Lyrical scenery in the windy and windy place of the Fatherland, Tra Co tourism frees the lake to follow the sea breeze, sightseeing, eating, and shopping, … countless interesting destinations.
Some information about Tra Co
In the northeastern part of our country, about 9 km from Mong Cai and 200 km from Ha Long city are Tra Co Beach . This place is like the ‘girl’ of the countryside, idyllic hamlet, or ‘the most lyrical beach in Vietnam’.
The names cannot fully describe the untouched beauty of this place with white sandy beaches with clear blue water for 4 seasons. The poplar rows whisper shade, surrounded by mountains again.
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With 15 km of beautiful coastline, it is considered as one of the longest places on the S-shaped land for you to enjoy the moments of rest, drop the lake by the sea, sun and wind. Visiting casuarina forests, primary mangrove forests or countless interesting places to visit. In addition, one of the things that makes Tra Co tourism attractive is that it is close to the Vietnam-China trade border with crowded shopping. 
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When came to Tra Co?
In recent years, tourism in this locality has grown more and more, so tourists often visit all year round. Some of the following times are often crowded and bustling that you may notice such as:
Summer (from April to June): In the summer, people often spend time swimming, vacationing. The atmosphere here is also quite cool, lush nature is suitable for relaxation and relaxation with family and friends.
– May 25 – June 6 of the annual lunar calendar: visit Tra Co Quang Ninh and participate in a village festival of fishermen that is considered the largest in the North. Traditional cultural activities, processions are bustling with bustling sounds that will make you get many memories.
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Detailed guide to Tra Co
Go to Tra Ancient
– Go by private vehicle: from the city center go to Highway 5 then go straight to Highway 1B in the direction of Hanoi – Lang Son. When we reach the Bac Ninh section, we turn to Highway 18 through Pha Lai, Bai Chay bridge to Mong Cai territory. From here there will be signposts to Tra Co, you only need to go about 12 km to arrive. The road is quite far so you have to prepare a good car, wear a helmet and strictly obey the traffic laws.
Going to Tra Co by convenient bus, many trips a day
By bus: Tra Co travel experience is a popular means chosen by many people. From My Dinh bus station, there are many trips of companies such as Ka Long, Duc Phuc, Thao Chieu, … starting in the day for you to choose. The bus to Mong Cai is stopped, to get to Tra Co, you take a motorbike taxi or taxi to the accommodation.
– Going by hydrofoil: for those who come from Hai Phong or Bai Chay, you can choose to go by a smoother train. Moving quickly will not make you get seasick like canoes, there are usually 2 trips a day, so you should pay attention to the appropriate travel time. 
Modern hydrofoils bring tourists to Tra Co
Going back to Tra Co
To Mong Cai, if you want to go to Tra Co or move between places while traveling, you can choose from vehicles such as taxi, bus number 07, motorbike taxi or motorbike rental for about 200,000 VND / day. 
Traveling by motorbike Tra Co also offers many different experiences
Suggest places for fun, sightseeing in Tra Co
Tra Co Beach
Referring to tourist destinations in Mong Cai , you must definitely not miss the opportunity to come to this cool blue sea. This is a rare beach located right next to the border, with a relatively large area stretching from North to South, one side is Got Cape and the other is Ngoc Cape.
Because of its width and length, it can accommodate a large number of tourists, coming here you can freely bathe in cool water, participate in exciting games on the beach or under the water. No need to squeeze. 
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It is one of the beautiful and famous beaches that attract tourists to visit. However, due to the location far from the city, it was surrounded by mountains. A few steps are to go to the whispering casuarina forest or primeval mangrove forest. So the atmosphere here is very cool and quiet, just drop your steps gently on the fine white sand, next to the clear water. Or far from the dotted point are the purple seaweed flowers, this poetic scene will make you want to be immersed. 
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Sa Vi Cape
Among the tourist spots in Tra Co , this is also the place where everyone wants to visit once. Today Sa Vi cape is located in Tra Co ward, Mong Cai city, Quang Ninh. Few people know that this is the northeastern tip of the country, where the land jutting out into the sea is the beginning of the S-shaped strip of land in Vietnam, with the end point of Ca Mau cape.
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In two verses engraved on the relief in Sa Vi, To Huu wrote: ‘From Tra Co, poplar forest. Coming to Ca Mau ‘mangrove forest’, shows the importance of this site. Here you are checked in with the symbol below like a bronze drum, above is the image of vertical pine tops rising in the middle of a storm. Sunny days, get up early to catch dawn on the sea. On a foggy day, this place became quiet again with a quiet beach with only casuarina and the silhouette of quiet and peaceful boats. 
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Black stone beach
Move down to the foot of Ngoc mountain, you will come to Tra Co tourist destination that also possesses equally attractive beauty. There is a rocky beach with characteristic black rocks, standing here to enjoy the sound of waves and watch the ocean. The strange beauty of the stretch of smooth white sand, characteristic casuarina along with black rocks makes anyone fascinated. The black seawater looks like a clearer blue, you are spoiled for fun, swimming.
