Tuan Chau Island

Tuan Chau Island is always known as the most charming paradise in Quang Ninh. Tuan Chau always leaves an impression on visitors with its long white-sand beach, clear blue water, and the most diverse and modern entertainment options. If you are planning to visit Tuan Chau, save the experiences of traveling to Tuan Chau Island below with Vietdreamtravel.vn!

General information about Tuan Chau Island

Tuan Chau Island is located about 2km from the center of Ha Long city, with an area of ​​up to 400ha. Tuan Chau Island tourist area covers ​​220ha, with gentle hills. 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 also easier and more convenient.

The sea in Tuan Chau is artificial. However, the “hotness” of Tuan Chau has never decreased for domestic and foreign tourists. The gently sloping coastline with fine white sand is ideal for tourists to enjoy and take part in exciting activities at sea.

Not only is it an ideal destination for lovers of the blue sea, but Tuan Chau Island is also home to a famous, modern cruise port, a departure point for other attractions in Ha Long Bay. Visitors can join cruise tours, explore majestic caves, and enjoy the majestic scenery of Ha Long Bay. In addition, the island also has a diverse and attractive entertainment area, suitable for both adults and children. Exciting water games and many other recreational activities will delight visitors.

What’s the best time to visit Tuan Chau?

Tuan Chau has its own beauty in each season. But we still encourage you to go in the summer (from March to the end of October). This is always the right time to travel to the North in general and Tuan Chau, Quang Ninh in particular. At this time, you can enjoy the blue sea, white sand, and golden sunshine on the island.

In the middle of summer (from May to July), the weather will be quite harsh, with some days reaching temperatures of up to 40 degrees. This type of weather can affect people with poor health. Therefore, visitors, especially those with ill health, families with young children, and the elderly, need to prepare enough sun protection items. In addition, on weekends or holidays, Tuan Chau can be very crowded, which increases service costs, so you should consider choosing the right time.

Famous tourist spots in Tuan Chau

Tuan Chau Beach

Immerse yourself in the beautiful nature. Tuan Chau beach tourism is a dream vacation that cannot be missed. At the largest artificial beach in Vietnam, you will be captivated by the harmony of clear blue water, fine white sand, and the surrounding casuarina trees, creating a pristine beach.

The wonderful experience begins when you plunge into the cool water, immerse yourself in the waves, and enjoy the freedom of playing on the 5km long sandy beach. Not only can you enjoy swimming, but you can also participate in other fun activities such as beach volleyball, windsurfing, kayaking, and jet skiing, which create opportunities to explore more beautiful scenery in this coastal area.

Tuan Chau Water Music Show

Tuan Chau Water Music Show is located in Tuan Chau Park and offers a great performance featuring the harmony of water and light. With a special architecture inspired by the Roman arena, visitors will see emotional performances.

Performance time: 20:15 – 20:55 and 21:15 – 22:00. Friday and Saturday only: 9:15 – 10:00 and 19:00 – 19:40.

Spanning ​​15 hectares with 12,000 seats, the water music show is always ready to welcome art enthusiasts. During the 40 minutes, visitors will be immersed in the rhythm of music and join in the magnificent light show.

King Kong Park in Tuan Chau

Opening hours: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm, from Monday to Sunday.

King Kong Park, also known as Tuan Chau Sculpture Park, is an indispensable part of the Tuan Chau International Amusement Park complex. With hundreds of diverse sculptures spread across thousands of square meters, visitors will feel as if wandering through a fairy-tale world.

The giant stone statues in King Kong Park remind people of famous Hollywood movies, such as Jurassic Park, with its fascinating prehistoric creatures. However, not only King Kong but also the park has 18 types of mythical dragons from both the East and the West.

In addition, the stories of Lac Long Quan and Au Co, Cuoi, Hang, and the banyan tree are vividly recreated in sculptures, transporting visitors into familiar fairy-tale pages. Along with that, the spectacular Fairy Waterfall system, with water from the mountaintop flowing through the park, creates a truly magical space.

Furthermore, the park is famous for its equipment that is among the most modern in Southeast Asia, which includes many great games such as slides, fairy trains, flying saucers, roller coasters, golden rope swings, … and many attractive performances such as dolphin, sea lion, and seal-performing, … very interesting.

Delicacies in Tuan Chau Island

– Ha Long squid cake: This is a delicious, nutritious dish and is always at the top of the list of dishes loved by tourists. Squid cake is eaten with vermicelli, and it’s best with white sticky rice. It is wonderful. The squid cake here is processed according to a certain recipe, so it is very delicious and typical. Moreover, the squid in this area of Quang Ninh is extremely delicious.

– Horseshoe crab: There are many of them in salty sea areas, but to enjoy delicious horseshoe crabs, come to Ha Long. Normally, when eating horseshoe crabs, there will be no shortage of hot spices such as ginger, lemongrass, and chili. The legs of a horseshoe crab are stir-fried with sweet and sour, and the thighs are grilled. Horseshoe crab soup is often cooked with tomatoes and eggs, served with betel leaves and vermicelli. All have the typical flavors of this area.

– Quang Yen fermented pork roll: The Quang Yen (Quang Ninh) region is famous for many types of delicious fermented pork rolls. It is both delicious and easy to preserve, so it is very suitable to buy as a gift.

– Austriella corrugata: This is one of the dishes you cannot miss when coming to Tuan Chau Island. The most common way to enjoy Austriella corrugata is with wine; it is used in various dishes, such as stir-fried with vermicelli, steamed, or fried.

In Tuan Chau, the Chinese food court and the Tuan Chau food court are two bustling dining areas, but they may not be ideal for tourists on vacation because the prices are quite high. If you like to enjoy dishes at affordable prices, you should visit the Hon Gai or Bai Chay areas. 

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Source: collected by An

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