Before summer ends, make sure to check in at 5 mesmerizing islands in Quang Ninh

When in Quang Ninh, alongside the famous Ha Long Bay, why not seek out a pristine island to immerse yourself in tranquility, away from everything else, before this summer concludes?

Before summer ends, make sure to check in at 5 mesmerizing islands in Quang Ninh

Milk Cake Island

Milk Cake Island (also known as Ong To Island or Tu Hai Island) sits modestly on Bai Tu Long Bay, part of Quang Ninh Province. The island not only boasts a sweet name that charms visitors but is also a pristine gem that mesmerizes travelers with its unspoiled beauty.

Milk Cake Island covers an area of less than 1km², with the widest point being around 420 meters, resembling a small turtle amidst the vast sea. Devoid of long stretches of white sandy beaches or luxurious resorts, its unique allure lies in its serene and tranquil ambiance.

Wandering on the island, you'll always discover fascinating things around this tiny gem amidst the vast ocean. Somewhere on this lovely island, you'll find solace amidst serene surroundings, relishing the crystal-clear waters, indulging in island-hopping and vibrant coral reef diving adventures.

Cô Tô Island

Cô Tô Island, nestled in Quang Ninh Province, lies about a 3-hour boat ride from Cai Rong Port, or 1.5 hours if you opt for a high-speed ferry. Over the past 5 years, this island has become a favorite destination for many young travelers during summer, offering sea activities and overnight camping. Cô Tô Island still retains its pristine charm, with clear water beaches, fine sand, and underdeveloped services.

To explore Cô Tô Island, allocate 1 to 2 days. Unlike other islands accessible by motorbike or boat, Cô Tô Island can be comfortably explored on a bicycle.

Must-visit spots on the island include Cô Tô Lighthouse, visits to Vàn Chải, Hồng Vàn piers, Bắc Vàn port, Cầu Mỵ rocky beach, and don't miss out on Cô Tô Con, a small uninhabited island near Cô Tô. Rise early to visit the market, purchase seafood like squid, clams, and oysters, then grill them by the beach at night. With a little creativity and attention to detail, you can craft unique BBQ feasts using sand on Cô Tô Island's beaches.

Ngọc Vừng Island

Ngọc Vừng Island (also known as Pearl Island) is part of Vân Đồn district. Its name originates from the abundance of precious pearls that used to emit dazzling light at night.

Unlike other islands at sea, this island boasts natural conditions such as ecological lakes, plains, and small valleys that facilitate agricultural development. Besides the over 3 km long Trường Chinh beach, another highlight of Ngọc Vừng Island is the vast rice fields, especially enchanting during the autumn harvest season.

While not as famous as Cô Tô or Quan Lạn, Ngọc Vừng Island offers pristine landscapes and potential for tourism development, featuring expansive deserted beaches with fine sand and straight narrow roads lined with bamboo groves that will delight travelers.

Quan Lạn Island

Located in Bái Tử Long Bay, Quan Lạn Island, in Vân Đồn district, attracts visitors with its poetic scenery of long stretches of white sandy beaches, lush green casuarina forests, untouched beaches, and nostalgic memories of a bustling ancient trading port.

Immerse yourself in nature at Quan Lạn with its gently sloping sandy beaches. The most interesting aspect is the fine white sand here, which is exploited as a raw material for glass production. Due to its distance from the mainland and its sheltered location within Bái Tử Long Bay, Quan Lạn Island's beaches are rated as the clearest in northern Vietnam by tourists.

Dragon Eye Island

While in recent years, Cô Tô and Quan Lạn have been the preferred destinations for many to plan explorations, this year Dragon Eye Island is emerging as the new trend, attracting the curiosity of numerous groups of young friends. Dragon Eye Island, covering an area of about 30 hectares, is also known by the name Bai Dong Island. Situated in the southern part of Halong Bay, adjacent to the Lan Ha Bay area.

It can be said that the most attractive feature of Dragon Eye Island lies in its untouched, pristine nature. If you have the financial means to embark on a seaplane tour with Hai Au Aviation, you will be able to admire the entire Halong Bay from above, then you'll understand why this island is called Dragon Eye.

The island is nestled amidst majestic mountain ranges. And surely, if you are fortunate enough to witness the cool, clear blue waters of the island firsthand, you will only want to immerse yourself endlessly in a place that seems to see through to the very bottom. Currently, services on the island are quite limited, but perhaps this is precisely what makes adventurers yearn to set foot on Dragon Eye Island even more.

According to Mytour

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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour