Experience traveling to Thanh Lan Island, Co To independently and economically

Where is Thanh Lan Island? With an area of about 27 km2, Thanh Lan Island is located to the east of the Co To district. Specifically, Thanh Lan is 4 km away from the center of Co To by sea, 50 km away from the mainland, and about 40 km away from Cái Rồng Port (Vân Đồn district).

Many tourists who visit Thanh Lan are impressed because it is surrounded by 70% forest cover, hiding many rich natural resources. This provides opportunities to explore and experience exciting activities.

Thanh Lan is an island that still retains its wild and poetic natural beauty.

The most suitable time to visit Thanh Lan Island, Co To, is in the summer (from April to June) every year. In the summer, Thanh Lan becomes a captivating gem for tourists with its clear water, picturesque natural scenery, and vibrant golden sunlight.

Besides, if you plan to visit Thanh Lan Island in other seasons, you need to monitor the weather conditions to ensure safety during your journey. After the summer, Co To Island often experiences tropical low-pressure systems, which may affect your trip.

Note that you should not visit the island in winter as it is extremely cold, with dense fog that may affect your sightseeing and outdoor activities.

The journey to Thanh Lan Island is divided into 3 stages as follows:

Since Thanh Lan Island is located in Quảng Ninh province, you should book a flight to Quang Ninhto land at Van Don airport first. From Vân Đồn airport, you can take a bus, motorcycle, or private car to Cái Rồng Port to start your journey to the island.

Currently, Vietjet operates various flight routes to Vân Đồn (Quảng Ninh) with super affordable prices and many attractive promotions. To get the latest airfare, visit https://www.vietjetair.com/en/flights/flight-to-van-don today.

Currently, from Cái Rồng Port, Vân Đồn, tourists can quickly travel to Thanh Lan Island by high-speed boat, instead of having to stop at Co To Island as before.

• Ticket price for high-speed boat to Thanh Lan Island from Cái Rồng Port: 260,000 VND/person/way.
• The boat departs from Cái Rồng Port (Vân Đồn) to Thanh Lan Island at 11:30 AM. The return boat from Thanh Lan Island to Cái Rồng Port, Vân Đồn is at 2:00 PM.

When you set foot on the beautiful Thanh Lan Island, you can rent a motorcycle for convenient transportation at a price of 200,000 VND/day. Additionally, if you are traveling in a group of about 10 people, you can choose to rent electric cars for island transportation at a price of 800,000 VND for each destination.

To travel conveniently, it's recommended to book a flight to Van Don, then move to Cai Rong Port, and finally take a boat to Thanh Lan Island.

In addition to the pristine and romantic scenery, you will be immersed in cool water and visit many attractive tourist spots on the green Thanh Lan Island. Some not-to-be-missed attractions include:

About 7km from the port, Navy Beach is renowned as the most beautiful beach on Thanh Lan Island. To reach Navy Beach, you need to pass through two small bridges and then follow the coastal road. Here, you can enjoy the fresh air, the cool sea breeze, and admire the magnificent beauty of the ocean.

To get to Ba Chau Bay, move eastward by crossing steep hills, about 3.5km from the center. Ba Chau Bay is like a colorful natural painting, with white sandy beaches, lush green grass, and patches of wildflowers in a very poetic setting. According to the Thanh Lan Island travel experience, it's recommended to visit Ba Chau Bay in the afternoon when the tide rises, and the golden sunlight shines brilliantly.

C76 Beach is about 1km from the center of Thanh Lan Island, right behind the island's military camp. When you arrive at C76, you will be surprised by the pristine beauty with multiple crescent-shaped beaches separated by rocky areas. This place is like a gift from Mother Nature, offering you moments of relaxation to recharge your energy.

If you plan to travel to Thanh Lan Island, Quảng Ninh, the Church of the Parish is a destination worth visiting. Established in 2004 with over 300 parishioners, the church is located in an extremely peaceful space. In 2013, a solid church was inaugurated, situated in the middle of the beautiful Thanh Lan Island with the sea right in front and lush vegetation all around.

According to the Thanh Lan Island travel review, the Mai Công Đàm Jellyfish Workshop promises to provide you with very interesting experiences. After catching jellyfish from the sea, the thick jellyfish will be taken to the workshop for processing according to the standard procedure. If you visit Thanh Lan Island, you can visit the Mai Công Đàm Workshop to understand more about the processing and preservation of jellyfish quickly and hygienically.

Thanh Lan Island is a beautiful and pristine island that not many people know about, so here you can experience various activities as well as enjoy delicious local specialties.

You can try Thanh Lan's local specialties such as sour cockles, fried squid with eggs, steamed dual-finned fish with tamarind sauce, grilled needlefish with spring onions, jellyfish salad, and traditional Chinese medicine stewed sea cucumber. Also, on this island, you can experience activities at sea such as swimming, night squid fishing, shellfish catching, crab catching, clam digging, and snorkeling.

The specialties on Thanh Lan Island are prepared from fresh seafood caught on the island.

To ensure the safety of your exploration journey, you need to remember some notes during the process of moving and experiencing on the beautiful Thanh Lan Island, specifically:

• Plan to book air tickets and hotels before the departure date from 1 to 2 months to receive preferential prices.
• Prepare full essential items and medicines such as umbrellas, hats, sunglasses, flashlights, sunscreen, personal bandages, motion sickness medicine, stomachache medicine, mosquito repellent, and insect repellent.
• Update the weather forecast regularly, especially near the departure date for a convenient trip.
• Ensure your health for the trip as the journey to the island is quite far and time-consuming.
• Do not litter to avoid affecting the landscape.
• Strictly comply with regulations when traveling by boat, such as wearing life jackets and sitting in the correct position.

Traveling to Thanh Lan Island, Co To, is the choice of many people because this place possesses pristine natural landscapes, fresh seafood, and exciting experiential activities. Hopefully, the above shares have helped you gain more useful experience when traveling to Thanh Lan Island. Wish you a joyful and smooth journey!

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