Quan Lan is a remote island on Bai Tu Long bay, a part of Van Don district, Quang Ninh province, Vietnam.Quan Lan island has an area of 11 square kilometers stretching from Van Don mountain range to Got mountain with several towering mountains on its eastern side, creating a natural protection against winds and waves from the sea.
The island is situated on an important international navigation and trade route connecting Vietnam with other countries in the region such as Japan, Thailand, China, and the Philippines…. That is why Quan Lan island was ever a busy port for international trade in 11th century and also the place where local people ogainized strategic battles against Mogolian’s invasion on this sea route,contributing a vital part for the country’s complete independence & freedom of Tran dynasty in 1288.
