Phú Quốc (pronounced fú-kwóg) is a large tropical Vietnamese island off the coast of Cambodia. It is only accessible from Vietnam. In the Gulf of Thailand 45 km west of Ha Tien on the Vietnamese mainland and 15 km south of the coast of Cambodia, Phú Quôc is ringed with some of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam and offers the best seafood in the country. The island is undergoing rapid change as high-rise resorts and other tourist amenities spring up all over the island.
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Phú Quôc is a mountainous and densely forested island of 574 km². It is 48 km in length from south to north and has a population of approximately 103,000 people (2012). Phú Quôc Island served as a base for French missionary Pigneau de Behaine from the 1760-80s and at one time he provided shelter here for Prince Nguyen Anh (later Emperor Gia Long) when he was being hunted by the Tay Son rebels. During the Vietnam War there was little fighting here but the island was used by the South Vietnamese Army as a prison for captured Viet Cong.
Walking: One of the joys of the top-rated Long Beach accommodations is that everything is so accessible. Base yourself at Mai House or the Tropicana and you can walk to everything and happily fill a three- or four-day holiday doing nothing at all. Camp down at La Veranda and you might not emerge. Free buses (Vinbus). There are six routes, all free no ticket required or applicable, see map and track buses using VinBus app. The 19 bus connects with the free shuttle bus to Ice Jungle at the Novotel / Sonasea Shopping Center stop. First pick at 4.15pm, then every hour until 8.15pm. Return times on the hour.
The roads going round the northwest corner of the island are an interesting ride on a motorbike. The roads are quiet and safe, and also the unpaved roads are easy to ride (just be careful of loose sand in some places). You can stop for coffee or lunch at the 1 Chez Carole Resort. (updated May 2024) to see the views at the mouth of the 1 Cua Can River. (updated May 2024). There are nice quiet beaches at the westernmost shore of the island, and the road east from Ganh Dau goes through dense forest. There are dozens of large colourful fishing boats in front of Ganh Dau in the afternoon. At the southern tip of the island is the fishing of 2 An Thoi town. (updated May 2024).
3 Sunworld Hon Thom Water Park, Hon Thom Island (via the cable car listed in "See" above). A modern water theme park (opened in 2019) with massive water slides, swimming pools restaurants, and a beach offer snorkeling and scuba diving. A free buggy takes you from the cable car to the beach (turn right after you exit the cable car). (updated Feb 2020) Phú Quôc offers diving in two separate locations. Up north on the west side of the island or south at the An Thoi Islands. Up north there are three main diving locations with all of them at a maximum depth of 10 m. They are especially great for beginners.
The Dog Bar, 88 Tran Hung Dao, Dương Đông town (next to Chez Carole), ☏ +84 90 381 4688. Till late. Serves good burgers and pizzas, as well as a range of Western, Vietnamese, and seafood dishes. Watch live sports, play pool, or darts, or just listen to live music. You can book dive and snorkelling trips there with Rainbow Divers and Anh Tu. They have cold beer, mixed drinks and cocktails and a friendly English-speaking staff. Ganesh Indian Restaurant, 97 Tran Hung Dao, Dương Đông town. The food is OK, but not quite up to the standards you can experience in countries like the UK or Australia.
Your biggest risk on Phú Quôc is getting sick or being involved in an accident. Crocodiles are a thing of the past. Locals obsessively communicate the most trivial minutae over social media at all times, keeping the island safe. When setting out on a motorbike trip, ensure you have a basic first aid kit and your hotel telephone number with you.
Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA) — abridged; the full article has much more.
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In Jul, Phu Quoc typically sees ~29°C daytime highs and 29 rainy days.
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