Phu Quoc
Vietnam’s largest island lies in the Gulf of Thailand, closer to Cambodia than to the Vietnamese mainland. Half of it is national park; the rest is beaches, fishing towns, pepper farms and resorts.
Highlights
- Beaches on the west and south coasts, including Long Beach, Sao Beach and Khem Beach
- The Hon Thom cable car, almost 8 km over the sea to the southern islands
- Snorkelling and island-hopping by speedboat around the An Thoi archipelago
- Phu Quoc National Park, with forest walks in the north of the island
- Fish sauce distilleries, pepper farms and the fishing town of Ham Ninh
- Sunset Town and the Kissing Bridge at the southern tip
Best time to visit
November to April is dry with calm seas. May to October is the rainy season, with short heavy showers and rougher water for boat trips.
Getting there
Phu Quoc International Airport takes flights from Hanoi (about 2 hours 15 minutes) and Ho Chi Minh City (about 1 hour). Most nationalities can enter Phu Quoc visa-free for up to 30 days when arriving directly.
How long to stay
Three to four nights.
Where to stay
Long Beach on the west coast is the easiest for restaurants and sunsets; the south around Khem Beach and Sunset Town is quieter and closer to the cable car; the north has resorts and the national park on your doorstep.
What to eat
Herring salad (goi ca trich), grilled sea urchin, crab from Ham Ninh, and the island’s own fish sauce and Phu Quoc pepper, both protected by origin rules.
Good to know
- Phu Quoc is administered under An Giang province since the 2025 provincial mergers.
- November to April is dry with calm seas; May to October is green, quieter and cheaper, with short heavy showers.
- Phu Quoc fish sauce and Phu Quoc pepper both carry protected origin status.
Combine with
Ho Chi Minh City · Mekong Delta
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