Phu Quoc is known as the pearl of the East Sea and is an extremely popular
tourist destination. The following article suggests Phu Quoc travel experiences
for families.
1. Some information about Phu Quoc island, Kien Giang
Phu Quoc archipelago in Kien Giang province is a natural combination of
beautiful sea, forests and historical relics, making them an attractive place
for Vietnamese and foreign tourists.
Phu Quoc Island is the largest tourist island in Vietnam. This island attracts
those who come here with beautiful beaches, white sand and wild beauty. In
addition, Phu Quoc has abundant seafood resources, making this island an
attractive destination.
2. The best time to travel to Phu Quoc
To have a fun trip, especially on an island like Phu Quoc, it is appropriate
to go in the dry season at the end of October to mid-April, this time is sunny
and the sea is calm, suitable for many fun activities.
Although you can go anytime, if you aim for the rainy season, which is around
the end of April to October, this is the time when Phu Quoc has a lot of rain
and the sea is rough, so it's difficult to have fun, but the room rates are
cheaper than the dry season and if you are a romantic person, you can enjoy it
rain or shine.
3. Where is the most convenient place to stay when traveling to Phu Quoc?
If you travel to Phu Quoc to explore and experience, you should choose the
Duong Dong town area or along Tran Hung Dao street because this location is very
convenient for traveling, dining, and transportation if you go out.
As for accommodation, you can look online to find the best hotels with
reasonable prices to rent because you don't need to rent a five-star hotel, as
long as the facilities and service attitude are good.
If you go on a vacation, relax or luxury trip but like quiet, choose the Ong
Lang area, Dai beach, Ham Ninh,... because this area has luxury resorts for you.
Some of the top hotels near the center are Cottage Village Resort, Viet Thanh
resort, hotels at Daisy resort, Golden Daisy Hotel, Hotels at Langchia Village
resort or Vinpearl Phu Quoc hotel , for example. This will satisfy your needs
and purposes during your trip.
In short, it all depends on you, whatever your goals are, the accommodation or
hotel will depend on that. As for the price, it depends on the holiday season so
the price will fluctuate differently so you Check carefully before going.
4. How to get to Phu Quoc?
In addition to accommodation, transportation here is also quite important.
When traveling, everyone wants to go to many places but the travel cost must be
low but of good quality.
Traveling to Phu Quoc you will have two options. The first is to buy a plane
ticket from where you live to Phu Quoc island, this way is fast but expensive,
high cost but convenient and safe.
- Airfares from Hanoi to Phu Quoc: price about 80 USD
- Airfares from Saigon to Phu Quoc: costs about 60 USD
Second, you take a high-speed hydrofoil from Rach Gia port for 3 hours to the
island. The cost is cheap and is chosen by many people. The average fares ranges
from 6 USD to 12 USD round-trip. However, this method is a bit dangerous if
there is a storm or rough sea, this option cannot be implemented.
When you reach Phu Quoc island, there are 3 means of transportation on the
island for you to choose from: taxi, bus, and rental car. Depending on the cost,
you will choose the means of transportation. Buses here are free with Phu Quoc
buses and Vinpearl Phu Quoc buses. If there are many taxis, the cost is less.
Most people rent a car to travel, especially young people who like to explore,
often rent a motorbike or a private car depending on the price. If it is a
motorbike, it is about 5 - 7 USD/day. If it is a car, price may vary, you can
check in advance and contact to rent a car before going to the island.
5. Phu Quoc's culinary specialties
After preparing your belongings, transportation, and accommodation, what to
eat when arriving in Phu Quoc? Phu Quoc has many delicious dishes, but most of
them are associated with seafood.
You can look up the must-try dishes when coming to Phu Quoc for reference, the
streets with the most food in Phu Quoc include 30/4 Street, Tran Hung Dao
Street,... with special dishes such as Bun Ken, Bun Quay,...
6. Attractions in Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc has places you should visit once in your life when you come here,
it would be a pity not to go.
In the center of Phu Quoc island, you must try Duong Dong town, this place sells
a lot of delicious food and also has many places to visit such as Dinh Cau
temple, Dinh Cau night market, Duong Dong market, Coi Nguon museum.
In the morning or afternoon, you can go to beaches such as Sao beach, Hon Thom,
Truong beach, Dai beach to swim or go to Ham Ninh ancient fishing village, visit
fish sauce factory , An Thoi fishing port, An Thoi archipelago, Phu Quoc prison.
Visit the Sao beach to count how many starfish there are on the sand, and
conveniently take photos.
If you like to explore or immerse yourself in nature, you can visit Duong Dong
lake, Da Ban stream, Khu Tuong pepper garden, Ganh Dau cape, Hon Thom, Tranh
stream, Da Ban stream, Da Ngon stream, national park Phu Quoc family, Nguyen
Trung Truc temple.
7. Events and festivals in Phu Quoc?
Each locality will have different customs, habits, and religions. When you
come to Phu Quoc, there will also be its own festivals or cultural events,
usually associated with the sea.
Some major festivals take place every year such as:
- Nghinh Ong Whale Festival
- Traditional boat racing festival
- Duong Dong Temple Festival (held on January 10-11 of the lunar calendar)
- Trai Dan Festival at Sung Hung Co Tu Temple (July 30th lunar month)
- Dinh Ba Ong Lang Festival (January 18-19 of the lunar calendar)
- Nguyen Trung Truc Festival (August 27th lunar month)
- The Water Dragon Thanh Mau Festival takes place on the 20th to 21st of the
second lunar month
8. Should you choose to travel to Phu Quoc on your own or on a tour?
Usually when traveling somewhere, whether to go on your own or go on tour is
an eternal problem, each choice has its own advantages and disadvantages.
If you travel on your own, you have to face many problems from where to eat,
where to stay, how to travel,... but the good thing is that you are comfortable,
with no time limit.
Traveling independently allows you to chill alone or with a friend, take care of
yourself, but you get to go to more places than going on a restrictive tour.
Going on a tour is great, no need to worry about small things, have a full
travel schedule, pick up and drop off, eat and drink, and have fun properly.
It's fun but you will have to manage a lot of work and feel constrained if you
like to explore and this is your first time coming to Phu Quoc, you won't have
the freedom to control your time and release your interests.
In short, traveling on a tour or on your own has its pros and cons, depending on
you. If you like safety or are shy and timid when traveling to Phu Quoc for the
first time, you should go with a group or on a tour. If you are a person with
personality, love adventure or discovering new lands, you should go on your own.
Above are some experiences that everyone should note. We hope that sharing above
will help you have the most satisfying trip to Phu Quoc.
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