Lan Chau Island

Lan Chau Island is a small rocky coastal island located off Cua Lo Beach in Nghi Thuy Ward, Cua Lo Town, Nghe An Province, Vietnam. Connected to the mainland by a rocky causeway accessible at low tide, it is notable for its rugged cliffs, historic lighthouse, and panoramic views of the Gulf of Tonkin. The uninhabited islet features remnants of Bao Dai's former summer villa and is a popular sightseeing and photography spot near Cua Lo Beach.

Visitors can expect a small uninhabited rocky island at the eastern end of Cua Lo Beach, accessible on foot over rocks and a causeway at low tide. The island features rugged cliffs, natural rock formations, a historic lighthouse on the summit, and ruins of a former villa. There are open viewpoints offering sea views, fishing boats offshore, and surrounding sandy beach. The terrain is natural and uneven with no commercial development on the island itself.

The island features a historic lighthouse that has served as a navigational aid in the Gulf of Tonkin and ruins of a villa built for Emperor Bao Dai in the 1930s when Cua Lo was developed as a seaside resort during the French colonial period.

Lan Chau Island is a well-known natural landmark and scenic symbol of Cua Lo beach tourism, associated with the coastal leisure culture of Nghe An and local fishing traditions.