscape ecology as a natural museum with unique basalt rock shelves along the coast, small wild beaches The structure is made up of coral debris, scallops, sand... clear sea water, stable sea temperature (no month falls below 210C) allows a long bathing season.
Con Co is located in an area with quite rich and diverse ecosystems and resources of the Tiger's fishing ground (about 9,000 km2) near the intersection of ocean currents, the convergence of the North - South, Gulf of Tonkin – East Sea. With the diverse characteristics of the ecosystem, the sea around the island has many rich marine life resources. According to research results and information on natural resources and marine resources in Con Co, Con Co sea area currently has 267 fish species of 120 genera belonging to 69 families. according to ecological conditions, in which the floating layer accounts for about 12.3%; the middle layer accounts for about 36.3%; The bottom layer accounts for about 22.4% of the total species.
+ Floating fish include: Mackerel, tuna, herring, dragonfly, squid, bird... these are the fish that acc for a relatively high annual output in the annual catch of the fisheries sector; molluscs - crustaceans: Con Co sea has crustaceans and molluscs in which there are dozens of rare species of shrimp and crab such as: lobster, tiger shrimp, tank, crab ... have great economic significance. , two types of molluscs such as clams, scallops, all kinds, pearls, etc., show the richness and diversity of marine biology.
+ Types of seaweed: Con Co seaweed has 52 types belonging to 3 branches: red seaweed, brown seaweed and green seaweed, of which 48 types have high economic value.
With these characteristics, Con Co is full of potentials in farming and exploiting, developing the fishing industry...
+ Coral reefs: Corals in Con Co sea area have 109 species, 42 genera belonging to 15 families widely distributed around the island, with coastal corals and scattered groups.
In particular, in October 2005, the Research Institute of the Ministry of Fisheries, sponsored by the Danish and international marine conservation organization, conducted diving, exploration and surveying around the island (mainly by Danish experts and divers). Circuit) initially made preliminary conclusions:
+ The marine life, especially the coral around Con Co island, is the most diverse, the most abundant, and the most beautiful because of its pristine nature in the coral carpets of Vietnam's sea and islands.
+ Especially, the delegation also commented: At Con Co, there are extremely rare red corals and black corals distributed in waters with a depth of 40m or more, this is a coral of high economic value.
Coral reefs in Con Co are considered to be in very good condition, with high coverage, diversity in species composition and relatively intact after Phu Quoc, Con Dao and Hon Mun. Currently, Vietnam and international marine conservation organizations are adding Con Co to the list of priorities for implementation of "Marine conservation project"; On October 14, 2009, the People's Committee of Quang Tri province issued Decision No. 2090/QD-UBND on the establishment of Con Co island marine conservation area with a total area of 4,532 ha according to the type of conservation of ornamental species and creatures, including the marine ecosystem. coral reefs and rare marine animals and plants. This is a favorable condition, creating potential advantages for marine ecotourism development.
Another feature is:
Con Co is geographically located neither too close nor too far away to organize tourism activities. On the other hand, being an island created by volcanoes in the middle of the sea, Con Co has valuable geology, natural resources and marine biological resources; landscape ecology as a natural museum with magnificent basalt rock shelves, small beach created by coral debris, scallops, clear sea water, stable sea temperature. Besides, Con Co has a 3-storey tropical forest ecosystem of volcanic island; forests on precious coral reefs in Vietnam.
These particular factors give Con Co its own advantages and attractiveness to develop marine and island eco-tourism with various types of sightseeing, relaxation, research, diving, sea exploration, etc., and developing island districts. Con Co became a tourist island district according to Decree 174/2004/ND - CP of the Government.
Another advantage is that Con Co is located in the system of famous historical sites during the long war to defend the country of Quang Tri army and people such as: Ben Hai River; Hien Luong Bridge; 17th parallel; Vinh Moc tunnels; Quang Tri Ancient Citadel…
Con Co forest occupies 73.7% of the total area, is considered the lung of the island. Con Co forest belongs to a tropical forest ecosystem on coral and shellfish debris, so most of the trees are low and small. In which, there are valuable indigenous trees such as: Square balsam; maple tree; wild pineapple.
