Top 10 Most Beautiful Islands in Quang Ninh Province

Cai Chien Island is located in Hai Ha district, Quang Ninh province. It is a newly emerging island that is attracting many backpackers and adventurers with its pristine beauty. Cai Chien is an island commune located in the southern part of Hai Ha district, about 8km from Ghenh Vo port. The natural area of the island is about 2500 hectares, mostly hills and beaches. The island is currently improving its infrastructure and has not been heavily developed for tourism, making it a hot destination for those who love the untouched and peaceful nature. With a 10km-long sandy beach, straight and lush bamboo forests, and smooth white sandy shores, Cai Chien's rugged scenery is enough to captivate travelers for exploration.

Cai Chien Island is one of the most beautiful islands in Quang Ninh, alongside Co To Island, Quan Lan Island, Cai Chien Island, Dragon Eye Island, and more. Cai Chien still retains the beauty of nature, as it has not been heavily developed for tourism. Currently, there are only about 120 households with nearly 600 people living on the island. Most of the beaches on Cai Chien are still pristine and beautiful, including the most beautiful beach, Dao Rong, with a 2 km-long sandy stretch, crystal-clear seawater, and a green bamboo forest running along the beach.

From Hanoi, to reach the island, you need to move to Ghenh Vo port and then take a ferry to Cai Chien Island. You can take a passenger bus to Mong Cai from My Dinh bus station, Giap Bat,... and then get off at the intersection of Ly Thuong Kiet, Quang Ha. Or go to Cai Chien by motorbike following Google Map directions to Ghenh Vo port. Once here, enjoy the beach and relax on the sandy shore. From Dao Rong, you can take a boat to nearby Thoi Xanh Island to explore the wonderful beach. Standing from the height of Thoi Xanh Island, you can see Coto Island, Vinh Thuc Island, Mount Sau, and more. The trip to Cai Chien Island will leave you with many impressions of its pristine beauty.

Coto Island is a beautiful island, still very pristine, located in the east of Quang Ninh province, 80km from Ha Long Bay. The Coto archipelago consists of about 50 islands, including large and small Coto islands, both of which own beautiful and crystal-clear beaches. Currently, Coto Quang Ninh is a favorite destination for many tourists and receives significant investment. Coto is a paradise for those who love tranquility, serenity, and desire moments away from the noisy world. Just wandering on the roads here with the scenery full of greenery is enough to make your soul feel a gentle sigh.

Not to mention, there is no wifi, television, and the signal is very weak, so you are forced to leave technology behind to get closer. In recent years, Coto Island has become more popular than ever, still with many pristine features, crystal-clear water beaches, fine sand, underdeveloped services, and friendly locals. Coto Quang Ninh district is located at the northernmost edge of the country, so the weather here has all 4 seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Each season, Coto puts on a different beauty. The scenery also changes accordingly. Depending on your preferences and personality, you can arrange your visit here at any time of the year.

When you come to Coto, you not only immerse yourself in the blue sky and sea but also enjoy unique dishes that only Coto has. The long white sandy beaches along with swaying forests create a peaceful, romantic scene. Additionally, the island has many other check-in points such as the Love Road, Cau My Rock Beach, Coto Con,... The seafood here is exceptionally delicious, so don't miss out when you visit.

Milk Cake Island (also known as Ong To Island or Tu Hai Island) modestly sits on Bai Tu Long Bay, Quang Ninh province. The island not only possesses a sweet name that captivates travelers but also stands as a truly pristine shell island that enchants explorers with its natural charm.

Milk Cake Island has an area of less than 1km², with the widest point being only about 420m, resembling a small turtle in the vast ocean. Due to its modest size, Milk Cake is often compared to the youngest in the family of hundreds of large and small islands, especially surrounded and sheltered by islands like The Vang (to the West), Dong Chen Island (to the East), Bua Thuoc Island (to the North), and Phi Ma Island (to the South). Although it lacks long, white sandy beaches with crystal-clear water, star-rated hotels, and the lively atmosphere of tourist areas, the unique beauty of Milk Cake Island will surely captivate visitors amidst the quiet and peaceful space with lovely, simple rooms.

