Many people are vying to go to Nha Trang, but they don't know the largest island in Vietnam. Many islands are already overcrowded, and there are still more fish and fewer people here, and the price is extremely high. Although it is underdeveloped and backward facilities, it is a rare piece of pure land. If you look for it with your heart, there are fun, good-looking and delicious things here, it is Phu Quoc Island. How to play Phu Quoc Island, just read this one.
- Quick facts about Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc Island is a tropical island located in the Gulf of Thailand. It belongs to Phu Quoc Island County, Kien Giang Province, Vietnam. It is 40 kilometers away from the coast of Vietnam to the east, 40 kilometers from the coast of Vietnam to the east, and 12 kilometers from the coast of Cambodia to the north. It faces the Kra Isthmus across the sea to the west and the Malay Peninsula across the sea to the south. The entire island covers an area of 589.23 square kilometers, which is equivalent to the island nation of Singapore and is the largest island in Vietnam. Because of its abundance of pearls, it has been called the "Pearl Island".
Location of Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc Island has a sub-equatorial monsoon climate. There are only two seasons in a year. The rainy season is from May to October, and the dry season is from November to April of the following year. The average annual temperature is 27°, so it is suitable for tourism all year round, but the best season is the dry season, because the weather is sunny and suitable for going out to sea.
Phu Quoc Island is rich in natural resources and is also known as "Pearl Island" because it is rich in pearls. In addition, Phu Quoc Island is rich in fish sauce. Other agricultural crops are pepper, coffee, coconut, etc., and seafood such as snails, tortoise shells, sea turtles, cuttlefish, etc. are also one of the important fishing grounds in Vietnam, so friends who come to Phu Quoc Island, want Try the local seafood~
- How to get to Phu Quoc Island?
01 Overseas traffic:
Generally speaking, tourists go to Phu Quoc Island in two situations:
- Domestic direct flight/transfer: One is to go to Phu Quoc Island only, and you can fly directly to Phu Quoc Island from the country. At present, there are direct flights to Phu Quoc Island in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other places, and you can transfer to other cities. It takes about 3 hours to fly directly from Guangzhou to Phu Quoc Island.
- Transit in other cities in Vietnam: Another situation is that tourists may choose other cities in Vietnam at the same time, so they can fly to Phu Quoc Island from other cities in Vietnam, such as Ho Chi Minh and other places. In addition, you can also take a car/boat from Ho Chi Minh to Phu Quoc Island. The bus usually departs at 22:30 in the evening, and it is 06:15 on the second day to reach Rach, and then take the bus to the dock to take the boat. The boat usually departs at around 08:00 and arrives at Phu Quoc Island at about 10:15.
Tips:
It should be reminded that direct flights to Phu Quoc Island from China are currently visa-free, but they can only go to Phu Quoc Island and cannot go to other places in Vietnam. If you are transiting within Vietnam or choose other modes of transportation to Phu Quoc Island, you must apply for a visa in advance.
Map of Phu Quoc Island
02 Domestic transportation:
- Taxi: The transportation in Phu Quoc Island is relatively convenient. There are taxis almost everywhere, especially at the gates of airports and hotels. You can take a taxi to most places. Hotel, airport, and playground staff can also help guests book taxis. Taxis in Phu Quoc Island are of different sizes and prices. If there are few people, the smallest taxi will be fine.
- Chartered car around the island: If you want to travel around the island, it is recommended to charter a car, because the local chartered master will be more familiar with the route, and the route will be negotiated in advance, which saves time and is more convenient to play. If you meet a driver who is good at English, you can also communicate. (There is currently no Chinese driver in Phu Quoc Island)
- Motorcycle rental: Riding a motorcycle is the most common way for locals to travel. Young people who want to play freely can also choose to rent a motorcycle, usually around $6 per day. If you rent continuously, you don’t need to return the car at night. , But you need to cheer yourself.
Three, Phu Quoc Island's big and small gameplay summary
01 Playing in the hotel:
It is suitable for pure vacation tourists who have a short vacation.
Playing in the hotel-that is, you can spend a beautiful vacation in the hotel. Although Phu Quoc Island is a small island that has not yet been fully developed, the hotel resources on the island are very rich and suitable for vacationing. Many people even go to Phu Quoc Island to "play hotels". Tourists who want to come to Phu Quoc Island "buy hotels" can stay in Phu Quoc Island's five-star resort hotels, such as Pearl Resort Hotel, Marriott Hotel, Shell Hotel, InterContinental Hotel, Novotel Hotel, etc. These hotels are characterized by their own private beaches, which are very clean compared to public beaches. Some hotels have a wealth of water sports on the beach for guests to play at their own expense.
