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Phú Quốc

Vietnam's largest island: beaches, seafood, forest

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Best time to visit: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Currency: VND
Time zone: UTC+7
Country: Vietnam

Photo: Vivu Vietnam, CC BY-SA 4.0

Phú Quốc is Vietnam's largest island, in the Gulf of Thailand, known for long sandy beaches, the country's best seafood and fish sauce, and a fast-growing resort scene. People come for beach time, island day trips, national park trails and easy flights from Ho Chi Minh City.

Largest cities

Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi
Da Nang
Hai Phong
Can Tho

Quick facts

Figures are rounded recent official estimates.

Country: Vietnam
Capital: Hanoi
Island population: 179,480
Population of Vietnam: 96.2M
Country area: 331,690 km²
Official language: Vietnamese
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND) · 1 USD ≈ 25,856 VND
Time zone: UTC+7
Calling code: +84
Drives on the: Right
Elevation: 0 m
Plugs: A / C / F · 220V
Emergency numbers: 113 · 114 · 115
Best time to visit: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

Temperatures through the year

Average daily high and low for each month in °C. Months marked with a drop are often rainy.

Temperatures through the year

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	30°	31°	31°	31°	31°	29°	29°	29°	28°	29°	30°	30°
Low	23°	24°	25°	25°	26°	25°	25°	25°	24°	24°	24°	24°

Best time to visitOther months

Approximate daily cost

Per adult per day: food, local transport and half a double room, without activities or flights.

ConservativeSimple stays, free and low-cost sights first.$28
HighComfortable hotels, a balanced mix of sights and trips.$80
LuxuryLuxury hotels, more paid experiences and day trips.$280

Plan a trip to Phú Quốc

Top things to do

Free
Long Beach
The island's main west-coast beach, good for swimming and sunsets; walk north from Dương Đông for quieter stretches.
- Half day
- Long Beach (Bãi Trường)
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
Free
Dương Đông Night Market
Seafood stalls, skewers and fruit shakes in the island's main town; go hungry and check prices before ordering.
- Half day
- Dương Đông
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
≈ $2
Phú Quốc Prison
A preserved wartime prison site with reconstructed cells and exhibits; a sobering stop on the road south to An Thới.
- Half day
- An Thới
- Good for kids
Free
Phú Quốc National Park
Forest trails and viewpoints in the protected northern half of the island; wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
- Half day
- Bãi Thơm
- Good for kids
Free
Fish sauce factory
See how the island's famous nước mắm is fermented in wooden vats; the smell is strong, so visit before the beach.
- Half day
- Dương Đông
- Good for kids
- Indoors
Free
Sao Beach
White-sand beach on the south coast with shallow water; arrive early as parking and sunbeds fill up by mid-morning.
- Half day
- An Thới
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
≈ $30
Island-hopping and snorkelling
A boat day to the southern islets for snorkelling and lunch; pick an operator that limits group size and provides reef-safe gear.
- Full day
- An Thới
- Good for kids
≈ $30
Vinpearl Safari
A large zoo and safari park in the north with bus tours past free-roaming animals; allow most of a day and book tickets ahead.
- Full day
- Gành Dầu
- Good for kids

Before you go

Entry and visas

British citizens can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days for tourism or business; your passport is stamped on arrival with the date you must leave by. If you want to stay longer, you can apply for a 90-day multiple-entry e-visa, which restricts you to the entry and exit points you select. From 15 April 2026, all foreign nationals entering Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) are encouraged to complete a digital arrival card online before arrival; it is not currently mandatory but this may change. From 1 July, travellers to or transiting through Vietnam may be required to complete a health declaration, which may include proof of vaccinations. Check the official guidance from your nearest Vietnamese embassy for the latest rules.

Official website

From the airport

Phú Quốc International Airport (PQC) is the main gateway, with flights from Ho Chi Minh City taking about an hour. A taxi to Dương Đông town takes roughly 15–20 minutes, and free electric buses also run from the airport to Dương Đông and along the west coast.

Getting around

Free electric VinBus routes link the airport, Dương Đông, Long Beach and Grand World, while taxis, Grab and Xanh SM cover the rest of the island.

Local tips

Carry small cash in dong for markets, ferries and small eateries; cards work at resorts and larger restaurants.
Dress modestly at temples and pagodas, and cover shoulders and knees.
The dry, sunny high season runs November to March; April and May are hottest, and July to September is the wettest.
Use reef-safe sunscreen and take your plastic waste with you; litter is a known problem outside resort areas.