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A Vietnamese tropical island of white beaches and sunsets

Phu Quoc

LanguageVietnamese
CurrencyVND
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Temperature24-34 °C
Dial Code+84
Population99.5M
Area331,212 km²
SocketsType A / Type C / Type F
Tap waterNot drinkable

Discover Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc is Vietnam's largest island: roughly eighty kilometres long, lying in the Gulf of Thailand a few dozen kilometres from the Cambodian coast. In a few years it has gone from a fishing island to a tourist destination with an international airport, theme parks and five-star resorts, but most of it is still covered in jungle and national park. The beaches on the west have fine white sand and calm water, while the east is wilder and rough in the rainy season. The island is known for its nước mắm fish sauce, black pepper and sim-berry spirit, and for sunsets over the Gulf of Thailand. The best season is from November to April, when it is dry, the sea is calm and the temperature is around thirty degrees. Czech citizens can enter Vietnam without a visa for forty-five days, so a short holiday with a connection in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City is practical.

What to see

The places worth your time in Phu Quoc, and what to expect at each

Sao Beach (Bãi Sao)

Sao Beach (Bãi Sao)

southeast

The island's prettiest beach in the southeast: fine white sand, turquoise water and coconut palms leaning over the shore. The beach is long and the water shallows gently, so it suits children. There are beach bars with loungers, but part of the beach is left free.

Tip: Arrive before ten, before the tour buses arrive; in the afternoon shade is found only near the bars. During the rains (May to October) the sea on the east can be choppy, so the dry season is the time to go.

Admission:
free
Time needed:
half a day
Long Beach (Bãi Trường)

Long Beach (Bãi Trường)

west

A twenty-kilometre beach on the west coast, lined with hotels, restaurants and beach bars. The sea is calm and shallow and the sunsets are among the best in Vietnam. It also has the densest services and transport to the town of Duong Dong.

Tip: The best sunset spot is around Ong Lang and in front of the hotels at the second kilometre. From Friday to Sunday there are many more people in the evening.

Admission:
free
Time needed:
half a day
Dinh Cau Temple

Dinh Cau Temple

Duong Dong

A small temple and lighthouse on a rock at the river mouth in Duong Dong, dedicated to the sea goddess whom fishermen revere. A bridge leads to the rock, with views of the harbour and boats. Entry is free and the temple is open all day.

Tip: Go after sunset, when lanterns light up and the harbour is full of boats. Next to it is the night market with grilled seafood.

Admission:
free
Time needed:
30 min
Duong Dong Night Market

Duong Dong Night Market

Duong Dong

A market in town with dozens of stalls selling grilled seafood, fish skewers, fruit, souvenirs and fish sauce. It opens in the evening until midnight and is among the best places to taste Phu Quoc. Prices for souvenirs are negotiable.

Tip: Come around six, before queues form, and choose stalls with fresh, still-live seafood. For seafood, agree the price per kilogram in advance.

Admission:
free
Time needed:
1–2 hrs
Phu Quoc Prison

Phu Quoc Prison

south of the island

A former prison from the French era, dating to 1949 and later a prisoner-of-war camp during the war, now a museum. Wax figures show the cell conditions and interrogations. It is a reminder of the island's history that often surprises tourists.

Tip: Go with care, as the exhibition can be heavy for children. A taxi or scooter gets you there; arrange the return trip in advance.

Admission:
free
Time needed:
1 hr

Phu Quoc National Park

north

A reserve covering most of the north of the island, registered as a UNESCO biosphere reserve, with tropical forest, mangroves and hills. Macaques, squirrels and rare birds live here. Trails lead to waterfalls, but the way is slippery in the rainy season.

Tip: For trekking the dry season suits; in the wet season trails are muddy. Bring repellent and sturdier shoes and ask your hotel which trail is passable at the moment.

Admission:
a few tens of thousands VND
Time needed:
half a day
Hon Thom Cable Car

Hon Thom Cable Car

An Thoi

One of the longest sea-crossing cable cars in the world, running from the south of the island to the Hon Thom group. The ride takes about twenty minutes and offers views of coral reefs and many boats below. On the island there is a water park and a beach.

Tip: Go early in the morning, before the midday heat and queues. The ticket includes entry to the area, but attractions inside are paid separately.

Admission:
about 600,000 VND
Time needed:
half a day
Sunset Town and the Kiss Bridge

Sunset Town and the Kiss Bridge

An Thoi

An artificial town in the south of the island, built in the spirit of the Italian Riviera, with pastel houses, canals and a bridge curving over the sea that is the island's most photographed spot. In the early evening it lights up and music plays. Entry is free.

Tip: The best time is half an hour before sunset, when the bridge is lit. On Saturday and Sunday it is busy and car parks are often full.

Admission:
free
Time needed:
1–2 hrs

Ham Ninh Fishing Village

east

A village on the east coast with a wooden pier, fishing boats and restaurants on stilts serving the local Ham Ninh crab. The price is by weight and crabs are chosen live from a cage. The village is about ten kilometres from Duong Dong.

