Quan Lan island, Vietnam

Quan Lan Island is located in Bai Tu Long Bay, in Quảng Ninh province, Vietnam. Bai Tu Long Bay is part of an island range on the outside of the gulf of Tonkin. It features eight hamlets and kilometers of white sand beaches along two of its sides.

Quan Lan island is largely undeveloped. It boasts beautiful sand beaches fringed with cedar trees and bounded by rocky promontories. Swimming is safe here and there are opportunities for snorkeling around the rocky margins of the coves. Hiking up the forested hills provides good views. The town has a few temples but little else for sightseeing.

Things to See & Do

* Quan Lan, Son Hao and Minh Chau beaches
* Swimming & snorkeling
* Hiking & kayaking
* Temples
* Cycle the island

General information

Cruise Season - Jan - Dec
Currency - đồng (₫) (VND)
Language - Vietnamese
Electricity - 2 round pins European style
Land Area - 11 km2
Time - GMT plus seven hours
International Country Telephone Code - + 84

Port Location - The dock at Quan Lan island is located at its main town.

Travel Links - Quan Lan island is accessible by ferry from Halong City (4 ½ hours) or speed boat (2 hours).