Talking about Phu Quoc – the “pearl island”, people often think of the endless white sand beach, the golden sun sparkling on the clear sea surface and the red sunset, as beautiful as coming out of a pictorial.
But do you know that Phu Quoc not only has beautiful scenery but also contains many interesting travel experiences? Whether you are looking for an experience of discovery, entertainment, relaxation or food, let's join Klook to update 10 more interesting Phu Quoc activities and destinations!
Where is Phu Quoc?
Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam, 45km from Ha Tien and 120km from Rach Gia, belonging to Kien Giang province. Phu Quoc Island has an area of 580km2, possessing a system of rolling hills and mountains, rich flora and fauna and a winding strait that creates a beautiful scene of "a green pearl in the middle of a vast ocean".
Besides colorful nature, visitors will surely be interested in many famous attractions in Phu Quoc. For example, Vinpearl Land Phu Quoc (which has just changed its name to VinWonders Phu Quoc), the eco-tourism area of Suoi Tranh, Fairy Stream, Da Ngon stream, Da Ban stream, Phu Quoc national park, etc.
Ngoc Island also converges many modern hotels, homestays, resorts and villas with reasonable costs. Traveling to Phu Quoc on your own whether to explore nature, relax or enjoy Phu Quoc specialties, you will have the most satisfactory experience.
When is the perfect time to go to Phu Quoc?
Phu Quoc has two seasons: dry season and rainy season. The dry season starts from November to March of the following year. That is also the time when the climate is cool and convenient to explore the surrounding islands. The only negative point is that the airfare and hotel rooms are quite expensive at this time.
The rainy season in Phu Quoc usually lasts from April to October. The peak of storms is in August and September. You should avoid going to Phu Quoc during these two months because it rains heavily, the sea is rough and the streets have fallen trees. Because it is very dangerous, most entertainment activities are closed. Many tourists are unfortunately stuck on the island for many days in a row. April and October, when it has least raining, is the time when spring in Phu Quoc is at their most beautiful.
How to Go to Phu Quoc
Currently, many airlines are opening domestic flights to Phu Quoc from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nanand. Airfares to Phu Quoc are quite "soft", only about 1,200,000 VND for a pair of round-trip tickets. Book early to get the best price. If you come from Saigon, Rach Gia or Ha Tien, you can go to Phu Quoc by many other means of transport; The most popular is still a combination of cars and high-speed trains.
The main means of transportation of people on the island is motorbikes. However, if you go to Phu Quoc on your own in groups of 4 or more, you should rent a private car to relax, freely travel, easily change the schedule, and save costs.
13 Phu Quoc Tourist Places You Shouldn't Miss
1. VinWonders Phu Quoc
The trip is not complete without spending a full day at Vinpearl Land Phu Quoc (new name: VinWonders Phu Quoc). This amusement park has many games that are extremely suitable for "game addicts".
There's nothing more stimulating than being free-floating on the super-sloping, 120-meter-long water slide or literally "flying" with the giant Giant Boomerang Ferris wheel. If you are not very excited about the thrill experience, you can relax with the lazy river or enjoy the colorful fairy-tale Mermaid performance.
2. Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc
As the first open-air, semi-wild zoo in Vietnam, Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc offers a unique "lock-in, release animals" experience that you can't find anywhere else. This is the common home of more than 3,000 individuals of 150 rare animal species from many continents around the world. Visitors can admire the colorful wildlife from a close-up perspective, and interact with their "furry" friends through exciting activities such as feeding elephants and giraffes and watching interesting animal shows or immerse yourself in the vibrant Zuzu dance. The young #teamKlook will surely "harvest" many great lessons about animal love and the sense of protecting the green earth.
3. Grand World Phu Quoc
Launched in 2021, Grand World Phu Quoc is known to a large number of travel enthusiasts with the name "no sleeping city" and is a check-in coordinate that cannot be missed when traveling to Phu Quoc. Coming to Grand World Phu Quoc, you will feel like you have just opened a magical door to the colorful world of sightseeings, entertainment, dining and shoppings. Relax by boating on the "Venice Canal" Vietnamese version", visiting the Teddy Bear Museum or taking pictures with the many contemporary artworks present here are all ideas that #teamKlook loves. Vietnam Essence Show - recreates the peak periods of Vietnamese culture with the most advanced performance technologies in the world - will bring you moments of emotional upliftment.
4. Namaste Phu Quoc Coral Park
Dive and see coral? Sounds interesting but normal. At Namaste Phu Quoc Coral Park, you will have a wonderful "walking under the sea" experience and a close-up zoom of the most developed coral ecosystem on the pearl island. Specifically, it is on 4 famous islands: “Mây Rút Trong”, “Mây Rút Ngoài”, “Gầm Gì” and “Móng Tay”. At this location, there are photography and video recording services available, so you can save a memorable moment when interacting with the colorful little sea creatures.
5. Sunset Sanato Phu Quoc
Sunset Sanato Phu Quoc is a famous combination of resorts, restaurants, cafes and bars on the pearl island. This place is also considered one of the most ideal places to watch the five-color sunset. Besides the brilliant scenery bestowed by mother nature, the beach at Sunset Sanato Phu Quoc (belonging to Sunset Sanato Beach Club) is also adorned with improvised contemporary artworks, definitely bring you a wonderful experience moment with friends and family.