Tip: Arrive before two in the afternoon and agree the price per kilogram in advance. After the meal walk the pier, as in the morning boats go out to fish.

Admission:
free
Time needed:
2 hrs

Photos: Sao Beach (Bãi Sao) — [//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Trantuonglam Trantuonglam] (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Long Beach (Bãi Trường) — Alexey Komarov (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Dinh Cau Temple — Fox Travels (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Duong Dong Night Market — Fox Travels (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Phu Quoc Prison — SP5 Ronald Delaurier (Public domain) · Hon Thom Cable Car — Vivu Vietnam (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Sunset Town and the Kiss Bridge — Vivu Vietnam (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Where to stay

Areas and districts, matched to the kind of trip you are taking

Duong Dong and Long Beach

Best for: first visit and transport

The island's main town and the west beach, with the most hotels, restaurants and bars. There is a night market, a harbour and easy transport to the airport, though the beach is less calm than in the south. The best choice for a first visit and a short stay.

Ong Lang

Best for: calm and a relaxed atmosphere

A calmer strip of coast north of town with small resorts, bamboo bungalows and a hippie atmosphere. The beach is narrower and stonier, but the sea is calm. Suits couples and travellers who do not want crowds.

Bai Dai and the north

Best for: big resorts and entertainment

A long beach in the northwest with luxury resorts, the VinWonders theme park and a zoo. Hotels often have their own beach and transport is by shuttle. Suitable for families and luxury.

An Thoi and Bai Sao

Best for: the south, beaches and islands

The southern part of the island with the port of An Thoi, Sao Beach and Sunset Town. There are boutique hotels, pools with views and boat trips to the islands. A good choice for those who want beautiful beaches and do not mind the distance from town.

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Getting around

From the airport

Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) is about ten kilometres from the town of Duong Dong, served from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and other Vietnamese cities. From Europe it is reached via Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Bangkok, and in the winter season sometimes by charter. Taxis, Grab and hotel shuttle buses run from the airport. You can also reach the island by fast boat from Ha Tien and Rach Gia.

Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) · 10 km

  • Taxi or Grab to Duong Dong· 15 min· 150,000 VND
  • Taxi to Sao Beach· 35 min· 400,000 VND
  • Hotel shuttle· 20–40 min

Around town

Around the island you travel by taxi and Grab, scooter or hotel shuttle. A scooter rents for a hundred and fifty to two hundred thousand dong a day, but accidents are common on Phu Quoc and insurance is void without an international licence. Hotels and resorts run shuttles. For the southern beaches it is worth arranging a driver for the whole day.

Taxi and GrabAround town and to the beaches, price by meter or app. · 50,000 VND
ScooterRentals all over the island, a category A1 licence is required. · 150,000 VND
Hotel shuttleRegular loops of resorts and theme parks, book at reception. · 100,000 VND
Driver for the dayWith an air-conditioned car, price by route. · 1,200,000 VND

Useful apps: Grab, Xanh SM, Google Maps, Maps.me

When to go

Phu Quoc has a tropical climate with two seasons. The dry season runs from November to April, with around thirty degrees, calm seas and only occasional rain. The wet season from May to October brings thunderstorms and waves, but also lower prices and fewer tourists. The best months are December to March.

Best time

December to March

What to avoid

August to October (most rain and waves)

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Rainy days32510182123242221115
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Food & drink

Phu Quoc is a food destination: fish, crab, sea urchin, fish sauce and pepper. Street food costs fifty to a hundred thousand dong, a seafood restaurant two hundred to five hundred thousand. Seafood is chosen live and paid for by weight.

What to try

Bún quậy

An island speciality: rice noodles with minced fish balls, prawns and meat in a broth that the customer seasons and stirs. The name means 'stirred noodles'.

Gỏi cá trích

A salad of raw herring, coconut, herbs and peanuts that is wrapped in rice paper and dipped in sauce. A typical starter on Phu Quoc.

Ghẹ Hàm Ninh

Crab from the fishing village of Ham Ninh, steamed or fried in sauce. It is sweeter than crabs from cold seas and is sold by weight.

Nhum nướng

Sea urchins grilled over charcoal with spring-onion oil and peanuts, eaten with a spoon. A delicacy for the adventurous, found on Phu Quoc's night market.

Bánh canh chả cá

Thick noodles in fish broth with pieces of fish cake. An inexpensive breakfast or lunch.

Phở and bánh mì

The national beef noodle soup and a baguette with meat and vegetables, available on every corner. Phở costs sixty to eighty thousand dong.

Cà phê sữa đá

Strong Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk and ice, served in a metal filter. A refresher costing twenty to forty thousand dong.

What it costs

Phở or bún

50,000–80,000 VND

Dinner at a seafood restaurant

250,000–600,000 VND

A beer in a bar

30,000–60,000 VND

Coffee

20,000–40,000 VND

Scooter per day

150,000–200,000 VND

Hon Thom cable car

600,000 VND

3★ hotel (night)

800,000–1,800,000 VND

Taxi from the airport to Duong Dong

120,000–180,000 VND

Indicative prices that change over time — treat them as a guide, not a price list.

