Phu Quoc – Introduction to Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc, a tropical paradise located in the Gulf of Thailand, is Vietnam’s largest island situated in the southwest, and is also the largest island in a cluster of 22 different-sized islands here. Phu Quoc and the other islands form Phu Quoc district, part of Kien Giang province.
Phu Quoc has an area of 589.23 km², stretching from latitude 9°53′ to 10°28′ north and longitude 103°49′ to 104°05′ east, located 120 km from Rach Gia city and 45 km from Ha Tien city. In 2006, the Kien Giang coastal and marine biosphere reserve, including Phu Quoc, was recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve.
Travel image of Phu Quoc – Copyright Phu Quoc Explorer
Phu Quoc has long been famous among tourists from all over the country and internationally. This is not only because Phu Quoc is a beautiful island, but also because it holds many mysteries that not everyone can discover.
Travel image of Phu Quoc – Copyright Phu Quoc Explorer
Thanks to favorable natural conditions and a mild climate, Phu Quoc is gradually becoming the new resort paradise of the world, attracting many domestic and international investors. Recently, American media outlet CNN voted Phu Quoc as one of the best destinations in Asia in 2019 and one of the top 5 fall destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. In the eyes of seasoned hotelier Patrick Basset, Vice President in charge of the Vietnamese market and several Asian countries for the prestigious hotel management group Accor, Phu Quoc, along with Phuket in Thailand and Bali in Indonesia, are the three islands with the most significant tourism development potential in Southeast Asia.
Hon Thom Phu Quoc
Besides the strong development of the already established resort tourism, Phu Quoc is also an ideal destination for fascinating nature exploration activities that can captivate visitors when they set foot on this beautiful island.
Phu Quoc has many beautiful beaches stretching from the north to the south, with 99 mountains and hills and a primary forest range with diverse flora and fauna. The north of the island has Rach Vem fishing village, Bai Thom, Hon Mot, and other spots notable for their pristine beauty. In the south, the An Thoi archipelago consists of 12 different-sized islands such as Hon Thom, Hon Mong Tay, Hon Gam Ghi, and Hon May Rut, which are ideal for nature exploration and sea activities like yachting, fishing, snorkeling, and exploring fascinating deserted islands.
