Phu Quoc

Once upon a recent time, Phu Quoc Island was voted The Cleanest and Most Beautiful Beach of the World and though it doesn’t hold that title anymore, it still lives up to its reputation as just that. And its status as a UNESCO national park ensures that it has kept its natural charm and remains mostly untouched. So what visitors will get are beautiful sunsets, evergreen forests, traditional villages, vast nature parks, Buddhist pagodas, and other interesting attractions. Though advertised as a hidden paradise, tourists will be well-pleased to know that Phu Quoc is highly developed and has its fair share of luxury hotels, restaurants, and bars but set in a way that does not ruffle the feathers of being truly Vietnamese.

The most direct way to get here is by plane to its local Duong Dong Airport from Ho Chi Minh City. Ferries and boats are also good options but make sure to avoid the rough seas during the monsoon season from June to September as it could greatly affect your vacation. There are a lot of activities and sights to choose from and one of those can’t-miss locations is the Phu Quoc National Park which takes up half of the Island. There you can marvel at rare plants and wildlife. Travelers can also visit Dinh Cau Rock and the temple built on top, Sao Beach, Suoi Tranh Waterfall, Duong Dong Market, Sung Hung Pagoda, Su Muon Pagoda, Cao Dai Temple, Ham Ninh Fishing Village, and the historical Phu Quoc Prison. For activities, the recommended ones are the night squid fishing tours, fishing and snorkeling, and island hopping.