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Ancient Tea House
This top ancient architecture in Mong Cai as well as Quang Ninh was built in the Late Le dynasty, today in the territory of Nam Tho, P. Tra Co, TP. Mong Cai. Amidst the hustle and bustle of people living by aquaculture, this place still retains its ancient serenity. The soft style of the long pavilions, the curved roof, which has been preserved over the ages, becomes a place of worship of the village royal citadel and interesting sights for tourists. 
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In addition, when traveling to Tra Co at the end of May, early June, you can also participate in the crowded and bustling village festival. Activities took place such as: procession of the royal citadel from Tra Co to Do Son and vice versa, performance and competition to cook traditional games, … The opportunity for you to learn more about the culture of the land. This is also like witnessing many interesting activities. 
Tra Co village festival on the occasion of June every year with many traditional cultural activities
Tra Co Church, Xuan Lan Pagoda
This is also one of the relics and works with unique cultural and architectural values of the land of Tra Co and Mong Cai. If the ancient and massive church is considered the most beautiful in the Northeast of Vietnam, Xuan Lan Pagoda is also famous for its sacred location. With a bold Vietnamese identity, all are places with a long history, becoming a complex not only culturally attractive but also a favorite tourist destination on the front line of the country.
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The old temple has a rare geographical position in Tra Co
What to eat when traveling to Tra Co?
Enjoy seafood
Tourists in Tra Co of course have to enjoy the fresh and delicious specialties caught on the spot. Familiar dishes such as shrimp, crab, crab, fish, .. processed into dishes bring special flavors. Do not forget to enjoy the famous sea sam dish made into many dishes such as grilled sam, sam salad, fried flour, steamed sam, …
Come to Tra Co to enjoy all kinds of fresh and cheap seafood
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Sea Sam processed into many nutritious dishes
Chicken, Ca Say Tien Yen
– Chicken Tien Yen: special hill chickens are raised naturally, they sleep on trees at night, so their skin is very firm. The meat is sweet, chewy, and the chicken skin is crispy, like a layer of turmeric. Processed into many dishes are fragrant, greasy but not bored.
– Ca Day: duck mixed goose is processed mainly boiled or baked with Chinese spices. When boiling Ca Say, it must be dotted with Cai Rong fish sauce to enjoy all the sweet, chewy, and sticky meat of the meat. And the roast meat leaves the golden, crispy skin, is very sure not to be friable or chewy, served with boiling sticky rice very well. 
Ca Say Tien Yen – a famous dish of Tra Co, everyone loves
Cu Ky dishes
As a relative of crabs, they often live in the rocks, so the meat is firm and especially fragrant. Not only that, it is also loved because it brings many nutrients such as: iron, vitamins A, D, E, … Processing many dishes, everyone can enjoy. In the morning , when traveling to Tra Co, remember to enjoy a bowl of vermicelli, rice cakes or sour and spicy noodles to start the day with full energy. Tran Quoc Toan is a place where many people come to eat with many busy restaurants. 
Enjoy a bowl of noodles for a new day full of energy
Note when choosing where to eat
– To find to buy cheap fresh seafood, you should get up early to go to the beach or the market to buy from newly caught ships through processing.
– Eat at night, have snacks, then go to Hong Van area, the other side of Ka Long bridge will have more restaurants, especially baked goods.
– Remember to check prices before eating, go online to find recommended places to try. 
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Choose a place to rest
Quang Ninh tourism is currently very developed, so you can find motels or hotels in Tra Co with many prices that suit you. In the city center of Mong Cai or next to the beach, some suggestions for you include:
– Hoa Binh Hotel: near international border gate and Ka Long river.
– Huu Nghi Hotel: in the center of Mong Cai city.
– Tra Co Hotel: close to the beach, reasonable price at average level.
– Tra Long Hotel: located in the center of the beach but not too far from the city.
In Tra Co or the central area of Mong Cai there are many hotels to choose from
Shopping places
For those who want to buy seafood to bring as a gift, get up early to the beach to catch new fishing ships, choose from a variety of fresh and delicious cheap prices. As for sightseeing and shopping, there are places that you should visit:
– Making a passport through the Mong Cai border gate to Dong Hung – China, this side has an old town with a busy trading market. Plenty of places to see, eat, and shop. Tra Co travel experience, kinds of electronics, clothes, home appliances, … you should buy at very cheap prices. Note that it’s also a good idea to research the variety and pay the price before you buy. 
Chinese Dongxing Market – an attractive shopping destination
– Mong Cai market sells during the day with Chinese stalls, Vinh Co market.
– Mong Cai night market buys souvenirs, a variety of food and drinks, …
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Hot, hot summer days take time to come to Tra Co to enjoy the peaceful space, away from the noisy city. With the above experiences and guide to exploring Tra Co, hope you will have more useful information for your upcoming trip.
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