To Vo Gate
Cổng Tò Vò
A natural stone arch carved out of volcanic cliffs by the waves, and the island's most iconic sunset spot.
The arch was formed when waves steadily eroded the layers of volcanic rock, and its shape resembles a swallow's nest. In Vietnamese, 'To Vo' means exactly that. At low tide you can walk across the black reef to stand beneath the arch. In the evening, the sun sets into the sea framed by the arch, which is the most famous sunset on the island. A small temple stands on the shore, and there are stalls selling coconuts and grilled seafood. The reef is slippery, so don't get too close when the tide is coming in. It is on the northwest coast of the island, about a 15-minute bike ride from the town center.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Duc Pagoda
- Gieng Tien Peak
- Ly Son Garlic Fields
- Hang Cau Cave
- Hang Pagoda
- Hoang Sa Flotilla Memorial & Am Linh Temple
- Thoi Loi Crater
- Be Island (An Binh)