6. The World's Longest Sea Crossing Cable Car
With an impressive length of 8Km, the cable car across the sea connecting Phu Quoc and Hon Thom (Hòn Thơm) is an interesting experience for those who like sightseeing and not being afraid of height. Looking down from the cable car, you can admire the vast green carpet of the island, the coastline and the very poetic jade-green sea. Once you reach Hon Thom, you can enjoy paragliding, rowing over obstacles and many other attractive water sports!
7. Duong Dong Market (Chợ Dương Đông)
Opened until 9 p.m. daily, Duong Dong Market is crowded with buyers and sellers from dawn to dusk. If locals come here to buy clean vegetables or fresh food, tourists often look for unique and strange crafts and souvenirs. You can go to the pier to buy cheap fresh seafood from fishing boats and then enjoy seafood processed on the spot. There's nothing better than eating delicious food and breathing in the sea air.
Tips for tourists: Before ending your journey to discover famous Phu Quoc tourist destinations, buy and bring home the famous Phu Quoc sim wine or fish sauce - a product is known for its unique taste, high protein content and ensures food hygiene and safety.
8. Bai Dai – Long Beach (Bãi Dài)
Listening to the sound of waves and feeling the warm sand pass through each toe is a common experience of visitors to Bai Dai, Phu Quoc. Extending to 20km, this northern beach is known as "the place that embraces the most beautiful seascape of Phu Quoc". Choose a quiet place, drink cool coconut water and watch the impressive sunset; At that time, the sun looks exactly like a giant fireball, slowly sinking into the clear water and leaving red rays on the white sand.
9. Suoi Tranh Ecotourism Area (Khu du lịch sinh thái Suối Tranh)
It is not an exaggeration to say that Phu Quoc is a clear example of a tropical island ecosystem. The most typical example is Suoi Tranh Ecotourism Area, with a natural stream up to 15km long, weaving between dense forest trees, mossy rocks leading to a romantic lake or white rapids. It only takes about 20 minutes to walk from the entrance to the famous waterfall here.
10. Pepper Farm
The land in Phu Quoc is still agricultural, rich in quartz and nutrients, so it is ideal for growing pepper. Walking around the pepper farm to relax in the countryside and learn about the process of making this "thousands of people" spice is also an idea to make your travel journey mower.
11. Cao Dai Temple (Chùa Cao Đài)
Located in Duong Dong town, Cao Dai Temple regularly organizes many religious ceremonies in the morning. Visiting the temple, you'll find intricately carved columns, floor-to-ceiling paintings and colorful embroidered curtains. Before leaving, don't forget to "snap" precious moments to check in on Instagram.
Tip for visitors: If you want to participate in the morning ritual at Cao Dai Temple, be sure to dress modestly and discreetly.
12. Pearl Farm (Trang trại Ngọc Trai)
Pearls also have a pretty name, "tears of the sea". At Phu Quoc Pearl Farm, these tears are crafted into much luxurious jewellery. Mussel shells are also "turned" into beautiful souvenirs. The staff here will explain to you how to open the pearl shell with a knife, as well as the process of preliminary processing of raw pearls before bringing them to the hands of artisans for sharpening.
13. Phu Quoc National Park
Occupying an area half the size of Singapore, Phu Quoc National Park owns many hiking and climbing routes for those who love to explore. As a UNESCO-recognized Nature Reserve, the vegetation here still has its original wild appearance. To explore Phu Quoc National Park, join a 4-hour trekking journey to Thien Duong mountain - located at an altitude of 400 meters above sea level. This journey is not easy and you should go with a professional guide for assistance when needed. In return, you will have access to many wild animals such as monkeys, squirrels, and hornbills at an extremely close range.
What to Eat in Phu Quoc?
Rich cuisine is also a highlight to help Phu Quoc "retain" tourists from afar. Let us tell you the specialties not to be missed when coming to Phu Quoc.
1. Herring Salad (Gỏi cá trích)
Famous for its delicious flavour with a strong sea scent, herring salad is a delicious Phu Quoc dish that you should not miss. Herring salad is made from fresh herring meat, harmoniously combined with purple onion, chili, and grated coconut to create a sour, sweet, and fatty leopard taste. One more glass of sim wine is just perfect.
2. Crab Blood Pudding Soup (Tiết canh cua)
Only eating duck blood soup, chicken blood soup is "too regular"! Phu Quoc also has a specialty of blood pudding made from fresh sea crabs and many bricks. The fragrant crab blood is marinated with salty spices and then mixed with fresh crab and crab meat, so it is extremely delicious.
3. Ham Ninh Crab (Ghẹ Hàm Ninh)
Crab in Ham Ninh fishing village is famous for its firm and sweetmeat. Just by simple process such as boiling or steaming and then dipping in salt, pepper soup is enough to rank this dish as "human delicacy". Ham Ninh crab prices are also quite resonable. There is nothing better than enjoying fresh crab meat while watching the idyllic life in the fishing village!
