Phú Quốc, Tropical island in Kien Giang Province, Vietnam
Description
Phú Quốc is an island in the Gulf of Thailand off the coast of Kiên Giang Province, Vietnam. It includes a main landmass around 50 kilometers long and smaller surrounding islets, with beaches along the west and south coasts and forested mountains inland.
History
The island changed hands several times between the Cambodian kingdom and Vietnamese powers during the 17th and 18th centuries. During French colonial times and later through 20th-century conflicts, it served as a prison site.
Culture
The island produces fish sauce and black pepper using methods passed down through generations. Fishermen head out to sea at night, and their lit boats form a familiar sight along the coastline.
Practical
An international airport connects the island to the mainland and other regional destinations. Motorbikes and cars can be rented locally to travel along coastal roads and inland.
Did you know?
Several pearl farms on the island welcome visitors and show the process from nucleus insertion through harvest. Some farms also sell jewelry directly on site.
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Phu Quoc National Park
10.7 km
Novotel Phu Quoc Resort
11.4 km
Công viên nước Aquatopia
31 km
Hòn Thơm cable car
23.1 km
Dương Đông Lighthouse
1.3 kmHung Quoc Convent
951 mPhu Quoc Bee Farm
9.7 kmBãi Vòng
13.4 kmBãi Đại
16.5 kmBãi Cửa Cạn
6.1 kmBãi Cây Dừa
26.3 kmBãi Sao
21 km
Vinpearl Safari
14.1 kmHam Ninh Pier
11.7 kmKien Giang
78.2 kmPhu Quoc Countryside
11 kmBãi Thơm
22.2 kmForest walk
15.7 kmOng Rang Garden Resort
5.7 kmLê Hô Pepper
4 kmДикий пляж
16 kmBai Truong Beach and Sailing Club
13 kmTrúc Lâm Hộ Quốc Zen Monastery
15.3 kmTháp Hẹn hò
15.3 kmConcentration Spot for National Park
15.5 kmBãi Khem
23.3 kmAccès plage
3.9 kmHang đá Hòn Anh Tây
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