Located on the coast of Khem, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa is 16 km from Phu Quoc International Airport. It features a private swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden with outdoor furniture and free Wi-Fi in public areas. . The multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange bicycle rentals and day trips at an additional charge.
JW Marriott Resort Phu Quoc Emerald Bay
JW Marriott Resort Phu Quoc Emerald Bay is a luxurious leisure oasis on Ko Ma Beach. Welcome to this charming destination to enjoy beach activities and surfing. It used to be a French university in the 19th century. It was redesigned by Bill Bensley, a well-known resort hotel architect, and transformed into an ultra-luxury seaside theme playground with eclectic styles. Located on the scenic coastline of Phu Quoc Island, this resort hotel offers luxurious rooms and suites with private balconies, exquisite villas, and is complemented by a swaying pool. Five exquisite restaurants and bars serve a variety of international delicacies, creating a splendid sensory enjoyment. There are deck chairs next to the seashell-shaped mosaic tile swimming pool or on the white beach, reserved for hotel guests. JW Hotel Spa
Vinpearl Resort Phu Quoc and Vinpearl Island in Nha Trang are built by the same group, and the beach is only a 1-minute walk from the hotel room. The resort is far from the city, 43 kilometers from Tranh Waterfall and 47 kilometers from Ham Ninh Fishing Village. Phu Quoc International Airport is about 28 km away. It is more recommended for families with children, because guests staying in the resort can play various activities of the playground at any time (no tickets required).
Novotel Phu Quoc Resort is located in the Dương Tô area, which is more convenient than other five-star hotels. It is 11 kilometers away from Duong Dong town. The hotel provides a free shuttle service. Guests can play tennis and table tennis at the hotel. The hotel is 7 km from Phu Quoc International Airport. It is liked by tourists because of the water activities such as children's beach, seaside and snorkeling experience.
Located in Mun Le, Novotel Phu Quoc Island Resort is the perfect accommodation choice when visiting Phu Quoc Island. The hotel is well-equipped with facilities to provide guests with comfortable accommodation conditions. All rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, 24-hour security, daily housekeeping service, fax machine, souvenir shop and other facilities for guests to use. The rooms are extremely comfortable in design and elegantly decorated. In addition, they are equipped with many convenient facilities. Some rooms are also equipped with free tea, wardrobe, towels, wooden floors, slippers and so on. Guests can enjoy the on-site leisure facilities, including yoga studio, snorkeling, private beach, fitness center, sauna and so on. Staying at the Novotel Phu Quoc Island Resort hotel, you can easily travel to all areas of Phu Quoc Island.
The Shells Resort & Spa Phu Quoc is located on the coast of Duong Dong. The hotel is about 4.1 km from Fish Sauce Factory, 4.5 km from Coco Dive Centre and less than 7 km from Duong Dong Market.
The Shell Spa Resort is located on Phu Quoc Island. The resort is equipped with a private beach. Here, you can experience the sea view and have an unobstructed panoramic view of the sea. At the same time, you can quietly listen to the sound of the sea breeze against the coast and enjoy your vacation! Here, you can face the sea and the spring flowers bloom, or you can sit and listen to the sea and watch countless kinds of sun rise and sunset! The hotel’s services are well-known far and wide, and have won unanimous praise from guests staying in. The warm and attentive hotel service staff will bring you the most considerate and thoughtful service. Some of the service staff can speak Chinese, which will increase your sense of security and convenience when going out. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk service, dedicated to solving your difficulties and answering your questions in a timely manner. In addition, the hotel also provides Wi-Fi service, luggage storage service, airport pick-up service, etc. The hotel rooms are divided into sea view rooms and swimming view rooms. Standing on the balcony, you can see the swimming pool or the seaside and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The interior decoration of the room is exquisite and gorgeous, and the room is tidy and clean, dedicated to creating the comfort of home for you. The room is fully equipped with comfortable and high-quality bed sheets and duvet covers, dedicated to creating a high-quality sleep for you! The hotel restaurant welcomes you with a wide range of cooking styles, rich breakfast types, diverse breakfast fruits, and colorful salads, making your morning extremely wonderful and starting a beautiful new day for you! In addition, the resort also provides barbecues. When night falls, the sea breeze is blowing. What a great experience to have a little BBQ at this time! The resort arranges band performances. Accompanied by a wonderful melody, you can have a toast with your family and friends on the beach. What a wonderful and unique experience!