Despite being the smallest island in Quang Ninh province, it boasts smooth white sandy beaches and clear blue water. As a relatively untouched island, there are no hotels or guesthouses, and there is certainly no bustling atmosphere of tourist areas. Yet, Milk Cake Island fascinates many travelers with its simple, peaceful beauty and incredibly friendly locals.

Wandering around the island, you will always find interesting things amidst the shell island in the vast ocean. Somewhere on this lovely island, you can relax in a tranquil, serene space, enjoy the clear water, swim around the island to your heart's content, and dive to admire the colorful coral reefs.

Dragon Eye Island, also known as Bai Dong Island, is located in the South of Ha Long Bay, adjacent to Lan Ha Bay. Recently, Dragon Eye Island has emerged as a hot destination for backpackers. Today, Phuot will share the travel experience of Dragon Eye Island with you.

Dragon Eye Island features a fascinating shape with two rocky mountain ranges extending into the sea and a lake situated in the heart of the island, which is the highlight of Dragon Eye Island. The island, discovered recently, still retains its pristine natural beauty. There is a beach stretching for three to four hundred meters with natural white sand and cool, clear seawater.

This is the “dragon's eye” of the island and is considered the most unique natural ecosystem in the Gulf of Tonkin. Here, people can not only immerse themselves in cool water and see to the bottom but also camp and organize outdoor barbecue parties. The most attractive feature of Dragon Eye Island lies in its pristine, untouched nature. The services on the island are limited, but perhaps this is why the island continues to attract many tourists who come here.

Pearl Jade Island is located in Van Don district, Quang Ninh, about 50km from Van Don pier. The island covers an area of ​​about 45 square kilometers. According to legend, this area used to have many rare and precious pearl clams that emitted a bright glow at night, hence the name Pearl Jade Island. With a 14km-long beach, including 3km of pure white sand, Pearl Jade Island has great potential for tourism development. Pearl Jade Island possesses all the natural elements such as rivers, seas, ports, and plains... Visitors can travel to Pearl Jade Island throughout the year, but should avoid the rainy stormy months like September, October, and cold winter days. The ideal time to visit the island is in the summer months when the sea is calm, allowing you to enjoy the scenery of blue sea, white sand, and golden sunshine.

Therefore, it is very convenient for agriculture development, especially rice cultivation, fishing, and offshore aquaculture. The population on Pearl Jade Island is about 1000 people. Here, you can not only participate in beach activities at Truong Chinh beach with clear water and long stretches of fine sand, but Pearl Jade Island also includes all the natural elements such as plains, rivers, beaches, and ports, making it a great place to experience the real life of coastal residents.

You can also visit souvenir shops, the memorial area for Uncle Ho, the national flagpole, cycling along the coastal roads, or join the locals in catching clams and shrimp, and enjoy the fruits of your labor... undoubtedly, your trip will be even more meaningful.

Tuần Châu Island covers an area of ​​up to 400 hectares, located 2km from the center of Halong City. Thanks to its convenient geographical location by both waterway and roadway, getting to Tuần Châu is quite easy, making it a popular destination in Quang Ninh. The island has been heavily invested in tourism development and is known as one of the famous tourist destinations in Quang Ninh.

The Tuần Châu tourist area is formed from gentle hills and a 2km-long road connecting the island to the shore. The first impression of tourists when setting foot on this beautiful island is the tall houses and modern luxurious villas. Going further, the culinary street offers a variety of dishes, including both European and Asian cuisines. The restaurants, designed in a royal architectural style, will captivate you. Especially, entering the central area, you will be delighted with modern and unique entertainment activities here.

Visitors to Tuần Châu Island cannot miss the impressive dolphin, sea lion, and seal circus performance, a favorite activity, especially for young children. The laser water music show with mystical lights and vibrant sound promises to bring you a visually stunning performance.

Travelers are no strangers to the name Quan Lạn Island, as it is an island located in Bai Tu Long Bay, Northern Vietnam, currently thriving in tourism development. The island has an area of only about 11km² and around 7,000 residents, but in recent years, Quan Lạn Island has been increasingly developing its strengths in exploration tourism and resorts, thanks to the beauty of the open sea and the heavenly island bay. From April to September each year is the most suitable time to visit the beautiful Quan Lạn Island. However, from July to September, there are often tropical depressions affecting most of the coastal provinces in the North, so remember to check the weather forecast to avoid storms!

