Phu Quoc Island is a charming tourist destination!
Recommended Attractions
• Phu Quoc Island Xiangdao Park Cable Car: The world's longest cable car, with a 7.8-kilometer journey and approximately 25 minutes, offers panoramic views of the emerald sea. The destination is Xiangdao Park, which includes a water park and a wooden roller coaster. Tickets are approximately NT$85.
• Phu Quoc Vinpearl Land: One of Vietnam's largest theme parks, it offers a wide range of water and land attractions, including an underwater tunnel and Southeast Asia's largest water park. A full ticket is approximately NT$350.
• Phu Quoc Vinpearl Safari: Home to 150 species of wild animals and 3,000 individual animals, you can feed giraffes and enjoy bird shows. Tickets start at NT$203.
• White Beach: One of Phu Quoc Island's most beautiful beaches, with pristine water, blue water, and white sand. There are also bars and local cuisine on the beach.
• Sunset Town: emulating the Italian Mediterranean style, with popular photo spots like the 75-meter clock tower and the Apollo Fountain. Every night at 9:00 PM, there's a "Kiss of the Sea" water curtain light show and fireworks.
Food Recommendations
• Seafood Noodles: Bun Quay Kien - XAY (A-C Noodles), recommended by many bloggers, specializes in seafood noodles and is delicious.
• Beef Pho: Saigon Pho is an authentic local restaurant, serving tender beef pho.
• BBQ and Vietnamese Cuisine: Sea Shack blends atmosphere and art, specializing in barbecue and Vietnamese cuisine.
• Vietnamese Cuisine: Nemo Restaurant, located on the first floor of the Coral Building, offers delicious Vietnamese cuisine.
Accommodation Recommendations
• Regent Phu Quoc: Rated 4.8, with a large balcony offering sunset views and a luxurious ambiance.
• JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa: Rated 4.7, the pool is near the beach, perfect for family outings.
• New World Phu Quoc Resort: Rated 4.3, the villas are family-friendly, and the scenery is beautiful.
Transportation Guide
• External Transportation: Direct flights to Phu Quoc are visa-free, with stays up to 30 days. Direct flights are available from some cities in China, or via Ho Chi Minh City.
• Internal Transportation: Grab is available from the airport for a taxi ride to the city center, costing approximately NT$70. Within the island, you can take the free VinBus service, or charter a car for a round-the-island tour for approximately NT$200 per day.