Phu Quoc is the place where many people dream of

Phu Quoc is the place where many people dream of

Phu Quoc Island of Vietnam attracts visitors due to the beautiful beaches, pristine nature and seafood paradise.

While the capital Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are certainly must-see points in Vietnam, many places where tourists often missed. For example, Phu Quoc, the humble island of Kien Giang. Malaysia's World of Buzz newspaper predicts that the island of Vietnam will become one of the top destinations in Southeast Asia. Here are five reasons to make this island. Picture: linhlaplalaplanh18.

Beautiful & desert island

The beaches and islands around Phu Quoc are the perfect place to get away from the crowded holiday scene. You can visit Sao beach, Long beach, Truong beach (photo), Ong Lang beach, Hon Chong, Hon Rom island, Thom island ... Photo: Chiara Breschi.

History

Little is known about Phu Quoc is the history of the island. Places to explore are Phu Quoc prison (photo), Ngu well - where Nguyen Anh lord was fresh water source in a run from Tay Son, Nguyen Trung Truc Temple at Ganh Dau cape. Photo: @grishabuben.

Pristine nature

Natural beauty is one of the charms of visitors to Phu Quoc. Some suggestions are Phu Quoc National Park (photo) - ideal for hiking, diving or kayaking; Da Thoi Stream - where you can soak yourself and explore the wild world; Mount Ham Ninh ... Photo: @instaudreyttt.

Spiritual relics

When exploring the culture of Vietnam, many Western visitors often visit temples to explore the spiritual life of local people. Ho Quoc Pagoda, Dinh Cau Pagoda, Su Muon Pagoda or Cao Dai Temple (photos) are the places where visitors come looking. Photo: @ toshtosh18.

Seafood paradise 

Guests can easily find restaurants serving seafood and delicious drinks around the island, especially at Phu Quoc night market and Dinh Cau night market. Some dishes to try are the herring salad, mackerel soup, vermicelli, grilled sirloin, grilled porridge, grilled onion grease, and jelly fish... Photo: Tran Viet Anh.

The village in Phu Quoc considered as the"kingdom of starfish"

The village in Phu Quoc considered as the"kingdom of starfish"

Enjoying fresh seafood and taking pictures of sea-view are the most attractive experiences in Rach Vem fishing village.

While Ham Ninh fishing village is a familiar name in Phu Quoc, Rach Vemm recently attracted many visitors. To reach the village, visitors have to cross several kilometers of rugged land, many of the poop through primeval forest. However, the destination will make you happy.

In addition to the fishing net, people here make a living by serving seafood to visitors. Floating rafts were built hundreds of meters offshore, connected to the mainland by wooden bridges, with no railing.

Each floating house has its own bridge, guests choose to eat at home, will be guided people parking, then put the right bridge into the house of his. In addition to walking, people here can drive motorbike proficiently through the bridge.

These wooden bridges are also attractive check-in locations for visitors.

The water here is very shallow and green in the bottom. Visitors can easily see starfish on the white sand beach. That is also the reason many foreigners whining about Rach Vemm with the new name "kingdom star sea".

According to the local people, a net can be caught dozens of stars starfish. However, they often release starfish when caught, not "dried" as many visitors mistaken.

The houses here have wide windows to catch the cool sea wind. While waiting for seafood processing, visitors can stay in a hammock. An establishment can own 2-3 homes, to serve the delegation up to 100 people.

Shrimp, snails, crabs ... are popular seafood here, often processed by boiling or roasting, keeping the fresh taste, salty sardines of the sea. To sip, you can also order a hot pot of hot fish to enjoy between the cool air.

If you have time, you can book canoes to explore the beaches around the fishing village. Many of the beaches are clear, white sand, suitable for camping.

Last October, more than 50 travel companies across the country surveyed fishing villages to open the tour "Phu Quoc - where life is worth living. Mr. Luong Duy Ngan - general director of Newstar Tour, said this is a new destination for the Phu Quoc.


