Phu Quoc Island

Phu Quoc Beach


With the total area of 567 square kilometers, Phu Quoc, also known as Pearl Island, is the largest island in Vietnam and the biggest island in the complex of 22 islands there. Phu Quoc has so many attractions that it can take the tourists several days to visit all of them. There are a number of special features in Phu Quoc that you should not miss there.

Phu Quoc National Park

Phu Quoc National Park

Phu Quoc National Park is a national park on Phu Quoc Island, in the Kien Giang Province. This park includes land and sea areas, protecting oceanic species such as dugong. This park has many roles, ranging from preserving the island eco-system, the valuable gene sources, the distinguish features of forest on island, maintaining and developing the coverage of forest to guarantee the protection function of the forest, and supplying the water for the local.

The Natural Environment

The Natural Environment

This park has attracted a lot of visitors thanks to beautiful natural scenery and uninhabited beaches. Moreover, eco-tourism has a wealth of opportunities to develop. It is believed that minimizing the impact of tourism on the environment is a sustainable campaign to improve the economy.

Ham Ninh Fishing Village

Ham Ninh Fishing Village

Coming to Ham Ninh Fishing Village, the visitor can enjoy the lifestyle of the local with the cottages of fishermen there. The village located on the west coast of the island with the back is covered with forest and the front approach directly the sea.

Ham Ninh Mountain

Ham Ninh Mountain

There is a 300-meter Ham Ninh Mountain covered with moss. Blending with the fog, the blue sky, and green forest, all make a perfect harmony between the sea and the sky.

Fish Sauce Factory

Fish Sauce Factory

Phu Quoc Fish Sauce is a specific variety of fish sauce produced on Phu Quoc Island. Since 2001, the Industrial Property Department of the government of Vietnam has the name "Phu Quoc Fish Sauce" as a trademark, and only registered manufacturers are allowed to use the name in Vietnam.
Ca Com

Ca Com (rice fish)

The waters around Phu Quoc Island are rich in seaweed and plankton, which provide food for the anchovy population. This resource has been used in the production of Phu Quoc Fish Sauce for over 200 years. Phu Quoc Fish Sauce is differentiated by its color, which is due entirely to the ingredients and is not the result of any coloring agents.

Pepper Trees

Pepper Trees

Vietnam is the leading global exporter of Black peppercorns with the best quality black pepper in Vietnam coming from Phu Quoc with big solid corns. Phu Quoc currently produces hundreds of tons of pepper every year, with the main harvesting season from February through to July. However, you can visit the farms all year round.

Green Pepper

Green Pepper

You’ll find pepper plantations mostly around the central and northern parts of the island. Moreover, most farmers won’t mind you stopping to take photos or viewing the amazing pepper trees or the drying pepper. You can also visit the Khu Tuong pepper gardens for a close look at the pepper gardens and cover the overall harvesting and drying process.

Bien Mai Shellfish

Bien Mai Shellfish

This is a kind of sea shellfish which has a triangle shape. It is as large as an adult’s dorsal hand and lives deep into the water. The visitors who love discovering can dive into the sea and find some Bien Mai shellfish with the assistance of a snorkel and a mark. The tourists have a chance to wallow in the blue sea and enjoy the recreational activities of the fishermen living here.

Grilled Shellfish

Grilled Shellfish

The meat of this shellfish is so tender that the villagers recommend eating only the core part of it, which is believed to be the most delicious one in this shell. It can be cooked into several dishes. It is advisable that taking some beer while eating will make the food more delicious. But this recommendation should only be taken by the ones who can drink alcoholic drinks.
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