The 3-storey tropical forest ecosystem on the island is a rather rare forest ecosystem of a volcanic island in Vietnam, which is well preserved and protected. The climate on the island is fresh, cool, and unpolluted.
Con Co forest has a very important position for the ecological environment with the following functions: Windbreak; regulating water sources; cover and protect. In addition to the above meanings, Con Co forest meets all elements of landscape and environment for tourism and ecological activities.
+ Tourism potential of Con Co.
Located at the southern gateway of the Gulf of Tonkin, Con Co island has important strategic significance in the country's economic-territorial and defense-security relations. At the same time, because it is located in the central region where the intersection of important North-South transport routes, and especially the East-West Economic Corridor route through Lao Bao international border gate connecting Vietnam with the Laos market, Northeast Thailand, Myanmar ... so Con Co has a great advantage in terms of geographical location. Con Co Island is an ancient battlefield associated with fierce battles, demonstrating the heroic struggle tradition of Quang Tri's army and people in the resistance war against the US for national salvation. In terms of tourism potential, Con Co island is an area with beautiful landscape terrain, diverse forest and marine ecosystems, which are not small advantages to form tourism products such as resort tourism, sports tourism, forest and sea eco-tourism... these types of tourism are attracting a large number of tourists.
Con Co Island is planned as a peak in the triangle of tourism development Cua Tung - Cua Viet - Con Co, located in the key tourism development cluster in the North of Quang Tri province.
+ Some other notable favorable conditions:
– In recent years, the district has focused on investing in planning and infrastructure construction. Up to now, in addition to reviewing and supplementing the socio-economic master plan, the district has completed the general construction planning and detailed tourism planning; Land use planning; Detailed planning of the administrative-residential center; Planning traffic routes on the island in the direction of building Con Co into a tourist island as a basis and a premise for investment and promotion calling for investment in the coming time. In the process of implementing planning projects, the district has enlisted the consultation of foreign experts, specialized consultants of ministries and functional branches, the participation of research experts. , scientists from major universities in the country and local military agencies.
– In terms of infrastructure, material and technical: Many infrastructures to serve the people such as the system of locks for ships and fishing ports; Ben Tranh anti-erosion embankment; Traffic routes such as the main road running around the island with a length of 5km, routes T2, N5, T1B in the administrative center have been invested and built to create favorable conditions for people's travel and serve tourists. calendar.
– Power supply: In 2009, the district invested in building 01 centralized power supply station with diesel engine with a total capacity of 132KVA- 0.4KV with 02 machines with capacity of 66 KVA. The project has been put into use since October 2009, creating favorable conditions for daily life and business in the district.
– Water supply: There are a number of boreholes with fresh water on the island, although the reserve is not large, this is a favorable condition for building a project to collect, store and provide concentrated water for the whole island.
– Communication: Currently, the island has invested in 02 telecommunications stations of Vinaphone and Viettel, Radio and Television Station, Lighthouse Station, Meteorological Station, Radar Station.
– The promulgation of Resolution 09-NQ/TW of the Central Committee of the Party (X) on Vietnam's marine strategy up to 2020, is a very favorable condition for Quang Tri to invest in developing sea and island tourism. in general, tourism on Con Co island in particular.
With these favorable factors, it creates a unique attraction to develop Con Co island tourism with types such as sightseeing, eco-tourism, convalescence, sea exploration, sea sports. Con Co Island together with Cua Tung - Cua Viet are determined to be the driving force for tourism development on the East-West Economic Corridor, forming a national integrated marine resort eco-tourism area.
Today, before the new opportunity of the nation. Con Co is transforming in its journey towards the future. The Party Committee, army and people of the island district are bringing into full play the heroic tradition; unite and single-mindedly exploit potential strengths, effectively take advantage of external resources. Strive to build an island district that is politically stable - rich in economy - strong in defense and security - beautiful in culture. Believe that one day, Con Co hero will soon become a cultural tourism island district at the gateway to the country's money.
