Travelers who have completed a Halong bay trip but still in need for the pristine wildness and natural purity can choose Cai Chien as their next destination. Cai Chien is located in Hai Ha district, Mong Cai city, Quang Ninh province and though not as famous as Coto nor Quan Lan islands but with its purity of blue sea and green mountains, Cai Chien is ideal for those who love the true nature.
Visit Cai Chien, you will be daydreaming in the picturesque scenery. The sea of Cai Chien is not affected by any industry so that it's extremely pure. Take a look at it from a distance, you find it blue but a closer look gives it almost transparent, likely to the sea bed.
On the island of 269km2, there are only about 130 households living mainly on agriculture and fishing. Tourism services on Cai Chien are limited but in the heart of this beautiful nature, you may still find it comfortable enough because the climate is extremely fresh and warm, pure sea taste.
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| Cai Chien island |
From the Halong city, you can go to Phu Hai port in 4 hours. From there, a boat takes you to the island of Cai Chien in 30 minutes. As a new island in travel services, Cai Chien has just had the electricity in April 2016, the overnight service here is only the container homestay which looks very cute. Each container features 2 double beds for 4 persons with an air conditioner, a private bathroom. More person can be added to the 4 persons container, only a few extra dollars each. The containers are placed adjacent to the sea, alternating betweet rows of casuarina, so that you can lazily walk to the beach.
All creatures here are surely gentle enough for you to play with. The beach is sheltered by the islets and the bay water is warm so that you can bath freely without fear of the wind nor fear of the waves, very safe for even the elderly and the young children.
In the Dau Rong area, beside the long beach for bathing, you may take pictures with friends on floating rafts with the help of fishermen at no charge.
When you are bother with water, sand and waves, you can rent a motorbike to explore the island. You will be able to ride with friends on the twisty roads all around the island. When you get to Duoi Rong area, You will be overwhelmed by the majestic landscape here. Mountains rise majestically from the sea to the blue sky. There you can find the ocean jetty extending to the sea, quite fancy.
Your container, if you rent one, is in a cool pine forest with grassy aroma and romantic small paths, suitable for walking. On your walks, you may find the yellow rice fields with the new rice fragrant.
To stay overnight on the island, you can choose the form of camping on the beach or homestays. However, if you want a better equipped and meals of vietnamese rice with seafood without doing it yourself, one single container is the choice.
The people here are very hospitable, if you are polite and friendly, you can be offered the fresh seafood for free.


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