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Dao Co eco-tourism site in Nam Thanh Mien gets fresh look

DO QUYET 06/08/2025 14:45

Dao Co (Stork Island) eco-tourism area in Nam Thanh Mien commune, Hai Phong city has recently received significant investment to enhance its appearance and attract more tourists.

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Dao Co seen from above

Upgraded infrastructure

In 2025, the former Thanh Mien district allocated nearly 9 billion VND to comprehensively upgrade several key facilities in Dao Co eco-tourism area. One of the highlights is the expansion of the access road to Dao Co, widened from 4 m to 7.5 m, improving convenience and safety for visitors.

New features such as an LED lighting system and a wooden pier for cruise boats are taking shape, contributing to a more modern and civilized look. The entire project is expected to be completed and operational by the end of August.

Khu du lịch sinh thái Đảo Cò được đầu tư gần 9 tỷ đồng để nâng cấp một số hạng mục
Nearly 9 billion VND was used to upgrade several facilities in Dao Co eco-tourism area

According to Vu Van Nguyen, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Nam Thanh Mien commune, the renovation and upgrading of Dao Co eco-tourism area not only improves traffic but also helps complete the region's technical infrastructure, enhances service quality, and draw more tourists.

Before the merger with Hai Phong, the People's Committee of Hai Duong province had spent 45 billion VND expanding islets 3A and 3B and building a new one, 4C. The embankments around the islets help prevent erosion and land loss, while the upgraded road around An Duong lake facilitates both ecological management and visitor access.

Từ đầu năm đến nay, Đảo Cò thu hút khoảng 40.000 lượt khách du lịch, tăng 5.000 lượt khách so với cùng kỳ năm ngoái
Since the beginning of the year, Dao Co has welcomed about 40,000 visitors, 5,000 more than the same period last year

Clean agriculture combined with eco-tourism

Blessed with a diverse ecosystem, Nam Thanh Mien commune has also successfully developed clean agriculture and traditional craft villages, creating an attractive chain of eco-tourism values.

A standout destination is Phong Co Farm, which combines organic agriculture with experiential tourism. Covering around 5,000 m2, owner Vu Van Phong has grown clean vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and melons and raised pigs and chickens organically. The farm attracts hundreds of tourist groups annually, especially in the autumn and spring.

Trang trại Phong Cò kết hợp du lịch sinh thái và nông nghiệp sạch. ẢNH: THÀNH CHUNG
Phong Co Farm combines eco-tourism and organic agriculture. PHOTO: THANH CHUNG

The space is creatively and intimately arranged, blending environmental education with hands-on experiences. Currently, Phong is expanding the farming area to plant new melon varieties and imported water lilies, adding visual highlights to the landscape.

Hoi Yen noodle village is a source of pride for Nam Thanh Mien residents and is developing in a green, clean, and sustainable direction. Its noodle has been recognized as a 3-star OCOP product and exported to several countries. Many tourists visit the village not only to enjoy the traditional flavors but also to join in making the noodle and learn about the village’s unique manual production process.

Đội tự quản an ninh trật tự Đảo Cò và Đoàn Thanh niên xã vớt rác tại khu vực lòng hồ An Dương. ẢNH: THÀNH CHUNG
Members of the local security team and Youth Union clean up An Duong lake. PHOTO: THANH CHUNG

In 2022, a lotus flower farming model was launched on nearly 10 acres next to Dao Co, creating a blooming lotus field every summer. This has become a favorite check-in spot for photography and has enriched the local eco-tourism offering.

Today, Dao Co is not only a tourist destination but also a unique ecological conservation area. Aware of this, the surrounding community actively works together to preserve the natural environment.

Chính quyền địa phương xã Nam Thanh Miện thường xuyên kiểm tra môi trường sống của cò vạc trên các đảo. ẢNH: THÀNH CHUNG
Chính quyền địa phương xã Nam Thanh Miện thường xuyên kiểm tra môi trường sống của cò vạc trên các đảo. ẢNH: THÀNH CHUNG

“It is the community’s sense of responsibility and the local management team that has greatly contributed to protecting Dao Co and maintaining its pristine beauty and biodiversity,” said Vu Van Nguyen.

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Dao Co eco-tourism site in Nam Thanh Mien gets fresh look