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Brief introduction of Con Co district
Overview of Con Co island district
Con Co is the precursor island of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the waters of Quang Tri. It has a special position: It is the dividing point of the Gulf of Tonkin – the southern gateway of the Gulf of Tonkin – an outpost protecting national sovereignty.
Located across the 17th parallel, with coordinates 17008’15” – 17010’05” North latitude; 1070,19’50” – 107020’40” East longitude. 13 to 17 nautical miles from the mainland (the nearest point is Mui Lay in Vinh Thach Commune – Vinh Linh District – Quang Tri Province – 13 nautical miles from Cua Tung – Vinh Quang Commune – Quang Tri Province and 15 nautical miles from the Port Cua Viet – Gio Viet Commune – Gio Linh District – Quang Tri Province 17 nautical miles); the highest point above sea level is 63.4 m, total natural area is 230 ha; population about 400 people (Formerly Vinh Quang commune – Vinh Linh district – Quang Tri province).
From the island looking to the west, you will see the green color of the coastal areas of Cua Tung, Vinh Moc, Vinh Thai, Vinh Kim, the southwest is the southern bank of the Ben Hai River. With a natural area of 230.39ha.
According to history books, from the 17th to 18th centuries, on the road of trade and exchange, Dai Viet residents considered Con Co as a stop.
Legend has it that under the Nguyen Dynasty, this was the place where criminals were exiled. According to archaeologists, during the first centuries of Con Co, there were many inhabitants who came and left many traces. Thus, Con Co has long been discovered by the Vietnamese and laid the foundation for the establishment of the right to manage this island.
Con Co is a coastal island, located off the East Sea with an average height of 7-10 m above sea level. On the island, there are 2 high points: the eastern point of the island is 37m (hence the name of the high point 37), the western point – near the center of the island – is the high point of 63.4m, this is the highest point on the island.
Con Co is also known as Hon Co, Thao Phu, Con Tiger, or Hon Me (according to the name of Vinh Linh fishermen – Quang Tri province).
Standing on high, looking down on the island like a giant tortoise facing the southwest. On beautiful days, from Cua Tung, you can see the island very clearly with the rise of 2 high points highlighting the dark green color of the island against the sky in the clear water.
From that geographical position, in the strategy of national defense, Con Co has an important military position, is the watchtower for the forward direction of the Fatherland, the divine eye of the East Sea, the northern border of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. was the southern key point of the Gulf of Tonkin for the past 50 years.
After the Geneva Agreement (1954), the island was uninhabited for a long time. In the fall of 1959, in the face of the American imperialist conspiracy and Saigon’s henchman government trying to occupy the island, obeying the orders of the Commander and Political Commissar E270 of Vinh Linh Special Zone, a 127mm platoon of Regiment 270 the Vietnamese people’s army led by Lieutenant Duong Duc Thien crossed the waves and waves to the island; At exactly 11 a.m. on August 8, 1959, a red flag with a yellow star was planted on the island, once again affirming the inviolable sovereignty of the Vietnamese Fatherland.
Over 50 years of fighting to build and grow. Born in the early days of building socialism and grew up under the rain of bombs and bullets of the enemy. Along with the army and people of Vinh Linh, the steel barricade, Con Co has become a shining symbol of Vietnamese revolutionary heroism. The indomitable monument standing in the middle of the sea captivates friends in the country and the world.
Con Co, a pearl in the middle of the East Sea
Con Co is an island with beautiful, diverse, rich, and potential forest and marine ecosystems. Formed by tectonic activities of volcanoes in the open sea, Con Co is valuable in terms of geology and landscape ecology as a natural museum with unique basalt rock shelves along the coast, small wild beaches The structure is made up of coral debris, scallops, sand… clear sea water, stable sea temperature (no month falls below 210C) allows a long bathing season.
