Travel + Leisure magazine calls Phu Quoc the "new star" and ranks this island the third place on the list of 23 best destinations in 2023. Here are some suggestions for must-visit check-in spots in Phu Quoc that you can't miss.
Romantic scenery in Sunset Town
Sunset Town is a new destination in Bai Dat Do in An Thoi. It is described as the "land of festivals, love, and culture." Amidst abundant nature, the town stands out with vibrant colours inspired by Amalfi Town (Italy), with its sophisticated design on steep terrain at various heights, nestled against the blue mountains, facing the emerald ocean. When visiting, tourists can admire the colourful rows of commercial townhouses, the bright red tiled roof houses close together along winding streets.
Sunset Town is the romantic wedding photography spot for many couples (Photo: Viên Diệu Phát)
Here, tourists can spot and check in with many unique architectural landmarks such as the Clock Tower - inspired by the St. Mark's Campanile bell tower in Italy, standing at a height of 75 meters with red brick color.
The Clock Tower - inspired by the St. Mark's Campanile bell tower in Italy (Photo: Sun Group)
The highlight of Sunset Town is the "Love Bridge" - a bridge that went viral on social media after the MV "Em Đồng Ý" (I Agree) by singer Đức Phúc and band 911. The Love Bridge is inspired by the painting "The Creation of Adam" by the famous artist Michelangelo and the Vietnamese folklore of "Ông Ngâu, Bà Ngâu".
The bridge is created by 2 separate branches, each 400m long, stretching out into the sea, forming a unified yet unconnected structure. The two ends of the bridge do not connect but are separated by a distance of about 30cm. The design implies the sensation of love trembling. This distance and vibration will be filled with the magnificent sunset in the evening and the sweet kiss of couples.
Cable car cruise on the sea
Hon Thom is likened to a "miniature Phu Quoc" with its rich marine and forest ecosystem, pristine white sandy beaches, and rocky cliffs embracing the turquoise waters. Visitors can engage in activities such as fishing, squid fishing, kayaking, jet-skiing, parasailing, and more. Additionally, guests should not miss the chance to explore the diverse marine ecosystem with 22 fish species and 116 coral species, including brain coral millions of years old, through experiences like coral reef diving or walking on the seabed.
Kayaking is an experience beloved by many young travelers. (Photo: Sun Group)
Hon Thom cable car starts from An Thoi town, passing through islands like Hon Roi and Hon Dua before reaching Hon Thom - a pristine, picturesque island of Phu Quoc. On the world's longest sea-crossing cable car route, travelers can freely admire the landscape of the southern island area from above, enjoy the cool breeze, and witness the peaceful life of fishermen in the fishing village with their fishing boats swaying on the waves...
Hon Thom - the picturesque green island of Phu Quoc (Photo: Cáp treo Hòn Thơm - Phú Quốc)
The cable car ticket prices for adults range from 400,000 to 700,000 VND depending on the time of purchase, packages, and buffet lunch... Customers can use paper tickets if they buy directly at the counter or use the barcode on the mobile app if purchased online.
After passing through the pristine islands of Hon Roi and Hon Dua, the scenery of Hon Thom unfolds before visitors with its vibrant "entertainment paradise" featuring 20 modern games. The complex includes games such as "Wild Beast Feast" - a wooden roller coaster model with a total length of 890m, average speed of 80km per hour, or "Eagle's Eye," "Tornado," offering adventure seekers an exciting adventure. Among them, the Aquatopia Water Park stands out, which was once honored as the top water park in Asia by the World Travel Awards.
Bãi Kem - Mũi Ông Đội
Located on the southern part of Phu Quoc Island, Bai Kem was once honored as one of the 50 most beautiful beaches in the world in 2018 by Flight Network (Canada). When visiting Bai Kem, besides enjoying the blue sea, white sand, and golden sun, tourists should not miss out on experiencing sports such as kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), etc., to admire the emerald blue sea. Surrounding Bai Kem is a "resort paradise" with a variety of hotels and resorts managed by world-famous hotel brands.
Not far from Bai Kem is Ong Doi Cape, a rare place on Phu Quoc Island where you can fully admire the beauty of the sea and forest in both the sunrise and sunset moments. The isolated blue sea, with its clear depths embracing the smooth white sand beaches and majestic rocky cliffs here, has enchanted many travel enthusiasts.
