Phu Quoc island is situated in Thai Lan bay. This is one of the biggest islands in Vietnam. It is about 400km from Ho Chi Minh from here.This place attracts domestic and foreign tourists by various types of tourism, with rich marine and island resources; diverse forest and marine ecosystems.
Phu Quoc sea area has 22 large and small islands, with a total area of about 589.23 km2. In particular, the largest Phu Quoc island is divided into the north island and the south island. Duong Dong town is located in the center.
The most beautiful season to travel?
The most ideal time to travel to Pearl Island is from about November to April next year. This is the dry season in the South, with little rain, calm sea, calm waves and warm sunshine, suitable for outdoor travel activities. This season is suitable for resort tours, not suitable for backpackers or backpackers.
From about May to October is the rainy season, sometimes there are storms, but Phu Quoc is still crowded due to the summer vacation period. If you go to Phu Quoc this season, you should come around the end of April, at this time the guests are still not crowded and the weather is still beautiful, the prices are not too high like the peak season. October is also the time of change of seasons, so there is little rain.
Accommodation
Visitors can find on Phu Quoc from affordable guesthouses to high-class international-class resorts. If you want to save money, you can stay in a homestay. If traveling with a company or a family with young children, the best choice for you is a hotel in Duong Dong town, convenient to attractions and shopping.
Some 5-star hotels such as Saigon Phu Quoc Resort, Eden Resort often cost over 1,500,000 VND per room per day. The price of 3-4 star hotels is from 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 VND. 2-star hotels such as Gold Hotel, Lavita Hotel, Sea Star resort, Kim Hoa usually cost 600,000 – 800,000 VND.
Unlike Nha Trang with beaches that are easy to access from the main road, to Phu Quoc visitors often have to go far to get to the beach. So if you want to be quiet and relaxing, you should stay at a resort, villa or bungalow near the beach.
You can choose a beautiful resort by location, room rates range from 1,800,000 to 7,000,000 VND per night. In the North of the island there are Vinpearl Phu Quoc Resort, Nam Nghi Coral Peninsula Phu Quoc, Fusion Resort Phu Quoc. On the east side of the island, there is Rocks Beach Boutique Phu Quoc, in Ham Ninh commune, which has just opened in early 2022, which is likened to “miniature Maldives”.
In the middle of the North Island and the center are Movenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc and Mango Bay Resort on Ong Lang beach. In the middle of Duong Dong town, there are Lahana Resort Phu Quoc, L’Azure Resort & Spa Phu Quoc, Anja Beach Resort, Pullman Phu Quoc or InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort. JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay located on Khem beach or Premier Village Phu Quoc is the outstanding accommodation in the South of the island.
Where to play?
The tourist attractions on Phu Quoc are divided into 4 main areas: the central area in Duong Dong town, the south island, the north island and the east island. Depending on the schedule, you should spend at least two days if you want to explore all the fun spots on the island.
The North of Phu Quoc Island has a rich beauty with primeval forests. There are also pristine beaches and fishing villages, which have not been affected much by trade. Here are some attractions.
Phu Quoc National Park covers an area of more than 31,400 hectares, home to hundreds of species of animals, plants and diverse ecosystems of mountains, forests, seas, waterfalls and streams. Here, you will discover lush vegetation, admire pure streams such as Tranh stream, Da Ban stream, and Da Ngon stream. If you join the 4-hour tour, you will conquer the top of Nui Chua, with an altitude of 565 m, and admire the vast and colorful landscape of the park.
Located about 15 km from Duong Dong town, Rach Vem fishing village or “starfish kingdom” is one of the favorite photo spots of tourists. In addition to the clear blue sea, this place is also scored by many starfish. From December to April is the time when the sea is calm, the water is clear, so it is easiest to see starfish. In the rainy season, the road to Rach Vem is difficult to go and the water is cloudy.
Raft houses and wooden bridges facing the sea are also one of the highlights of Rach Vem. Here, visitors can also enjoy a variety of fresh seafood, which is cheaper than the central area. However, because most of the raft houses are processed by local people, they do not have elaborate decorations.
One of the most famous attractions in the north of the island is Vinpearl Safari, which takes care of more than 3,000 birds, mammals and reptiles of 175 species. Safari is divided into 2 open zoo areas, for visitors to visit the petting area and the semi-wild area, taking visitors by specialized vehicles.
Here, visitors with their families and friends learn about animals in their natural habitat. Nearby is the VinWonders entertainment complex with many fun or adventurous games, the aquarium is suitable for both children and adults.
