Quan Lan and the “All in One” experience

Quan Lan Island belongs to Bai Tu Long Bay, with an area of only about 15km2 ^. but converges the value of an "all in one" island resort . And with the opening of the 5-star Angsana Quan Lan - Ha Long Bay hotel, the tourism picture of Quan Lan will be more complete with a high-class resort tourism piece.

Quan Lan Island has two communes, Minh Chau and Quan Lan, and was recognized by the People's Committee of Quang Ninh province as a provincial-level tourist area in 2019.

Famous nationwide for its long, white sandy beaches, Minh Chau is a paradise for tourists who love sea tourism, fresh and unspoiled nature. Minh Chau is also an open door for tourists who love eco-tourism to learn about the biodiversity of Bai Tu Long National Park - one of the most unique national parks in Southeast Asia.

Currently, the turtle nesting ground and the Myrtle forest on Minh Chau island commune are the only two strictly protected areas in Bai Tu Long National Park that tourists can easily access and are allowed to visit. Experiencing ecotourism in Minh Chau, visitors should not miss the journey with the rangers of Bai Tu Long National Park to learn about how to "midwife" sea turtles or the biological characteristics, cultural stories, and local history associated with the ancient Myrtle forest of more than 13 hectares. Of which, 150 ancient Myrtle trees have been recognized as a group of Vietnamese heritage trees.

Turtle laying ground on Minh Chau island commune.

The ancient myrtle forest with 150 trees is recognized as a heritage tree complex of Vietnam.

Quan Lan offers a unique landscape and ecological tourism experience on the other side of the island in Quan Lan commune. When arriving here, visitors will be amazed by the ancient architectural, cultural and historical works located close together, creating a vibrant cultural space that is both heroic and profound.

Quan Lan today is identified as the center of the ancient Van Don trading port - the first foreign trade port of Dai Viet in the past. In just a not too large area of the island commune, there are close together religious, belief, spiritual cultural works with unique artistic values. That is the Quan Lan communal house, pagoda, temple and communal house relic complex - a relic complex that has been recognized as a national historical and architectural art relic. Every year, in the middle of the sixth lunar month, Quan Lan people solemnly organize the communal house festival (also known as Van Don festival, rowing festival) to commemorate the ancestors who fought off foreign invaders and protected the country.

Quan Lan communal house, temple and pagoda system is concentrated in the center of the island commune.

The long-standing culture and customs of the people on Quan Lan island commune have long been identified and exploited to become valuable materials for experts and tourism workers to test and develop pioneering community tourism products of Quang Ninh such as "A day as a fisherman", catching fish, digging for sea worms, learning about fishing...

Quan Lan tourism “has it all” but lacks a connecting point. That is high-class accommodation services so that tourists are willing to stay longer, spend more time on eco-tours, culture, experiences, and explore the lives of island residents. Recently, on July 13, 2024, when Angsana Quan Lan - Ha Long Bay hotel officially opened, the problem of connecting for Quan Lan tourism to break through has been partly solved.

Angsana Quan Lan - Ha Long Bay is the second international standard 5-star resort in Van Don to come into operation in 2024.

In addition to the high-class accommodation system meeting international 5-star standards, on-site facilities such as conference rooms, seminars, indoor golf courses, infinity pools or ziplines right on the hotel premises... above all, Angsana Quan Lan - Ha Long Bay also has a very convenient passenger transportation system, providing flexible travel options for visitors.

From Ao Tien port, visitors can take the initiative to travel by speedboat to the island or buy a package that includes a pick-up service at the port by private boat. It is known that Angsana Quan Lan - Ha Long Bay and Hai Au Aviation are promoting the speedy introduction of passenger transport service from Tuan Chau Island to Quan Lan by seaplane. If this service comes into operation, Quan Lan will have the most direct and shortest connection with the tourist capital of Ha Long and the opportunity to welcome international visitors, high-spending visitors will be very open.

Mr. Tran Quoc Thuong, Director of Global Travel Company, commented: “Angsana Quan Lan - Ha Long Bay is suitable for high-end tourists and long-term tourists. Guests can stay here from 2 to 4 days or even longer if they are looking for health tourism and slow travel experiences. With the experiences that this place is offering, it promises to attract tourists even in the low season of island tourism. More importantly, when tourists stay for a long time, they will have the need to learn and explore the cultural space, history and life of the surrounding residents. This is an opportunity for Minh Chau - Quan Lan to promote and take advantage of its existing advantages in ecological, cultural and historical tourism.”

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