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Phu Quoc Travel Guide
Phu Quoc lies in the Gulf of Thailand, southwest of Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, not far from the coast of Cambodia. Famous in Vietnam for its high quality fish sauce and pepper, Phu Quoc is increasingly becoming a tourist destination, although still largely undeveloped and unspoiled by tourism.
Phu Quoc offers the perfect opportunity for a relaxing holiday to relax at a resort or explore the island and visit stunning white sandy beaches, crystal clear water and eat fresh delicious seafood.
What to Do ?
Besides relaxing on the beach, the main activity of the island is exploring the island by bicycle and motorbike, which can include trips to some of the more secluded beaches. During the dry season, scuba diving and snorkeling is also offered off the coast and near the tiny islands south of the main island.
For those feeling more ambitious, it is also possible to trek through the forest area covering the mountains and hills of inland Phu Quoc or to visit the Coconut Tree prison, the Cau castle, the fish sauce factory, and pepper factory.
Off the southern end of Phu Quoc are the tiny An Thoi Islands, 15 islands which provide a great place for fishing, swimming and snorkeling.
When to Go ?
Phu Quoc has a monsoon sub-equatorial climate with two seasons. The dry season lasts from November to July while the rainy season is from July to October, with the heaviest months of rain in July and August. During the rainy season, it is still possible to visit Phu Quoc, although you should expect daily and often heavy rain. The most popular time to come to Phu Quoc is during the dry season, so it is recommended to book in advance. The average temperature throughout the year is 27oC.
How To Get There ?
Vietnam Airlines has four flights daily between HCMC and Duong Dong, the main town in Phu Quoc, with flight time of approximately one hour.
It is also possible to reach the island by hydrofoil (2.5 hours) or ferry (8 hours) from Rach Gia, which is a 6 hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City. There are two hydrofoils per day – at 8:30 am and 1:30 pm – and one ferry per day at 9 am (times may change). All boats arrive at the port of An Thoi on the southern end of the island.
Travel tips
Flights are limited, so book early, especially for weekends and public holidays (which can sell out months in advance).
During the rainy season, the island is even quieter than usual with some resorts and hotels closing completely. The remaining hotels and resorts often offer off-season rates, up to 30-50% off their peak rates, so it’s worth negotiating.
The main beach of Duong Beach (Long) beach is actually not one of the nicest, and during parts of the year, trash washes up on to the beach. Regardless of where you stay, it is worth explore some of the other more secluded beaches, such as Bai Sao beach in the south and Ong Long beach in the north.
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