1. Overview of Phu Quoc Island
In the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc stands as Vietnam’s largest isle and is quickly earning its place as a must-visit getaway. Famed for its unblemished shores, emerald sea, and the colorful threads of its local life, the island weaves a delightful blend of calm beauty and first-rate comfort, welcoming travelers with endless things to do in Phu Quoc island.
Coming to Phu Quoc, visitors have the opportunity to explore the smooth white beaches with gentle waves. Just turn a corner, the island comes alive again – night markets with the fragrant smell of grilled seafood, beachside fashion stores with the latest trends. This sweet combination – peaceful lagoon at dawn, bustling market at dusk – fills every moment of exploration. Whether alone or with friends, every moment here brings a feeling of freshness and deep authenticity.
2. Discover The Most Interesting Things To Do In Phu Quoc Island
The areas that are often visited by tourists in Phu Quoc include the northern part and the southern part of the island. You can refer to the things to do in each area to find the right place to visit according to your interests.
2.1. The northern part of Phu Quoc island
2.1.1. Discovering Phu Quoc National Park
Phu Quoc National Park includes the North Island Nature Reserve. It is part of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and one of the largest mangrove, coral reef and flora and fauna reserves in southern Vietnam.
Phu Quoc National Park has attracted many tourists thanks to its natural beauty and pristine beaches. Coming here, visitors have countless things to do such as exploring the rich flora and fauna by cycling, checking in with the rose myrtle flowers, trekking to the top of Chua Mountain – the roof of Phu Quoc, experiencing bathing in the stream in the middle of the forest.
- Opening hours: 9:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M
- Ticket price: free
Trekking to the top of Chua Mountain – the roof of Phu Quoc. (Source: internet)
2.1.2. Playing at Dai Beach
Dai Beach, also known as Long Beach, is a beautiful beach located in the north of Phu Quoc, famous for its natural beauty. The white sand, clear blue water and quiet surroundings make it an ideal place to get away from the crowds.
This beautiful beach has almost no entrance fee, allowing visitors to enjoy the nature here.There are many activities at Bai Dai, from relaxing to entertaining.
You can relax on the white sand, swim in the calm water, or take part in water activities such as kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and scuba diving to see the colorful coral reefs. For a real adventure, try fishing near the shore or even camping overnight to watch the beautiful sunrise.
2.1.3. Admire the Ganh Dau Beach
Ganh Dau Cape is a mound jutting out into the sea, located in the northwest of the island. Due to its long distance and few tourists, Ganh Dau Cape has a wild beauty with its diverse rock formations and clear blue beaches.
Coming to Ganh Dau Cape, visitors have the opportunity to admire the crescent-shaped beaches embracing the green trees, the forests connecting to the sea, and the wide-spreading reefs with different shapes. In addition, the diverse cuisine with fresh seafood is also an attraction for tourists to come here.
2.1.4. Visiting Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc
Discover the breathtaking world of Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s first semi-wild animal conservation park, home to over 4,000 animals of 200 species. The park welcomes you to its wonderful “cage the people, release the animals” philosophy: you will board specially designed safari buses that glide through vast natural habitats, allowing you to see Bengal tigers, rhinos and giraffes in a stunning wild setting.
Among the most exciting things to do in Phu Quoc Island, beyond the safari bus tour, are exploring the Open Zoo with its fascinating habitats, watching the lively animal shows at 10:00–10:30am and 2:00–2:30pm, feeding the playful giraffes and elephants, and signing up your kids for the Kids Pet Care program. Throughout the park, lively Zulu Dance performances are held on a regular basis to add a bit of cultural color to your wildlife exploration.
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- Open daily from 9:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M
- Ticket price:
Adults over 140 cm: 28.69 USD
Children between 100 cm and 140 cm and seniors over 60 years old: 21.42 USD
Children under 100 cm are admitted free of charge.
Visit the wildlife park in a unique way – “cage the people, release the animals”. (Source: internet)
2.1.5. Exploring fish sauce factory
Visiting a Phu Quoc fish sauce factory is a fascinating way to explore the island’s culinary heart. Factories like Khai Hoan (open roughly 7:00 A.M – 7:00 P.M) and Thinh Phat (open around 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) generally offer free admission.
Things to do include seeing the huge wooden barrels where anchovies ferment, learning about the traditional process, and sampling different types of this “liquid gold.” It’s a great opportunity to buy authentic, high-quality fish sauce directly from the source.
2.1.6. Pepper farm
Some of the famous pepper gardens in Phu Quoc include Huynh Thy, Duc Thanh and Khu Tuong pepper gardens. Here, visitors can participate in activities such as walking through the dense pepper trees, learning about the cultivation process and tasting different pepper products.
Most farms have tours and farm shops where you can buy fresh pepper, pepper candy or other specialty foods. This is a great way to immerse yourself in local agriculture and shop for unique souvenirs.
- Opening hours: 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M daily and free of charge.
Visiting pepper gardens helps tourists better understand Phu Quoc pepper growing profession. (Source: internet)
2.1.7. Watching dog racing at Thanh Nga Dog Farm
Thanh Nga Phu Quoc Ridgeback Dog Farm was established in 2000, currently raising and preserving a herd of nearly 200 ridgeback dogs in Phu Quoc. With a large campus, designed according to the life cycle of ridgeback dogs, including areas: wild, breeding cage, breeding, training, climbing performance, racetrack, cooking house, nursing area, treatment area and cemetery for dogs.
