The
gem island of Phu Quoc is attractive with smooth soft sand beaches and
crystal clear water and immense primeval forests. Besides, a tranquil
lifestyle with open-minded people also makes tourists hardly leave.
Here are some sites that you cannot ignore when
visiting Phu Quoc island:
Fishing, exploring the wild island
You'll experience the daily life of the island fishermen, go fishing
yourself and catch the hungry fishes. In addition, the pristine island of An
Thoi archipelago with its white sand beach, is ideal place for camping,
picnics
Snorkeling
Phu Quoc boasts diversified marine ecosystem, Phu Quoc is great to explore
the ocean with 17 species of colorful coral and anemones, very specious in
Vietnam. The most beautiful place is An Thoi south island, Mong Tay (Nail),
Doi Moi (tortoise shell) and Thay Boi (fortune teller) islets in the north
of the island.
Enjoy peaceful moments at Sao Beach
Bai Sao or Star beach is located away from Duong Dong town about 25 km, this
is one of the most beautiful beaches with white sand, flat and curved like
the moon. This place is quiet all year round, is a great place to relax for
those who wish to have privacy.
Discover the island's most beautiful streams
Tranh is the most famous spring, under the Ham Ninh mountain, composed of
many small streams crept through the woods and rocks. The most beautiful
time for Tranh stream is in rainy season (June to September), ideal for rest
and cool off.
Visit pepper gardens
Learning traditional methods to grow a special kind of pepper, specialty of
the island's inhabitants favourite with tourists. Phu Quoc pepper is famous
as very hot and spicy. You can buy some dried pepper as a gift and will be
assured of the quality.
View sunset at Dinh Cau temple
Located in the town of Duong Dong, this famous scenic spot is located on
cliffs with strange shapes, with the sea on three sides. The mossy ancient
temple, porcelain twin dragons flanking a blue moon beneath a canopy of
ancient tree is a sacred place, brings peace for local fishermen. Best time
to come is sunset, just enjoy coffee while admire the red sun sinking into
the sea.
Visit Dinh Cau night market
Located on Vo Thi Sau Street, the market is the shopping, dining centre for
tourists and local people, the market is full of fresh seafood: lobster,
squid, marine fish, snails... At the end of the market also sell a lot of
souvenirs, handicraft goods made from shells, snails for tourists to buy as
a gift. Night Market open from 18h00 to 23h00 daily.
Learn how to make the fish sauce
Phu Quoc fish sauce has dozens of brands, each year producing thousands of
liters of fish sauce using traditional methods from 100 years ago. You will
learn how to create compost fish sauce and buying the world famous brand
products in the island.
Phu Quoc prison
Phu Quoc prison in Duong Dong town is the national historic site ranked in
1993, including exhibit gallery and outdoor display area. Kien Giang
Province has recovered and renovated some works: 5 manufactured chambers
including prisons, cafeteria, kitchen, Restore the escape tunnel, a section
of the barbed wire, watch towers, observation room, a monument in the
cemetery of prisoners... Each year, Phu Quoc prison welcomes thousands of
tourists to visit, learn history.
Markets in Phu Quoc island
The bustling market busy from dawn with all kinds of boats loaded with fruit
and seafood flock to the simple life of the people will draw your attention.
In particular, Duong Dong market located in the center of town is ideal for
you to buy fresh seafood, mushrooms, fried mackerel... and many island
specialties as a gift for your family.
