Minh Chau beach – Quan Lan
Quan Lan Island is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. It is famous for the pristine scenery, and fresh atmosphere. The island not only features full factors of an imposing natural site but also preserves many historical and cultural values.
Quan Lan Island covers an area of 11 square kilometers, west-eastern oriented spreading from Van Don Range to Got Mountain, with lots of high mountains making a great wall against oceanic wave and wind so as to protect the island residents.
After a 45 minute journey speedboat from Cai Rong pier – Van Don, you will get to Quan Lan Island, along the way you will have the opportunity to enjoy the view of thousands of islands, large and small stones in many shapes. It can be said that the first impression visitors usually have is the transport they use when go from the pier – tuk tuk (a 3-wheel vehicle) which passes through the white sand, and casuarina with cool breeze of the ocean. This is the most popular means of transportation and the best and interesting way to visit the island.
Besides, what really attracts people to Quan Lan is the breath-taking beauty of nature with stretches of white sand dunes beneath some casuarina. The sand here is very different from sand anywhere else, it is whiter and the sand is sparkling in the sunshine and in the clear waters of Quan Lan Beach. On this beautiful island, there are several famous and beautiful beaches with stretches of white sand beach and crystal clear water such as Minh Chau beach in Minh Chau commune, and Son Hao beach in Quan Lan commune.
If the Son Hao beach impresses tourists with big wave, and a very busy service area; Minh Chau beach is the tranquil beach with calm water; Van Hai beach is famous for its large rocks in the beach; and Quan Lan is well-know because this beach is located in population centers of the island and there are many accommodation offered on this part of the island. Thanks to the beautiful beaches, each year there are more and more tourists visiting the island.
At night, it feels very fresh in Quan Lan. You can be with your family and friends to have a bonfire on the beach and listen to the fire along with the sound of the wind, and the wave. However, perhaps it is more interesting to cycle through small villages or small white sand dunes, enjoy the sea breeze and listen to the whispering sound of the wave. You will feel so at ease that all the worries of everyday life have gone, and you are totally free in this beautiful nature. With the beauty of scenery, and fresh air, Quan Lan island does actually bring the beauty of pristine nature and the the immensity of the sea to the visitors.
