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QUAN LAN OVERVIEW

The Quan Lan Island belongs to Bai Tu Long Bay, it has an area of 11km�, and features eight populated hamlets. This Island stretch toward East � West from the foot of Van Don Range to the Got Mount with many high mountains to the east barring waves and winds, protect the villages. The island is situated on an important navigation route that connects China, Japan, Thailand and Philippines to Vietnam. Along two sides of the island are tens kilometres of sand beaches. This is the endless resource for glass making which the sea gives to man and it is also the extremely interesting tourism.
Since the 11th century, Quan Lan had been one of the centres of the ancient commercial port of Van Don, which was animated and prosperous at the time. Today, there are still many vestiges linked to the ancient commercial port. This also explains why the island, lying deep in the sea, has the large pagodas and archaeological sites seen today.
On the island there is the Quan Lan Communal House built in the 18th century; exceedingly beautiful and almost entirely preserved. Next to it is Quan Lan Pagoda (Linh Quang Tu), which is dedicated to Buddha and Saint Lieu Hanh. The pagoda also worships the statue of old Hau, a local person who made lots of contributions to the construction of the pagoda. The statue features a gentle and cheerful old woman, which adds an original character to the pagoda. Beside Quan Lan Pagoda lies Nghe Quan Lan (Duc Ong) Shrine, which is dedicated to Pham Cong Chinh, a local person who participated in the historical Van Don battle against the Yuan invaders. He was later honored as a god. Quan Lan has many valuable sea products such as octopuses, butterfish, mackerel, holothurians, shrimp and sai sung.

Quan Lan Beach
The Quan Lan Beach lies at Quan Lan Island in Bai Tu Long Bay, between Minh Chau and Quan Lan Communes of Van Don District, 55km away from Halong City.
The deep blue beach has strong waves and white sand, which spans over several kilometers. Tens of meters away from the beach stand the very green wild pines, which further add to its original charm. In this area, visitors can stay in a system of guesthouses taking the shape of stilted houses of the Viet My Company, which hide themselves under the lush foliage of casuarinas. A brick-paved road leads visitors from the artery to Quan Lan Beach. Its pristine beauty and pure environment have made it a Mecca for visitors.