For tours in Phu Quoc, please contact the travel agent Orient Skyline Travel at info@orientskylinetravel.com or visit the website https://orientskylinetravel.net

Phu Quoc is the top 10 beach destinations in Asia

Phu Quoc is the top 10 beach destinations in Asia

Phu Quoc  with blue waves, white sand, sunshine yellow leading the top 10 most ideal beach holiday destination for the year-end holiday. Mui Ne is also ranked fourth on this list.

1. Phu Quoc - Vietnam

Asiaone introduces Phu Quoc as the largest island in Vietnam, adjacent to the southern coast of Cambodia. This is a destination that attracts many tourists. In particular, the number of international arrivals increased sharply following the arrival of direct flights from Singapore to Phu Quoc.

Phu Quoc beach pristine with blue waves, white sand, yellow sun. Photo: Vnexpress

If scenic spots along the coast of Phu Quoc are not enough to inspire curiosity, visitors can dive into clear water to explore the colorful world of coral and tropical fish. To enjoy the sun, nothing is more wonderful than a walk to discover the diversity of the ecosystem in the National Park and drop the soul along the white waterfall along the road.

It may be strange to hear about Phu Quoc dog. However, these three rare whiskers always charm the animal lover and the most skilled breeders. Once they got here, they did not seem to want to.

If you want to visit the historical sites, remember to visit the Coconut House, where many warlike objects were once considered hell.

Next to it is the Dinh Cau Palace in the mouth of Duong Dong River, where worshiping Ngoc Nuong Nuong, two Cau (Cau Quy and Cau Tai), the goddess protect the fishermen going to sea. The sea next to the residence is also a good spot to watch the sunset on the sea for visitors at sunset.

Enjoy the sunset in Phu Quoc. Photo: Vnexpress

When night falls, Dinh Cau night market is the perfect stopover with over 100 booths of fine arts and local cuisine.

2. Koh Rong - Cambodia

The advantage of Koh Rong is the price of cheap specialties. Photo: Vnexpress

This place is not widely tourism so it is quite wild, the advantage is the price of specialty is quite cheap, suitable for the majority of tourists. Koh Rong's attractions come from water sports such as canoeing, scenic beauty from above.

Surrounding the island is the ancient fishing village with brilliant turquoise water attracts visitors eyes. At night, the evergreen phytoplankton in the water creates a wonderful spectacle.

3. Krabi - Thailand

Arriving in Krabi, visitors have the opportunity to try many adventure sports. Photo: Vnexpress

Surrounded by 154 islands, the crystal clear sea, green salty fields, hot springs and breathtaking white cliffs. You can start a boat trip to explore the majestic canyons, caves and white sandy beaches.

Adventure sports such as mountain climbing, rapids, cliffs always give you the ultimate excitement.

4. Mui Ne - Vietnam

The coastal resort town of Mui Ne is located in the southeastern part of Vietnam, known as the sunniest and most hospitable area of ​​the S-shaped strip.

Mui Ne - the most sunshine and warmest land in Vietnam. Photo: Vnexpress

A perfect trip to Mui Ne can not miss the slippery sand. Dreaming beaches are not the only place you can have fun on soft sand.

Try the excitement of scuba diving on White Sand Dunes and the famous Red Sand Dunes. Moreover, taking a photo in the deserted scene with the heat of the past, you can feel the desert of the Sahara.

The beauty of Suoi Tien is red with sand color. Photo: Vnexpress

Behind the sandy hills are sunlight Suoi Tien blaze because of sand color, with thousands of sandblast protruding pointed straight into the sky. Strong winds for windsurfing or windsurfing are popular in Mui Ne.

It is an hour's drive from the Tako Nature Reserve, where you can take a stroll, climb mountains to admire the temples on the mountain with the largest Buddha statue in Vietnam.

The group of Champa Cham towers, the remnants of the mighty kingdom of Champa dating from the 8th century, is one of the oldest architectural works in Vietnam. Standing here, visitors can view the whole view of Mui Ne.

5. Langkawi - Malaysia

Langkawi - the home of hundreds of wildlife. Photo: Vnexpress

The small island is hidden in north-west Malaysia with beautiful beaches, notably Tengkorak and Tanjung. Langkawi has mangroves, caves, lakes and hundreds of wildlife species waiting to be explored.

