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Over 150 km of white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water.
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Why visit
Just two hours' flight from Hanoi, yet you feel like you've landed at the end of the world, in the best possible sense. Here's why this island steals the heart of everyone who visits.
Over 150 km of white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water.
Over 300 sunny days a year, sea temperature 28–30°C all year round.
Lobsters, crabs and fish straight from the ocean to your plate, an unmistakable taste.
Five-star hotels and private villas at prices that are a bargain by European standards.
The world's longest over-sea cable car, 7,899 metres with stunning views.
An archipelago of 22 islands with hidden beaches, coral reefs and azure water.
Most popular places
The most legendary beach on Phu Quoc, stretching for kilometres.
Record-breaking cable car, 7,899 metres of route over turquoise water.
The national park hides a real, primeval tropical jungle.
A vibrant night market, the heart of the island's evening culture.
A full day exploring hidden coves and coral reefs.
We've created a set of complementary guides that help you plan your entire island stay. Each one is built to save you time, skip the average spots and show you the places truly worth visiting.
Blog & guide
Articles written by travellers who spent weeks on the island, not just a few days. Reliable, up-to-date, no sponsored content.
Everything you need to know before heading to the Pearl of Vietnam.
From busy Long Beach to wild, uncrowded coves on the island.
Nước mắm fish sauce, boiled crabs, grilled lobsters and exotic flavours.
The longest over-sea cable car, how to buy tickets and what to see.
Nearly 31,000 hectares of primeval tropical jungle under protection.
How not to get lost in the maze of stalls, what to order and how much.
Tourist info
Answers to the questions everyone asks before their first trip to Phu Quoc. Verified, up-to-date info, no fluff.
The best time is the dry season from November to April, the sun shines almost every day, the sea is calm and clear, and underwater visibility reaches 15 metres. Peak season is December–March, with temperatures of 27–33°C and almost zero chance of rain. May–October is the monsoon season with short, intense downpours, but there are far fewer crowds and prices can be 30–50% lower. The short tropical showers usually last an hour and don't spoil the whole day.
Phu Quoc has a tropical climate with two distinct seasons. The dry season (November–April): air temperature 27–33°C, minimal rainfall, cloudless skies and a calm sea. The rainy season (May–October): short, intense downpours usually in the afternoon or evening, temperatures of 28–32°C, and an occasionally rough sea, especially in September and October. The sea water stays warm all year round, at around 28–30°C.
The official currency is the Vietnamese Dong (VND). Approximate rate: 1 USD is about 25,000 VND. Cash is best exchanged locally, at the airport or in exchange offices in central Duong Dong. Payment cards are accepted in hotels, larger restaurants and chain stores, but markets, street vendors and local eateries run on cash. It's always worth carrying small banknotes.
Phu Quoc is among the safest places in South-East Asia. Crime against tourists is exceptionally rare. Use basic caution in market crowds, don't leave valuables unattended on the beach and ride scooters carefully, especially on the unpaved roads in the island's interior. Essentials: SPF 50+ sunscreen, mosquito repellent at dusk and head cover in the middle of the day.
Yes, without any problems. Local SIM cards (Viettel, Mobifone, Vietnamobile) are available right at the airport or in any shop in town. A 20–30 GB data package for 30 days costs just 5–10 USD. 4G/5G coverage is excellent across the whole inhabited part of the island, only deep in the National Park can it get weaker. Free Wi-Fi is available in all hotels, cafés and most restaurants.
The culinary must-eats on Phu Quoc: bánh mì with local fillings (better than in any other part of Vietnam), bún quậy (a unique local fish noodle soup), grilled crabs and spiny lobsters fresh off the ice at Dinh Cau market, hủ tiếu (noodles with seafood in an aromatic broth), gỏi cuốn (fresh spring rolls with prawns), nước mắm Phú Quốc (the famous fish sauce made only on the island for generations) and all the tropical fruit you can find, mango, passion fruit, dragon fruit and rambutan straight from the crate.