Despite its humble size, Con Co Island holds a strategically important position as the guardian of the southern gateway to the Gulf of Tonkin. VNA Photo: Minh ĐứcThe pristine forest on the island, part of a rare tropical forest ecosystem with multiple layers of vegetation, gives Con Co a rich carpet of verdant flora. VNA Photo: Minh ĐứcThe pristine forest on the island, part of a rare tropical forest ecosystem with multiple layers of vegetation, gives Con Co a rich carpet of verdant flora. VNA Photo: Minh ĐứcThe flagpole on Con Co Island stands at 38.8 metres tall, with a flag measuring 24 square metres flying day and night. VNA Photo: Minh ĐứcThe flagpole on Con Co Island stands at 38.8 metres tall, with a flag measuring 24 square metres flying day and night. VNA Photo: Minh ĐứcBorder guards at the Con Co Island Border Guard Station and the fishermen on the island have great solidarity. VNA Photo: Minh ĐứcFollowing a trail through the forest, visitors arrive at the Con Co Lighthouse. From a distance, the lighthouse stands tall amid the land and the sky, serving as a prominent attraction that draws many visitors. VNA Photo: Minh Đức
Con Co Island - ‘Green Pearl’ in war-torn province of Quang Tri
Con Co is an island in Quang Tri province possessing stunning scenery and is a tourist destination visited by many keen to immerse themselves in magnificent natural surroundings. VNA Photo: Minh Đức
