PHU QUOC Vietnam's Best Beach Break For Locals and Tourists Alike

Phu Quoc is well-known for the name “Pearl Island “ and also as the biggest island in Vietnam. With blue jade seawater, white-sandy beaches, pleasant weather all year round, and a big system of hotels and resorts for travelers, Phu Quoc is a real beach paradise, becoming one of the top choices of almost all sea-lovers. Along with beaches, Phu Quoc is also sought after for the best sunset, evergreen tropical forests, the national park, traditional villages, and especially the top-notch seafood cuisine. Therefore, there are dozens of things in Phu Quoc waiting to be discovered during your week-long holiday

Best Time To Visit

Phu Quoc weather is divided into two seasons, the rainy (from April to September) and the dry (from October to next year March). Despite the rain, which comes fast and dissolves at the same speed, the temperature in the Pearl Island remains at a mellow approach all the time. The average hovers around 28 degrees Celsius with the clear sky covered, leading Phu Quoc to its prestigious title of winter vacation favorites. However, remember to check the weather forecast during the rainy season to avoid any chance of a storm. Sea travel is not so wise if a storm may happen. The best time to visit Phu Quoc is the dry season when the humidity drops low, and the heat has mostly evaporated. That is the ideal time to give yourself a treat to idyllic beaches.

How to get there

Phu Quoc island belongs to The Gulf of Thailand and is around 45km from Ha Tien city, Kien Giang province. There are 3 ways to reach Phu Quoc is by plane, high-speed boat, and ferry.

By Flight. There are many flights from different provinces to Phu Quoc airport. It takes around 2 hours from Hanoi and 1 hour from Ho Chi Minh city. The airport is around 14km far from the center and it costs you around 20 minutes by taxi.

By Speed Boat. You can take a bus to Rach Gia or Ha Tien (both in Kien Giang), then take a high-speed boat from there to Phu Quoc island. It takes you 1.5 hours from Ha Tien and 2.5 hours from Rach Gia pier.

By Ferry. More popular for locals, the ferry starts from Ha Tien and can carry both vehicles and nearly 400 guests. It takes 2.5 hours on the sea this way.

Best places to visit

If you can ride onbe, the best means of traveling on Phu Quoc island is by motorbike. Rent one at local service and set your map to three directions to explore, North, South, and East. Otherwise you can call a metered taxi to take you around town.

Exotic beaches

With a length of more than 20km, Long Beach is one great place to witness the glorious magenta sunset. Sao Beach is another beautiful beach on the East Side of the island, belonging to An Thoi town. Visitors can make an afternoon stride along the 7km sand strip, dip their toes in the warm water, swim around the blue sea, and listen to the echoes of gentle waves. With these conditions, Sao Beach can host various water sports activities.

Phu Quoc national park

Located on the Northern tip of the island, Phu Quoc national park stretches over 31.000 ha of land. The forest is home to various rare plants and animals, along with abundant nature formation. Visitors can cross majestic rivers such as Tranh, Da Ban, Da Ngon or conquer the Chua Mountain during trekking trips. From the peak, the colorful rug is all revealed.

Rach Vem fishing village

20km southward of Duong Dong town is the picturesque Rach Vem fishing village. The village lies peacefully beside the starfish beach. In the low water season, the red creatures dot the yellow sand and crystal water with their packs. And among the poetic landscape is many floating houses and wooden bridges. They contribute to blush the attraction with the rustic feeling of the fishers’ simple life. Coming here, travelers can have the chance to taste the sea through many simple yet flavorful dishes, handmade by the locals.

Dinh Cau night market

Dinh Cau night market is the symbol of bustle night of Duong Dong town. Stepping into the place, visitors may be overwhelmed by a wide range of simple stalls filled with fresh seafood, sweet snacks, Phu Quoc specialties, and souvenirs. The prices are all displayed on the front board, so there is no need to fear scams. The market runs from 5 pm to 11 pm every weekend.

Thom islet

Coming to Phu Quoc, one can not miss discovering pristine islets. Accompanied with the largest scale cross-ocean cable car in Asia, Thom islet is the best tourist attraction. The place is occupied by a vast blue ocean and greeny hills. It is also the perfect site for coral reef scuba diving, night squid fishing, and kayaking. Aquatopia Water Park with a mount of adventure games sure does more good for your little ones than you can imagine. On the road to Thom islet, travelers can consider stopping by the Mong Tay peninsula, Gam Ghi, and May Rut islet.

VinWonders complex

One of the most frequented places in the North Island is VinWonders entertainment complex, a product of Vin Group. It includes a Safari, a Golf course, an aquarium, and amusement park. If you want a compact holioday, you may choose to stay at one of the many hotels and resorts inside the complex. The area is especially popular among local holiday makers during summer vacation.