1 Overview of Ngoc Vung Beach
Ngoc Vung Beach is located on Ngoc Vung Island, within Van Don Special Administrative-Economic Zone, Quang Ninh Province, approximately 34 km from the tourist port. Although the island is surrounded by numerous scenic beaches featuring picturesque landscapes of mountains, blue seas, and white sands, visitors particularly fall in love with Ngoc Vung Beach. Because it is not as widely known as other destinations like Minh Chau Beach or Quan Lan Beach, this place remains pristine and barely affected by human impact. The sea is crystal clear, allowing you to swim alongside fish. Therefore, if you are weary of the bustling, noisy city, this will surely be a "paradise" for you to relax your mind, rest, and recuperate.
The beach features crystal-clear, magically azure water. In the distance is the 182-meter-high Van Xuan Mountain
Besides its numerous stunning beaches, Ngoc Vung Island also boasts Van Xuan Mountain standing 182m high, which together with the ocean forms a harmonious landscape where mountains meet the sea. In addition, the island is home to a 45,000 m2 archaeological site of the Ha Long culture, including Cong Yen ancient port dating back to the 11th century as part of the ancient Van Don trading port system, as well as remnants of ancient citadels from the Mac and Nguyen Dynasties. Therefore, it will surely offer travelers many exciting experiences beyond just swimming and relaxing.
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The coastline here stretches 3km with fine white sand and lush green forests. You surely won't want to miss this wonderful natural scenery
1.1 Where is Ngoc Vung Beach in Quang Ninh located?
Ngoc Vung Beach is located in the southern part of Ngoc Vung Island, more than 30km from the mainland, so the only means of transportation to the island is by boat or speedboat. However, there are up to 3 piers for you to choose from when traveling from Quang Ninh to Ngoc Vung Island: Vung Duc Port (Cam Pha), Cai Rong Port (Van Don), and Hon Gai Port (Ha Long). All three sell boat tickets to Ngoc Vung.
Travel times differ among the three. If you wish to reach the island as early as possible, you should choose to depart from Vung Duc Port (Cam Pha). On the other hand, if you want to combine trips to both Quan Lan Island and Ngoc Vung Island, you can opt for a boat from Hon Gai, as boats from here will stop at Ngoc Vung before proceeding to Quan Lan. MIA.vn believes that visiting both islands is a better choice because Quan Lan Island also has a great deal of fascinating things to offer.
Taking a speedboat from the mainland to Ngoc Vung Island is also an exciting experience
1.2 The ideal time to visit Ngoc Vung Beach
If you are a true beach travel enthusiast, you certainly know that summer is the best time to immerse yourself in cool refreshing water. Around April to August is the most suitable time to travel to Ngoc Vung Beach. However, this is also the most crowded period of the year, especially during May, June, and July, so you might consider going in March, April, or August. September and October mark the storm season, featuring big waves and strong winds; tours are generally unavailable during this period due to potential safety hazards when traveling to the island by speedboat or boat.
From around April to August is the most ideal time to travel to Ngoc Vung Beach
1.3 Explaining the curious name "Ngoc Vung" of the beach
Ngoc Vung Beach bears this name simply because it is located on Ngoc Vung Island. So where did the name "Ngoc Vung" come from? In ancient times, this place was home to many rare and precious pearl oyster species. Every night, they would cast a radiant glow, illuminating the entire expanse of the sky. As night fell, islanders would dive into the seabed to harvest pearls. Legend has it that even when gazing from afar aboard a boat, one could still see the halo of pearls forming a ring of light (vừng) around the island. From that phenomenon, the island was named Ngoc Vung (Glowing Pearl Island).
2 Highlights that attract visitors to Ngoc Vung Beach
2.1 Soaking in the cool refreshing waters
Ngoc Vung Beach has a coastline stretching about 3km with a broad, gently sloping sandy shore that is not overly deep or recessed like many other beaches. Thus, it is extremely well-suited for families with young children. The sand here is also fine and bright. The environment remains pristine, largely untouched by human interference. You can freely soak in the cool seawater, listening to the waves lapping against the shore and the wind whispering through lush green casuarina and forest trees. These moments will undoubtedly be peaceful and rejuvenating, washing away all your fatigue.
You can freely soak in the cool seawater, listening to the waves lapping against the shore and the breeze whispering through the lush green forest
2.2 Admiring the peaceful natural scenery at sunrise and sunset
The sunlight at Ngoc Vung Beach is incredibly romantic and poetic. Whether it is the early morning dawn or the fading light of dusk, each possesses its own distinctive charm. With the sea, towering mountains, and lush verdant groves, it is an exceptionally ideal location to sit quietly and contemplate the most enchanting times of day. It is guaranteed to provide you with top-quality, stunning photos as well!
Furthermore, when visiting here, you can closely observe the daily life of the fishing village, admiring the beauty of labor as fishermen head out to sea at twilight, casting their nets in the golden sunset, or returning at dawn to prepare their fresh catch for sale on the mainland. The locals on Ngoc Vung Island are exceptionally hospitable, optimistic, and hardworking. You are bound to feel warm and comfortable during your stay here for a few days.
The natural landscape bathed in the radiant morning sunlight at Ngoc Vung Beach
2.3 Savoring fresh seafood
Ngoc Vung Island is blessed by nature with abundant marine resources, making it a true seafood haven for you to enjoy to your heart's content. Seafood is freshly caught within the day, always ensuring superior quality. Allow MIA.vn to list some of the most famous delicacies on Ngoc Vung: grilled banana shrimp, Ngoc Vung blue swimming crab, cuttlefish, grouper, and Ngoc Vung clams... All of them are wonderfully renowned.
Steamed Ngoc Vung clams with lemongrass and chili is also a famous delicacy you definitely should try
3 A few tips when visiting Ngoc Vung Beach
- There are not many luxury hotels or large resorts on the island. Therefore, for overnight stays, you can stay at guesthouses, homestays, or lodge with local families to experience authentic fishing village life.
Remember to pack sunscreen for both face and body, along with full sun protection gear to shield against harsh sunlight. There is relatively little shade here, so please take note of this.
- The beach is spacious, perfect for hosting BBQ parties or camping by the sea. Waking up in the morning to catch the sunrise is simply perfection.
- After enjoying yourself, please remember to collect your trash neatly; if no waste bins are available nearby, carry it back to the mainland to prevent environmental pollution on the island.
And that wraps up MIA.vn's complete guide to Ngoc Vung Beach in Van Don. Untouched and graced with mountains, blue sea, and white sand, it is especially suited for vacation retreats or anyone seeking to immerse themselves in nature. It will surely not disappoint you.
