Location
Quan Lan Island
is the peaceful island in Quang Ninh Province with the potential for tourism
that started drew attention just some few years ago. Still this moment the
island has not been affected by the smokeless industry, so the wild has been
maintained.
From Ha Long, it
takes more than an hour for transfer by boat to Quan Land Island. And then you
may take a tuk tuk to the island center for some minutes.
Commune: Quan Land Island belongs to Van Dong District in
Quang Ninh Province and there are two communes in the island. They are Quan Lan
Commune and Minh Chau Commune.
Tourist places:
Quan Lan Commune and Minh Chau Commune.
Climate: The climate in Quan Land Island is in the
climate of Bai Tu Long Bay. It is not so complicated. The average temperature
is 25 C degree. The best time for travelling here is in the summer from May to
July.
Transportation: Travel conveniently by the sea to the island
and from it to other places.
The distance is
for reference as below:
From Quan Lan
Island to Ha Noi: more than 190 km
From Quan Lan Island to Ha Long City: more than 1 hour by
boat
The route for
transfer by boat:
Route 1: Hon Gai
Pier, Ha Long City – Quan Lan Island by boat or speed boat.
Route 2: Cai Rong
Port, Van Don District – Quan Land Island by boat or speed boat.
Landscapes
Quan Lan Beach: the beach belongs to Quan Lan Commune. This
is one of three best beaches in the island by the wild and long sand beach. The
beach is more bustle than other beached by its location that is near the center
of Quan Lan Commune. You can find here the services for your beach time such as
local market, local restaurants.
Son Hao Beach: the beach is belongs to Minh Chau Commune
and far from Quan Lan Beach some kilometers. It is considered in the middle
position between Quan Lan Beach and other famous beach named Minh Chau Beach.
Minh Chau Beach: Minh Chau Beach is belongs to Minh Chau
Commune. The beach is far from Quan Land Beach more than 10 kilometers. Minh
Chau Beach is the wonderful place for water activities on the beach and water
sports.
Quan Lan Temple: the local temple that was built for long
time ago with the impressive architecture. The temple is considered that was
built in 17th century. It is the place where you can find and
understand about the spiritual life of the local people.
Minh Chau Pier: the pier is in Minh Chau Commune. It is
located far from the center of the commune about 2 km. The place is considered
the best place for watching the sunrise.
Festivals
Quan Lan Temple
Festival: it is organized in June
of the lunar time each year in Quan Lan Temple in Quan Lan Commune. This is the
biggest event in the island.
Local specialties
Mentioned about
the food in Quan Lan Island, the best thing that should be emphasized is local
seafood. You can find here the best seafood ever with different types cooked
simply and cheap prices.