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Remember these essentials for an unforgettable trip to Southern Phu Quoc, ensuring every moment is filled with awe and wonder.
Unmissable Experiences while Exploring Southern Phu Quoc Island
How to Get to Phu Quoc Island?
Phu Quoc Island, with its capital at An Thoi town, boasts world-renowned beaches like Kem Beach, Sao Beach… and pristine islands that render speech futile, as if paradise unfolds before your eyes.
Phu Quoc Island is also renowned for its historical relics and spiritual destinations such as the Phu Quoc Prison, Truc Lam Ho Quoc Monastery, Fairy Well – King's Altar…
Transportation Options from Phu Quoc Airport
When is the Best Time to Visit?
In general, you can visit Phu Quoc at any time of the year as the island enjoys warm sunshine and pleasant weather all year round. The summer months, from late May to October, are the rainy season in Phu Quoc. However, this is an ideal time to explore the abundant waterfalls, pristine forests with lush vegetation, plentiful seafood, and very affordable expenses.
The best time to visit Phu Quoc is from November to April, when the sky is clear, the sea is calm, making it perfect for activities like snorkeling and exploring the islands by canoe or boat.
Where to Stay?
Southern Phu Quoc now boasts some of the world's finest and most luxurious resorts and hotels. Among them, the JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay stands out – a masterpiece by Bill Bensley and Sun Group at Kem Beach, An Thoi, with a design resembling a university campus and incredibly luxurious and unique experiences. This resort has been honored with numerous awards since its opening.
Recently, the resort was honored by the prestigious American travel magazine Travel + Leisure as the number 1 resort in the Top 10 Best Resorts in Southeast Asia, the second in the Top 10 Best Resorts in Asia, and the sixth in the Top 100 Best Resorts in the World.
In addition, Southern Phu Quoc boasts the masterpiece resort Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort at Ong Doi Cape, offering the rare experience of witnessing both sunrise and sunset from the same location. With luxurious villas on the cliffs, overwater villas… along with a system of infinity pools stretching over 300m and covering an area of up to 8000m2… and many other special amenities, this is a resort that many Vietnamese celebrities have chosen for their retreat.
Adjacent to JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay is the 5-star condotel Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay. Located next to Kem Beach - one of the top 50 most beautiful beaches in the world, with cozy resort apartments and a sprawling 5,000m2 beachfront infinity pool, this is a favorite retreat for families and young travelers.
Furthermore, travelers can also find many mid-range accommodations such as Wanderlust bungalows, Phu Nam House resort, or Hanh Mai hotel, with room rates ranging from 410,000 VND to 1,600,000 VND per night.
What to Eat on the Southern Island?
For delicious yet affordable food, head to Southern Phu Quoc. The raw herring salad and the 'king's table' fish hotpot at Phuong Dong restaurant are addictive, and the prices are extremely reasonable.
Particularly, the Southern Island is renowned for its many famous goat restaurants, among which locals favor Dê Ngon at 447 Nguyen Van Cu, Ward 6, An Thoi, Phu Quoc. The average price for one person is about 200,000 - 300,000 VND. For a more upscale and professional experience, there's Phung Hung Restaurant (60 - 62 Nguyen Van Cu), serving a variety of European-Asian dishes and diverse drinks…
Some snack shops like Mrs. Loc's Eel Porridge at 23 Chuong Duong (open from 5 pm to 12 am) or Phuong's Sweet Soup (107 Nguyen Van Cu) are also recommended by An Thoi locals as worth trying.
An Thoi Port is traditionally the seafood hub of the Southern Island. Those who enjoy visiting the fish market in the early morning can come here to marvel at the small boats loaded with fresh fish, shrimp, squid… Buying and having the hotels' restaurants prepare them is also a good idea. But usually, tourists like to stroll around the fish port to buy seafood as gifts.
Where to Explore, What to Discover?
The An Thoi Archipelago attracts tourists with its pristine small islands and emerald green waters. Visitors can book tours to explore 3 or 4 islands by canoe or large boat, with prices ranging from 850,000 VND to 1,200,000 VND per person for group tours.
The tour itinerary includes visiting and swimming at Hon May Rut Trong, May Rut Ngoai, Hon Mong Tay – where one of the most beautiful beaches in Phu Quoc is located, diving to see coral reefs at Hon Gam Ghi with a rich coral reef ecosystem of 17 hard, soft, and anemone species. Tours usually depart from An Thoi port and last for more than half a day.
Travelers can also experience the world-record-breaking sea-crossing cable car connecting An Thoi to Hon Thom and book tours to explore nearby islands departing from Hon Thom.
Taking the cable car to admire the sea and islands of Phu Quoc from above is an experience that no traveler to Phu Quoc should miss. From above, Southern Phu Quoc appears breathtakingly beautiful, and no Maldives or Bali can compare to its pristine island waters.
After leaving the cable car, Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park opens up many new discoveries with sea-based activities such as floating houses, kayaking, surfing, diving, or simply immersing yourself in the smooth white sand and crystal-clear waters of Trao Beach… which are enough to enjoy all day long.
According to Mytour
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Reference: Travel Guide Mytour
TravelExpert.comAugust 2, 2019
