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Phu Quoc Island can be said to be an outlying island that must not be missed when visiting Vietnam. It is also a super emerging Travel destination in recent years! Moreover, Phu Quoc Island is now the only visa-free place in Vietnam. From 2024, there will be direct flights, which is really convenient! In addition to being very convenient in terms of transportation, Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam also has breathtakingly beautiful beaches and preserves the natural landscapes and historical culture of Vietnam and Cambodia, making your Trip full of surprises and fun! Whether you like the ocean, nature, culture or adventure, you can find what you are looking for here! Then follow the editor to see what must-see attractions there are when you come to Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam!
Must-visit attractions in Phu Quoc Island: Paradise Series
VinWonders Phú Quốc
Pearl Island Fantasy Park is Vietnam's largest theme park, covering an area of about 17 hectares. It is themed after a fairy tale castle and has six areas including rides, a water park and the world's largest turtle zoo. It's full of endless fun and surprises, making you feel like you've entered a fairy tale world.
If you are a Disney fan, you will love Pearl Island Fantasy Park. There is a pink castle here, which is like walking into a fairy tale world. There are various rides in the castle, such as roller coasters, carousels, pirate ships and Ferris wheels, allowing you to experience different excitement and fun. There is a beautiful lake outside the castle, and there is a wonderful water dance light show every night. It is best to enjoy the romantic atmosphere with your lover. (Is it possible to have a dreamy encounter? You can look forward to it❤️)
Don’t miss the giant sea turtle aquarium while you’re here! This is a huge turtle-shaped building with three floors and five areas, displaying up to 300 species of marine life from all over the world. Here you can see the underwater tunnel, aquarium restaurant, mermaid show and feeding show. If you want to get closer to the ocean, you can also go to the water park and play on various water slides, artificial wave pools and floating pools to enjoy the cool fun! There are really many super fun facilities here. When you come to Phu Quoc Island, you must not miss the "Vietnamese version of Disneyland"!
VinPearl Safari Phú Quốc
As the sister park of Pearl Island Fantasy Park, Pearl Island Wildlife Park is the largest wildlife park in Vietnam. There are 150 species of rare animals from all over the world, and the number is as high as 3,000! If you like animals, don’t miss it! (Why do you feel like you are on the African savannah?)
If you love animals, you must take the free park bus into the wildlife sanctuary! There are vast grasslands and forests where animals can live and move freely. You can take a bus to observe rhinos, lions, tigers, bears and other large animals up close, and have close contact with them - super exciting!
You can also see herbivorous animals such as giraffes, zebras, and antelopes, and appreciate their elegant and peaceful lifestyle. If you want to have a more intimate interaction with the animals, then take a walk in the zoo area or take the shuttle bus to visit various animal exhibits!
There are some interesting close contact experiences here. The editor recommends that you try them out! The first is~Giraffe Restaurant! You can feed giraffes carrots and experience their tenderness and curiosity (and gluttony). You can also play with these adorable critters at the Ring-tailed Lemur Interactive Zone and let them sit on your arm or shoulder (if you dare). You can also take photos with little tigers, little bears, little camels and other animals in the children's zoo, and feel the cuteness and liveliness of children (?)! This is so much fun! The editor recommends a must-visit!
Must-visit attractions in Phu Quoc Island: Internet beauty photo series
Grand World Phú Quốc
Phu Quoc World is a 24-hour city that never sleeps, allowing you to feel the European style in Vietnam! Here, a beautiful shopping street is created with the theme of Venetian canals. No matter it’s day or night, you can find a variety of interesting attractions here, such as gondola experience, Teddy Bear Museum, Vietnam’s quintessence ancient city, etc. It is the busiest place in the north of Phu Quoc Island!
There is no charge to enter "Phu Quoc World", but there are charges for some facilities and performances. The editor recommends that you first go to Vietnam’s quintessence ancient city and take some beautiful photos! This place imitates the style of Hoi An Ancient Town. There are many free performances to enjoy, and you can also take many beautiful photos here. If you want to watch the nightly large-scale performance "Vietnamese National Quintessence Show", you have to buy a ticket! This is a show that uses sound and light projections and costumes to show Vietnam’s traditional culture and historical stories. It’s super exciting!
If you love the European atmosphere, then you must go to Venice, the city that never sleeps! There are colorful European-style buildings and canals flowing through the park. You can take a gondola ride on the canal. On the gondola, you can enjoy Venice's colorful houses, bridges and water dance shows, and feel the romantic atmosphere. There are also many restaurants, shops and night market food stalls in Venice, where you can taste Vietnamese and international food, buy souvenirs, or check out local specialties. If you are a fan of teddy bears, you can’t miss the Teddy Bear Museum! There are more than 500 teddy bears here, wearing different costumes and styles, they are so cute and cute!
