Phú Quốc — Tropical Island★★
Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang Provinz
Nachtmarkt: 17:00–22:00
Flug ab HCMC: ab 600.000 VND (22 €), Fähre: 230.000 VND (8,50 €)
Phú Quốc is Vietnam's largest island and the country's most popular beach destination — 574 km² of tropical paradise in the Gulf of Thailand, closer to Cambodia than to the Vietnamese mainland. The island has developed rapidly in recent years: luxury resorts, theme parks, and an international airport have transformed the once sleepy fishing village.
Highlights
- Long Beach (Bãi Dài): 20 km of fine sandy beach on the west coast — perfect for sunsets. The northern part is quieter.
- Sao Beach (Bãi Sao): The postcard beach — powdery white sand, turquoise water. Crowded on weekends.
- Snorkeling & Diving: At Cù Lao (An Thới Archipelago) in the south — clear water, colorful corals, affordable diving courses (PADI Open Water from 7,000,000 VND / 260 €).
- Night Market Dương Đông: The tourist center in the evening — grilled seafood straight from the grill (lobster from 300,000 VND / 11 €).
- Fish Sauce Factories: Phú Quốc produces Vietnam's best fish sauce (Nước Mắm). Factory tour (free) — the smell is... intense.
Getting There
Flight from HCMC (1 hour, from 600,000 VND / 22 €) or ferry from Hà Tiên/Rạch Giá (2.5 hours, 230,000 VND / 8.50 €).
💡 Tipp
Phú Quốc has a special economic zone with <strong>visa-free entry for 30 days</strong> — even if you don't have a Vietnam visa! Direct flights from Bangkok, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur make the island an easy add-on for Southeast Asia trips.
