Phu Quoc

Travel Guide
Phu Quoc featuring tropical scenes, a sandy beach and general coastal views
With fishing villages, beaches and the lush national park spreading over nearly half its area, this Vietnamese island is a great spot for a relaxing vacation.

Closer to Cambodia than mainland Vietnam, the island of Phu Quoc has become an attractive holiday destination for people from around the world. Find your getaway spot in one of the major towns or in a beach resort and begin exploring.

The island’s biggest city of Duong Dong is on the western coast just north of the airport. One highlight is the Dinh Cau temple at the mouth of the Duong Dong River. Come here to watch fishermen travelling across the waters and paying respects to Thien Hau, their patron goddess. Sunsets here are particularly pretty, with reds and yellows of the temple and blue and white of a lighthouse in the foreground. Visit the nearby night market for meals, necessities and souvenirs. Arrange a tour of a pepper farm.

Head south to Long Beach, which earns its name for its 12 miles (20 kilometres) of golden sand and blue-green waters. Try snorkeling near the rocky outcrops to watch colourful fish.

Farther south, An Thoi is known for its fish sauce factories. The local Coconut Tree Prison has rather gruesome displays of historic treatment of prisoners.

Travel by boat to several beautiful islands just off the coast. Hon Dua and Hon Thom offer exceptional snorkeling.

Phu Quoc National Park covers much of the island, offering opportunities for hiking, kayaking and eco studies of plants and animals. Enjoy the peace while seeking lorises, macaques and orchids in the forest.

Experience traditional island life in small fishing villages. On the east coast, Ham Ninh is known for its seafood specialties. Stop at the Suoi Tranh Waterfall on the drive back to Duong Dong. North of the city, Ganh Dau and Rach Vem offer additional insights to customs and lifestyles, as well as quiet beaches, excellent food and friendly residents.

Get to Phu Quoc by flying into Phu Quoc International Airport just south of Duong Dong. Rent a car or a motorbike to travel around the island.

Where to stay in Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc Island showing general coastal views and a sunset

Long Beach

Long Beach might not have many top sights, but Sao Beach and Walking Street Phu Quoc are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Long Beach
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Khem Beach

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Khem Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Phu Quoc Prison and Sao Beach.

Khem Beach
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Cua Lap

4/5(17 area reviews)

While visiting Cua Lap, you might make a stop by sights like Phu Quoc Beach and Suoi Tranh & Suoi Da Ban.

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Khu 6

Khu 6 might not have many top sights, but Phu Quoc Night Market and Dinh Cau are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Khu 6
Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
5 out of 5
Bai Dai, Gach Dau, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
The price is RM402 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
RM402
per night
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (571 reviews)
"Good service and staff are friendly fully recommended"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2024

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
Vinpearl Wonderworld Phu Quoc
Vinpearl Wonderworld Phu Quoc
5 out of 5
Ganh Dau Ward, Phu Quoc Island, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
The price is RM972 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
RM972
per night
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (163 reviews)
"Enjoyed the facilities, children loved swimming pool, clean beach. Staffs are wonderful"

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2024

Vinpearl Wonderworld Phu Quoc
InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, an IHG Hotel
5 out of 5
Bai Truong, Duong To Ward, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
The price is RM785 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
RM785
per night
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (255 reviews)
Outdated 4* resort in Phu Quoc
"The building area (lobby, pool area, …) is outdated. Our room with garden view is clean, spacious but outdated. No chair service at the beach. The restaurant for breakfast is very busy and noisy with Korean guests. The food at breakfast is only 2* and is not fresh, not comparable with other 5* resort. ..."

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2024

InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
M Villas Phu Quoc
M Villas Phu Quoc
3.5 out of 5
Sonasea Villas & Resort, To 5, Ap Duong Bao, Duong To, Phu Quoc
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly villa in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Phu Quoc Night Market and Sonasea ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Nice property. But direction is confusing and local taxi does not know them. Keep taking me to M village instead."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2024

M Villas Phu Quoc
Sailing Club Signature Resort Phu Quoc
Sailing Club Signature Resort Phu Quoc
3.5 out of 5
Group 6, Duong Bao Hamlet, Duong To Commune, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
Stay at this 3.5-star spa villa in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Walking Street Phu Quoc and Sonasea Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
"My partner and I couldn't have booked a nicer place to spend our Honeymoon. The villas were beautiful and modern, and having a private pool was incredible. All the staff were super friendly and helpful, and it was a pleasure to stay here."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2023

Sailing Club Signature Resort Phu Quoc
Andochine Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
Andochine Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
3.5 out of 5
Tran Hung Dao, Duong Bao, Duong To, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
Stay at this 3.5-star beach villa in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Sonasea Beach and Walking Street Phu ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
"Mình mới có kì nghỉ tại Andochine, mọi thứ đều ổn hơn mong đợi từ nơi ở, ăn uống, vui chơi. Gia đình chọn Andochine resort vì resort ở khu riêng biệt, yên tĩnh và có khu vui chơi cho bé. Nhân viên resort rất vui vẻ và chu đáo, các bạn đã giúp đỡ gia đình mình rất nhiều. Villa sạch đẹp, đầy đủ tiện ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2023

Andochine Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Phu Quoc

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4/5 - Good

PG
1 Aug 2019

We didn't venture off the resort, so no comment on the Phu Quoc itself.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
4 May 2019

It was ok

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
2 Apr 2019

Huge construction work underway which is likely to spoil the isand’s charm.

4/5 - Good

Emma
14 Mar 2019

It was a great holiday with things to do but there were piles of rubbish on the road side