If traveling from Hanoi, you can take the passenger routes to Cua Ong, Van Don, then get off at the intersection of Van Don and continue to take bus number 01 (Bai Chay - Van Don) to Van Don Post Office. From here, it's just over 1km to Cai Rong port, where you can choose a motorbike taxi or walk.

Quan Lạn Island exudes a romantic and rustic beauty, surely promising to be a highly anticipated tourist destination for your summer with loved ones. Quan Lạn not only has the captivating blue sea and white sandy beaches that attract travelers from all directions, but also gathers all the ideal features to become a 'hot' tourist destination for this summer, such as abundant seafood sources, architectural, cultural, historical relics, and venerable temples, ensuring your satisfaction with the space and landscape here.

Similar to Vinh Thuc Island mentioned above, Red Conical Island is also little-known. Although it is located in the southeast of Ha Long Bay, 25km from Bai Chay Tourist Port and belongs to Bai Tu Long Bay, within the World Natural Heritage site. The island covers an area of 23.363km² with a peak at 172m. It is one of the beautiful islands with numerous winding sea valleys, creating fascinating natural lakes, the habitat of many marine creatures such as shrimp, crab, fish, squid, seaweed, and more. The southwest sea of the island has a large coral reef with thousands of vibrant colors. With a developed coral ecosystem, the fauna and flora here are rich with valuable species such as seahorses, lionfish, parrotfish, and clams.

Exploring Red Conical Island, travelers are immersed in the majestic beauty enriched by the lush green color of natural vegetation and rocky islands. The highlight of Red Conical Island is its unique caves that penetrate the heart of the mountain. Adorning the stunning landscape are scattered white sandy beaches and hills... This is truly a paradise for relaxation, and an excellent exploration destination for kayakers and adventure enthusiasts.

Visiting Red Conical Island, you will be fascinated by the coral reef ecosystem here, stretching over 700m in length and 300m in width, featuring rare coral species such as red coral and horn coral. The coral reef is almost perfectly preserved, housing ornamental fish, seahorses, and forming coral colonies. In the future, this area will develop into an underground ecological tourism area. Additionally, the southeastern part of the island still bears traces of the ancient Van Don trading port, faint yet affirming Red Conical Island's historical importance in international trade. This island is indeed one of the must-visit gems in Quang Ninh province.

Not widely known like the islands mentioned above, Vinh Thuc Island belongs to Mong Cai City, Quang Ninh Province. When hearing the name 'Vinh Thuc,' almost every traveler is surprised because this island is still quite untouched and has not been explored or visited by many tourists. Although not heavily invested and almost lacking services like Quan Lan or Co To, the scenery, beaches, and the life of fishermen here are very appealing.

Vinh Thuc Island is a pristine place with limited services, so there are no accommodations on the island. If you want to stay overnight, you should contact local households or the kindergarten on the island. The cost can be negotiated, but it will undoubtedly be very affordable. Vinh Thuc Island (Mong Cai City), away from the hustle and bustle, offers a peaceful summer on the untouched island. Exploring the Sa Vi Cape and Tra Co Beach promises many interesting experiences for this summer.

Golden Card Island is located in the Bai Tu Long Bay area, about 13 km from Cam Pha. This is an ecotourism area under development and construction. Although the beach on the island is small, it is clean and beautiful. The flora and fauna on the island are lush and the fresh air makes the souls of travelers feel comfortable and pleasant. In the future, a system of guesthouses with comprehensive tourism services will be built to serve tourists looking for a weekend getaway.

The island Golden Card Island remains relatively untouched, maintaining its beauty from the early days without the influence of industrial smoke and dust. This has created a charm for the small island. It would be wonderful to prepare a tent and food for a weekend picnic here. Coming to this island on beautiful sunny summer days, you can lie on the smooth white sand to sunbathe or immerse yourself in the clear water to let the waves wash away the worries of life.