Everything you Need to Know about Phu Quoc Island

Phu Quoc is a stunningly beautiful island in the far south of Vietnam, the country's largest. 99 forested mountains dominate the northern part of the island while the southern part is better known for its beaches.

The island's beauty is often compared to Phuket (its also a similar size), but without the people and infrastructure. The Vietnamese government has big plans for tourism on the island, a new airport is planned and many larger resorts will be opening over the next few years. Many consider it paradise with aquamarine water, idyllic beaches, romantic sunsets and a serene island-style atmosphere.

To get to the island you have two options; either by plane or ferry. The flight from Ho Chin Minh City to Duong Dong takes less than an hour, and you can also fly from Rach Gia in the Mekong Province. An alternative is to catch a ferry from Rach Gia, but flying is recommended.

Where to Stay in Phu Quoc Island

There are not many hotels on the island, but we have selected the best ones for you to choose from. Those seeking luxury should look no further than La Veranda Grand Mercure Resort & Spa. Mango Bay Resort Phu Quoc is an isolated resort with eco credentials that's worth checking out. Saigon Phu Quoc Resort is a good bungalow resorts on the beach.

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Phu Quoc Island Attractions

The island's stunning beaches are a big draw, often picture postcard perfect with powder white sand and turquoise sea. For those interested in culture there are some interesting fishing villages to see and several temples and pagodas. The island is famous for growing pepper, you can see it growing all over the northern part.
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Phu Quoc Island Activities

Clearly one of Phu Quoc's main activities, if you can call it that, is to lay on the beach and sunbathe, perhaps taking the odd swim now and then. But for many there's only so much 'doing nothing' you can do. Looking beyond the beach, nature lovers have lots to explore around the center of Phu Quoc. (Read More)

Phu Quoc Island Restaurants

In Phu Quoc there's no shortage of good places to eat - especially seafood, most of which is caught locally. Many restaurants are either on the beach or next to it offering wonderful sea views. Menus tend to be very similar wherever you go featuring a standard. (Read More)

Phu Quoc Island Nightlife

Night time in Phu Quoc is as relaxed as any other, the whole island is a place to just chill out and enjoy the scenery and after dark is no exception - the hypnotic lights from the squid boats at sea are so numerous they look like a galaxy. Nightlife invariably follows this pattern; cocktails at sunset, dinner at a beachside restaurant (Read More)

Phu Quoc Island Shopping

Markets selling a wide range of fruit, vegetable and seafood are the main shopping venues in Phu Quoc, not necessarily what tourists want to buy but very interesting to see all the same. For tourists, shopping opportunities come in the form of handicrafts expertly made by locals and pearls which are farmed locally. (Read More)