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Tuan Chau IslandĐảo Tuần Châu
Skip Tuan Chau as a destination: it is a resort-and-cruise hub, not a place to explore. Use it as a departure point for a Ha Long Bay cruise, then leave. Half a day is enough.
Tuan Chau Island is a man‑made entertainment complex and cruise jetty 5 km from Ha Long City. It has a 4 km beach, dolphin and crocodile shows, and a row of cafes and restaurants. Most travellers only pass through to board a Ha Long Bay cruise. The island itself does not justify a stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VND
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (typhoon risk)
- Airports
- HAN · HPH
- Nights
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Vietnam ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Vietnam ↗Crossing streets: walk slowly and steadily; motorbikes flow around you — do not stop or run.
- Vietnam ↗Carry Vietnamese đồng in small notes; many stalls and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tuan Chau Island113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tuan Chau Island, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?VND in small notes (10k–100k) for stalls, markets, xe ôm and tips at spas.Vietnam-wide
- SIM or eSIMViettel, Vinaphone and Mobifone sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport and a face photo are required for registration.Vietnam-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Vietnam-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.Vietnam-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/F. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Vietnam-wide
- SafetySafe during daylight.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in cities and hotels; squat toilets and no paper in rural stops and on long buses — carry tissues.Vietnam-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 114 fire · 115 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday; the Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum is also closed on Friday and shuts for maintenance for about two months each year (usually…Vietnam-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHAN Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) (About 2.5 h by road to Tuan Chau Island).
- Getting aroundWalking along the beach and jetty area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (iced)₫20,000–40,000 (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBottle of beer₫15,000–30,000 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Tuan Chau to Ha Long City₫50,000–80,000 (≈ US$2–4)
- Budget bedHostel bed in Ha Long City, a night, per person₫150,000 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedResort room on Tuan Chau Island, a night, per room₫1,500,000 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedResort room on Tuan Chau Island, a night, per room₫3,500,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₫600,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₫1,500,000 (≈ US$60) · High ₫3,000,000 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HAN Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) (About 2.5 h by road to Tuan Chau Island) · HPH Cat Bi International Airport (Haiphong) (About 1 h by road)
- Phrases
- Vietnamese phrasebook
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Aug (18 rain days), driest Dec (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tuan Chau Island: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
16 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking along the beach and jetty area. Taxis from the island entrance to Ha Long City (about 5 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ha Long Bay
goDoor to door: Immediate departure
Cruise from Tuan Chau jetty
This is the main reason to come to Tuan Chau.
Ha Long City
goDoor to door: 10 min
Taxi or bus, about 5 min
Night market, seafood, and the cable car to Bai Tho Mountain.
Cat Ba Island
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Ferry from Tuan Chau or Ha Long City
Lan Ha Bay kayaking and Cat Ba National Park.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tuan Chau Island
Two‑ to three‑star resorts; convenient for cruise departure but isolated from Ha Long City.
Ha Long City
More choice and cheaper food; 10 min taxi to the Tuan Chau jetty.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₫600,000–1,000,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₫1,000,000–2,000,000 (≈ US$40–80) excl. bed
- High
- ₫2,000,000 (≈ US$80)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed in Ha Long City2 × 1 night × ₫250,000 | ₫500,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₫1,500,000 | ₫3,000,000 |
| Bus Hanoi → Tuan Chau, one way2 × ₫120,000 · check | ₫240,000 |
| Taxi Tuan Chau → Ha Long City1 × ₫50,000 | ₫50,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₫379,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₫2,085,000 per person per day, bed included | ₫4,169,000≈ US$160 |
2026 estimate in VND; flights and cruise costs excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bowl of pho | ₫40,000–70,000 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of beer | ₫15,000–30,000 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Coffee (iced) | ₫20,000–40,000 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi from Tuan Chau to Ha Long City | ₫50,000–80,000 (≈ US$2–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cruise prices from Tuan Chau start at about US $200 per person (check).
- The island is privately owned; facilities may change without notice.
- Last shows and food service times: check on arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
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Đến địa chỉ này, làm ơnTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire114
- Ambulance115
Embassy
Most embassies are in Hanoi. The US Embassy: 7 Lang Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi. UK Embassy: 31 Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Hanoi → Tuan Chau: about ₫120,000 (≈ US$5), 2.5 h (check)
- Taxi Tuan Chau → Ha Long City: ₫50,000–80,000 (≈ US$2–4), 5 min
Say or show
- Xin chào — Hello (sin chow)
- Cảm ơn — Thank you (kam un)
- Bao nhiêu? — How much? (bow nyew)
- Bến tàu ở đâu? — Where is the jetty? (ben tau uh dow)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tuan Chau Island. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (typhoon risk) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the dolphin show, crocodile show, and the cruise jetty with verified show times and ticket prices.
- Eat pages for the beachfront cafes with last orders.
- Transfer fixture from Hanoi to Tuan Chau (bus, seaplane) with verified departure times.
Sources
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