Halong paradise suites destination - tuan chau island
Being one of the World Heritage Site, Halong bay is well known for numerous big and small islands with abundant fabulous caves that capture the interest of a diverse number of tourists on cruises to Halong each year. Among thousands of these islands, Tuan Chau emerges as the only soil island of all. Tuan Chau is not only noted for its wonderful natural surroundings but also regarded as a destination of historical values.
Tuan Chau is located about 4 kilometers far from Bai Chay Tourist Wharf to the southwest. The island is connected to the mainland by a 2-kilometer road built in 1998. From the main road just before you reach Halong city, you will see a modern archway which serves as the main entrance to Tuan Chau Island. The drive in will take about 5 minutes over a man-made reclaimed road. Tuan Chau island originally covered a total area of 2.5 square kilometers but currently has spread the larger size of approximately 4 square kilometers. The weather on the island is comfortably cool around the year, creating an ideal destination for relaxing and refreshing your mind after long hours of bustle life. With 2 km2 of green pine forests and the long white sandy beach stretching 6 km, Tuan Chau island stands out from many other stunning ones in Halong and attracts a diverse array of worldwide tourists every year. halong_paradise_suites_21.jpg
The name Tuan Chau originated from the combination of two single words: ‘linh tuan’ (the patrolman) and ‘tri chau’ (district chief) because in the feudal time, a national guard station was set up here by the royal army to patrol and defend the borderland. Prior to 1999, Tuan Chau was still little known by any travelers and the local people here suffered a low standard living condition with no network, no clean water. However, gradually the potential of this only soil island on Halong bay has been woke up and inspired the booming tourism later then.
Nowadays, Tuan Chau is well known among various visitors as one of the most modern entertag centre in Halong charming bay. Once you reach the main centre, you will be overwhelmed by the complex relaxing system, which can seat up to 2,000 people in dolphin and seal shows, a high tech water fountain with music, laser lighting and film showing on the water screen and an interesting crocodile show. Besides the aesthetic value, Tuan Chau Island also has historical value with many archaeological relics. Archaeologists found many stone tools and pottery which are the evidences of Halong Culture dating around 3.000 – 2.000 BC.
Recently together with the blooming of Halong tourism, the first hotel with the modern boutique concept –Halong Paradise Suites - has opened in Tuan Chau last year, offering visitors a fresh unique experience in Halong. Not striking travelers by its great scale or overwhelming luxurious atmosphere, Paradise Suites Hotel highlights the coziness of accommodation, the dedication of hotel staff and the true satisfaction of customers.
Halong paradise suites destination - tuan chau island
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