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Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc Islnad Phu Quoc Island lies in the Gulf of Thailand, Kien Giang Province, 45 km from Ha Tien and 15 km south of the coast of Cambodia. It is the largest island in Vietnam, is also part of an archipelago consisting of 22 islands and islets. The island covers an area of 585km2 and is 50km long.

General information:

Phu Quoc, the largest island in Vietnam, is also part of an archipelago consisting of 22 islands and islets. The island covers an area of 585 km2 and is 50 km long. The population on the island is approximately 85,000 people (2001). Duong Dong Town in the northwest is the capital of Phu Quoc

Location:

Phu Quoc Island lies in the Gulf of Thailand, Kien Giang Province, 120 km form Rach Gia City, 45 km from Ha Tien and 15 km south of the coast of Cambodia. Phu Quoc is called the island of “99 mountains” because of its many sandstone chains gradually descending from the north to the south. The longest one is Ham Ninh which stretches for 30 km along the eastern edge with its highest peak called Mt. Chua (603 m).

Weather:

Phu Quoc has a monsoon sub-equatorial climate. There are two seasons in the year: the rainy season (October only) and the dry season (November to September). The average annual rainfall is 2,879 m and the average temperature is 27oC. Trips to Phu Quoc can be made all year round, but the best time is dry season when the sky is always sunny, clear and blue, especially in January and February.

Getting to Phu Quoc:

Any visitor who comes Vietnam by tourist cruise will be exempt from visa for a period of 15 days. The compelling condition is their passports must validate at least for 45 days. Tourists coming by other means of transport will need visas to get in Phu Quoc.

It is possible to reach the island by either plane or boat. Phu Quoc airport is located in Duong Dong town. It takes 60 minutes from Ho Chi Minh City, 40 minutes from Rach Gia by plane. It takes 1hour 15 minutes from Ha Tien Town, 2 hour 30 minutes from Rach Gia by tourist boat.

Tourism:

Phu Quoc is also called the Emerald Island because of its natural treasures and infinite tourism potential. The island is well known for its high-quality fish sauce; Phu Quoc fish sauce smells particularly good since it is made from a small fish, ca com, with a high level of protein. The island produces 6 million liters of fish sauce every year.

Phu Quoc Island has many harbors such as An Thoi and Hon Thom where international and domestic ships anchor. Also, there are several historical sites on the island: National Hero Nguyen Trung Truc’s military base, King Gia Long relics from the time he spent on the island, Phu Quoc Prison, Dinh Cau Rock (Cau Temple), Hung Long Tu Pagoda, Sung Hung Pagoda

Phu Quoc has many beautiful natural sites to offer tourists such as Phu Quoc National Park, Phu Quoc beaches (Sao Beach, Dai Beach, Khem Beach, Ganh Dau Beach), Da Ban Stream, Tranh Stream, Mount Chua…

Off the coast of the island emerges a group of 105 islands of all sizes. Some of them are densely inhabited such as Hon Tre and Kien Hai, 25km from Rach Gia. Visitors can spend time on the beach or hike while observing the wild animals.

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