Long Beach in Phu Quoc, (Phu Quoc, Vietnam) - location, description, opening hours, entertainment and infrastructure. Helpful Hints And practical information from "The Subtleties of Tourism".

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A trip to Phu Quoc is not complete without visiting it. famous beach"Long Beach". This strip of golden sand stretching for 20 km is the epicenter of life for both locals and tourists. The secret of Long Beach's popularity is its excellent location - in the west of Fukuoka, a 10-minute drive from the international airport. Here you can swim, jet ski, kayak and stand up surfing.

"Long Beach" is unofficially divided into two beaches: north and south. The northern one, 5 km long, stretches from the Eden Resort hotel to the Trang An Phu Quoc hotel, where the sandy beach turns into a rocky coast. The southern "Long Beach" is much longer - 15 km - it starts in the town of An Thoy and ends south of the Eden Resort.

Most tourists prefer northern beach- it's noisier and more fun, there are a lot of tourists. In the south, hotels sometimes coexist with fishing villages and pearl farms. But if you want solitude, you should look for it here, in the south.

Parallel to "Long Beach" stretches the hotel village, all the deck chairs on the beach belong to some hotel. In most cases, vacationers are not driven away from sunbeds, but it is better to buy a cocktail or a glass of beer at the hotel bar.

Long Beach has a huge selection of cafes, restaurants and bars, as well as active street vendors scurrying back and forth. For VND20,000-30,000 they offer cold drinks, coconut milk, fresh fruits and even seafood. To complement the pleasure, a relaxing massage from a professional master for 50,000-60,000 VND will help. Prices on the page are for September 2018.

Practical information

Long Beach is located near the airport, so a taxi will be quite inexpensive: 100,000-140,000 VND. If all personal belongings fit in a backpack, you can order a motorcycle taxi: it costs 50,000-60,000 VND. GPS coordinates: 10.169674, 103.969722.

Bai Dai Beach is considered the most beautiful. This is confirmed by the assessment of the famous publication CNN Travel News, which in 2013 put this beach in 93rd place in the ranking of "The Best Beaches in the World".

General information about the beach

Bai Dai Beach is located in the north west coast islands, it is framed by two beaches - from the north Ganh Dau beach, from the south Vung Bau beach. Its total length is about 15 km.

On this long stretch of beach with fine sand and turquoise water, until recently, there were enough secluded places to relax.

Beach near Vinpearl Phu Quoc

The situation changed dramatically when the Vinperl complex opened here in 2014, after a grandiose construction, which is now mostly built. The complex includes: Vinperl hotels, water park, oceanarium, golf course, casino, safari park.

Vinpearlland Oceanarium

The beach, like the rest of the west coast, is covered with fine yellow sand. The entrance to the water is gentle, the current is small, the sea is warm. All this is conducive to relaxing on the beach for families with children.

Another unforgettable impression that you can take away from the beaches of the west coast is the views of stunning sunsets.

Not far from the beach, there is Turtle Island. It is visible to the naked eye. The island is popular with snorkelers, divers and fishing enthusiasts.

Diving. Phu Quoc

About the best time of the year to relax, oh visa-free regime for Fukuoka and other useful information about the island, you can read

On the Fukuoka map, you can easily find all the objects you are interested in from beaches, hotels, restaurants to the attractions of the island.

Where to stay at Bai Dai Beach

Almost throughout Bai Dai Beach, with the exception of small stretches of coast at the northernmost tip of the beach, there are two luxurious hotels of the Vinpearl chain - Vinpearl Resort Phu Quoc 5 * and Vinpearl Phu Quoc Resort & Golf 5 *. Staying in hotels is expensive. Unfortunately, there are no other accommodation options on this beach.

Vinpearl Phu Quoc 5*

Vinpearl Phu Quo

Resort Vinpearl Resort Phu Quoc 5 * is located in one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Distance from Duongdong Airport to the hotel is about 40 km, you can take a taxi in 1 hour.

The hotel has 601 deluxe and suite rooms and 144 villas, including one "presidential" level. private beach the hotel is at a distance of 1 minute, in addition to sun loungers and umbrellas, there are beach cabins on it.

Vinpearl Phu Quo Beach

The territory has everything for a comfortable stay: 3 restaurants, 4 bars, 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, playground, lazy river, golf course, water park,

Pool at Vinpearl Phu Quo

4 outdoor tennis courts, fitness center, free kids club, full service spa.

