Phu Quoc
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- 1
Seaside temple and lighthouse at the mouth of the Duong Dong River
- Tip: Sunset
- Tip: Dress code
2 tips
- Visit at sunset
- Free entry
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- 2
Evening market with seafood grills and souvenirs
3 tips
- Go after 6pm
- Check prices first
- Try grilled seafood
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- 3
Long west-coast beach lined with resorts and sunset bars
- Tip: Sunset
3 tips
- Best at sunset
- Rent a scooter
- Swim in calm season
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- 4
White sand beach with clear shallow water in the south-east
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Bring cash
- Calm in dry season
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- 5
Quiet northern beach with starfish in shallow water
3 tips
- Do not take starfish
- Go at low tide
- Bring water
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- 6
Large open-range safari park in the north-west
- Tip: Go early
- Tip: Book ahead
1 tip
- Wear light clothes
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- 7
Themed canal and plaza complex with shows and shops
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Visit in the evening
- Free entry
- Watch the night show
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- 8
Long sea cable car to Hon Thom island
- Tip: Book ahead
2 tips
- Go in clear weather
- Allow half a day
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- 9
Former prison turned museum about wartime detainees
- Tip: Dress code
2 tips
- Allow ninety minutes
- Open daily
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Before you go: Phu Quoc tips
Transportation
- Use Grab or Xanh SM: Grab cars and bikes and Xanh SM electric taxis run across Phu Quoc and are the easiest way to get between Duong Dong and the beaches.
- Ride scooters with care: Scooters are popular for exploring the island's quiet roads; wear a helmet and ride slowly, especially at night and after rain.
- Take the Hon Thom cable car: The long sea cable car leaves from near An Thoi in the south and runs over the islands to Hon Thom, with great views.
Security
- Check boat safety: On island-hopping and snorkelling trips around the An Thoi islands, make sure life jackets are provided and the boat is not overloaded.
- Confirm seafood prices: At seafood restaurants, check the price per kilo and see the fish weighed before cooking to avoid a surprise bill.
- Beware of fake pearls: Pearl shops are everywhere on Phu Quoc; buy only from reputable stores and do not trust bargains that seem too good.
Saving
- Eat at the night market: The Phu Quoc Night Market in Duong Dong has affordable grilled seafood, banh mi and fruit shakes.
- Stay in Duong Dong: Guesthouses and hotels in Duong Dong town are much cheaper than the big resort zones in the south and north of the island.
- Enjoy the free beaches: Long Beach, Sao Beach and Ong Lang are free to visit, and most beach bars let you use loungers if you buy a drink.
Weather/Clothing
- Visit in the dry season: November to April is the best time for Phu Quoc, with sunny days and calm seas on the west coast beaches.
- Plan for the wet season: From May to October rain and rough seas hit the west coast, so pick east coast beaches and pack a light rain jacket.
- Dress light and cover up: The island is hot and humid all year; wear light clothes, a hat and reef-safe sunscreen and drink plenty of water.
Cultural
- Visit a fish sauce house: Phu Quoc is famous for nuoc mam; tour a fish sauce house in Duong Dong but check airline rules before packing a bottle.
- Try island specialities: Taste bun quay, stirred noodle soup, goi ca trich herring salad and sim wine made from local wild berries.
- Dress modestly at pagodas: Cover shoulders and knees at Ho Quoc Pagoda and the Dinh Cau shrine, and speak quietly in prayer halls.
Local Hacks
- Watch sunset from Dinh Cau: The rock shrine at the mouth of the Duong Dong river is a classic spot to watch the sun go down before the night market.
- Go to Sao Beach early: Arrive at Sao Beach in the morning to enjoy the white sand before the tour groups arrive around midday.
- Check visa-free entry: Foreign visitors flying straight into Phu Quoc can usually stay visa-free for a set period; check current rules before you fly.
1-day itineraries in Phu Quoc
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