Phu Quoc Island is located deep in the Gulf of Thailand, in Kien Giang province. In the southern sea of the country, Ngoc Phu Quoc island resort is the largest island in the population of 22 islands here. The clear sea water, peaceful streams and many unique seafood are the great advantages of this resort. If you are planning an upcoming trip to Phu Quoc but don’t know where to start, how to go, what to eat, where to eat… Let’s read carefully the pocket experiences below. !
When is the best time to visit Phu Quoc resort?
Summer is hot and sunny, is the time when tourists from all over the world come back to the sea. Phu Quoc Island often receives a large number of tourists at this time. However, from about November to April next year is the most ideal time to relax in Phu Quoc tourist area. This time is the dry season in the South, it rains little, the sea is calm, the waves are calm and the sun is warm, which is very suitable for outdoor travel activities. There is nothing like going to the beach to relax this season, but it is not suitable for backpackers or backpackers.
From May to October, Phu Quoc has a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius, cool all year round. Therefore, you can visit and relax in Phu Quoc tourist area at any time. But this time can be a lot of rain, so you have to prepare to bring some rain accessories!
Where is Phu Quoc Pearl Island located?
Phu Quoc is an island full of forests and mountains, with an area of 1320 km2, the length of Phu Quoc is 48 km from north to south, the population here is nearly 90 thousand people. Phu Quoc tourist area is an island located in the Gulf of Thailand and 45 km west of Ha Tien. 15 km south of Cambodia, owns the most beautiful beaches, enjoys delicious seafood dishes. The system of mountains and forests has created a great resort destination with fine white sand beaches and ancient fishing villages.
How to move internally when you come to Phu Quoc
- Hung Vuong Street: This road creates a fork with the road 30/04. Go straight to the first intersection is Nguyen Trung Truc street, turn left to go to the airport, turn right to go to Da Ban stream, Khu Tuong pepper garden, national park, Ganh Dau, Ong Nguyen temple, Vung Bau tourist area…
- Street 30/4 – Dining street of Phu Quoc tourist area: There are many restaurants and eateries, you can try seafood at roadside stalls with better prices than the night market. This road goes to Sung Hung Co Tu pagoda, Tranh stream, Ham Ninh fishing village, Bai Vong wharf. You can take this road through An Thoi to visit Sao beach, Khem beach.
- Tran Hung Dao Street: The road with the most hotels and resorts, most of which have beaches, starting at the crossroads, extending to the end of Truong beach, to An Thoi. You can go from one resort’s beach to another comfortably, and the length of this free stretch of coast is more than 10 km. Tran Hung Dao street is also the way to visit galleries – Coi Nguon, Pearl, Phu Quoc prison, Yen cave.
What to play in Phu Quoc?
- Explore the desert islands
- Driving through the national forest
- Visit Phu Quoc Prison
- Go to the beach
- Dive and see coral
- See the sunset
- Night squid fishing
- Welcome dawn
- Explore the desert islands
- Driving through the national forest
- Visit Phu Quoc Prison
- Going to Duong Dong market
- Enjoy seafood
What to eat when going to Phu Quoc?
- Herring salad
- Ham Ninh Crab
- Grilled plum whistleholothurian
- Bun Ken
- Sea urchin
- Abalone
In addition, also has many attractive specialties such as: Sim honey, sim wine, pepper, fish sauce, king crab, grilled snail with salt and pepper, grilled scallops with onion fat, grilled squid … can be easily found in low-end to high-end restaurants.
Notes when going to Phu Quoc tourist area
- Do not go to Phu Quoc in the rainy season.
- Hotels, motels in the peak season are often sold out, you should book about a month in advance.
- Some places on Phu Quoc do not allow visitors to visit, you need to absolutely comply, do not go into prohibited areas.
- Ferries and speedboats in and out of the island usually run at fixed hours. You should ask carefully the operation time so as not to miss the train or car.
- If you are seasick, you should prepare some anti-sickness medicine because you have to move a lot on the sea.
- If you ride a motorbike through the forest, you should find a map of Phu Quoc in case you get lost.
