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Rainbows end down that highway, where ocean breezes blow
Van Don Island District in Quang Ninh Province is
famous not only as an 800-year-old trading port with many archaeological and
cultural relics but also for its stunning beaches, mysterious caves and Bai Tu
Long National Park with many rare animals. About 50 kilometers from Ha Long
City, Van Don is a famous destination for enthusiasts of ecotourism and
adventure.
Van Don Island District is an archipelago of 600 limestone islands which rise
200-300 meters above the waves of Bai Tu Long Bay. Van Don is considered a
sleeping princess waiting for tourists.
Van Don offers Creation’s brilliant combination of ocean blue and forest green
and a chance to relax in the Western Pacific off the beaches of Quan Lan and
Ngoc Vung islands, which have been spared from modernization and retain their
primitive sceneries and clean air. Boat rides offer more detailed views of the
islands and of the taller mountains that stand guard over them. Mysterious caves
in these ocean mountains are great for exploring.
Coming to Van Don, tourists can hear of the Tran Dynasty’s victories over their
enemies and of the Quan Lan Festival which commemorates national hero Tran Khanh
Du.
About five kilometers from Quan Lan Island is a complex of temples and pagodas,
of which Quan Lan Pagoda is the most striking. Built in the 18th century, Quan
Lan Pagoda is famous for its nice architecture, unique design and elegant
decorations.
Local authorities, enterprises and residents are developing tourist services and
facilities to meet the increasing demand of travelers. The district already has
800 well equipped rooms. Infrastructure, communications and living standards of
local residents are also being upgraded. Many new travel companies have been
born and five new taxi brands have opened on Quan Lan and Minh Chau islands.
Last year the district attracted nearly 350,000 tourists, including 3,500
foreigners. To attract more tourists this summer, local authorities have called
for restaurants to introduce indigenous specialties and breeding farms of fish,
pearls, oysters, snails and abalone are being developed into tourist sites.
The district has also opened the Uncle Ho Memorial Area, Dai Beach Tourist Area,
Cai Bau Pagoda and the Truc Lam Giac Lam Zen Monastery.
Source: VietNamNet/SGT/TTXVN/TT&VH |
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