This year, because of the closure of Boracay Island, the originally little-known Palawan has the opportunity to enter our vision, which is a beautiful and pristine virgin land. Palawan is a long, narrow island with three main areas: Puerto Princesa, El Nido and Coron. Cologne is the outer island in the north, including Busuanga Island and Coron Island, with rich and original island and lagoon landscapes.
Coron Island attractions
There are many islands in Cologne, and the main way to play is to jump islands. In Cologne, the areas of tourist activity are mainly Busuanga Island and Coron Island on Busuanga Island, the airport and visitor distribution center are on Busuanga Island, and most of the accommodation and catering is also in the town of Coron in the south of Busuanga Island, which is a protected area and uninhabited.
So most of cologne's activities start from the town of Cologne on busuanga island, and the pier for out-of-sea visits is at Coron Public Market, where crab boats will dock.
1. Kayangan Lake, Kaiyangan Lake
Lake Kaiyangen is the iconic attraction of Coron Island, surrounded by cliffs and green trees, and the observation deck on the mountain can take panoramic photos of Lake Kaiyangen, and the crystal clear lake is embedded like a sapphire, and the lake and mountains are beautiful.
The water of Lake Kaiyangen is particularly clear, and it is said that the visibility is more than 40 meters, so remember to bring snorkeling equipment when you come to play, and snorkeling in the transparent water of the lake can clearly see the rocks and caves at the bottom of the water.
Transportation: From the pier of Cologne town by crab boat Banca, about 30 minutes to Kaiyangen Lake, if you want to see the panoramic view of Kaiyangan Lake, you need to climb more than 100 steps to the middle of the mountain.
Cost: 300 pesos for going to the island, no need for a group tour
Opening hours: All day
1. If you want to take a panoramic photo of Kaiyangen Lake, it is best to go at eight or nine o'clock in the morning, because there is only one observation deck for taking pictures, tourists need to queue up for a long time, and the light in the morning is better, and the afternoon is backlit.
2. Snorkeling in Kaiyangen Lake needs to wear good equipment and life jackets, it is best to rent in advance, be sure to comply with the regulations to snorkel in the shallower lagoon, the depth of the water may be dangerous.
2. Barracuda Lake, Balakuda Lake
Lake Balakuda, known locally as Hot and Cold Hu, is adjacent to Lake Kaiyangen and has a similar scenery, with sapphire-like lakes embedded in the cliffs. And it's not yet fully developed, it's more primitive and more appealing to diving enthusiasts.
Access: From Lake Kyangan, walk up the stairs and climb the mountain to reach Lake Balakuda.
Cost: The island fee is 200 pesos, and group tours are not required
3. Twin Lagoon Twin Lagoon
The Twin Lagoons (mistakenly written in most places as Drainage Lakes or Lagoons) are located just a few hundred meters southwest of Lake Kaiyangen, and the lagoon is blocked by limestone mountains into two seemingly separate bodies of water, and takes on different forms: one lake is saltwater, the other is fresh water, and the water temperature is also significantly different.
But in fact, the two lagoons are connected, and from the cave between the two mountains you can swim to another lake. Snorkeling here doesn't have the colorful underwater world of Lake Kaiyangen, but the hot and cold waters and salty smells still feel strange.
Transportation: Take the crab boat Banca from the pier in Cologne town, about 30 minutes to Kaiyangen Lake
The water of Twin Lagoon is very deep, and it is not allowed to go into the water without wearing a life jacket, and you must pay attention to safety when swimming in the water
4. Banul Beach, Bano Beach
Bano Beach is a casual beach, a lunch spot for island hopping, the beach is not large, but the sand is still soft and delicate, there are some pavilions for tourists to rest on the beach, and there are also wooden houses for residents nearby.
Transportation: Approximately 20 minutes by boat from Cologne Town Pier
Cost: The island fee is 100 pesos, and the group tour is not required
5. Coral Garden Lusong Coral Garden
There are many places called coral gardens near Cologne, and some raiders will tell you that it is the coral garden near the shipwreck, in fact, there are many shipwrecks in Cologne... There are coral gardens and shipwrecks near Lusong Island, the English name is Lusong Coral Garden (Google Maps can be searched).
Beautiful names correspond to beautiful scenery, and this is the case with coral gardens, which are ecologically intact seas, which attract so many corals who are picky about the environment to inhabit here. There are axle corals, surface hole corals, antler corals, chrysanthemum corals, brain-striped corals and other varieties under the water, although you may not recognize any of them, but the colorful underwater world can always be pleasing to the eye.