Teddy Bear Museum (Bảo tàng gấu Teddy Phú Quốc)
The Teddy Bear Museum located in Phu Quoc World is the first teddy bear museum in Vietnam. There are more than 500 teddy bears in it. It’s so Q! These teddy bears are all wearing different costumes and styles. Some are Indiana Jones adventurers, some are in traditional Vietnamese costumes, some are in folk costumes from various countries, some are cute animals, and some are celebrity imitations. You can find your favorite teddy bears here, and Take pictures of them as souvenirs! (I really want to take a few of them home!)
The Teddy Bear Museum has many fun attractions and activities, and you can have a lot of fun here (I think children and cute girls will like it more, right?)! There is also a children's playroom and hand-painted DIY classroom on the second floor of the Teddy Bear Museum, where you can play and create with teddy bears and feel their warmth!
There is also a teddy bear theme cafe on the first floor of the Teddy Bear Museum. There are many teddy bear decorations and souvenirs. Here you can drink a cup of fragrant coffee, eat a cute cake, or buy some teddy bears. Souvenirs to keep as memories of your trip. Even if you don’t buy a ticket to visit the Teddy Bear Museum, you can still go to the Teddy Bear Cafe and experience the charm of teddy bears! (Quick note for those who like free attractions!)
Mediterranean town (Thị trấn Hoàng Hôn)
If you want to experience the European style in Phu Quoc Island, then you must come to Phu Quoc Island’s “Mediterranean Town”! This is the starting point of the longest cross-ocean cable car station in the world, and it is also the most romantic place on Phu Quoc Island (NO.1 in the editor’s mind)! The official name here is Sunset Town because the sunset scenery here is so beautiful! You can see the setting sun shining on the Mediterranean-style buildings here, forming a super charming picture!
The Mediterranean town is a replica of a European town, with colorful houses, arched doors and windows, cobbled streets and fountain squares. You can take a walk here and feel the European atmosphere, or take a lot of beautiful photos here that will make your friends envious!
Kissing Bridge (Cầu Hôn)
If you come to Phu Quoc Island with your lover (?) and want to feel the sweetness of love, then you must go to the "Kissing Bridge"! The Kissing Bridge is located on the sea in "Sunset Town" in the southwest of Phu Quoc Island. It is like the Magpie Bridge of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl (but I don't want to meet my lover only once a year😭). Walking down from Sunset Town, you can reach the entrance of Kissing Bridge, which is the most romantic place on Phu Quoc Island! Many couples come here to take wedding photos, which is really a blessing!
The most beautiful moment of the Kissing Bridge is at sunset! The sunset will set from the center of the Kissing Bridge, forming a beautiful picture. At this time, you can kiss your significant other on the bridge and feel the spark of love. This is so romantic (remember to ask a friend who is not afraid of flash to help take pictures)! Remember to stay until sunset! Otherwise it will be in vain!
You need to buy a ticket to get on the Kissing Bridge, but there is a little way to save money, that is, just buy the cable car package of Sun World Nature Park, which includes the Kissing Bridge ticket, so it is the most cost-effective! You can go to the Sun World Nature Park first, and then take the cable car to the Kissing Bridge - super smooth, isn't it?
There are also two cafes on the Kissing Bridge, where you can take a break, drink coffee, eat a piece of cake, and enjoy the beautiful sunset over the town. The glass curtain of the cafe allows you to admire the colorful Mediterranean-style buildings and have an unobstructed view of the mountains. The photos taken here are truly beautiful! Don’t forget to come~
Bãi biển Sunset Sanato
Sanato Sunset Beach is actually a private beach belonging to Sunset Sanato Resort & Villas, but it is also open to the public. In-house guests can enter for free, but general visitors have to pay! After entering Suneto Sunset Beach, you will first see the dining area. There are several restaurants to choose from, with indoor and outdoor seating. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the beach here (because when you start taking pictures, you will be greeted by a crowd of people) (Surprise!)
Along the coastline, there are many different check-in landscaping, such as the Bird's Nest Tree House, Seaside Swing, Stairway to Heaven, etc., which are all great places to take pictures. At dusk, the busiest time, almost every landmark is packed with people taking photos. Everyone wants to capture this beautiful moment. You can also lead the camera through the sea of people (?) here to find your favorite angle and take beautiful sunset photos that are unique to you!