Con Co is located in an area with quite rich and diverse ecosystems and resources of the Tiger’s fishing ground (about 9,000 km2) near the intersection of ocean currents, the convergence of the North – South, Gulf of Tonkin – East Sea. With the diverse characteristics of the ecosystem, the sea around the island has many rich marine life resources. According to research results and information on natural resources and marine resources in Con Co, Con Co sea area currently has 267 fish species of 120 genera belonging to 69 families. according to ecological conditions, in which the floating layer accounts for about 12.3%; the middle layer accounts for about 36.3%; The bottom layer accounts for about 22.4% of the total species.
+ Floating fish include: Mackerel, tuna, herring, dragonfly, squid, bird… these are the fish that account for a relatively high annual output in the annual catch of the fisheries sector; molluscs – crustaceans: Con Co sea has crustaceans and molluscs in which there are dozens of rare species of shrimp and crab such as: lobster, tiger shrimp, tank, crab … have great economic significance. , two types of molluscs such as clams, scallops, all kinds, pearls, etc., show the richness and diversity of marine biology.
+ Types of seaweed: Con Co seaweed has 52 types belonging to 3 branches: red seaweed, brown seaweed and green seaweed, of which 48 types have high economic value.
With these characteristics, Con Co is full of potentials in farming and exploiting, developing the fishing industry…
+ Coral reefs: Corals in Con Co sea area have 109 species, 42 genera belonging to 15 families widely distributed around the island, with coastal corals and scattered groups.
In particular, in October 2005, the Research Institute of the Ministry of Fisheries, sponsored by the Danish and international marine conservation organization, conducted diving, exploration and surveying around the island (mainly by Danish experts and divers). Circuit) initially made preliminary conclusions:
+ The marine life, especially the coral around Con Co island, is the most diverse, the most abundant, and the most beautiful because of its pristine nature in the coral carpets of Vietnam’s sea and islands.
+ Especially, the delegation also commented: At Con Co, there are extremely rare red corals and black corals distributed in waters with a depth of 40m or more, this is a coral of high economic value.
Coral reefs in Con Co are considered to be in very good condition, with high coverage, diversity in species composition and relatively intact after Phu Quoc, Con Dao and Hon Mun. Currently, Vietnam and international marine conservation organizations are adding Con Co to the list of priorities for implementation of “Marine conservation project”; On October 14, 2009, the People’s Committee of Quang Tri province issued Decision No. 2090/QD-UBND on the establishment of Con Co island marine conservation area with a total area of 4,532 ha according to the type of conservation of ornamental species and creatures, including the marine ecosystem. coral reefs and rare marine animals and plants. This is a favorable condition, creating potential advantages for marine ecotourism development.
Another feature is:
Con Co is geographically located neither too close nor too far away to organize tourism activities. On the other hand, being an island created by volcanoes in the middle of the sea, Con Co has valuable geology, natural resources and marine biological resources; landscape ecology as a natural museum with magnificent basalt rock shelves, small beach created by coral debris, scallops, clear sea water, stable sea temperature. Besides, Con Co has a 3-storey tropical forest ecosystem of volcanic island; forests on precious coral reefs in Vietnam.
These particular factors give Con Co its own advantages and attractiveness to develop marine and island eco-tourism with various types of sightseeing, relaxation, research, diving, sea exploration, etc., and developing island districts. Con Co became a tourist island district according to Decree 174/2004/ND – CP of the Government.
Another advantage is that Con Co is located in the system of famous historical sites during the long war to defend the country of Quang Tri army and people such as: Ben Hai River; Hien Luong Bridge; 17th parallel; Vinh Moc tunnels; Quang Tri Ancient Citadel…
Con Co forest occupies 73.7% of the total area, is considered the lung of the island. Con Co forest belongs to a tropical forest ecosystem on coral and shellfish debris, so most of the trees are low and small. In which, there are valuable indigenous trees such as: Square balsam; maple tree; wild pineapple.