Vinpearl Phu Quo Kids Club

Babysitting and childcare services are available for an additional fee. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and in the rooms.

Room at Vinpearl Phu Quo

The elegant rooms have air conditioning, TV, mini-bar, all necessary furniture, bathroom. The restaurant's menu includes dishes of European and local cuisines.

Vinpearl Phu Quoc Resort & Golf 5*

Vinpearl Phu Quoc Resort & Golf

Vinpearl Phu Quoc Resort & Golf 5 * is located at a distance of 33 km from international airport Fukuoka, by taxi it takes about 50 minutes. The hotel has 402 deluxe and suite rooms and 220 villas, equipped in accordance with international standards.

Vinpearl Golf hotel design

Vinpearl Golf Hotel Villa

In each villa: from two to four bedrooms with bathrooms; kitchen and dining room with refrigerator, all necessary utensils; spacious living room with sofa, armchairs and TV; terrace with sun loungers; private swimming pool; the possibility of taking spa treatments; free high speed wireless internet.

Beach at Vinpearl Golf

The hotel has three restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool with a bar, a spa and wellness center, and a sauna. For active rest in the complex: mini-golf course, fitness center, tennis court. Both adults and children can have fun in the water park on the territory of VinpearlLand. At the hotel, you can leave children in the kids club and playroom, where they will always be under the supervision of staff.

Restaurants at Vinpearl Golf Hotel

The hotel provides equipment for classes water sports sports.

Part of the province of Kien Giang, the Phu Quoc area includes the island itself and 105 wonderful islets of various sizes. The island is located at a distance of 46 km from the city of Hatien - the nearest city of the "mainland" of this province.
Most of the territory is occupied by beautiful sandy beaches, but there is also a mountainous area in which there are 99 mountain peaks; the highest of them is the peak of Mount Chua with a height of 603 meters. There are six major towns and villages on the island, such as An Thoi Town, Kia Kan, Duong Dong, GanhDau Village, Ham Ninh and RachVem. Each of these towns and villages carefully preserves its own traditions, features and attractions, which undoubtedly contribute to a great time on the island. We will tell about the best of them in our review.

How to get to Phu Quoc island

There are no direct flights from Russia to Phu Quoc. The most optimal time will be a flight on flights Vietnam Airlines, with one change in Ho Chi Minh City. If you are looking for a budget trip, then the most attractive fares for a flight with two transfers to Phu Quoc Island are at Air France And Emirates.
Domestic flights are operated daily by airlines Air Mekong And Vietnam Airlines from Ho Chi Minh Airport, Hanoi, as well as from Cannes Tho to Phu Quoc Island. Flights last from 50 to 60 minutes, and a one-way ticket costs from $40.
Airport Duong Dong located in the center of the island just 2 km from Duong Dong city, so the city can be easily reached various types transport. You can get to the hotel by taxi for only $ 1.5-2.

Advice: When planning your trip to Phu Quoc, make a one-day stop in Ho Chi Minh City on your way there and back. It will be more convenient to get there (you will be freer in choosing the time of departure from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc), plus you will visit a wonderful city.

Ways to get around the island

By car. Most travel agencies offer car rental with a driver. Depending on your wishes and the required number of seats, you can rent a car for 7 seats - $ 100 for 3 days (a good option if you are traveling with a large company or relaxing with the whole family), or a bus for 46 seats - $ 300 for 3 days (reasonable option if you are going to hold corporate meetings in Phu Quoc). If you need a car for just 1 day, the cost of renting a 7-seater car will be about 35 US dollars.
By taxi. Taxi can be the most convenient mode of transport for those who want to arrive exactly where they need to go without problems and guides. The fare is 60-70 cents per kilometer. The most reliable carriers are Sasco and Mai Linh taxi companies.
On a motorcycle or bicycle. Most hotels often offer motorbike and bicycle rentals. Check with the administrator to clarify the terms of the lease. The rental price will not exceed $ 8 (excluding the cost of gasoline) depending on the type of motorcycle. Bicycle rental prices are calculated on an hourly basis.
On the boat. This is a convenient means of transport when traveling around Phu Quoc Island for sightseeing and especially if you decide to go fishing. For a group of up to 4 people, renting a boat will cost $80 per day for 1 boat. For each next passenger of the boat, you will have to pay another $8.
By bus. For budget travel You can use the public transit bus. In Phukok there are three bus route: No. 27 (Cua Can - Ganh Day - Rach Vem - Rach Tram), No. 28 (An Thoi - Ham Ninh), No. 29 (Duong Dong - North Island). The cost of a ticket in any direction is about $ 2-2.5.
And, of course, you should definitely take a walk through the Duong Dong market and enjoy watching the life of the locals, stopping at the stalls of street vendors or shops.

