Possessing a long beach to the horizon, beautiful white sand beaches and many attractive games and activities. This is definitely a place that no one wants to miss. Let’s explore Tuan Chau Island with Origin Vietnam that any tourist wants to visit when traveling to Ha Long.
1. Where is Tuan Chau Island?
Tuan Chau Island is located in the coastal city of Ha Long, Quang Ninh, Vietnam. About 8 km southwest of Ha Long city center and about 155 km east of Hanoi capital.
2. How is Tuan Chau Island unique?
Tuan Chau Island covers an area of up to 400 hectares, of which Tuan Chau Island tourist area alone covers an area of 220 hectares, created by gently sloping hills. Tuan Chau Island was previously an isolated island although not far from the mainland.
Later, a concrete road about 2km long connects the island to the mainland. Thanks to favorable conditions for both waterways and roads, traveling to the island is easier and more convenient.
In particular, Tuan Chau is an island with 5-star resorts, luxury hotels, entertainment areas and the largest international cruise port in Southeast Asia. This is the departure point for cruises taking tourists to explore HaLong Bay, Ha Long Bay.
Moreover, Tuan Chau has a very beautiful beach suitable for tourists to swim and admire the scenery of Ha Long Bay. The beach here is clean and beautiful, the beach volleyball competition of the Sea Games was once held here. Although it is an artificial beach, Tuan Chau beaches are very beautiful and professional.
3. When is the best time to visit Tuan Chau Island?
Traveling to Tuan Chau Island can be wonderful all year round, but the best time to visit is usually from March to May or from September to November. These are the times when the weather is cool and pleasant, not too hot and not too cold, very suitable for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
- March to May: Warm weather, little rain, suitable for activities such as swimming, sightseeing and enjoying the natural landscape.
- September to November: Fresh air, pleasant weather, few storms and not too many tourists, so you will have more interesting and comfortable experiences.
However, if you want to participate in festivals or exciting activities, summer (June to August) is the peak tourist season, although it may be crowded and service prices increase.
4. How to get to Tuan Chau Island from Hanoi?
Previously, Tuan Chau Island was an isolated area. After investing in the construction of bridges and roads connecting the island to the mainland, traveling from the island to the mainland is very convenient. If traveling from Hanoi or neighboring provinces in the North, you can choose to go by bus, motorbike or private car.
4.1 By bus:
All bus routes departing from My Dinh or Giap Bat to Ha Long city will pass through Tuan Chau Island. The travel time is about 2.5 hours with ticket prices ranging from 180,000 VND to 250,000 VND.
4.2 By motorbike or private car:
Hanoi is about 120 km from Tuan Chau Island, about 2 hours by car. The usual route is from Hanoi – Hai Duong – Bac Ninh – Hai Phong – Tuan Chau. Traveling by motorbike or private car helps you to be proactive in your schedule and time. If you do not know the way to Tuan Chau Island, you can refer to the experience of going to Tuan Chau of previous travelers, look it up on google map. The distance shared above is relatively accurate.
4.3 By plane:
If you depart from distant provinces such as the Central or Southern regions of Vietnam, you should choose to travel by plane to Cat Bi (Hai Phong) or Van Don (Quang Ninh) to save maximum travel time. When arriving at these 2 locations, you can choose to travel as follows:
- If you arrive at Cat Bi airport, you take a taxi to Tuan Chau Island, it takes about 30 minutes to travel on a 25km route.
- If you get off at Van Don airport, it takes about 1 hour by taxi, about 50km to get to the island.
5. Activities and experiences on Tuan Chau Island
5.1 Swimming at Tuan Chau Beach
Tuan Chau Quang Ninh Beach stretches over 5km and is open to visitors for free. Experience the vibrant summer on Tuan Chau Beach with white sand, golden sunshine, blue sea water, … It will help you have a relaxing time after the pressures of life.
5.2 Participating in games organized on the beach
Located in the middle of the ocean, the games in Tuan Chau are mainly designed with water. In particular, we can mention windsurfing, kayaking, jet skiing,…These games are especially suitable for those who love to explore and adventure. In addition, with the advantage of a long beach, you can organize team building activities to strengthen relationships.
5.3 Enjoying the water music show on Tuan Chau Island
When coming to Tuan Chau Island, you cannot miss the water music show. The architecture of the water music palace is also very special, likened to the ancient Roman arena when viewed from above.
Here, the water music shows combined with brilliant lights impress visitors with their grandeur and professional investment. The show usually lasts 40 minutes.
- Reference opening hours are as follows: Open daily from 20:15 – 20:55 and from 21:15 – 22:15; Friday and Saturday open from 9:15 – 10:00 and from 19:00 – 19:40.
5.4 Having fun at Tuan Chau Park
Tuan Chau Park is a famous amusement park with a variety of games suitable for many ages and interests of participants. Particularly attractive here is the dolphin and seal show with the most modern equipment in Southeast Asia.
Children can play fairy train games, slides, etc. Meanwhile, adults can experience thrilling games such as roller coasters, flying saucers, swings, etc.
6. Enjoying Ha Long specialties when traveling to Tuan Chau Island
Located in a coastal city, visitors to Tuan Chau Island cannot miss the unique seafood dishes here. Please refer to some of the following dishes:
6.1 Ha Long squid rolls
This is a specialty dish of HaLong people, very popular with tourists. Squid rolls are often eaten with vermicelli or white sticky rice. Squid in Quang Ninh sea is fresh, delicious and processed with a special recipe, so it has a different taste compared to other regions.