6. Boracay - Philippines

 

Bocacay is a place for you to fly, surf. Photo: Vnexpress

Away from the bustling city of Manila, Boracay is a place where you can relax, surf, sail, surfing ... Especially, if you visit here in the third week of January, visitors also participate in festivals. Kalibo Ati-Atihan, a famous cultural heritage of the Philippines.

7. Palawan - Philippines

 

Palawan is the most attractive island in the Philippines. Photo: Vnexpress

Palawan province in western Philippines is home to 1,780 small islands. The main island of Palawan attracts tourists with its diverse natural and cultural attractions.

8. Phan Si Don - Laos

Phan Si Don is a place where you can enjoy rare dolphins. Photo: Vnexpress

Phan Si Don is an archipelago on the Mekong River in southern Laos. This is a peaceful and tranquil retreat. If lucky, visitors also have the opportunity to view the rare Irrawaddy dolphin here.

9. Maldives

Maldives is one of the most attractive islands in the world during holidays. Photo: Vnexpress

Many visitors flock to the Maldives to explore the treasures of the Indian Ocean. It is famous for its brilliant coral reefs, fish and sea turtles, sometimes with sharks. Another lesser known attraction in the Maldives is the collection of mosques built from coral.

10. Ngapali  - Myanmar

The beach is only 3 km long but still attractive to tourists. Photo: Vnexpress

The beach is only 3 km long and attracts tourists with pictures of fishing villages, coconut and bamboo weaving. Your trip to Mount Amata will take you to the meditation center, the standing Buddha and the towering temples.

The Pearl Islands and Pirates of the Sea filled with colorful fish are ideal for those who like diving. Plentiful seafood with a variety of fresh fishing tents will satisfy your culinary passion.

10 interesting facts about Phu Quoc

10 interesting facts about Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam, also the largest island in a population of 22 islands, located in the Gulf of Thailand. Discover interesting facts about this island!

1. Phu Quoc is home to the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. By the end of February 2008, Phu Quoc Beach was voted "the cleanest and most beautiful beach in the world" by ABC News.
 

Phu Quoc is home to the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. Picture: redcranetravel


2. Many tourists find similarities between Vietnam's Phu Quoc and Phuket in Thailand.

3. There are 22 large islands in the area but Phu Quoc island is the largest with an area of ​​567km2.

4. Phu Quoc Island served as the base of the French missionary Pigneau de Behaine from the 1760s to the 80s.

5. Phu Quoc is home to Vietnam's best fish sauce, which is still traditionally produced in large wooden barrels.


6. This island is also known as a famous pearl production site all over the world. The volume of pearl production is highest in Vietnam.

Phu Quoc is known as the world famous pearl production. Picture: redcranetravel

7. There are Ca Ong temples in Phu Quoc Island, where local people worship Duc Ngai Ca Ong (also the sacred whale in the ocean) because they believe that whales are animals that can rescue the fish. people are protected from natural disasters.

8. Phu Quoc native dog is the most expensive species in Vietnam. They were originally wild dogs with sharp teeth, high legs, tapered thighs and claws to catch bait, then trained to become hound dogs by locals. Phu Quoc dogs distinguish themselves from other types of dogs, such as the vines in the upper back.

Phu Quoc dogs. Photo: phuquocinternationalairport.com

9. April and May are the hottest months on the island, with temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius.

10. The island is also home to the best black pepper production in the country - the second most popular local product after fish sauce.

Dinh Cau - tourism symbol of Phu Quoc Island

Dinh Cau - tourism symbol of Phu Quoc Island

In the eyes of visitors and locals, Dinh Cau is not only a destination but also a symbol of tourism of Phu Quoc Island.

Dinh Cau floating on the central coast of Phu Quoc island district with the towering lighthouse.

Dinh Cau lies on a rocky cliff at the mouth of the Duong Dong River to the West Sea.

Dinh Cau looked from above.

To go to Dinh Cau, visitors have to go through natural rock crevices such as stone port ...

.. and through 29 winding steps.

