Phu Quoc is the first island city as well as the largest island in Vietnam, snanning 567 square kilometers. It has invaluable natural resources for tourism development, such as a temperate climate, warm sunshine throughout the year, rolling mountains and hills, and a vast ocean, including 28 islands in various sizes and 14 beaches with diverse shades of sand colors.
The island's southern area has beautiful beaches, an archipelago with 18 various sizes of islands, and the largest coral conservation area in Phu Quoc. Moreover, this area is planned to become a 24/7 leisure and entertainment destination all year round with many interesting experiences.
The climate in the southern region of Phu Quoc Island is pleasantly mild all year round, splitting into two distinct seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. The most ideal time to travel to Phu Quoc is from November to April the next year.
It is currently the dry season, with minimal rainfall, calm seas, gentle waves, and warm sunshine—the perfect time for outdoor activities.
The other months are the west wind season in Phu Quoc; however, tourists can choose the eastern coast of the island with beautiful beaches such as Sao and Kem.
Most resorts in southern Phu Quoc, about 30 minute-drive from Phu Quoc International Airport by car, provide private cars or shuttle buses to pick up guests by hour. Alternatively, you can choose a taxi, which costs around VND300.000 (US$12). The area is located about 45 minute-drive from Duong Dong Center by car. Tourists can take a taxi at a cost of VND400,000 (US$16).
Recently, Sun Group has introduced a double-decker bus that takes tourists from the southern area to Duong Dong or vice versa for VND100,000 (US$4) each way, making it convenient for sightseeing. All resorts at Kem Beach provide free shuttle buses, taking tourists to Sunset Town and vice versa.
Nature is the greatest strength of southern Phu Quoc and also the most distinctive of this region. Kem Beach and Sao Beach own white sands and crystal-clear waters. They are famous for their gentle slopes and calm waves, which are suitable for families to enjoy swimming and some sport activities such as kayaking, banana boat riding, and jet skiing.
The An Thoi archipelago comprises 18 islands with colorful shades of coral reefs, as well as a variety of fish and seagrass at Hon Thom Island, May Rut Trong, and May Rut Ngoai...
Tourists are suggested to book tours to visit three islands with a cost of US$30 per person and small group snorkeling tours from US$50 per person. For tourists not knowing how to snorkel or non-swimmers desiring to try deep diving to see coral reefs and colorful fish, sea walking at Eco Beach Club on Hon Thom Island is an ideal option.
Phu Quoc has the world's longest 3-wire cable car. You can see the entire sea and sky of Phu Quoc from a bird’s perspective. The Aquatopia waterpark, located on Hon Thom Island, has more than 20 thrilling slides, while on the other side is the Exotica Village theme area with Angry Wooden Snake, the first and only wooden roller coaster in Vietnam.
Sunset Town is designed with stair-step motifs that gradually descend towards the sea and European-style architectural structures. Every afternoon sunset, tourists can walk along the Kiss Bridge, which was praised by CNN as a symbol of sweet love.
At night, visitors can enjoy a list of shows comprising Vietnamese folk traditional art performances and international shows at A Oi Theater, or watch the "Kiss of the Sea" show at the world's largest sea-based theater combined with multimedia technologies, performances by international artists.
Notably, at the end of this year, the thrilling sports art show "Symphony of the Sea" with the collaboration of jetski and flyboard will come back to southern Phu Quoc with a more spectacular version than ever, gathering over 120 athletes and performers.
VUI-Fest Bazaar with more than 50 stalls bringing many Vietnamese dishes such as tofu, local seafood, spring rolls, pho, and banh mi, as well as Asian and European cuisines, along with lively beer spots. The night market is also the destination for tourists to enjoy free activation shows.
Notably, at the end of this year, Sunset Town will introduce the Phu Quoc Brew House restaurant and brewery, with a beer festival taking place 365 days a year, activation shows, famous bands, and a beer-tasting competition.
If you are a golf lover, the 18-hole golf course with a beautiful sea view and sunset at Eschuri Vung Bau Golf is a shouldn't-miss experience. It's located about 30 minutes-drive from southern Phu Quoc. For beginners, Kem Beach Driving Range at Kem Beach is a reasonable choice to hone your skills.
Southern Phu Quoc offers a diverse range of resort options for tourists. Kem Beach, ranked among the top 50 best beaches in the world, owns three resorts with three distinct styles, managed by top international hotel brands.
Being designed by architect Bill Bensley, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay offers not only an artistic resting area surrounded by nature but also premier health and beauty services. New World Phu Quoc Resort contains Vietnamese culture with its villas in coastal village style and traditional three-room architecture.
With affordable prices and convenient apartment design, along with diverse entertainment and sports facilities, Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay is also a preferred option for tourists.
For tourists who love convenience and vibrancy, La Festa Phu Quoc-Curio Collection by Hilton, located in the center of Sunset Town, is the ideal choice, with every room offering the chance to see fireworks every day of the year.
For a saving budget, Sunset Town introduces mini hotels in modern and youthful designs with prices starting from VND500,000 (US$21) per night.