6.2 Sea cockles
Sea cockles are classified as a typical delicious dish on Tuan Chau Island. Exploiting sea cockles is relatively difficult, so the price of this dish is not cheap. However, when you come here, you should enjoy the freshness, deliciousness, and sweetness of the sea cockles to feel the flavor of the sea!
6.3. Sea cucumber
This type of seafood is abundant in salty sea areas and is not rare in Ha Long. The crab here is processed with the typical flavor of the local people, especially grilled or combined with porridge.
6.4. Sandworm
Dishes made from sandworms are very famous and loved by tourists when coming to Tuan Chau Island. To exploit them, fishermen have to dig deep into many layers of sand, which takes a lot of effort, so the price is also very high. Usually, the chef will process them by steaming with lemongrass and chili, grilling or frying. This is a delicious dish that will conquer the most demanding diners.
7. Accommodation when traveling to Tuan Chau Island
When traveling to Tuan Chau Island, you can refer to some accommodations located right on the island.
- Tuan Chau Resort Ha Long. Address: Tuan Chau Island, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- Moon Bay Ha Long Hotel. Address: Tuan Chau Island, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- The Postcard Hotel. Address: Lot 1, Tuan Chau Beach Area, Quang Ninh
- Golden Palm Halong Hotel. Address: A66, Tuan Chau, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- Halong Harbour Hotel. Address: Tuan Chau, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- Paradise Suites Halong hotel. Address: Tuan Chau Island, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- Golden Gem Tuan Chau Hotel. Address: A27 A28 Nam Tuan Chau Port Area, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
- Sun Sea Tuan Chau Hotel. Address: Tuan Chau Island, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.
8. Some other famous tourist attractions near Tuan Chau Island
If your vacation lasts for many days, you should arrange time to visit some other attractions next to Tuan Chau Island. Some famous tourist attractions that are convenient for you to travel to are:
8.1 Bai Chay
Bai Chay has an artificial beach of more than 1000m, the widest in Ha Long city. From Tuan Chau Island to here, it only takes about 15 minutes to travel for a distance of about 11km. The most beautiful and famous artificial beach in Northern Vietnam has many diverse entertainment activities, allowing tourists to have fun and explore. You can arrange a schedule to visit Bai Chay when coming to Quang Ninh.
8.2 Lan Ha Bay
This is a destination you should visit during your trip to Quang Ninh. The wild beauty of Lan Ha Bay easily attracts all tourists. The bay is located in the border area of Quang Ninh and Hai Phong. You can explore Lan Ha Bay from Tuan Chau international port. When arriving at the bay, you can board a cruise to continue your journey of discovery.
8.3 Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay is a world natural heritage recognized by UNESCO. It is definitely a destination you cannot miss when coming to Quang Ninh. After a long journey of about 25 km (20 minutes of travel), you will witness the majestic mountain scenery bestowed by nature on the most beautiful bay in Vietnam. This is one of the 7 new natural wonders of the world.
If you choose to stay at Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long, it will be extremely convenient for you to combine a visit to Tuan Chau and Ha Long Bay.
8.4 Quan Lan Island
Quan Lan Island is located in Van Don, Bai Tu Long Bay, surrounded by sea water on all sides. The journey from Tuan Chau Island to Quan Lan Island is about 54 km long. However, the beauty of the calm, pristine sea and many rare seafood dishes will make up for your journey. You will go to the island from Cam Pha wharf or Ao Tien international port, travel time is about 45 minutes.
8.5 Co To Island
The paradise island of the Northeast of Vietnam – Co To attracts tourists with the beauty of its pristine beaches. The island is located in the East of Quang Ninh, about 80 km from Tuan Chau Island, Quang Ninh.
You can go to the island by wooden boat or speedboat with a ticket price of about 200,000 VND/way departing from Ao Tien port in Van Don. Travel time is about 90 minutes by speedboat and 4 hours by wooden boat. Some places you should visit on Co To Island are Cau My Rock Beach, Co To Lighthouse, Co To Church, etc.
9. Some important notes when traveling to Tuan Chau Island
To make your trip to Tuan Chau Island more enjoyable and complete, you need to refer to some necessary notes below:
- Remember to bring all personal documents such as ID card/CCCD, driver’s license, etc.
- You should choose comfortable clothes and sneakers for easy movement through many locations.
- Remember to bring hats, sunscreen, umbrellas, long-sleeved clothes to avoid the sun.
- The weather on Tuan Chau Island can change, so remember to check the weather forecast in advance.
- Remember to rent a hotel room in Ha Long and book a flight ticket 1 month in advance to avoid running out of rooms.
- When you intend to shop or eat, remember to ask the price in advance to avoid being charged a high price.
Tuan Chau Island makes visitors linger because of its majestic beauty, wild but also modern. Plan a vacation on this beautiful island to experience adventure games, sightsee and enjoy the flavors of seafood specialties.
Hopefully, with the useful and detailed information that Origin Vietnam – a professional tour operator, shares in the above article. It will help you have the most complete trip to Tuan Chau Island. We also accompany you on the journey to explore Halong tour with attractive activities and interesting experiences.
