Sightseeing in Phu Quoc Island - what to see. Complete travel guide

The largest island in Vietnam situated in the Gulf of Siam is widely known as popular beach recreation and eco-tourism spot. Main features of Phu Quoc are nature landmarks and amazing coastline, which attract thousands of travelers. Despite its popularity and well-developed infrastructure, Phu Quoc has fairly quiet and harmonious atmosphere.

The island is an excellent choice for fans of diving and beach leisure, as well as for those who like to explore and experience extreme tourism. As was said before, most of Phu Quoc excursion sights are nature landmarks. There are 99 mountains on the island and Chua is the biggest of them. It’s only 603 meters high and fairly easy to access, so climbing Chua is very popular activity among tourists.

Phu Quoc National Park located in the northern part of the island is another popular hiking destination. It was founded in 1986; there are over 150 animal species and thousands of various plants in it. Exciting and educational excursions run in park on daily basis, though in rainy season it’s closed for public access. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Along with beautiful mountains and thick tropical forests, the island is known for its waterfalls, including impressive Suoi Tranh . This waterfall is located in the picturesque area and tourists often take tour to nearby Duong Dong Lake along the way. This fresh-water lake is the largest on the island; there's also a colorful settlement of the same name located nearby.

Phu Quoc is unofficially calledPearl Island” because of two farms specializing in pearl work. It is widely regarded as the best pearl factory in Vietnam and attracts a lot of customers despite its high prices. Both farms are open for public and offer both luxurious jewelry shops and interesting museums.

Another point of interest is the famous Nouc Mam fish sauce factory. This unusual place is very popular among tourists, while its production is famous across the globe and highly valued by professional cooks. Another culinary object is the black pepper plant that also hosts tourist excursions. Everyone can learn popular spice manufacturing technology and taste it as well.

The most popular and interesting cultural object of Phu Quoc is the Coi Nguon Museum . It occupies a large six-story building and hosts an impressive collection dedicated to history and culture of the island. Priceless archeological findings, old photos, collections of ceramics, historical documents and remnants of ancient sea creatures are only few of museum exhibits. It will take days to visit all landmarks of Phu Quoc.

Gorgeous beaches of Phú Quốc Island have won love and recognition as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Besides that, beaches of this island own several prestigious awards for their outstanding ecological indexes. Long Beach remains the most famous coastal area of the island. This beach is well-kept and cleaned all year round. As the infrastructure of Long Beach develops every season, it now has absolutely everything needed for a comfortable stay. There are several popular hotels and restaurants nearby, but tourists need to remember that this place is quite crowded during the peak season.

Steep bottom is one of the main disadvantages of Long Beach. The depth of water is already 2 meters just ten meters away from the shore, so this beach is not the best choice for tourists with small children. As a rule, families like Ong Lang Beach more. The water is shallow near the coast and it is transparent and clear. There are numerous palm trees not far from the water, so Ong Lang remains comfortable even in the midst of a hot day as vacationers can always sit under the shade of trees. Bai Dai Beach is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Despite such a prestigious title and popularity, it is an incredibly peaceful and calm place.