Moving to Phu Quoc
Coming to Phu Quoc, you can choose 2 ways to travel, by air or by road combined with water. Flights are an option if travelers want to save time. The flight from Hanoi - Phu Quoc takes about 2 hours and the Ho Chi Minh City route. Ho Chi Minh City - Phu Quoc is just over 1 hour.
If you are not pressed for time, you can travel by road from Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City to Rach Gia, from here buy a boat ticket to the island. The high-speed boat ticket from Rach Gia port to the island is 330,000 VND/adult, 270,000 VND/child 6-11 years old.
Where to stay in Phu Quoc
At this time (from November to April), the west coast of the island is calm and calm, making it the most ideal place for a vacation for tourists. You can choose to stay at the coastal resorts in Truong Beach or in the town of Duong Dong, which is offset to the west of the island.
The Duong Dong town area is home to many hotels, with all types from cheap to high-end. Besides, traveling, dining, and shopping are also very convenient. In addition, the Tran Hung Dao road from Duong Dong to Duong To is also a worthy choice. Here are some recommended places to stay for travelers.
1. InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort - 5-star resort
Address: Bai Truong, Duong To
Price from: 3,480,000 VND/night
Character:
- The intersection point between the green area of the sea and trees with comfortable and modern facilities.
- The famous bar INK 360 with 5 high-end restaurants and bars.
- A variety of relaxation and entertainment services for visitors of all ages such as 4 swimming pools, spa, children's club, cooking class, fitness center, beach activities.
Photo: InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort
2. Saigon Phu Quoc Resort & Spa - 4-star resort
Address: Tran Hung Dao, Duong Dong
Price from: 960,000 VND/night
Character:
- Stretching over an area of 4 hectares, the resort has a beautiful design with green space surrounding.
- Many high-class facilities including swimming pool, fitness center, tennis court...
- Rooms feature classic wooden furnishings and private balconies with sea views.
Photo: Saigon Phu Quoc Resort & Spa - Resort
3. Cassia Cottage - 4-star resort
Address: Tran Hung Dao, Duong Dong
Price from: 1,280,000 VND/night
Character:
- The hotel has its own beach, 3 swimming pools, outdoor restaurant, bar.
- Rooms ensure privacy for guests.
- Guests can take part in free daily yoga classes.
Photo: Cassia Cottage
What to play in Phu Quoc this season?
Besides familiar places such as night markets, cable cars, museums... visitors can explore the pristine nature of Phu Quoc. Many attractive activities such as camping at Tranh waterfall and stream, touring the islands of Mong Tay, May Rut island, Doi Moi island, backpacking in Phu Quoc National Park...
In particular, visitors should not miss the beautiful afternoons at Truong beach, the most beautiful sunset spot on the island. Coming here, you can visit Sunset Sanato Beach Club, which owns impressive works of art, which are passed on by tourists to check-in.
To ensure epidemic prevention, visitors need to pay attention to the separate regulations of each location, and at the same time comply with the 5K rule, especially for accompanying children.
Photo: sunsetsanato.com
For families with young children, Vin Wonders Phu Quoc and Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc are places to visit.
Vin Wonders Phu Quoc is a modern theme park, open on weekends (from Friday to Sunday). There are more than 100 games and special performances here. The water park with 2 large water slides and a wave pool, and an aquarium bring many different experiences. The ticket price for this amusement park is 750,000 VND/adult.
Meanwhile, Vinpearl Safari is the largest open zoo model in Vietnam, gathering more than 2,200 rare animals. The zoo consists of two main subdivisions: an open zoo and a safari park. Visitors can experience sightseeing by specialized vehicles in the form of "released animals, captives". The entrance ticket to the zoo costs 650,000 VND/adult.
Photo: Vinpearl Safari
An emerging destination in Phu Quoc that many tourists are looking forward to exploring after the epidemic is Grand World Phu Quoc, which is known as the "City that never sleeps". This destination is a complex of entertainment - entertainment, shopping, dining, resort and art performances, with many activities taking place 24/7 and no holidays. To experience each area of Grand World Phu Quoc, visitors have to pay a fee of 150,000-350,000 VND/ticket.
Photo: Zing
What to eat in Phu Quoc?
Not only a resort, the pearl island is also a culinary paradise with many attractive dishes. Enjoying seafood at restaurants with sea views is a feature that visitors should not miss when coming here. According to Zing's survey, some restaurants have now returned to serving customers.
1. Outlet Cafe
- Address: 30/4 Street, Duong Dong
- Price: 100,000-200,000 VND
- Opening hours: 9-22h
- Advantages: Large space, located in a central location, diverse dishes.
2. On The Rock Restaurant
- Address: Ong Lang Beach
- Price: From 1 million VND/2 people
- Advantages: There is a beautiful sunset view on the sea, Western-style food, enthusiastic staff and ready to advise dishes.
- Note: Book a table 48 hours in advance for a good location.
3. Crab House - Phu Quoc Crab House
- Address: Nguyen Trai, Duong Dong
- Opening hours: 14-22h
- Price: 45,000-900,000 VND
- Advantages: Polite restaurant space, fresh seafood quality, fast food service.
Photo: sun.tukk
In addition to enjoying seafood, coming to Phu Quoc, you can choose to enjoy some famous Phu Quoc specialties such as vermicelli, vermicelli...
1. Ant vermicelli - Construction
- Location: Bach Dang, Duong Dong
- Opening hours: From 6:30 a.m.
- Price: 50,000-55,000 VND/bowl
- Advantages: Delicious dipping sauce, fresh and crispy seafood topping.
2. Ut Luem vermicelli
- Address: 30/4 Street, Duong Dong
- Opening hours: 6-12 pm
- Price: 30,000-40,000 VND
- Advantages: Delicious mixed fish sauce, bold toppings.
According to Zing