In addition, the island also has three or four-star beach resorts, most of which are located on the west coast of Phu Quoc Island. The only disadvantage of seaside resorts is that the transportation is not convenient. If you want to go to the city, you may need to pack a car in advance or ask the hotel to call a taxi. The cost is generally higher. Living in such a hotel is meant to enjoy the vacation time facing the sea and blooming in spring without leaving home!
02 Play homestay:
Suitable for tourists on mid- to long-term vacations.
Play homestay-live like a local and live with them. There are many large and small homestays in Yangdong Town on Phu Quoc Island. Compared with seaside resorts, these homestays are built where the locals live, and some live directly with the owner of the homestay. These homestays are more popular with European and American backpackers. welcome. Choose carefully, and you will have very different feelings.
When I went to Phu Quoc Island for the first time, I lived at this homestay called Chez Que. The description of the location of this homestay on the Internet is: it is located in the forest on the mountainside. Chez Que is like a fairy tale house in the forest. In addition to the guests, the host, the hostess and their two daughters live here. There are various small creatures in the yard, and there is also a small swimming pool.
During my stay here, the hostess would make a different breakfast every day, and at other times she would do housework or learn English. A pair of elderly people from Europe lived next door, and they lived there for a month. On Phu Quoc Island, there are many such B&Bs. Their attraction is that they have more local flavor. The disadvantage is that they are relatively close to nature and have relatively more mosquitoes.
03 Play to sea:
Suitable for everyone.
Phu Quoc Island is the largest island in Vietnam, and the sea resources are very rich. Therefore, when you come to Phu Quoc Island, you must go to the sea to take a look. Moreover, the sea here has not been over-exploited. At present, there are not many tourists, so it is still a pure land. Here, in addition to lying in the thatched hut on the beach and blowing the sea breeze, you can also take a boat to go fishing or snorkeling. You can also watch the little fishing fires of the squid fishing boat in the distance at night, which are all good sea experiences.
- Snorkeling in the sea: In Phu Quoc Island, you can go snorkeling in the South Island or the North Island to see fish and corals. At noon, the boat will dock next to the island, and visitors can go to the shore to enjoy the afternoon on the island. Generally, the small island that stops at noon will prepare a simple meal. Guests who want to eat the original ecological seafood meal can also take the special transportation as shown in the picture below to buy seafood that the local fishermen have just salvaged on the nearby boat. You can eat it now.
- Happy fishing: Fishing is also one of the indispensable items in the sea. On Phu Quoc Island, you can not only go fishing during the day, but also go fishing at night for cuttlefish. We set off by sunset, watched the sunset on the sea, and then made the cuttlefish we caught into fresh cuttlefish porridge. It was a very special experience. Customers who have tasted cuttlefish porridge said it was great, the characteristics of Phu Quoc Island, you must come and try it~
- Deep diving in the sea: In addition to snorkeling and sea fishing, you can also go deep diving with the boat, as long as you pay an additional fee for deep diving. There will be a diving instructor on the boat to lead the guests to the deep diving place for a deep diving experience one-on-one.
- Chartered small yachts: The boats going to the sea on Phu Quoc Island generally include wooden boats and speedboats, and usually many people travel together. If necessary, you can also charter a yacht. You can decide the time and route, and we can set off on the small yacht. Compared to other islands, chartering a boat on Phu Quoc Island is very cost-effective.
04 Play niche:
It is suitable for tourists who like to be curious and have a longer holiday.
In the small Phu Quoc Island, there are actually many niche gameplays, except for hotels and going out to sea. The fishing villages of the locals and the beaches of the locals also have a special taste. Sitting among the locals watching the sunset, or eating a local meal in the floating village on the water, passing by the local villages and schools, seeing the local characteristic farms (pepper farms), learning to cook local dishes, etc., are all to experience this up close A great way to live on an island. It is worth mentioning that, because Chinese guests in these places are currently very few, the prices are relatively affordable. In the following must-experience items, I will also introduce them one by one.
