Tuan Chau Island is a famous destination in Quang Ninh Province, with the largest artificial beach of 220 hectares in Vietnam. Having beautiful landscapes and interesting activities, special cuisine, Tuan Chau Island is a perfect attraction for travelers.
If you plan to explore Tuan Chau Island, this article is for you. In this article, we will review everything about this destination. Let’s find out with us!
About Tuan Chau Island
About 120 kilometers from Hanoi, Tuan Chau Island is located near Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province. This island owns a 2-kilometers-long-road connecting the island with the mainland, creating a condition for people to come.
There are many interesting activities for travelers when coming to Tuan Chau Island. If you love swimming and recreational activities by the beach, Tuan Chau Beach is the right destination.
The most special area in Tuan Chau Island is the artificial coastline with clear water and smooth white sand. Furthermore, on the island, there is also a Tuan Chau Park with interesting outdoor and indoor activities, suitable for families with kids.
The cuisine on Tuan Chau Island is also very diverse. These dishes are made from fresh seafood, bringing a memorable culinary experience to travelers.
Best Time To Visit
In each season, this place possesses its unique features, promising to bring memorable moments of relaxation to everyone. Depending on your personal needs and conditions, you can consider a suitable departure time.
The best time to visit Tuan Chau Island is from April to October is the most ideal time of the year. This is the time when Tuan Chau Island has perfect weather: sunny, rainless, and suitable for outdoor activities.
However, you should note that you shouldn’t come to Tuan Chau Island in June and July. This is the two months when Tuan Chau Island starts a rainy and stormy season, which can affect the trip.
How To Get There
From Hanoi
- Ticket fee: 200,000 VND – 250,000 VND/pax ($8/pax)
If departing from Hanoi, you will pick up the bus at Giap Bat Bus Station or My Dinh Bus Station. Each day, the bus station operates the Hanoi – Ha Long route. Some bus operators that you can experience include Phuc Xuyen, Viet Thanh, Anh Huy, etc.
Motorbikes are suitable transportation for travelers who want to be proactive with the time. Riding to Tuan Chau Island by motorbike will take you from 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours. Here is a suggested motorbike route: Hanoi Center – Sai Dong Intersection – Bac Ninh Province – Uong Bi City – Ha Long City – Tuan Chau Island.
From Halong Bay
- Ticket fee: 80,000 VND/pax ($3.5/pax)
If departing from Halong Bay, travelers can take a boat directly to Tuan Chau Island by waterway. This is the perfect transportation for people who want to have an interesting experience traveling.
What To Expect
Swimming and exploring the beaches on Tuan Chau Island
Having a beautiful long beach, this destination is the place that attracts people when coming to Tuan Chau Island. The beach has specific landscapes, with clear blue water and 2-kilometer-smooth sand, and many activities.
When coming here, you can try many unique experiences, including swimming and playing at the beaches. If you love the feeling of swimming freely in the water, you can swim at the beach of Tuan Chau Island. Or you can sit by the sand, admire the natural scenery, and breathe the cool fresh air.
If you want to have unique and memorable experiences during the trip, you can participate in some activities, such as kayaking, canoeing, high-speed water skiing, etc. Tuan Chau Island also offers sea fishing, camping, and seaplane services for people to see the panoramic view of Halong Bay from above.
Enjoying at Tuan Chau Park
- Address: Ngoc Chau, Tuan Chau Island, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province
- Entrance ticket: 350,000 VND/ person
- Opening hours: 08:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuan Chau Park is the largest amusement park on Tuan Chau Island, with an area of 5 hectares. The park is divided into many specific areas, including a children’s game area, an adventure game area, a performance area, and Dinosaur Park.
The Mysterious House area with the surrounding citadel is the best destination for those who love to explore. The building possesses a desolate, dilapidated scene with wooden planks, corners, and plaintive sounds. It all evokes a feeling of ghostliness and mystery.
In addition, the crocodile, dolphin, seal, and sea lion performance areas will be suitable for families with kids. During the performance, travelers will have the opportunity to admire special performances, such as kissing crocodiles, putting heads in crocodile mouths, ringing seals, dolphins competing to catch the ball, sea lions painting, etc.
Watching Water Music Show
- Opening hours: 09:15 AM – 10:00 AM, 07:00 PM – 07:40 PM, 08:15 PM – 08:55 PM, 09:15 PM – 10:15 PM
The water music performance area is the top attraction on Tuan Chau Island. The stage has a similar design to the Colosseum, with a large grandstand of more than 12,000 seats. This is the place to perform musical water shows, with thousands of water fountains, sound, and lighting systems.
During the show, travelers will be able to watch unique stages, which are made from water, fire, sound, and light. The large and majestic space will impress travelers.
Playing Water activities
Located in the South of Tuan Chau Island, Tuan Chau Beach is the largest artificial beach in Vietnam, which is designed like the real one. There are many experiences for people when coming here, such as swimming, windsurfing, playing beach volleyball, etc.
Exploring local cuisines
The cuisine at Tuan Chau Island is very diverse, mainly dishes made from fresh seafood, suitable for Indian tourists. Some special dishes that you can enjoy during the Tuan Chau Island trip include
- Ha Long squid patties: This is a Quang Ninh specialty, which is made from fresh squid and d with rich species, having a chewy, crispy flavor.
- Sam (seafood belongs to the type of crab): This is one of the famous seafood dishes in Tuan Chau Island., is used to prepare many dishes, such as baking, steaming, and making porridge.
- Ngan: This is one of the clam family, known as a precious seafood species of Quang Ninh Province. There are many ways to cook ‘Ngan’, such as steaming, grilling, or frying.
Top Attractions Nearby
- Halong Bay: This is one of the 7 wonders of the world, also a scenic spot recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage. There are many experiences when coming to Halong Bay, including swimming, taking a cruise tour, and kayaking to explore limestone caves.
- Lan Ha Bay: Located in the south of Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay has wild beauty, with majestic limestone cliffs, clear beaches, and marine ecosystems, especially corals, suitable for those who love scuba diving.
- Bai Tu Long Bay: This is a bay that has thousands of large and small rocky islands, with clear beaches and white sand. In Bai Tu Long Bay, you can visit Bai Tu Long National Park, go on a cruise tour, and explore Cong Dam Fishing Village and kayak.
- Co To Island: Not only swimming, at Co To Island, you can watch the sunrise and sunset, go to the local seafood market, and check in at the famous Mong Rong Rock Beach.
- Quan Lan Island: This place is famous for its beautiful natural scenery and fresh air. On the island, you can swim, check in at Got Beach – Eo Gio, or explore the unique ecosystem at Ba Mun Wildlife Island.
Useful Tips When Visiting Tuan Chau Island
- Bring personal items (swimsuits, towel, sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses) to protect the skin
- Bring all identification documents in case necessary
- Ask the price before eating or buying things
- You should book the room early to make sure have the perfect place to stay during the trip
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