Talking about the "pearl island" of Phu Quoc, people often think of the endless white sand beach, the golden sun sparkling on the clear sea and the red sunset, as beautiful as stepping out of a magazine. But do you know that Phu Quoc not only has beautiful scenery but also has many interesting travel experiences? Whether you are looking for an experience of discovery, entertainment, relaxation or food, let's update more interesting activities and tourist attractions in Phu Quoc!.


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1 - Relax on the beautiful beaches of Phu Quoc
With smooth white sand beaches, fresh seafood, Phu Quoc island increasingly attract tourists everywhere. And with the monsoon rains of summer behind, the island comes alive for the dry season from November to March, when humidity drops and the rainy season has passed.

Phu Quoc Island can be said to have some amazingly beautiful beaches. The beaches have fine white sand and are surrounded by rows of green coconut trees - images often found in postcards. Some beaches have warm, clear, and calm water, while others have peaceful waves. Some beaches are so isolated that no one else except you!

Some beautiful beaches today are Long Beach and Ong Lang Beach - both of which are very similar in that the ocean is peaceful here, like a warm swimming pool. The most famous beach on Phu Quoc island is Bai Sao, where there are small waves and many starfish, where young people love to check-in when traveling to Phu Quoc.

The difference that Phu Quoc Long Beach brings to visitors is the wildness that has not been affected by human impact, there are not many services around Dai beach for people to use. It is the lack of facilities and services around that makes visitors want to come and explore.

2 - Wander around Phu Quoc Prison
Phu Quoc Prison is where Vietnamese soldiers were imprisoned during the Vietnam War. The prison is now a museum, where you can see torture instruments, photographs of former prisoners and exhibits of simulated scenes of imprisoned soldiers, criminal acts during the war.

Most tourists come to visit Phu Quoc prison for many reasons. Because of curiosity with the brutal torture of prisoners, there are also people who want to learn about a heroic history of the nation during the war, or just come because it is part of the Phu Quoc tour program.

But most touching are the sisters whose relatives are fathers, grandfathers and even husbands who were detained in this Phu Quoc prison. They come to find what remains, whether it's just a painful memory or just a name engraved in the memorial. Besides, Phu Quoc prisoners in the past who were lucky to successfully escape or were released after the liberation of the country also returned.

Phu Quoc prison is a spot as a way for tourists to learn more about history and a reminder of the brutality of war. The prison is open from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 13:30 to 5 p.m. daily, and admission is free for visitors.

3 - Explore Phu Quoc night market
It can be said that "market" is the closest thing to each person, it shows the identity of the land where it exists. Phu Quoc night market is a unique feature of Phu Quoc pearl island. It has all the delicacies of this strange island. Located right next to the romantic Duong Dong river and near Dinh Cau temple, Bach Dang night market is currently a destination known to many domestic and foreign tourists.

Besides resting time at hotels, visitors also have time to hang out at the night market, enjoy fresh and attractive seafood dishes. Currently, the market has about 100 stalls selling a variety of fresh seafood and delicious food that can make any visitor come here. Most of the activities in the market take place at night, so visitors can have fun and explore Phu Quoc all day without getting bored.

Especially weekends are also the time when the night market is busiest. Visitors will have to squeeze each other to the point of sweating to be able to visit the market. Although there are quite a few tourists coming here, the sense of hygiene is very good, so the market is always clean. As for the unusual "hacking and slashing" or "increasing prices" is also rare because every shop owner wants to keep its reputation to attract tourists.

4 - Visit Dinh Cau temple
True to the rumors, Dinh Cau temple is located in a very beautiful location on a strangely shaped cliff facing the sea. Dinh Cau stands proudly in front of big waves. The natural rock formations look like a very strange mountain, with three waves crashing, surrounded by rocky outcrops. The top of the mountain is adorned with ancient temples and mossy tiled roofs. On the roof, there are a couple of prayer lines made of blue-glazed porcelain.

Dinh Cau is located under an ancient canopy, more than a century old, as wide as a green cage in all four seasons. Dinh Cau appears fanciful and impressive before the eyes of visitors. Perhaps because this special thing cannot be found anywhere else, Dinh Cau is considered as a typical symbol of Phu Quoc island.

Dinh Cau temple is a simple and ancient, the current architecture has been renovated in the past few years. The islanders often call it the Temple of Dragon King. Around the 17th century, the legend dates back to when the first inhabitants from the Central region settled on the island. Many fishermen who went out to sea met the fierce waves and did not return forever.

Suddenly they saw a rocky outcrop gradually emerging at the mouth of the sea. The islanders believe that the mountain has set up a shrine to pray to the gods for protection from sea disasters. They began to come here to worship and manage the trip to meet the calm waves of the sea. Rumors spread far away gradually formed the custom of worshiping at this cliff and named it Dinh Cau. You can walk to the top of the temple for a great view of Dinh Cau Beach and fishing boats. The temple is open from 7am to 6pm.

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5 - Snorkeling to see corals
In recent years, scuba diving to see coral is very popular with tourists, a very interesting experience that many other tourist destinations do not have. The beautiful coral viewing spots are available in both the north and the south of the island such as Nail Island, Ky Lan Cape, Doi Moi Island... depending on the schedule of visitors, you can choose the viewing point. If you don't follow the tour, you can rent a diving suit in Duong Dong town, the cost of a basic diving set is about 200,000 VND, a high-end diving set is about 600,000 VND.