This place is one of the interesting tourist attractions when coming to Phu Quoc. Visitors here can participate in enjoying the unique and attractive entertainment that is ridgeback dog racing.
- Opening hours: 08:00 A.M – 6:00 P.M (everyday)
- Entrance fee: 1.53 USD/person
- Price to watch dog racing: 9.18 USD /person
2.2. The southern part of Phu Quoc island
2.2.1. Thom Island
Hon Thom, the largest island in the An Thoi archipelago, is famous for its pristine landscape, clear blue water, and fine white sand beaches. This place is developing recreational tourism, combining natural exploration and indigenous culture.
Things to do in Phu Quoc Island in Hon Thom include enjoying yourself at Aquatopia Water Park—the most modern water park in Southeast Asia with more than 20 games—and trying the thrill of the wooden roller coaster “Roaring Timbers” at Exotica Park. You can also relax at Trao Beach, swim, kayak, windsurf, ride a jet ski, paraglide, or scuba dive to see coral.
In addition, don’t miss the vibrant international animal and art shows, and enjoy fresh seafood at the restaurant in the area. From Hon Thom, you can also join an island tour, go fishing, or go squid fishing at night for a more unique experience.
Panoramic view of Phu Quoc sea by Hon Thom cable car. (Source: internet)
2.2.2. Enjoying Sim Wine in Sim Wine Factory
Phu Quoc sim wine is one of the island’s favorite signature drinks. The main ingredient of the wine is the tiny, deep purple sim fruit, which grows abundantly on small, healthy trees scattered throughout the island.
One of the famous sim wine production facilities in Phu Quoc is Bay Gao Sim Garden. When visiting this sim garden, you will be able to “witness” the production facility and learn about the process of making the famous Bay Gao Sim wine specialty. Besides, you can also enjoy and buy as gifts other specialties from sim such as sim jam, sim candy, … with rich, delicious flavors.
- Price range: 6.89 USD – 10.33 USD per bottle
- Opening hours: 7:30 A.M – 10:00 P.M
2.2.3. Visiting Phu Quoc Prison
Phu Quoc Prison is a majestic historical site that is a vivid reminder of Vietnam’s tumultuous wartime past. Located in An Thoi Commune, about 28 km south of Duong Dong Town, this former prison camp held tens of thousands of revolutionary prisoners during both the French colonial period and the Vietnam War, subjecting them to unimaginable hardships.
Must-see activities at Phu Quoc Prison include a walk through the partially restored grounds, where you will see a network of “tiger cages”, cells and torture chambers. You can also explore the exhibition area, which displays artifacts, documents and photographs that tell the stories of the prisoners’ resilience and sacrifice.
- Opening hours: 7:30 A.M to 11:30 A.M and 1:30 P.M to 5 P.M.
- Entrance fee: free
2.2.4. Ham Ninh fishing village
Located on Phu Quoc’s east coast, Ham Ninh Fishing Village offers a quaint glimpse of traditional island living. This village, with its wooden pier stretching out into the serene waters, is in no way near the island’s tourist areas.
Things to do in Ham Ninh are all about its original atmosphere and seafood cuisine. Watch the local fishermen go about their daily business, bringing in the day’s fresh catch. The village is particularly famous for its extremely fresh crab, which you can pick yourself and have steamed on the spot at one of the many floating restaurants or simple restaurants along the pier.
Ham Ninh Fishing Village Phu Quoc – an ancient village with peaceful and romantic beauty. (Source: internet)
2.2.5. Pearl Farm
The beautiful pearl island of Phu Quoc is blessed by nature with more than 22 large and small islands and its location in the Gulf of Thailand is extremely favorable for pearl farming. Tourists can visit and shop for pearls at one of the facilities: Quoc An Pearl, Ngoc Hien Pearl, Long Beach Pearl.
Visitors to these places will be able to see firsthand the pearl cultivation process, the separation process that creates premium pearls, and admire more than 3,000 unique pearl designs.
2.2.6. Suoi Tranh Waterfall
Suoi Tranh is a famous tourist destination for domestic and foreign tourists when visiting Phu Quoc Island. Coming to Suoi Tranh area, visitors will be able to freely check-in “extremely cool” photos with mysterious caves and many beautiful stalactites, or immerse themselves in the cool Suoi Tranh stream, lean on the rocks and listen to the chirping of forest birds. In addition, picnicking by the stream is also an interesting experience that many tourists love when coming to Suoi Tranh.
Tourists experience bathing in Suoi Tranh Phu Quoc. (Source: internet)
2.2.7. Phu Quoc night market
Phu Quoc Night Market is one of the most crowded and bustling nightlife spots in Phu Quoc. Visitors have endless things to do here, especially enjoy fresh seafood like Ham Ninh crab and grilled sea urchin, or try local dishes such as herring salad and Phu Quoc noodles. In addition to delicious food, there are many souvenirs for you to buy as gifts for your loved ones, from Phu Quoc pepper, pearl jewelry to exquisite handicrafts. Remember to bring cash for easy transactions and don’t be afraid to bargain.
- Opening hours: around 5:00 P.M to 10:00 P.M
3. Conclusion
Phu Quoc is a destination not to be missed in the journey to explore Vietnam, with the harmony of wild nature, indigenous culture, and modern entertainment. With countless things to do in Phu Quoc Island, Asia Luxury Travel is ready to accompany you to create the most memorable and complete vacation.
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