The 3-storey tropical forest ecosystem on the island is a rather rare forest ecosystem of a volcanic island in Vietnam, which is well preserved and protected. The climate on the island is fresh, cool, and unpolluted.
Con Co forest has a very important position for the ecological environment with the following functions: Windbreak; regulating water sources; cover and protect. In addition to the above meanings, Con Co forest meets all elements of landscape and environment for tourism and ecological activities.
+ Tourism potential of Con Co.
Located at the southern gateway of the Gulf of Tonkin, Con Co island has important strategic significance in the country’s economic-territorial and defense-security relations. At the same time, because it is located in the central region where the intersection of important North-South transport routes, and especially the East-West Economic Corridor route through Lao Bao international border gate connecting Vietnam with the Laos market, Northeast Thailand, Myanmar … so Con Co has a great advantage in terms of geographical location. Con Co Island is an ancient battlefield associated with fierce battles, demonstrating the heroic struggle tradition of Quang Tri’s army and people in the resistance war against the US for national salvation. In terms of tourism potential, Con Co island is an area with beautiful landscape terrain, diverse forest and marine ecosystems, which are not small advantages to form tourism products such as resort tourism, sports tourism, forest and sea eco-tourism… these types of tourism are attracting a large number of tourists.
Con Co Island is planned as a peak in the triangle of tourism development Cua Tung – Cua Viet – Con Co, located in the key tourism development cluster in the North of Quang Tri province.
+ Some other notable favorable conditions:
– In recent years, the district has focused on investing in planning and infrastructure construction. Up to now, in addition to reviewing and supplementing the socio-economic master plan, the district has completed the general construction planning and detailed tourism planning; Land use planning; Detailed planning of the administrative-residential center; Planning traffic routes on the island in the direction of building Con Co into a tourist island as a basis and a premise for investment and promotion calling for investment in the coming time. In the process of implementing planning projects, the district has enlisted the consultation of foreign experts, specialized consultants of ministries and functional branches, the participation of research experts. , scientists from major universities in the country and local military agencies.
– In terms of infrastructure, material and technical: Many infrastructures to serve the people such as the system of locks for ships and fishing ports; Ben Tranh anti-erosion embankment; Traffic routes such as the main road running around the island with a length of 5km, routes T2, N5, T1B in the administrative center have been invested and built to create favorable conditions for people’s travel and serve tourists. calendar.
– Power supply: In 2009, the district invested in building 01 centralized power supply station with diesel engine with a total capacity of 132KVA- 0.4KV with 02 machines with capacity of 66 KVA. The project has been put into use since October 2009, creating favorable conditions for daily life and business in the district.
– Water supply: There are a number of boreholes with fresh water on the island, although the reserve is not large, this is a favorable condition for building a project to collect, store and provide concentrated water for the whole island.
– Communication: Currently, the island has invested in 02 telecommunications stations of Vinaphone and Viettel, Radio and Television Station, Lighthouse Station, Meteorological Station, Radar Station.
– The promulgation of Resolution 09-NQ/TW of the Central Committee of the Party (X) on Vietnam’s marine strategy up to 2020, is a very favorable condition for Quang Tri to invest in developing sea and island tourism. in general, tourism on Con Co island in particular.
With these favorable factors, it creates a unique attraction to develop Con Co island tourism with types such as sightseeing, eco-tourism, convalescence, sea exploration, sea sports. Con Co Island together with Cua Tung – Cua Viet are determined to be the driving force for tourism development on the East-West Economic Corridor, forming a national integrated marine resort eco-tourism area.
Today, before the new opportunity of the nation. Con Co is transforming in its journey towards the future. The Party Committee, army and people of the island district are bringing into full play the heroic tradition; unite and single-mindedly exploit potential strengths, effectively take advantage of external resources. Strive to build an island district that is politically stable – rich in economy – strong in defense and security – beautiful in culture. Believe that one day, Con Co hero will soon become a cultural tourism island district at the gateway to the country’s money.
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