Phu Quoc Island Map and pictures

Getting to Phu Quoc Island
Vietnam Air offer flights From Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) and Rach Gia, the capital of Kien Gian to Phu Quoc Airport located in Du’o’ng Dong town center. Plans are on the way to build a new airport on the island and offer international flights as well. From Rach Gia, to Phu Quoc Island high speed ferry boats are available for a nominal fee, and soon you will be able to get ferries to Cambodia straight from Phu Quoc.

Phu Quoc Island

ISLAND SIZE: Phu Quoc Island is 48 km long and only 12 km wide at its center with 80 % of the island being protected as a national park. Duong Dong is the island’s largest town.

CURRRENCY: The national currency of Vietnam is the Dong, noted as “d”. As of this writing, you can expect to receive approximately 16,128d for $1.00 dollar.

ECONOMY: Phu Quoc Island’s economy relies heavily on the production of Nu’o’c Mam (Fish Sauce); this pungent smelling sauce is mainly used in Vietnam and is now being exported to the USA and Europe. Phu Quoc Island is also known for the cultivation of pepper. In addition, tourism is beginning to play an important part in the island’s economy and will become a major source of income. As a whole, Vietnam’s economy depends heavily on agriculture. In addition to controlling the world’s rice market second only to Thailand; their economy depends on the export of fish; tea, rubber, coffee, and clothing.

CLIMATE: Phu Quoc Island is always warm, with tropical temperatures ranging from 70F to 90F. Much of the weather is controlled by seasonal tropical Monsoons, that bring heavy rain and violent winds that are best avoided. The rainy season is from May to October but heavy thunderstorms can occur randomly during the year. It is said that the best travel season or dry season is from November to April.

BEACHES: Phu Quoc Island is known as having the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. Though some of those beaches on Phu Quoc Island are not accessible to the public due to military ownership. The beaches that are, will satisfy the most discerning of connoisseurs.

Bai Sao (Sao Beach or Star Beach) home to Gecko Jacks Beach Resort is located on the south eastern side of Phu Quoc Island. This paradisiacal beach with white, powdery sand and emerald waters is for those looking for a secluded more private hideaway. Undoubtedly, the best beach in Phu Quoc Island!

Bai Dam and Bai Khem beaches are also located on the eastern side of Phu Quoc Island, just a short distance from each other. The bay that is Bai Khem belongs to the military and is un developed.

Bai Cua Can and Bai Truong (Long Beach) are touristy beaches, and are where most of the island’s resorts are located. These beaches stretch along the southeastern shoreline, beautifully lined with coconut palm trees down to almost the fishing port of An Thoi.

Bai Ong Lang (Ong Lang Beach) is located on the west side of Phu Quoc Island, below Du’o’ng Dong.

Bai Dai in the northwest & Bai Thom in the northeast coasts of Phu Quoc Island are both in remote locations and are secluded from the population at large. Not that the population is that large! But it does take an effort to get there. Both beaches are under military but are open to the public.

NATURAL SPRINGS: Suoi Da Ban aka Stony Surface Spring is perhaps the most visited of all due to its easy access, but there are numerous natural water springs.

AN THO’I ISLANDS (Quan Dao An Tho’i): Off the Southern tip of Phu Quoc Island lies this archipelago of smaller islands which offer excellent snorkeling and scuba diving, not to mention evening squid fishing trips! It is a favorite of scuba diving and snorkeling aficionados who otherwise visit the marvelous sea life which abounds and is found all around Phu Quoc Island as well.