Snorkeling: This type is most popular in Phu Quoc and chosen by tourists. The way to participate is quite simple, you just need to wear a life jacket, diving goggles and snorkel into the water. When you just dive into the water, you can see the coral. All of these equipment are prepared by the service provider, you do not need to prepare anything.

Scuba diving to see corals with an oxygen tank: This type is a bit more advanced because it uses an oxygen tank. You will have to wear a specialized suit and wear an oxygen tank. However, this is usually for visitors to experience for 30 minutes and dive no more than 5m deep. Many tourists say this tour is too expensive. But do not rush to judge because this tour is often paired with a snorkeling tour above, so if you finish diving, you can still take a snorkel to continue diving. It will be a bit hard to find a side for scuba diving at a good price, but currently the price of this tour ranges from 910,000 - 1,400,000 VND / 1 person (aprox 40 USD). Lunch, shuttle and comfortable snorkeling included.

Walking under the sea: This type is quite new in Vietnam and Phu Quoc. And it must be said that it is a "unique" product, so the price is also exorbitant, equal to 1 kg of lobster. However, that is not exactly why visitors should skip this tour, feel comfortable. Can walk on the seabed, breathe normally like on land and even not get your hair wet. Moreover, the location of this tour is carefully cared for and protected, so the corals are quite beautiful. Beautiful and colorful. As mentioned, this tour is quite expensive: 950,000 VND / 1 person, only diving for 25-30 minutes and only picking up at the port, not from the hotel.

6 - Watch the sunset on the beach with some cocktails
After a day of exploring the island, find yourself a chair on the beach, order yourself a cocktail and watch the breathtaking sunset. If you're traveling with the family and have young children, the beach bar is ideal, where the kids can play in the sand, while the adults relax with a few drinks.

Rory's Beach Bar is a very romantic beachfront bar. Very romantic bar for those who want to watch the sea and the evening sunset. Because it is a bar, most of them serve Western dishes such as wine, cocktails, hamburgers, etc. Most of the guests coming here are foreigners. The restaurant is mainly self-service, you go to the counter to order drinks and then find a seat yourself. According to many visitors, the quality of food and drinks here is very good, commensurate with the price and beautifully presented.

The bar has colorful lanterns, beach chairs and tables right on the beach. When the sun goes down, Rory's has bonfires on the beach and delicious meals. Although the price is a bit high, many foreign visitors, but it is also an interesting experience when exploring Phu Quoc.

7 - Discover local life in Ham Ninh village
Ham Ninh Fishing Village is a picturesque fishing village and a great place to get a glimpse into the daily life of local fishermen. For fresh fish lovers, the village is a great place to eat some cheap seafood.

Ham Ninh fishing village Phu Quoc is an ancient village located on the east coast of the pearl island. The fishing village is known as the main source of seafood for the whole island district of Phu Quoc and distributed to other provinces. This place has a wild and peaceful beauty, the people of Ham Ninh fishing village live mainly on engaged in catching sea cucumbers and cultivating pearls. In addition, Ham Ninh Phu Quoc fishing village also attracts tourists by its clean and beautiful beaches and Ham Ninh wharf which has been famous for a long time.

According to the Phu Quoc travel experience of many tourists, coming to Ham Ninh Phu Quoc fishing village not only enjoys seafood but also has some fun activities here worth experiencing such as:

Snorkeling and scuba diving are interesting activities that every visitor must experience at Bai Vong wharf. Ham Ninh coast is quite shallow and safe, so many units have organized Phu Quoc tours with schedules that include these activities so that visitors have more time to relax with the clear blue water in Ham Ninh.

When visiting Ham Ninh, try to be a true fisherman with fishing at sea. You can contact the boat owners to experience this activity, please note to ensure your safety with necessary equipment such as life jackets, swimming goggles.

Watching sunrise and sunset is the best thing in Ham Ninh fishing village. The fishing village still retains a bit of an ancient wildness, not following modern development, so when you spend time watching the sunrise or sunset here, you will feel a peaceful, romantic but difficult moment, can't be found in a busy life.

8 - Visit Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc
Visiting Vinpearl Safari on the pearl island of Phu Quoc, you do not need to spend a lot of time and money traveling abroad and still admire hundreds of rare animal species or diverse flora from many different biogeographic regions.

No trip to Phu Quoc is complete without spending a day at Vinpearl Land Phu Quoc. This amusement park owns many games that are extremely suitable for lovers of strong feelings. There's nothing more "stimulating" than being free-floating on a super-sloping, 120-meter water slide or literally "flying" with the giant Giant Boomerang Ferris wheel.

If you are not very excited about the thrill experience, you can relax with the lazy river or enjoy the fairy-tale Mermaid performance. Located in Bai Dai area, northwest of Phu Quoc island, Vinpearl Safari gathers more than 2,000 individuals, representing more than 150 rare animal species from all over the world. Free bus pick up at bus points on Phu Quoc island will take visitors to Vinperl Safari. The entrance price is about 600,000 VND, for family travelers, this is a great choice not to be missed.

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