Phu Quy Island and its Hidden Gems

In addition to its stunning natural beauty, Phu Quy also boasts many enticing destinations that you simply must check out when visiting.

Exploring Phu Quy Island: Discovering Lesser-Known Destinations

Phu Quy is an untouched island with numerous beautiful beaches located in Binh Thuan province, approximately 120 km by sea from Phan Thiet city. Here, you will never wonder where to go or what to do because there are plenty of destinations and activities to choose from.

Bai Nho - Ganh Hang

Bai Nho - Ganh Hang is a beach with clear blue water, few boats, and a serene atmosphere. This beach has a crescent shape, surrounded by unique rock formations jutting out into the sea. Here, you can freely pose for photos without worrying about prying eyes or disturbances.

Bai Nho – Ganh Hang, though not large, is perfect for leisurely evening strolls, admiring the slowly setting sun, or hosting a beachside BBQ party while listening to the soothing sound of the waves for a serene heart.

Trieu Duong Bay

Trieu Duong Bay attracts tourists with its long, flat, and wide sandy beaches, along with crystal clear blue waters. It's an exciting place for beach lovers to immerse themselves in the cool refreshing water, forgetting all about the scorching heat of summer. Additionally, there is a tall forest of casuarina trees providing ample shade, perfect for camping or outdoor activities.

Phu Quy Island Flagpole

The flagpole on Phu Quy Island symbolizes Vietnam's sovereignty and territorial rights, proudly displaying the fluttering red flag with a yellow star amidst the breezy evening air. From here, one can have a panoramic view of the entire scenery of Bai Nho, Ganh Hang, resembling a paradise, with distant fishing boats of fishermen anchored, and navy ships patrolling the sea...

Thay Nai Mausoleum

Thay Nai Mausoleum is situated atop a lofty hill in Phu An village, Ngũ Phụng commune, Phu Quy district, dating back to the 17th century. Thay Nai is revered as one of the prominent deities, deeply ingrained in the beliefs and traditions of the island community for countless generations. After more than 300 years of existence, the Thay Nai Shrine has been officially recognized by the Binh Thuan Provincial People's Committee as a provincial-level cultural and historical relic.

Doi Thay Beach, nestled in Long Hai commune, lies at the foot of Cao Cat Mountain, adjacent to the Thay Mausoleum, serving as an ideal spot for beach bathing and scenic viewing.

Linh Son Pagoda – Cao Cat Mountain

Linh Son Pagoda is a scenic complex on Phu Quy Island. It is an ancient and revered temple surrounded by a lush forest of ancient trees, enveloping Linh Son Pagoda in a vibrant green hue.

Cao Cat is regarded by islanders as a sacred mountain with a majestic statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara perched atop. From the summit of Cao Cat, visitors can cast their gaze upon the magnificent and picturesque natural scenery of Phu Quy Island.

Near the statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, there is a rocky outcrop protruding, below which lies Dragon Bone Beach, a deep abyss hundreds of yards deep. In the distance lies Long Hai commune, the vast expanse of the sea, creating an ideal setting for admiration and capturing stunning selfies.

Tranh Island

Tranh Island is a small island located about 15 minutes by speedboat from Phu Quy port. Tranh Island emerges amidst the vast ocean, surrounded by waves on all sides. It was named Tranh Island because in the past, this place was covered with many sedge plants. People from Phu Quy used to come to Tranh Island to cultivate and harvest sedge for thatching their roofs.

Visiting Tranh Island, you can also explore waterbird caves, dry caves – where waterbirds nest at night or wander around the island, immersing yourself in the fascinating wild natural scenery.

Van An Thanh

Van An Thanh is recognized as a national historical site, located on a white sand beach near the coast in Trieu Duong village, Tam Thanh commune, Phu Quy district. This place preserves nearly 100 sets of skeletons (including whales, sea turtles, groupers, sea turtles, etc.) with various ages and sizes. Especially, this place also exhibits a set of whale bones with a length of 17 meters for visitors to admire.

Linh Quang Pagoda

Linh Quang Pagoda sits atop a gentle hill with a serene and tranquil landscape, almost detached from the outside world. The pagoda is recognized as a national historical relic, still preserving the 5 royal seals bestowed by the Nguyen dynasty.

Standing from the front porch of the main hall, you can admire the panoramic beauty of Phu Quy Island. In the distance, there are rolling hills, fields of the locals, and on the other side is a village by the vast ocean with bustling fishing boats coming and going.

Sea Lighthouse – Forbidden Mountain

The sea lighthouse on Phu Quy Island stands 18 meters tall, one of the largest lighthouses in Vietnam, located on Forbidden Mountain at an elevation of 126 meters above sea level. To conquer it, you must walk and climb hundreds of steps made of terracotta tiles along the mountainside, about 200 meters long. From the lighthouse, you can admire the breathtaking scenery of Phu Quy, especially at night when the sparkling, enchanting lights from the fishing boats at sea illuminate the surroundings.

Black Island

Black Island is a place filled with black rocks, locally known as Nghiên Island or Ink Island. The shiny black rocks of various shapes are arranged randomly, creating a vivid picture. Sitting on these black rocks, watching the waves crashing, gazing out into the vast ocean to forget life's worries.

Coconut Bay

Being one of the beautiful beaches in Phu Quy with crystal clear water, long stretches of sandy shores, and rocky outcrops extending into the sea. Along the sandy shore are coconut trees stretching out to provide shade, creating a picturesque scene of pristine beauty.

Egg Island

Located about 5 nautical miles northwest of the main island, Egg Island covers an area of 3,600 m². This place is a gathering point for various types of boats. During the southwest monsoon season, boats can anchor on the north side, and during the northeast monsoon season, they can anchor on the south side.

Ngũ Phụng Embankment

The Ngũ Phụng Embankment has few rocks, clear and beautiful sea. During the strong wind season, there are often many foreign tourists playing windsurfing. Sitting on the embankment in the evening to watch the sunset over the sea is one of the enjoyable experiences that you should not miss.

Here is the relatively small Ngũ Phụng beach, with cool coconut trees providing shade in the heat of noon, but not suitable for swimming due to many rocky patches.

Linh Buu Pagoda

Linh Buu Pagoda is located at the foot of Forbidden Mountain, on the way to the lighthouse, with a very spacious and airy courtyard, and hammocks for visitors to rest. Along with the Ho Chi Minh statue on Forbidden Mountain and the lighthouse, Linh Buu Pagoda creates an ideal scenic tourist complex.

Long Hai Market, Tam Thanh Market

When visiting Phu Quy, you cannot miss Long Hai and Tam Thanh markets with their bustling fish markets. Here, tourists can see a variety of exotic seafood, large and fresh shellfish. Seafood in both markets is diverse, abundant, and especially very cheap compared to other coastal tourist areas in our country. These places are famous for various species such as squid, tuna, moon crabs, emperor crabs... you should also buy and ask the locals to prepare for you to enjoy.

Long Hai Fish Market

The trip would be less exciting without taking a boat to the fish market to buy and enjoy fresh seafood. You can choose your favorite seafood and have it prepared by the market, or you can buy it to bring back as gifts.

Here, there is a beautiful coral reef, with a variety of colors that are very attractive and enchanting to divers. You can dive to admire the coral, fish, and vast ocean. In the evening, you can quietly contemplate the sunset blending into the serene life of the coastal fishermen.

According to Ngoi Sao

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Reference: Travel Handbook Mytour