Diving in the Coral Garden allows you to see beautiful corals up close, in addition to a Japanese gunboat that was sunk during World War II, the hull of which has been covered with colorful corals, lying quietly in the water. Shipwrecks are one of the great pleasures of diving, and the shipwrecks near the coral gardens, which can be seen just by snorkeling, are a unique sight to Coron Island.
Transportation: In the northwest of Cologne Bay, it takes 2 hours by boat from Cologne Town, and you can report a local island-hopping day trip, which is more cost-effective.
1. Corals are very sensitive to the environment, please do not rub sunscreen when playing, do not step on corals, so as not to be scratched yourself.
2. Underwater photography needs to rent professional equipment, use your own equipment to shoot far less beautiful than the eyes see, peace of mind to appreciate it.
6. Seven Islands Siete Pecados
Seven Sons Island, which means Seven Deadly Sins in Spanish, is made up of seven limestone stones of varying sizes and cannot be landed on the island. The sea is a marine protected area with underwater corals and tropical fish.
Qizi Island is calm and calm, you can see the fish in the water on the boat, but the correct way to play Qizi Island is to snorkel without a doubt, and if you are lucky, you can also see the big turtle.
Transportation: Seven Sons Island is on the sea east of the town of Cologne, about 30 minutes by boat
Cost: 100 pesos for going to the island, not required for group tours; 100 pesos for snorkeling, no need to go into the water
7. Banana Island Banana Island
Compared to other small islands around Cologne, the biggest highlight of Banana Island is the curved sandy beach, the beautiful island is named because of its shape resembling a banana, there is a resort on the island, the environment is nice, the beach and lawn are carefully trimmed and clean, and there are some hammocks on the beach for tourists to rest.
There are small fish swimming very close to the shore, the sea is shallow at a glance, because it is far from Coron Island, the seabed ecology is kept more intact, when snorkeling, the small fish still take care of themselves, and they are not afraid of humans at all.
Transportation: Banana Island is far from the town of Cologne, it takes 2 hours by boat, charter boats are expensive, it is recommended to take a local day trip.
Cost: The island fee is 250 pesos, and the group tour is not required
Banana Island beach has some sharp shells and gravel, try not to walk barefoot.
8. Cross Hill Mt Tapyas
A great place to watch the sunset on Clon Island on the crucifixion hill, which is 600 meters above sea level and has a steel cross on the top of the hill, which can be seen from the town of Cologne. But it takes a walk to the top of the mountain to see a more beautiful view.
Start at the base of the mountain and climb over 700 steps to see the whole picture of the town of Cologne from the observation deck at the top of the hill, as well as the beautiful view of the sun setting.
Transportation: From cologne town you can take a tuk-tuk to the foot of the mountain
Tickets: No tickets are required
Tips: To watch the sunset it is recommended to start climbing the mountain at 5 p.m., it takes 30 minutes, and it takes just the right time to reach the top.
Coron Island Gameplay
Cologne can be played for 4-5 days, and there are two ways to get out to sea:
1. Travel with a group. Participate in a day trip to the island of a local travel agency, depending on the route, the price is 700-2500 pesos per person, including ferry tickets, lunch, island fees and other items.
2. Charter your own boat to go to sea. Depending on the route and size of the boat, the price is 2700-20000 pesos / boat, there are 2-4 people / boat, 5-8 people / boat, 9-15 people / boat, 16-20 people / boat and other 4 boat types, charter boats need to bring their own lunch, and pay the island fee of 100-300 pesos / person / island.
There are as many as 5-6 one-day tour tours by local travel agencies, but the essence is 3 island hopping tours:
A线Coron Island Loop
Seven Sons Island + Lake Kaiyangen + Twin Lagoon + Lake Balakuda are relatively close short routes, and the lunch place is at CYC Beach.
Charter fee: 2700 pesos (for 2-4 people), 3250 pesos (for 5-8 people), 3800 pesos (for 9-15 people), 4900 pesos (for 16-20 people)
B线Banana/Malcapuya Island
Banana Island + Makabuya Island + Brog Beach, the farther twin island line, enjoy the beach island scenery.
Charter fee: 4350 pesos (for 2-4 people), 5450 pesos (for 5-8 people), 7100 pesos (for 9-15 people), 8600 pesos (for 16-20 people)
C线Coral Garden
Coral Garden + Lusong Shipwreck + Pass Island to explore the long lines of shipwreck and coral snorkeling.
Charter price: 4900 pesos (for 2-4 people), 6000 pesos (for 5-8 people), 7650 pesos (for 9-15 people), 9150 pesos (for 16-20 people)
The price of the charter boat can be said to be very expensive, and there are island fees and other costs, it is recommended that you still choose a day trip is better, in general, Cologne Island is a place worth playing, and there are not many tourists at present, and the original natural style is well preserved.