Ha Long Bay gets the headlines. The cruise ships, the photography tours, the bucket-list checkboxes – it’s all very well earned, and very well attended. But tucked just to the northeast, in the calmer waters of Bai Tu Long Bay Vietnam, lies an island that operates at an entirely different frequency. Quan Lan Island has the white sand beaches, the coral reefs, the fishing village atmosphere, and the ancient temples without the crowds that have followed Ha Long’s fame for decades.<\/p>\n
For travelers who’ve been to Vietnam before and want something more genuine, or first-timers who simply want to find the version of the country that hasn’t been packaged yet, Quan Lan Vietnam is exactly that place. Here’s everything you need to plan the trip properly.<\/p>\n