Stunning beaches

Phu Quoc is one of the best places for you to enjoy the impressive beaches in Vietnam. Moreover, most of the beaches in Phu Quoc are public, so they are really worth a visit.

  • Long Beach (Bai Truong): The only beach in Vietnam where you can directly see the westward sunset. Therefore, it is a perfect beach for you to enjoy the golden hour and take thousands of Instagrammable photos.  

  • Sao Beach: Located in the southeast corner of the island, this place offers a breathtaking white sand beach. It also has a wide range of local restaurants for you to enjoy a romantic lunch with the sea view. 

  • Ganh Dau Beach: Here you will find a small quiet beach with crystal clear waters as well as great views of the southern Cambodian coastline.

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Phu Quoc has the most breathtaking sea view in Vietnam

Paradise for divers

If you are a scuba enthusiast, the answer to the question “Is Phu Quoc worth visiting” definitely is yes. Phu Quoc will offer a truly delightful diving adventure based on its island terrain and surrounded by picturesque shorelines. Some reference dive sites that you should explore are:

  • Turtle Island (Hon Doi Moi): This island is known as the best dive site in the North of Phu Quoc. Diving at about 10 - 12m depth will give you a chance to honor many beautiful hard coral formations and a wide variety of tropical fish, stonefish, and damselfish.  

  • Fingernail Island (Hon Mong Tay): This location is suitable for inexperienced divers who are looking for fun rather than a challenge. It is also where you can find a variety of fish, including barracudas and giant pufferfish. 

  • Dry Island: Due to no vegetation, Dry Island is a unique dive site home to butterfly fish, bamboo sharks, miter shells, rays, catfish, nudibranchs, and scorpionfish.

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Diving is a popular activity attracting visitors coming to Phu Quoc

Here are two diving centers in Phu Quoc that you can choose from:

  • Rainbow Divers: At 11 Tran Hung Dao, Duong Dong.

  • Flipper Dive Center: At 60 Tran Hung Dao, Duong Dong.

Heroic historical relics - Phu Quoc Prison

In the past, this place used to be considered the largest prison in Southeast Asia. A visit here will leave you with a long-lasting impression. Some activities you can do here are:

  • Visit the B2 section: You will see restored models depicting various torturing methods on display. Among them were 40 different types of brutal torture techniques employed to punish Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers.

  • Drop by solitary confinement room: Many high-ranking people in the Vietnamese army used to be kept and tortured here. 

  • Learn about various historical torture methods: The presenter will describe to you Phu Quoc Prison's tiger cage, nails hammering to body parts, pulling out teeth by wooden stick or hammer, a hot frying pan, and many more. 

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Visiting prison is an impressive experience in Phu Quoc for both domestic and foreign tourist 

Diverse specialties

To food lovers, you don’t need to wonder “Is Phu Quoc Worth Visiting?” because the mouth-watering variety of regional delicacies are waiting for you to enjoy. Some of them are:

  • Muc trung nuong (Grilled squid roe)

  • Bun quay (Quay vermicelli)

  • Goi ca trich (Herring salad)

  • Bun ken (Ken noodles)

  • Coi bien mai nuong (Grilled sea snail)

  • Mam nhum (Sea urchin sauce)

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The culinary delights of Phu Quoc will leave an indelible impression on your memory

Here are some must-try restaurants on Phu Quoc Island with reference prices:

  • Crab House Phu Quoc

    • Address: No.26 Nguyen Trai St., Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc

    • Opening hours: 11 am - 10 pm

    • Price range: 4.5 - 70 USD

  • On The Rocks Restaurant

    • Address: Mango Bay Resort, Ong Lang Beach, Cua Duong, Phu Quoc

    • Opening hours: 6.30 am - 10.30 pm

    • Price range: 4.5 - 180 USD

  • Winston’s Burgers Restaurant Phu Quoc

    • Address: 121 Tran Hung Dao St., Duong Dong, Phu Quoc

    • Opening hours: 11 am - 9 pm

    • Price range: 1.5 - 16 USD

Vietnam's first semi-wildlife park

With a scale of up to 380 hectares, Vinpearl Safari is not only the first but also the largest park in Vietnam. In this place, you can find:

  • 150 faunal species with over 3000 individuals.

  • 1200 flora species from all corners of the globe.

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Vinpearl Safari is a great attraction for those who want a wildlife experience

Moreover, encountering wild animals at a close distance, with only the tempered glass of the safari bus separating you, is an experience that will leave you breathless like no other. This place is truly a paradise for safari lovers with many fantastic beasts like the Bengal tiger, lion, Arabian oryx, gaur, etc. 

The Sleepless City - Grand World Phu Quoc

Grand World Phu Quoc can be recognized as a top-notch entertainment complex that will offer you thousands of Instagrammable photos in 4 four distinct zones: Square, Shanghai, Indochine, and Mallorca. Moreover, you will have a chance to experience the splendor of Vietnamese culture through spectacular festivals and enthralling shows that spotlight the abundant heritage of this dynamic nation. 

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Grand World is a premier investment tourist attraction in Phu Quoc

Various types of accommodation

It is very easy to find a great place to stay during your vacation in Phu Quoc because there are various options ranging from affordable homestays to lavish hotels. Some of them are:

  • Kingo Retreat Resort: Price from 52 USD per night.

    • Outdoor swimming pool 

    • Beachfront

    • Breakfast info: Continental, Vegan, Asian, American, Buffet

    • Bar 

  • Ocean Bay Phu Quoc Resort and Spa: Price from 95 USD per night. 

    • Outdoor swimming pool 

    • Beachfront

    • Airport shuttle

    • Family rooms

    • Spa and wellness center

  • Regent Phu Quoc: Price from 380 USD per night

    • 5 swimming pools

    • 3 restaurants

    • Beachfront

    • Children's playground

    • Tea/coffee makers in all rooms

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Finding a nice accommodation in Phu Quoc is not difficult 

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That’s the end of the answer to the question, “Is Phu Quoc worth visiting”, I hope you will have the best trip ever to this beautiful island. If you have any further questions about traveling in Vietnam, contact our New Asia Tours website to get detailed information.