All Things You Need to Know About Phu Quoc

What do you know about Phu Quoc Island?

Phu Quoc or “Pearl island” is a famous tourist destination which has attracted the most domestic and international tourists in recent years because of many many valuable things. This island has a special beauty that you can’t find anywhere else on earth, from the breathtaking and picturesque natural landscapes to historically significant and long-standing historical and diverse culture.

Where is Phu Quoc Island?

Phu Quoc island is located in the South West of Vietnam with a coastline of approximately 150 kilometres. There are many long white beaches, blue crystal water and gentle waves so that this island is suitable for tourists who would like to relax on a beautiful beach or play some underwater sports. 

The distance from Ho Chi Minh city to Phu Quoc is 382 kilometres and it takes about 7 hours to travel by rented car and 2 hours and 30 minutes by ferry to Phu Quoc at Ha Tien port.

Phu Quoc island is located in the South West of Vietnam with a coastline of approximately 150 kilometer

What is Phu Quoc famous for?

The world's most stunning beaches

With 150 kilometres of coastline, Phu Quoc is quite well-known for its many stunning natural beaches and clean atmosphere. Many beaches among tourists, such as: Starfish Beach, Long Beach, Khem Beach, Sao Beach,...that have been ranked to become the most gorgeous beach you must visit in Vietnam. Therefore, numerous tourists come to Phu Quoc every year.

Sao Beach was voted as one of Top 10 most beautiful, pristine and quiet beaches in the world by CN travel - the travel website. Sao Beach has a gorgeous white beach, blue crystal sea water with long rows of straight coconut trees lining the coast, all those things make a poetic scene. Travelers can come to Sao Beach to try some fantasy activities such as: swimming, beach parasailing, diving, kayaking,... Sao Beach Phu Quoc is also famous for seafood, you must try it at local seafood restaurants because of the cheap price and fresh seafood. On the other hand, Khem Beach is 43 of 50 the most beautiful beaches in the world by a reputable travel agency in Canada.

Phu Quoc is quite well-known for its many stunning natural beaches and clean atmosphere

Underwater Paradise: Clear Seas and Spectacular Coral

Besides the natural beauty on the beaches, the underwater ecosystem in Phu Quoc will definitely overwhelm you. The beautiful coral reefs in Pearl island can be seen by scuba diving or the coral viewing glass-bottom boat to admire diverse species of coral with thousands of shapes. Some beaches in Phu Quoc where you can see coral without scuba diving: 

Hon Thom: This island is not only reputed for a large monument park but also famous as one of most beautiful coral reefs in Phu Quoc, interesting tourists by varsity and rich ecosystem. 

Hon May Rut: is recognized as “ The Paradise of Coral” where there is a diverse coral reef ecosystem. Tourists can enjoy seeing the coral while diving, and you will admire the gorgeous marine life with over 250 species of coral.  

Hon Mong Tay: Maintains a healthy coral ecosystem because water is very clean. That’s why there are many colorful coral, hard and soft coral species.

Doi Moi island: The coral ecosystem in Doi Moi island is a huge area, bordering the sea with nearly 20 special coral species.

See breathtaking coral through a glass-bottom boat

A breathtaking sunset that steals hearts

Phu Quoc is like the big boat in the Gulf of Thailand. The ocean around this island that makes Phu Quoc has one of the most picturesque sunset scenes in Vietnam. The sun sets like a yellow part of the egg that makes the sky burn with a vibrant red-orange. The scenery is beautiful as a painting.

Sunset is the perfect time for couples to stroll along the shore, experience the romantic mood, or you can choose Phu Quoc’s sunset to make your wedding.

If you want to enjoy the best sunset in Pearl island, you must come to the Sunset Sanato Beach Club for some reasons at below:

Convenient location: this site located at the west coastline in Phu Quoc, this is the ideal place to watch the stunning sunset. If you were here, you would fall in love with the beautiful moment, unique scene, the sunlight on the gentle waves when the sun goes down into the ocean.

Variety services: Sunset Sanato Beach Club is an entertainment complex, there is a restaurant, bistro, beach bar, with the band playing wonderful country songs.

Additionally, you can check in the sunset and do some activities like: Kiss Bridge, Dinh Cau,...

A picture of sweet romance at Kiss Bridge

The world's most significant biosphere park

Phu Quoc national park is a huge nature reserve lay on the small hill in the North of Phu Quoc island. Here was recognized Kien Giang Coastal and island Biosphere Reserve as one of the world’s biosphere reserves by UNESCO. This is absolutely a must - visit destination for tourists who love exploring, trekking and reversing the forest.

Visiting the Phu Quoc National Park, you will have opportunities to experience:

Trekking and seeing animal habitat in the forest.

Admire the majestic waterfall and clean water stream include: Tranh stream, Da Ban stream.

Watching marine life and the colorful coral reefs.

Try some new outdoor activities like: kayaking, scuba-diving.

Bathe in the streams and immerse yourself in nature on Phu Quoc Island

A spectrum of entertainment at Vinpearl and Sunworld complexes

In recent years, Phu Quoc island has more amusement parks for attracting tourists. The largest entertainment complex in Phu Quoc are Hon Thom - Sun Group and VinWonders - Vingroup. 

Hon Thom Sun World is an entertainment area located in the small island in the south of Phu Quoc. Hon Thom has an impressive cable car, nature park and water play area. The cable car in Hon Thom has a record that is the longest sea crossing cable car. You can enjoy many thrill games, sightsee the building in Sun World, and play water sport activities.

VinWonders Phu Quoc is all in one entertainment complex, they provide restaurant, hotel, resort, casino, amusement park and safari park.. VinWonders is the largest amusement park in the world with over 100 thrilling games, aquarium, and water park. The first and the only place that allows Vietnamese people to gamble is Corona Casino Phu Quoc. VinWonders where you can contact the animal in a different way. You will seat inside the bus and the animal will be free outside, this safari is reserving over 2000 individuals of 150 animal species.

The “Colors of the Ocean” Mermaid Show is infused with a spirit of patriotism

What is special about Phu Quoc?

Vibrant Night Market: A Culinary Temptation

The Phu Quoc night market is one of the best places in Phu Quoc you must visit at night. Phu Quoc Market is renowned for the diverse culinary and countless taste dishes around the world, Some specialties you can try in Phu Quoc night market:

Herring salad

Grilled sea urchin with scallion oil

Grill Bien Mai

Ham Ninh Carb

Crab noodle soup

Roll ice cream

Beyond the information we've covered, Phu Quoc has a multitude of hidden gems. Hopefully, the content here will give you a stronger sense of what makes Phu Quoc stand out.