This is a detailed Minh Chau beach travel guide written by David from Hynam Travel, who has been working as local guide in Vietnam over 10 years with up to date information in 2022.
Quan Lan Island is famous for Minh Chau Beach that is located 15 kilometers from Quan Lan village, Van Don, Quang Ninh. It is long and sandy with one unique feature – the sand does not stick on your feet. You can take a walk by the emerald seawater completely relaxed.
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Swimming in Minh Chau Beach Quan Lan
These are featured activities for first-time visitors in Minh Chau area
Summer is the best time to travel to Minh Chau from May to August, which is also typhoon season. Check the weather forecast in advance to get up to date. Because the speed boat might have no permission to operate when it comes to bad weather conditions, especially windy days. Bear in mind, it is pretty hot in the summer time, the temperature ranges from 30 to 35 degree celsius
Speed boat to Quan Lan Island
Coming here from either Halong city (there is a pier near Long Tien pagoda) or in Cai Rong port is way more simple. There is a direct route to get to Minh Chau quay. Here comes its schedule
From Hon Gai (near Long Tien pagoda) : 13.30pm
From Quan Lan to Hon Gai : 7.00am
Ticket price: 200.000VND per person
From Van Don to Quan Lan : 13.30pm
From Quan Lan to Van Don : 7.00am
Ticket price: 150.000VND per person
From the quay, take a motorbike taxi or electric car. Most of the hotels offer free pick up from the quay, please check before booking a room.
Biking around the island without traffic is a great thing to do
Hire a bike and get around the island is the best way for those who like outdoor activities. It costs around $5 per bike per day
It costs around 200.000VND per day, you fill up gasoline on your own.
It will run along the island from Minh Chau to Quan Lan. The fare ranges from 20.000VND to 60.000VND based on the route.
Minh Chau beach, Quan Lan accommodation
All bookings of your accommodation in the Minh Chau beach area can be arranged through booking.com
This is a 2 stars beachside hotel, only 50 meters from Minh Chau beach. Just open your windows room, there is a sea view with a stunning view of the beach and forest. There is an onsite restaurant with its capacity up to 100 guests
The first 3 stars hotel in Quan Lan island with a 700 years old eucharis forest right in the front of the resort, which is considered as a lung of Minh Chau beach. There is an onsite restaurant with a buffet breakfast, set menu for lunch and dinner.
Operated in 2017, one of the best 3 stars hotels in Quan Lan island. There are onsite restaurants and bars.
+ Tuan Thuy guest house
+ Thanh Thuy guest house
+ Thu Minh mini hotel
Mina house is a good homestay to stay in Minh Chau beach area, it costs 400k for a night, so it is affordable for budget visitors as well. On the other hand, it is worth paying because there is garden view for every room.
Minh Chau Beach is an ideal place for outdoor activities, such as camping, playing sports or even learning about highly interesting marine life. The beach is especially attractive in the starry night when you can initiate a camping fire with your family or friends. This peaceful setting by the sea offers also BBQ events with seafood specialties. You should not miss that when you get here
There are several seaside restaurants, which serve fresh seafood at a reasonable rate. The staff know basic English and do offer an English menu so you can choose some dishes for lunch.
Khai Mai restaurant is a good choice among them. Please note that most of the restaurants will be busy, loudly when it comes to the high season. If you would like to enjoy dinner at a relaxed and peaceful area, I suggest to ask your host to prepare your meal.
Nightlife in Minh Chau
Is it worth visiting Minh Chau
Shopping guide in Minh Chau
Off the beaten track travelling to beaches in Northern Vietnam
To me, Minh Chau beach is a real paradise to unwind, relax and soak up in the emerald water. It is an off-the-beaten-track place when it comes to off the tourist season from September to April.
I do love fresh seafood, cook with locals in the homestay and enjoy swimming on white sand beach. What I like the most is safety, you don’t have to worry about someone stealing your scooter wherever you park. On the other hand, it is a bit boring when it comes to the evening because there is no either bar or pub, just only karaoke singing which some hotels offer.
We hope this article will help you some ways on planning a trip to Minh Chau beach in Quan Lan island. If you like it, please click the share button below, Hynam Travel will be very much appreciated that
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