Where is Quan Lan Island?
Quan Lan is an island with a total modest area of only over 11km2, located in Bai Tu Long Bay in Van Don special area, Quang Ninh province.
The island is surrounded by large, small, high mountains stretching to the sky. Quan Lan is given preferential treatment by nature for long, spacious beaches, smooth white sand beaches, and clear blue water.
What season is beautiful for traveling to Quan Lan?
The best time to travel to Quan Lan beach is in the summer, from April to the end of June. July and August start the storm season, visitors need to pay attention to weather forecasts to avoid storms and tropical depressions when going to the island.
Moving to Quan Lan
Departing from Hanoi, visitors can take a private car or sleeper bus, limousine to Ao Tien port (Van Don, Quang Ninh). Ticket prices range from 400,000 - 600,000 VND/person/time. The bus company has many continuous trips, visitors should proactively book tickets early and choose the right time.
When arriving at the port, tourists buy high-speed train tickets to Quan Lan island, there are 2 parking ports for everyone to choose from. One is Ao Tien - Quan Lan, ticket price 400,000 VND/person/trip, ticket to the port is 50,000 VND/person.
Travel time is about 1 hour. The two are Ao Tien - Minh Chau, ticket price 360,000 VND/person/trip, ticket to the port 50,000 VND/person. Travel time is about 45 minutes.
Coming to Quan Lan Island, to conveniently travel on the island, visitors can rent a self-driving motorbike or a package of electric vehicles, about 1,500,000 - 2,000,000 VND according to the schedule suitable for each group.
The rental price for motorbikes is 200,000 VND/day for manual motorbikes, 250,000 VND/day for scooters, with a half-day rental price. All parties give away free parking at homestays and hotels.
What to play in Quan Lan?
After a rather tiring time drifting at sea, visitors should rest a little before sightseeing, swimming and taking photos. On the island, there are countless beautiful places waiting for visitors to explore.
Quan Lan Beach, Minh Chau, Son Hao, Robinson Beach, turtle beach, fairy beach, love rock beach... are destinations not to be missed when you visit the island. With a long, smooth white sand beach and clear blue sea, these beaches still retain their beautiful wildness. Visitors can relax in the cool water or walk along the beach, relaxing after stressful working days.
In addition, the windy water, the ridge hills, Con Quy wharf, Khe Luon cave, watch the waves, the fish watching dike road, the river on both sides of the white sand, the European grassland... are also sightseeing and check-in spots that attract tourists. Most of the entertainment and sightseeing spots on the island do not charge fees.
What are the specialties of Quan Lan?
The people of Quan Lan island are famous for their long tradition of catching seafood, the seafood here is extremely delicious. Visitors can enjoy seafood right at the beach, at resort hutes after playing, but ask about the price carefully so as not to be "ripped off". Some quality seafood restaurants with public prices on the island are Tuan Tuyen, Tuyen Doan, Linh Thanh, Hai Yen, Amazing BBQ...
To save costs, visitors can wake up early to go to the seafood market, or the food stores opposite Quan Lan communal house to prepare them themselves. In particular, Quan Lan jellyfish is a must-try dish.
Notes when traveling to Quan Lan
The total cost of the 3-day, 2-night trip to Quan Lan Island was less than 3 million VND/person. Of which, buses and train tickets are fixed at 850,000 VND/ person to return, homestays at 800,000 VND/person/2 nights, motorbike rental and 2-day fuel shortage of 230/person. Eat and drink according to your needs.
Note, there is no large gas station on Quan Lan island, you have to buy bottled gas at a grocery store for 50,000 VND/chai of 1.5 liters. The road to the windy border is quite dangerous, you need to travel carefully, especially for families with young children.
