On
the south-east side of Hạ Long Bay, about 25 km from Bãi Cháy
Wharf, Cống Ðỏ is in Bái Tử 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 Ðồn were discovered. This confirms beliefs that Cống
Ðỏ Island once held an important position in terms of foreign
trade.
