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Phu Quoc Island offers numerous attractions that can keep you entertained endlessly. Mytour presents some of the most prominent destinations categorized into Northern, Eastern, and Southern regions of Phu Quoc Island.
NORTHERN REGION
1. Pepper Gardens
Phu Quoc Pepper Plantations are famous for their intensely aromatic and flavorful peppers compared to those grown elsewhere. The locals are always friendly and eager to invite you to explore their lush green pepper gardens. After the tour, you can buy some dried pepper as souvenirs for your loved ones.
Location: The area with the most pepper plantations is the Tượng Area, approximately 15km north of Duong Dong town.
2. Nguyen Trung Truc Temple
The Nguyen Trung Truc Temple was built by the people of Phu Quoc to commemorate the hero who contributed to the nation and its people. Every year, on the 28th of August according to the lunar calendar, the people of Phu Quoc gather here to commemorate him.
Location: 25km from Duong Dong towards Ganh Dau
3. Ganh Dau Cape
The protruding cape in the northwest of the island attracts tourists with its pristine natural beauty. From here, you can see the maritime boundary of Cambodia. Ganh Dau features a 500m crescent-shaped beach. It's also a great spot for tourists to enjoy excellent seafood.
Location: Located in Ganh Dau commune, Phu Quoc district
4. Enjoying Sunset at Dinh Cau
Dinh Cau Cape is a must-visit scenic spot in Phu Quoc that no visitor should miss. The natural rocky cliffs shaped like a peculiar mountain, surrounded by rugged rocks, adorned with a moss-covered ancient temple with ceramic dragons guarding under the crescent moon, and shaded by centuries-old lush trees resembling green umbrellas in all seasons. Adjacent to the Dương Đông town beach stands a towering lighthouse. The most stunning sight here is the incredibly beautiful sunset, evoking wonderful emotions for tourists.
Location: Dinh Cau Cape is located right in Dương Đông town.
5. Thom Island
In the northern area of Phu Quoc Island lies the Thom Island cluster, a highly renowned attraction of Phu Quoc. Here, you can dive to admire coral reefs, observe the aquaculture zones of fishermen, visit pearl farms... Approximately 10 minutes by boat from Hon Rom, you can visit the famous squid fishing village in Phu Quoc.
Location: From the Phu Quoc pier, it takes a 30-minute journey to reach Thom Island.
Tranh Stream is formed from multiple small streams, winding through the mountainous forest, with water flowing from June to September every year. Here, you'll find beautiful natural landscapes with flowers, forests, sea, and streams, making it an exciting camping and outdoor excursion spot. Visitors can set up tents by the stream banks to rest and participate in various outdoor activities.
Location: Tranh Stream is located in the Ham Ninh range, northeast of Phu Quoc Island. From Duong Dong town, take the Duong Dong - Ham Ninh route for about 10 km to reach Tranh Stream.
7. Stone Table Stream
Owning large and flat rocks resembling tabletops, hence the name Stone Table Stream given by the people of Phu Quoc. According to legend, these rocks are where the fairy maidens often sit to cool off each time summer comes. The layered rocks extend in long cascades towards the upper source.
Location: Located in the northern part of Phu Quoc Island. Starting from Duong Dong town, head north towards the island and then follow the signposted road to reach Stone Table Stream.
8. Stone Peak Stream
With 7 waterfalls, Stone Peak Stream is majestic and breathtaking, still a secret for adventurous travelers. The magnificent appearance of Phu Quoc's Stone Peak Stream is no different from the Dray Sap and Dray Nur waterfalls in the Buon Ma Thuot highlands. Another great point is that Stone Peak Stream has abundant water all year round, creating a charming landscape. However, from November to April is the ideal time, during the rainy season, the rock slabs become slippery.
Location: Located in the northeast of Phu Quoc Island.
Immerse yourself in the sea and white sand of the beach hailed by BBC as one of the top 10 pristine and beautiful beaches in the world. Phu Quoc's Long Beach has a 1500m long coastline, with tall and straight rows of casuarina trees growing along the beach.
Location: Located in the northwest of the island.
This is the 9th private museum currently in Vietnam. It is considered a place to preserve the stories of Phu Quoc Island, the 'soul' of Phu Quoc. The Roots Museum preserves over 3,000 artifacts, including 300 valuable archives about Phu Quoc written in Chinese, Vietnamese, English, and French. In addition, there are areas displaying wood sculptures, sea shell handicrafts, souvenir products, pearls, traditional Phu Quoc stilt houses, areas conserving the Phu Quoc ridgeback dogs, sea eagles, and sea otters...
Location: Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong town, Phu Quoc.
EASTERN AND SOUTHERN ISLANDS
1. Coconut Tree Prison (Phu Quoc Prison)
Visiting Phu Quoc Prison, you will witness firsthand, hear what has happened here to our soldiers. Seeing the courage of our comrades facing physical and mental torture, they still remain brave and unyielding against the enemy. Visiting the prison relics, witnessing the artifacts left here, you will better understand the patriotism of our people, and learn more about the history of the Vietnamese nation.
Location: Located in the area of Coconut Tree Hamlet, An Thoi commune, in the southernmost part of Phu Quoc Island.
Sao Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Phu Quoc. It boasts a smooth white sand shoreline stretching over 7 kilometers, gracefully curved like a crescent moon. During peak season, Sao Beach is bustling with tourists, so if you want to swim at Sao Beach, it's best to go early; otherwise, you might not find a spot or a hammock.
Location: Sao Beach is situated along the South Island tourist route, about 30 kilometers from Duong Dong town. Advice for travelers: if you plan to visit Sao Beach, consider hiring a taxi or traveling from the An Thoi direction. The road is narrow but not dusty; occasionally, large vehicles pass by, but it's still preferable to the dirt road. (traveling along the coastal road - Bai Truong is closer, but the road is dustier than the inner road).
Visiting Ham Ninh, tourists feel like they're stepping back in time to an ancient village. Life here remains largely untouched, with temporary bamboo and thatch huts still prevalent. The primary livelihood is still pearl diving, harvesting sea cucumbers (sea echinoderms), and setting crab traps. Visit Ham Ninh in the early morning to admire the sunrise or enjoy the beauty of moonlit nights to truly appreciate this place. Many say that a visit to Ham Ninh without trying the boiled crabs is incomplete. The freshly caught crabs, boiled to perfection, with their vibrant red color and tender meat, dipped in a savory lime and salt mixture, are absolutely delightful!
Location: Ham Ninh Fishing Village is located on the eastern coast of the island, 20 km northeast of Duong Dong town.
This is a very beautiful beach, famous for its white and powdery sand. Khem Beach (a self-organized tourism area by some local residents, still untouched, with cheap prices, specializing in grilled fish and raw fish salad). However, many tourists report that Khem Beach has a lot of garbage and leaves, giving the impression of an unclean sea. On the other hand, the seafood at Khem Beach is excellent. You can stop by Cuc Man's stall to taste the delicious grilled sea snails and then relax on a hammock. At Khem Beach, you should also visit the pearl farming area, which is very interesting.
Location: Located on the southern part of Phu Quoc Island, 25km from Duong Dong, and 5km from An Thoi port.
Address: Bao Road, Duong To, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
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Source: Travel Guide by Mytour
MytourDecember 30, 2017