When to go. Best time to visit Fukuoka

The climate of the Emerald Isle is monsoonal subequatorial, with two distinct seasons: a dry season from November to May and a rainy season from June to October (rains can last for 20 days). And despite the fact that the weather in most cases somehow allows you to travel around the island all year round, it has been empirically proven that the best time to travel to Phu Kok Island is from around the end of October to mid-April, during the dry season, when the sky is blue and clear and the rains have already passed. The hottest months of the year are April and May.

Where to live. The best hotels in Phu Quoc

The diversity of the hotel base on the island suggests a vacation for every taste and budget. Most of the hotels on the island are “like three stars” (in Vietnam, there is simply no star rating for hotels familiar to Europe, so everyone sets their own status at their own discretion). At the same time, for 1500 - 2500 rubles for a double room per day, you can get the highest European level service, beautiful views of the garden or the sea from the panoramic window and the absence of any complaints about the rest. Basically, hotels are cozy comfortable bungalows with thatched roofs in the traditional Vietnamese style.
Excellent accommodation can be found in any of the best hotels in Fukuoka. Many people like to stay in Arcadia Phu Quoc Resort, Coco-Palm Resort Phu Quoc, and Saigon Phu Quoc Resort & Spa. One of the most low prices offers accommodation Lang Cau Homestay, rest in a bamboo hut will cost no more than 500 rubles per day for two.

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The best beaches and attractions of Phu Quoc Island

FUKOCA BEACHES
The first, and for some, the only reason to visit Fukok is its pristine coastline with several heavenly beaches. They have not yet been fully explored, and this is what gives the coast of the island a romantic attraction and beauty that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

The beaches of Phukok Island stretch along the coast from north to south. You can only admire them and decide for a long time which one you will like the most. In order not to be tormented by the choice, we suggest paying attention to the best beaches of Fukok.
Truong Beach. This is a very attractive corner with white sandy beach extending for 20 km: from Dinh Cau beach before Tau Ru beach. The coastal waters are home to many inhabitants of the deep sea, and the conditions for fishing are ideal. There is an opportunity to watch local fishermen and taste seafood right on the beach.
Ganh Dau beach located in the north of Phu Quoc island on the border with Cambodia. Starting in Duong Dong, the coastline extends north through Phu Quoc Island National Park - all this is a beautiful beach with blue ocean depths and white sand. From Ganh Dau Beach on a clear day you can see Mount Tha Lon in Cambodia. Do not miss the opportunity to taste delicious seafood.
Sao beach located in the south, near the An Thoi pier and 30 km from Duong Dong. The beach is very quiet. There are few merchants here, so nothing will stop you from fully enjoying the magnificent views. The quality of service on the beach is beyond praise: from basic amenities (chaise lounge and umbrella) to a restaurant.
Vung Bau beach- an idyllic beach in the north of the island near Dai beach, 40 km from Duong Dong and will appeal to those who would like to discover an ecologically clean beach in Vietnam.
Bai Thom beach- a deserted beach in the north of Phu Quoc Island, 35 km from Duongdong. This beach is quite secluded, making it ideal for adventure seekers.
Bai Wong Beach located 8 km from Duongdong. It is a wide and shallow beach with white sand and a long palm avenue. The infrastructure here is good and, as a bonus, it is on Bai Vong Beach that most people get the best photos.