Practical information

SocketsAtwo flat pins (US/JP)CEuroplug, two round pinsFSchuko
Voltage220V / 50Hz
Tap waterDo not drink tap water — Tap water in Vietnam is not for drinking. Bottled water is everywhere and a bottle costs ten to twenty thousand dong. Ice cubes in restaurants are usually clean.
TippingTipping is not obligatory; in restaurants ten per cent is given if service is not included. For drivers and masseurs rounding up is enough.
Driving on theright
SafetyPhu Quoc is safe for tourists, and the main risk is traffic and scooters. Watch for pickpockets at the night market and for swimming away from marked beaches. In the rainy season the sea has currents and jellyfish. The emergency number is 113 (police) and 115 (ambulance).
Opening hoursShops and restaurants run from morning to evening, the night market from six to midnight. Temples are open all day but close for an hour around noon.
Customs & etiquetteIn Vietnam do not touch anyone's head or point with a finger at people. In temples take off shoes and cover shoulders and knees. Prices at street stalls are negotiated; smile and stay calm. When paying, hand over money with both hands.
A few local wordsHello — Xin chàoThank you — Cảm ơnHow much is it? — Bao nhiêu tiền?Not spicy — Không cayCheers — Một, hai, ba, dzô!The bill, please — Tính tiềnWhere is the toilet? — Nhà vệ sinh ở đâu?

How to plan your days

1 day

A day on Phu Quoc

  1. 1Morning at Sao Beach, swimming and breakfast on the sand.
  2. 2Afternoon at Sunset Town and the Kiss Bridge.
  3. 3Sunset on Long Beach.
  4. 4Dinner at the Duong Dong night market and the Dinh Cau temple.

2 days

Two days: south and north

  1. 1Day one as above.
  2. 2Day two morning on the Hon Thom cable car and a swim on the island.
  3. 3Afternoon at Phu Quoc Prison and a pepper plantation.
  4. 4Dinner in Ham Ninh with crab.

3 days

Three days: Phu Quoc with the islands

  1. 1Days one and two as above.
  2. 2Day three a boat trip to the An Thoi archipelago — snorkelling and lunch on the boat.
  3. 3Afternoon massage and sunset on the beach.
  4. 4Evening return and dinner.

Day trips

An Thoi Archipelago

20 km · 30 min by boat

A group of fifteen islets in the south with coral reefs, white sand and snorkelling. Boat trips cost from half a million dong per person including lunch and equipment.

Ha Tien

45 km · 1.5 hrs by fast boat

A town on the mainland near the Cambodian border with markets, caves and Mui Nai beach. Fast boats run from Bai Vong harbour and it suits a full-day trip.

Gành Dầu and the north of the island

30 km · 1 hr by car

A cape in the north with a beach from which, in clear weather, the Cambodian coast is visible. On the way you stop at a pepper plantation and in the national park forest.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Phu Quoc?+

From December to March, when it is dry, around thirty degrees and the sea is calm. May to October is wet, but hotel prices fall and the island is quieter. The worst are August to October, with waves and frequent rain.

Do I need a visa for Vietnam?+

Czech citizens have visa-free entry for forty-five days from August 2025 to August 2028. The passport must be valid for at least six months, and conditions may change, so check them with your foreign ministry. For a longer stay an e-visa is needed.

How do I get to Phu Quoc from Europe?+

Most often you fly with a connection in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Bangkok. In the winter season there are also direct charter flights. From the mainland, fast boats also run from Ha Tien and Rach Gia.

Is Phu Quoc a good choice for families?+

Yes, Sao Beach and Long Beach have a gentle entry into the sea, and nearby are theme parks, an aquarium and a zoo. The resorts in the northwest have kids' clubs. In the rainy season the beaches are less pleasant, though.

Where should I stay on Phu Quoc?+

For a first visit the best is Duong Dong and Long Beach, which have the most services. Ong Lang is calmer, the luxury resorts are at Bai Dai and the prettiest beaches are in the south near Sao and An Thoi. When booking, consider the distance from the beach and from town.

Is it safe to rent a scooter?+

It is common, but accidents are many, and without an international licence of category A1 the insurance is void. If you are not experienced, choose a taxi or Grab instead. Always wear a helmet.

What do food and transport cost?+

Phở or bún costs fifty to eighty thousand dong, and a seafood dinner two hundred and fifty to six hundred thousand. A taxi from the airport to Duong Dong costs about a hundred and fifty thousand dong and a scooter a hundred and fifty to two hundred thousand a day.

What should I know about the fish sauce?+

Phu Quoc nước mắm is a protected designation of origin. The best is bought in local factories with the nitrogen degree on the label (thirty degrees and up). It has to be packed in checked luggage, as liquids in the cabin are restricted.

Visa Requirements

Check the latest visa requirements for entering this country. Some nationalities may need to apply for a visa or e-visa before travel.

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Emergency Numbers

Police113Ambulance115Fire114

Language

Vietnamese

Currency

VND

Timezone

Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Dial Code

+84

Population

99.5M

Area

331,212 km²

Voltage

220V / 50Hz

Driving Side

Right

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