Phu Quoc travel guides

Phu Quoc travel guides

Honest, up-to-date and useful. Everything we know about planning a Phu Quoc trip, written for first-timers and regulars alike.

White sand and a rope swing hanging from a leaning palm at Bai Sao beach, Phu Quoc
Featured · Beaches · 7 min

Best Beaches in Phu Quoc 2026

Phu Quoc has five distinct beaches worth knowing.

Hon Thom cable car gondolas crossing the sea at the An Thoi departure terminal, Phu Quoc
Attractions · 8 min

Hon Thom Cable Car, Sunset Town & An Thoi Islands

The south of Phu Quoc has the world's longest sea-crossing cable car, the photogenic Kiss Bridge at Sunset Town, and speedboat trips to the An Thoi archipelago.

Phu Quoc International Airport check-in hall with check-in desks and travellers queuing
Transport · 7 min

Getting to Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc has a 30-day visa exemption for every nationality — but only if you arrive correctly.

Dinh Cau Rock shrine at the edge of Duong Dong, Phu Quoc, with swimmers in calm water below and a clear blue sky
Planning · 6 min

Best Time to Visit Phu Quoc 2026

Phu Quoc's weather splits into a clear dry season (November–April) and a wet season (May–October).

Golden sand beach at Long Beach (Bai Truong) Phu Quoc with leaning palm trees and beachfront resort bungalows stretching along the west coast
Guide · 8 min

Staying in Duong Dong vs Long Beach

Most visitors end up somewhere on the Duong Dong–Long Beach corridor.

White sand and a rope swing on a palm tree at Sao Beach, Phu Quoc, with turquoise water and forested hills behind
Things to do · 8 min

Best Things to Do in Phu Quoc 2026

From Sao Beach to the world's longest sea-crossing cable car, a practical rundown of where to spend your time on Phu Quoc — and what to skip.

Duong Dong town waterfront with the Dinh Cau temple and resort buildings lining the shore
Transport · 6 min

Getting Around Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc is a large island and the sights are spread out.

Duong Dong town waterfront with the Dinh Cau rock temple, sandy beach, and hotels along the northern end of Long Beach in Phu Quoc
Hotels · 9 min

Hotels Near Duong Dong Night Market, Phu Quoc (2026)

The best hotels near Duong Dong town and the Phu Quoc Night Market — from budget guesthouses to beachfront resorts within a short ride of Vo Thi Sau.

Long Beach (Bai Truong) stretching south along Phu Quoc's west coast, with calm Gulf of Thailand waters and lush green hills rising behind the beach
Guide · 9 min

Long Beach (Bai Truong) Phu Quoc

Long Beach is where most visitors to Phu Quoc spend their time.

InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort on Bai Truong, the island's main west-coast strip
Hotels · 9 min

Long Beach Hotels

Which Long Beach hotel to book in Phu Quoc.

Ornate yellow gate of Ho Quoc Pagoda (Thien Vien Truc Lam Ho Quoc) in Phu Quoc
Day trips · 8 min

Phu Quoc Day Trips and the North Island 2026

The north of Phu Quoc is jungle, waterfalls, a red-starfish beach at the end of a dirt road, and a coastal Buddhist pagoda that's entirely free.

WorldHotels Long Beach Resort towers above the Phu Quoc beachfront at sunset, with the Gulf of Thailand stretching behind it
Hotels · 9 min

The Best Beachfront Hotels in Phu Quoc (2026)

Which Phu Quoc hotels actually sit on the sand.

Ong Lang Beach on Phu Quoc's west coast, a quiet stretch of sand and turquoise water north of Duong Dong
Hotels · 8 min

Ong Lang Beach Resorts

Which Ong Lang resort to book in Phu Quoc.

Palm-lined beachfront along Long Beach (Bai Truong), Phu Quoc, with resort gardens and calm Gulf of Thailand water
Itineraries · 12 min

5 Days in Phu Quoc

A practical five-day plan for Phu Quoc that covers the south, north, island hopping, and enough beach time to actually decompress — without doubling back across the island.

Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) terminal interior with check-in desks and travellers
Transport · 8 min

Phu Quoc Airport Transfers

Four ways to get from Phu Quoc airport (PQC) to your hotel — Grab, metered taxi, hotel shuttle, and pre-booked private transfer — with current prices by destination zone.

A pool deck overlooking the Gulf of Thailand at a boutique Phu Quoc resort in the late afternoon light
Hotels · 9 min

Adults-Only Resorts in Phu Quoc (2026)

Phu Quoc has no hard adults-only policies, but these properties are where couples actually end up: quiet, couple-focused, and built for two rather than eight.

Families relaxing at a resort pool on Phu Quoc island, palm trees in the background
Hotels · 9 min

The Best Family Resorts in Phu Quoc

Which Phu Quoc resorts actually work for families with children.

Dinh Cau Rock shrine jutting into the sea at the Duong Dong waterfront, next to the night market
Food · 8 min

Phu Quoc Food Guide 2026

From the night market's live seafood tanks to Ham Ninh's flower crabs and fish sauce factory tours — Phu Quoc has a genuine food scene beyond the resort buffets.

Premier Village Phu Quoc beachfront villas with private infinity pools overlooking the Gulf of Thailand at Bai Khem
Hotels · 9 min

Phu Quoc Resorts and Villas with a Private Pool (2026)

The best private pool villas and resort suites in Phu Quoc, across three budget bands — from boutique villa complexes on Long Beach to full-luxury beachfront resorts at Bai Khem.

A private pool villa with tropical garden and thatched roof at a Phu Quoc resort in golden evening light
Hotels · 11 min

Phu Quoc Honeymoon Resorts

Phu Quoc's honeymoon resorts span Bill Bensley-designed villas with private plunge pools to intimate French colonial retreats on Long Beach.

New World Phu Quoc Resort's thatched-roof villas along Khem Beach in the island's south, with turquoise Gulf of Thailand water beyond
Hotels · 10 min

Phu Quoc Luxury Resorts

Which of Phu Quoc's 5-star resorts are worth the premium — JW Marriott, Regent, InterContinental and more, compared honestly by beach, price and what each does best.

Cable cars crossing above the marble plaza at Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park, Phu Quoc, with sea and islands visible in the distance
Itineraries · 8 min

3-Day Phu Quoc Itinerary 2026

A practical three-day plan for Phu Quoc that groups activities geographically — town and beaches, southern islands, northern parks — so you're not crossing the island twice.

Aerial view of VinWonders Phu Quoc theme park showing colourful European-style facades and a circular central plaza
Attractions · 8 min

VinWonders, Vinpearl Safari & Grand World Phu Quoc

Three Vingroup attractions share one corner of Phu Quoc's northwest.

Suoi Tranh waterfall cascading over granite rocks in the Phu Quoc jungle
Budget · 7 min

Phu Quoc on a Budget 2026

What Phu Quoc actually costs in 2026 — from a guesthouse-and-scooter trip at US$30/day to a comfortable mid-range week.

Kiss Bridge at Sunset Town in An Thoi at dusk, visitors walking along the curved seaside walkway above the ocean
Planning · 7 min

Where to Stay in Phu Quoc

Long Beach, Ong Lang, Sunset Town, or the north? Each area suits a different trip.