Vinh Thuc island Ultimate guide : The hidden paradise in Mong Cai, Quang Ninh

Vinh Thuc Island is an untouched island with pristine beaches, beautiful nature and friendly locals, a real paradise from Mong Cai. 

This Vinh Thuc island travel guide is everything you need to know for travelling Vinh Thuc island including things to do, what to eat, places to stay, best time to visit etc

Why I write this Vinh Thuc island travel guide

When I tried to google Vinh Thuc island travel guide, there isn’t much detailed information in English to help with planning a trip. 

So I decided to write my own blogpost for travelers who will go on a guided tour or travel on your own to Vinh Thuc island

Vinh Thuc island : The basic

In this section,I will write about general information about Vinh Thuc island so that you can easily answer basic questions:  What, where, when and how. I also give my ow opinion about travelling Vinh Thuc island 

If you have done well-researched, just skip it

Where is Vinh Thuc island ?

Located on the southern side of Mong Cai,  in the Northeast of Hanoi, off the coast,45 minutes by wooden junk boat from Mong Cai port. 

Vinh Thuc island is almost ZERO knowledge for Vietnamese and foreign tourists. It is the place for local citizens who want to travel on an untouched island. 

The island is small covering 500 hectares and with a population of 3000 inhabitants with 700 families.  

There is not something that is designed for tourists

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET TO VINH THUC ISLAND FROM MONG CAI?

45 minutes by wooden junk boat ride or a speed boat ride

HOW MANY DAYS IS ENOUGH FOR TRAVELLING IN VINH THUC ISLAND?

Since it is 4.5 hours drive from Hanoi to Mong Cai, so day trip isn’t possible for travellers from Hanoi. For visitors from Halong, you can take it as a day trip with an early departure  from 7am

IS VINH THUC ISLAND WORTH VISITING?

In my opinion, it isn’t a place for DIY travellers but guided tours for those who like authentic, unique and something different, off the beaten track to be away from big tourist hubs like Halong. 

How to get to Vinh Thuc island from Hanoi

There are 2 stages to follow

Stage 1 : Hanoi to Mui Ngoc port

Take early departure limousine from 6am from My Dinh bus terminal, 40 minute drive Hanoi Old Quarter with either Nhat Hong Limousine or Hoang Giang limousine. 

You are expected to reach Mui Ngoc port in 5 hours 

Ticket fare is 20 USD per person/way

Stage 2 : Take a wooden boat or speed boat from Mui Ngoc port to Vinh Thuc island

Departure time: 07h00, 10h00, 13h00 và 16h00
Ticket far: 120.000 VNĐ/person/way

By the time, you get there. It is lunchtime so have early lunch and walk around the pier until take a speed boat ride at 1pm. 

If we offer the guided tour, we would hire a private wooden junk boat so you will reach the island by 12pm, have lunch, check-in at the hotel/motel

How to get around Vinh Thuc island 

The best way is to take a leisurely motorbike around the island. If not, take an electric buggy or a car to get around the island. Traffic around the island is almost ZERO so you can confidently ride around. If not, an easy rider would be the best. 

Best time to visit Vinh Thuc island

In my opinion the best time would be from September to early November, Late March, and April. 

Summertime is fine but it’s hote but not too hot since it is an island, off the coast. T

Top things to do in Vinh Thuc island

Experience local living with fishing and farming activities

The most interesting things to do in Vinh Thuc island is to experience local life by join fishermen with fishing activities and farming works with farmers. 

Hiking to the top of Vinh Thuc lighthouse

Vinh Thuc lighthouse is a must-see spot on the island, 28 meters high and 86 meters above sea level. From the top, you could see the panoramic view of the island. 

Soaking up on the untouched beaches

There are 2 beaches called Dau Dong and Ben Hen. If I compare to the beaches, famous islands like QUan Lan or Coto exist. It is incomparable but there is very few tourists here instead of seeing hundreds of tourists on the famous islands. 

Leisurely walking along the ranges of casuarina

It’s so romantic to walk along the casuarina with your beloved and enjoy peaceful atmosphere with no one around is an incredible experience.

Experience SUP rowing on the sea

It’s fun to paddle with your beloved along the sea. 

Where to stay in Vinh Thuc island

To my opinion, Ngoc Chau homestay is the best choice since it is located in the front of the sea and lots and trees around, which is good for couples and families with kids

What to eat in Vinh Thuc

Seafood, seafood and seafood. If you only eat vegetarian, it is okay to eat vegetables, rice maybe some eggs but not a lot of choices for vegetarians

Vinh Thuc Island pro tips

+ There is no ATMs machine in Vinh Thuc island, so don’t forget to bring cash in VND with you ( no credit card accepted) 

+ It isn’t easy to find convenient stores on the island, so it’s better to get things prepare

+ Packing lists

• Suncream
• Sung glasses
• Towels
• Swimsuits
• Changes of clothes
• Buck spray
• Rain gear
• Cash in VND (4 to 5 million VND)

Private guided tour to Vinh Thuc island from Hanoi/Halong

Hanoi Eco Tours offer private guided tour to Vinh Thuc island from Hanoi/Halong, please send us a message on Whatsapp at +84974313104 (Click on the link to chat with us) 

Also there is no local guide in Vinh Thuc island or tour guide from Hanoi or Halong

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