Phu Quoc ISLAND
Kien Giang Province
Phu Quoc is a beautiful archipelago located off the coast of Cambodia (about 4 km), at the end of the Gulf of Thailand, in the province of Kien Giang. In the country’s southern sea, Ngoc Phu Quoc Island is the main island of its archipelago (which has 22) and is the largest in Vietnam.
It’s known for its white-sand beaches and resorts, many of them located on the palm-lined southwestern coastline.
More than half of the island is part of the Phu Quoc National Park, which includes mountains, dense rainforest, hiking trails and a variety of wildlife.
The best time to visit Phuc Quoc
With temperatures that rarely dip below 25°C, any time of year is a good time to visit Phu Quoc Island. The busiest period for tourists is from April to September. However, the dry season (October to April) is the best time to explore the island.
The average annual temperature is only about 28°C. The maximum temperature is on average 30°C over the year (29°C in January to 31°C in May).
The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round.
What to see, what to do…?
Clear sea water, peaceful streams and lots of unique seafood are the great advantages of Phu Quoc tourism. It is possible to enjoy a walk in the forest within the Phu Quoc National Park as hiking trails, waterfalls, and wildlife await those who love adventure or discover the atypical architecture of the Ho Quoc Pagoda . And many other things to visit… Phuc Quoc is not just about the beach!
Top 14 must-do activities in Phu Quoc:
- Boat trips to visit the northern and southern islands.
- Visit one or more pepper plantations (in the south and north of the island) as well as a pearl farm.
- Enjoy the night market in Duong Dong (the biggest town on the island).
- Contemplate a sunset in a beach bar, on one of the many beaches on the island.
- Enjoy Vinpearl Safari and VinWonders.
- Bask on the many beaches (Starfish beach, Long beach, Bai Sao beach …).
- Visit Dinh Cau Temple.
- Visit the Chua Ho Quoc pagoda with its beautiful view of the sea.
- Emotional visit to the remains of Cay Dua prison (Phu Quoc prison).
- Visit a factory of Nuoc Mam (fish sauce – the most famous in Vietnam).
- Take a walk in the national park.
- Participate in night squid fishing.
- Go snorkeling and/or scuba diving.
- Enjoy fresh seafood.
