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Cong Ðo Island
On the south-east
side of Ha Long Bay, about 25 km from Bai Cháy Wharf, Cong
Do is in Bái Tu Long Bay in the region which recognised
as the World Heritage. It has an area of 23,363 sq. m, and its
mountain reaches a peak of 172 m. The island features many lagoons,
which are the residence of numerous species of sea-life, such
as shrimp, crab, fish, squid and aquatic plants. On the south-west
side of the island, there is a wide coral reef displaying a myriad
of colours.
Coral reef
ecosystem is more than 700 m long and 300 m wide. It is preserved
almost undamaged. In the future, there are plans for the development
of a zone for scuba-diving. On the south-east side of the island,
vestiges of the ancient commercial port of Vân Don were
discovered. This confirms beliefs that Cong Do Island once held
an important position in terms of foreign trade.
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