Along the winding path, the shady trees of the "old trees" grow on the "parasitic herb".

Dinh Cau is a simple monument that local people set up to worship the forerunners protecting the seafarers.

So in front of the shrine there is a model of sea boat.

The lighthouse also contributes to create new beauty for the scenic Dinh Cau.

Especially the small rock around the rocky hides many bizarre shapes. Even just a stone, if you look at the image of the crocodile.

But if you look to the right, the image of wild boar fire attack.

So many people have not been able to restrain the joy of taking pictures of themselves.

Dinh Cau is the only place that can see the sun sinks into the ocean.

 

Night down, the coast of Dinh Cau shimmering light.

Guests are busy to enjoy this.

Therefore, Dinh Cau is ranked the scenic spot of Kien Giang province.

Phu Quoc is in the top 10 quiet beaches to relax in the world

Phu Quoc is in the top 10 remote beaches to relax in the world

CN Traveler's Readers voted Sao beach of Phu Quoc Island to list the 10 most pristine and quiet beaches in the world.

1. Cocoa Island, Makunufushi, South Malé Atoll, Maldives: It's hard to pick the most relaxing beach among hundreds of beaches in the 1,102 islands in the Maldives. However, readers of CN Traveler voted the beach on Cocoa Island No. 1 for the sake of relaxation. Viewed from above, Cocoa Island is a white slash of sand between the blue ocean.

2. Honeymoon Beach, St. John, USVI: Located in the Virgin Islands National Park, the Honeymoon is one of seven beaches in the Caneel Bay Resort, one of the Caribbean-inspired classic resorts. Guests can reach the island by boat or on foot. Beautiful beach with white sand and crystal clear water.

3. Sea Grass Bay, Laucala Island, Fiji: There is not a millimeter on Lauca Island that is not ideal for relaxation. However, the most distinctive is the Sea Grass Bay, part of the island resort of Laucala with pristine beauty, coconut palms, lush tropical forests and deep green mountains behind.

4. Punta Coco, Holbox Island, Mexico: Holbox is a small island detached from the mainland in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Beach on the island is an ideal choice for "lazy" travelers, with the beauty of tranquility, tranquility and many unspoiled sandy beaches are not explored.

5. Petite Anse, La Digue, Seychelles: Petite Anse is like the secluded beach of Robin Crusoe with its crescent-shaped sandy beach, adorned with coconut palms. The beach is so wild that the main transportation is the ox cart, and there are only four restaurants on the island.

6. Culebrita, Culebra, Puerto Rico: The beach is located on a small undeveloped island in Culebra. On the island there are no facilities, facilities or restaurants, only a tiny lighthouse is not active. The water here is very shallow, silver sand, and do not forget to bring food when you come here.

7. Meads Bay, Anguilla: Although one of the famous beaches in Anguilla, Meads Bay is still very peaceful and relaxing. Visitors only need to rent a couch for $ 3 a day, located just in front of the blue water of the Caribbean and wear to relax in a lazy way.

8. Bai Sao, Phu Quoc, Vietnam: Phu Quoc Island is famous for its pristine beaches. CN Traveler selects Star Beach on the east side of the island due to its fine white sandy beaches and lush vegetation. Bai Sao is also quite isolated compared to other areas on the island, tourists want to go there to call the taxi or with the help of local people. Bai Sao also has very few facilities, extremely ideal for relaxing. The 43-room La Veranda hotel is recommended by CN Traveler for its high-light, high-ceilinged rooms and local-style furnishings.

9. Anchor Bay, Lizard Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia: On the island of Lizard, there are a total of 24 beaches, but Anchor Bay is more peaceful than the resort itself. At the end of the beach is a bar that gives visitors an opportunity to enjoy cool cocktails after lying on the beach.

10. Banana Bay, St. Kitts & Nevis: Although this area has grown considerably in recent years, Banana Bay Beach still retains its unspoiled nature. Unlike neighboring areas like Cockleshell and Oualie Beaches with many bars, hotels and recreational activities, Banana Bay has very few facilities and facilities so it is ideal to rest.