Phu Quoc lies in the Gulf of Thailand, about 45 km from mainland Vietnam. Part of An Giang Province, the island covers spreads over 589 square kilometers and is known for its white-sand beaches, untouched forests, and rich marine life.
On Oct. 6, the U.S. edition of Condé Nast Traveler named Phu Quoc Asia's top island for the second year running in its 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.
First given in 1988, the annual awards received nearly 800,000 votes this year, mostly from U.S. readers. The results are widely used as a guide to destinations and places to stay.
Phu Quoc has three main tourism areas. The north is home to large resorts and theme parks, while Duong Dong, in the center, is the island's main hub for shops and services. Southern Phu Quoc, seen here, has hotels, entertainment venues, and shopping areas.
Kiss Bridge (pictured) is one of southern Phu Quoc's most popular spots for sunset views and photos. Located in Sunset Town, the bridge stretches about 800 meters, with two separate sections that stop just 30 centimeters short of meeting.
The south also has an overwater cable car, multimedia shows, and international hotels, giving visitors plenty of ways to combine a resort stay with sightseeing and entertainment.
Sao Beach (pictured), about 28 km from central Duong Dong, is among Phu Quoc's most beautiful beaches. Its clear blue water runs along more than 7 km of soft white sand.
Visitors can walk along the shore, listen to the waves at sunrise, swim, and take photos. The calm water also makes it a popular spot for kayaking and other water sports.
From November to April, the sea is usually calm and clear, making it a good time to snorkel and explore marine life.
Island-hopping tours usually leave An Thoi Port by speedboat, taking visitors to smaller islands such as Mong Tay, Gam Ghi, also known as Dam Ngang, and May Rut.
While the south combines local life with modern, Mediterranean-inspired entertainment complexes, the north offers secluded resorts surrounded by lush forests.
Pictured is part of Phu Quoc National Park, which covers more than 31,400 hectares. Its varied landscapes include mountains, forests, coastal waters, waterfalls, and streams.
Visitors can explore tropical vegetation and stop at well-known streams such as Tranh, Da Ban, and Da Ngon.
Rach Vem (pictured), in the north, is known for its floating seafood farms and starfish, which often appear in the shallow water near the shore toward the end of the year.
Visitors can take a boat to the floating platforms, eat seafood, and take in sea views. Starfish should be left where they are and never lifted out of the water for photos.
Beyond its natural scenery, northern Phu Quoc also has large entertainment complexes with colorful buildings, canals, and European-inspired architecture.
Visitors can watch performances, browse shops and try a range of foods.
Local specialties include herring salad, bun quay seafood noodle soup, Ham Ninh swimming crab, and sea urchin.
The island is also famous for its traditional fish sauce and pepper farms.
Visitors can tour fish sauce production establishments and pepper gardens, learn how these specialties are made, and buy some to take home.