Sannaito Sunset Beach is also known as the Alien Beach, but in fact the landscaping here is full of imagery, such as elephants, elves, jellyfish, etc., which are all very interesting designs (so where did I say "alien"? ). The most attractive among them are the four elephants in the middle of the sea. Their feet are so long that they look like they are standing in the water. The location is just aligned with the setting sun, forming a perfect central angle (which reminds me of the giant oyster man on Jiangong Island in Kinmen). They are all very unique works of art! Sanaito Sunset Beach is a very famous sunset scene in Phu Quoc Island. If you come to Phu Quoc Island, you must take a walk here and take some special and beautiful photos!
Starfish Beach (Bãi Rạch Vẹm)
Are you a person who loves underwater wonders? Ah... I should say, do you like sea creatures? If you are so brave (Hey! It is obviously a popular romantic spot!) then you must go to Starfish Beach! This is a hidden attraction in the north of Phu Quoc Island. There are countless red starfish, just like the starry sky under the sea. In recent years, this place has become a hotly searched spot on the Internet, and it is also a favorite photo-taking secret spot among Internet beauties!
The location of Starfish Beach is very hidden. You have to follow the red soil path first, and when you reach the end, you will see a beautiful and quiet beach with large expanses of clean white sand and clear blue water. You can take a walk here and feel the refreshing sea breeze. But the most amazing thing is the hundreds of bright red starfish clearly visible under the water. They dot this beach. It is very spectacular and a very unique landscape on the north coast of Phu Quoc Island!
The starfish at Starfish Beach are a species called "red starfish", which are very cute (for those who like aquatic creatures, right?). The red starfish is about the size you can hold it in your hands. They are very gentle animals and will not harm humans, so you can have close contact with them here, but remember to treat them gently, do not take them away or discard them, and maintain the natural ecology!
Sunworld Cable Car (Cáp Treo Hòn Thơm)
Sun World Cross-Sea Cable Car! This is an amazing project connecting Phu Quoc Island and Hong Kong Island. It is also the longest cross-sea cable car in the world, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful sea view and archipelago scenery of Phu Quoc Island from high altitude (world-class)! This is a very romantic travel option, where you can feel the freedom of movement in the air and the beauty of the earth!
The starting point of the Sun World Cross-Sea Cable Car is located in a Mediterranean town in the south of Phu Quoc Island. It is also called Sunset Town because you can see the beautiful sunset here. The architectural style of the Mediterranean town is full of European style, with bell towers, arches and colorful buildings, perfect for taking pictures. The appearance of the station is also very grand, imitating the ancient Roman arena, giving people a feeling of Traveling through time and space. You can enjoy the scenery of the Mediterranean Sea here, or take a gondola Tour through the canals and feel the romance of Venice.
The terminal station of the Sun World Cross-sea Cable Car is Xiang Island, which is also the location of the Sun World Park. This park has facilities such as a water park, a land park, and restaurants, allowing you to play in one attraction. But the most attractive thing is Phu Quoc Island’s beautiful coastline, fishing ports, pearl farms and small islands. The color of the sea water ranges from light blue to dark blue, showing a charming gradient effect. The total length is about 8 kilometers and takes about 20 minutes one way. It is a tourist project worth experiencing! Don’t miss it when you come to Phu Quoc Island!
Must-visit attractions in Phu Quoc Island: the most local location
Duong Dong Night Market (Chợ đêm Phú Quốc)
Duong Dong Night Market is the largest night market in Phu Quoc Island, also known as "Phu Quoc Night Market". It has all kinds of delicious and good shopping. It is a must-visit attraction on Phu Quoc Island's night itinerary (there is no other way to do it except drinking at night in Phu Quoc Island). Let’s go to the night market~)! You can taste delicious Vietnamese French bread, coconut ice, seafood, etc. here, and you can also buy some dried fruits, local products, and accessories here as souvenirs of your trip!
Duong Dong Night Market is open from 5pm to 12am, making it the best choice for a night itinerary on Phu Quoc Island! The atmosphere here is very lively, and the entire night market road is crowded with people. You can experience Vietnam’s nightlife here, communicate with locals or other tourists, and enjoy the fun of visiting the night market!
There are many delicacies in Yangdong Night Market. You can choose according to your own preferences, but there are a few items that the editor recommends. You must try them ~ coconut ice, seafood pancakes, dried fruits, especially Vietnamese French bread, this is a A kind of sandwich made of French bread filled with various meats, vegetables and sauces. It has many flavors and is fragrant and super filling. You must try it when you come to Yangdong Night Market!
