1 A Brief Introduction to Ngoc Vung Beach
Ngoc Vung Beach is located on Ngoc Vung Island, in Van Don Special Administrative Region, Quang Ninh Province, about 34km from the tourist boat port. Although the island is surrounded by beautiful beaches and swimming spots, with picturesque mountains, blue seas, and white sands, visitors are especially fond of Ngoc Vung Beach. Because it is not as famous as other islands such as Minh Chau Beach or Quan Lan Beach, this place remains untouched, with little human impact. The sea is also so clear that you can swim alongside the fish. Therefore, if you have become “fed up” with the hustle and bustle of the city, this will certainly be a “fairyland” where you can relax your mind, rest, and recuperate.
The beach features incredibly magical, crystal-clear turquoise waters. In the distance is 182m-high Van Xuan Mountain
Besides its many beautiful beaches, Ngoc Vung Island is also home to 182m-high Van Xuan Mountain, creating a harmonious natural landscape of mountains and sea. In addition, the island has a 45,000 m2 archaeological site belonging to the Ha Long culture, including the ancient Cong Yen Port, part of the ancient Van Don commercial port system dating back to the 11th century, as well as the ancient citadel relics of the Mac and Nguyen dynasties. Visitors are therefore sure to enjoy many interesting experiences beyond swimming and relaxing.
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The coastline here stretches for 3km, with smooth white sand and lush green forests. You certainly will not want to miss this wonderful natural scenery
1.1 Where is Ngoc Vung Beach in Quang Ninh?
Ngoc Vung Beach is located in the southern area of Ngoc Vung Island, more than 30km from the mainland, so the only ways to reach Ngoc Vung Island are by boat or canoe. However, there are three ports 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 from the three ports are different. If you want to reach the island as early as possible, you should choose Vung Duc Port (Cam Pha). If you want to combine a visit to both Quan Lan Island and Ngoc Vung Island, you can take a boat from Hon Gai, as boats from here pass through Ngoc Vung before continuing to Quan Lan. MIA.vn finds that visiting both islands is a better option, because Quan Lan Island also has many interesting things to offer.
Taking a canoe from the mainland to Ngoc Vung Island is also an interesting experience
1.2 The ideal time to visit Ngoc Vung Beach
If you are a true beach travel enthusiast, you probably know that summer is the best time to immerse yourself in cool water. The period from around April to August is the most suitable time to travel to Ngoc Vung Beach. However, this is also the busiest time of year, especially in May, June, and July, so you should consider going in March, April, or August. September and October are the stormy months. At this time, waves are high and winds are strong, so tours are usually not available, as traveling by canoe or boat outside the island can be very dangerous.
The period from around April to August is the most suitable time to travel to Ngoc Vung Beach
1.3 The explanation behind the beach’s unusual name, Ngoc Vung
Ngoc Vung Sea is named after Ngoc Vung Island, where it is located. But where did the name Ngoc Vung come from? In the past, this place was home to many rare pearl oysters. Every night, they would emit a radiant glow, lighting up the surrounding sky. When darkness fell, the islanders would harvest pearls from the seabed. It was said that even when viewed from a boat in the distance, the oysters’ glow could still be seen in a luminous area around the island. That is how the island came to be called Ngoc Vung.
2What attracts visitors to Ngoc Vung Sea
2.1 Immerse yourself in the cool water
Ngoc Vung Beach has a coastline of about 3km, with a wide, gently sloping shore that is not as deep or sunken as many other beaches. It is therefore very suitable for families with young children. The sand here is also fine and bright. The area remains untouched, with little human impact. You can freely immerse yourself in the cool sea, listen to the waves lapping against the shore, and hear the wind blowing through the lush green forest. These will certainly be peaceful and relaxing moments that wash away your fatigue.
You can freely immerse yourself in the cool sea, listen to the waves lapping against the shore, and hear the wind blowing through the lush green forest
2.2 Admire 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 sun or the late-afternoon sunset, each has its own distinctive beauty. With the sea, high mountains, and lush green forests, this is an extremely suitable place to sit quietly and admire the most beautiful moments of the day. It will definitely also give you some incredibly impressive photos!
In addition, when you come here, you can closely observe the lives of the fishing villagers and admire the beauty of their work as they head out to sea at dusk, casting nets to catch fish beneath the sunset. Or watch them return at sunrise, preparing to bring their catch of seafood back to the mainland to sell. The people of Ngoc Vung Island are especially friendly, always optimistic and cheerful, as well as hardworking and diligent. You will certainly feel comfortable staying here for a few days.
Natural scenery beneath the brilliant early-morning sunlight at Ngoc Vung Beach
2.3 Enjoy fresh seafood
Ngoc Vung Island is blessed by nature with abundant seafood, making it a seafood paradise for you to enjoy to your heart’s content. The seafood is freshly caught each day, ensuring its quality. MIA.vn would like to list some of the most famous seafood specialties in Ngoc Vung Sea: grilled tiger prawns, Ngoc Vung blue crab, cuttlefish, grouper, and Ngoc Vung clams… They are all renowned for their delicious flavor.
Ngoc Vung clams steamed with lemongrass and chili are also a famous delicacy you should try
3 Some tips for visiting Ngoc Vung Beach
- The island does not have many high-end hotels or large resorts. Therefore, if you want to stay overnight, you can choose a guesthouse, homestay, or stay with a local island family to experience fishing-village life.
Don’t forget to bring sunscreen for your face and body, along with adequate sun-protection gear, to avoid the effects of sunlight. There is quite little shade here, so you should take note of this.
- The beach is spacious and suitable for BBQ parties and camping by the sea. Waking up to watch the sunrise is always the perfect way to start the day.
- After enjoying yourself, remember to collect your rubbish neatly. If there is no place to dispose of it, take it back to the mainland to avoid polluting the island’s environment.
That is everything MIA.vn has introduced to you about Ngoc Vung Beach in Van Don. This untouched destination, with its mountains, blue sea, and white sand, is especially suitable for relaxing trips or anyone wanting to immerse themselves in nature. It certainly will not disappoint you.