Dinh Cậu Temple
When it comes to worshiping the Poseidon, Mazu is the name in Taiwan. When visiting Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam, you can’t help but mention the attraction “Little Poseidon Temple”. The Xiaolongwang Temple is the belief center of local fishermen, praying for abundant catches and safety at sea.
The Dragon King Hall and the Lighthouse in Xiao Long Wang Temple were built about 80 years ago. It is also a temple with a sense of history, and Vietnam's traditional culture and art can be seen at a glance. The trail next to the embankment is a good place to enjoy the sunset. You can take a walk here, watch the sunset cast the afterglow on the ocean, breathe the island's exclusive air, feel calm and comfortable, and feel the exclusive charm of Phu Quoc Island!
Another attractive feature of Xiaolongwang Temple is the beautiful sunset! When the sun is about to set, the afterglow of the sunset dyes the sea water into golden yellow, which will make people feel all kinds of emotions! If you are hungry, you can also try local snacks here, such as seafood, rice noodles, spring rolls, etc., they are all delicious local snacks!
There is a large white sand bay next to the Xiao Longwang Temple. Many tourists come here to relax. You can ride the waves, play in the water, or lie on the beach to bask in the sun and enjoy the leisure of the island. If you want more excitement, you can also try island hopping to explore other small islands around Phu Quoc Island and see different scenery and ecology. It is also a worthwhile experience!
Must-visit attractions in Phu Quoc Island: Must-visit water sports
Bãi Dài
"Long Beach" is a beach in the northwest of Phu Quoc Island. Although it is not the most beautiful, it is the most people-friendly! It stretches 20 kilometers from Duong Dong to An Thai, running through the west coast of Phu Quoc Island and is very easy to reach. North Long Beach is the earliest developed beach in Phu Quoc Island. It has soft sand and gentle waves. It also has beach bars, restaurants, deck chairs, parasols, massages and water sports. It is definitely the first choice for relaxation!
Long Beach faces west and is an excellent place to enjoy the sunset on Phu Quoc Island. Here you can see the sun slowly sinking into the sea level, and the sky turns into a golden red, very beautiful! You can order a drink here, or eat some seafood, and spend the whole afternoon enjoying the island style! (That’s right! This is how you should be in Phu Quoc Island!)
Compared with other beaches, which can only be reached by motorcycle or car, the biggest advantage of Long Beach is its convenience. There are many high-cost hotels and resorts nearby. Let’s draw the key points here~ If you want to live comfortably and eat happily, come and stay at a resort in Long Beach! There are many restaurants, snacks, and bars here. Yangdong in North Long Beach is located next to the night market, so it is quite easy to find food at night! If you want to reach the beach right away from home, then Long Beach is the best choice. You can just spend your day on the beach ~ how pleasant it is!
White Beach (Bãi Sao)
"White Beach", you can also call it "Butter Beach" of Phu Quoc Island! If you want to see the most beautiful beach on Phu Quoc Island, then you must go to White Beach! It is located in the southeast corner of Phu Quoc Island, about 25 kilometers away from the lively Duong Dong. It has 7 kilometers of white sandy beach, lined with blue-green clear water, it is so beautiful that you can’t take your eyes away! Even at sunset with little light, the beach here is still creamy and stunning!
The most famous thing about White Beach is its sand, which is as fine as milk and melts when you hold it in your hand. It is the whitest and cleanest beach on Phu Quoc Island. People can’t help but want to lie on it and enjoy it. The warmth of the sun! The sea water is also very warm and calm, which is perfect for walking on the beach or stepping in the water to feel the coolness of the ocean! I heard that there used to be many starfish here, but unfortunately we can no longer see them. However, the scenery here is still beautiful, and it is the most worth visiting beach in Phu Quoc Island!
The white sand beach is beautiful, but it won’t make you bored, because there are several sea swings here, allowing you to fly in the air and take beautiful photos for the Internet (Vietnamese really know what tourists want)! And it’s also a good place to enjoy the sunset. Although the white sand beach faces the east and you can’t see the entire sun setting into the sea, you can see the sky turn into a golden red, and the sea water also changes with the sky, showing a charming gradient effect. It’s so touching!
Phu Quoc is really an island full of charm and surprises! Whether you want to enjoy the leisure time on the beach, explore the mysteries of the seabed, or experience Vietnamese culture and food, or even amusement parks and zoos ~ you can find the attractions and activities you want here! If you have been to Vietnam but have not been to Phu Quoc Island, then plan a trip to Phu Quoc Island as soon as possible! You will definitely fall in love with this beautiful island! |
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