TASTE THE ISLAND ATMOSPHERE
Phu Quoc is famous for two things: beautiful beaches and national cuisine. Particularly famous on the island is the nuoc mam fish sauce, which has become popular throughout Vietnam and the world in general. You can watch the process of making the sauce at the factory Phu Quoc Fish Sauce located near the market in Duongdong. Entrance to the factory is free for everyone, but it is better to take a guide who will tell you in detail about all the stages of creating the sauce. And be prepared for... the ubiquitous fish spirit. Opening hours from 8.00 to 11.00 and from 13.00 to 17.00. In addition, there is something else worth seeing and trying here: spicy black pepper, with a sharp, but rather original taste. Local farmers themselves conduct tours of their plantations for a small fee. You can arrange a walk through the thickets of black pepper at any time of the year, but still the best time to visit is from February to July, when the harvest takes place.
Phu Quoc Island has a huge selection of seafood, and they are not only fresh, but also delicious. Caught from the sea and immediately cooked shrimp, fish and shellfish are a real delight for travelers when visiting the island.
Three must-try dishes when traveling to Phu Quoc

Nhum
One of the most bizarre shellfish to try might be nhum, a sea urchin. It is brown and looks like a coconut. There are two options for eating this dish: raw, or after thorough heat treatment. If raw food does not cause discomfort, do not miss the opportunity to taste raw nhum. When you order "nhum", the seller cuts the whole nhum in half horizontally like a coconut. After that, sprinkle it with lime juice and take the meat out of the shell with a spoon, dip it in wasabi sauce and enjoy. Fresh taste and sweet aroma, combined with wasabi sauce and lime sourness, you will hardly be able to resist and refuse a second serving.

Nhong
Phu Quoc is also famous for its nhong fish dish. You can cook it in different ways: fried, boiled, stewed. Nhong fish is also used to make "cha ka" - a cake with fish. A slice of rice cake, vegetables and fish cake is a good combination for rolls.
Nhong fish will also serve as a good decoration for a salad. It is used to prepare "goi ka" - fish salad. The secret to a good salad lies in choosing the right fish and preparing the sauce. The fish must be fresh, and the fillets are cut very thinly. Before you eat the fish, sprinkle it with lime juice. Then place the fish and some vegetables on a slice of rice cake and dip in the sauce. The sauce is a mixture of garlic, chili, peanuts, lime juice, fish sauce and a small amount of sugar.

Bang kang
Bang Kang (a type of noodle) - takes on a completely different taste when combined with fish and is considered a feature of the traditional cuisine of Phukok Island. The dish is served hot: it is a bowl of noodle soup garnished with thu fish fillet. On your plate, you can find this fish in three versions: boiled, fish meatballs and pieces of well-fried fillet. The different ways of cooking and serving this fish give this dish a more whimsical flavor. Most best options bang kang you can try in a cafe Banh Canh Lady Phung located on a small alley not far from the street Nguyen Trung Truc.

What to see in Phu Quoc

SONG HYNG PAGODA
According to Mahayana, Sung Hyung Pagoda is one of the oldest pagodas in Phu Quoc. It is located at the foot of a mountain near the center of Duong Dong. There is no exact information about who and when exactly the pagoda was built. The old-timers also speak of two different pagodas, which were called "Sung Nghia" and "Hung Nhan" and were erected long before it; then these names merged together, and today it is all called "Sung Hyung Pagoda". According to rumors, it was built at the beginning of the 20th century. The pagoda was restored twice: in 1924 and 1960.
Sung Hyng Pagoda has a unique architecture among ancient pagodas. Its doors face north. The pagoda is surrounded by huge trees, and the structure resembles a staircase that gets higher and higher with each step. It has an impressive triangular-shaped gate leading to the statue of "Avolokiteshvara Bodhisattva" (the embodiment of the infinite compassion of all Buddhas or the Goddess of Mercy), located in the middle of the courtyard. Inside is a carefully decorated main hall. The altar of the temple is located in the main hall, in which three Buddhas sit on a dais: Amitabha is in the middle, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva is on the right and Avolokiteshvara Bodhisattva is on the left. Behind the statues is Cao Sanh's famous masterpiece, The Flying Dragon.
There are also many other decorations inside the pagoda, such as the "Dai Hong Chung" - a large bell, and many engraved quotes on the philosophy of Chinese Buddhism.
Visiting Sung Hyng Pagoda is quite easy as it is located near the center of Duong Dong. Free admission. The pagoda is open to the public from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

KAU PALACE
One of the most famous attractions of Fukok is located on the west coast of the island. The palace was built relatively recently, in 1937, in honor of the goddess of the seas Thien Hau. It is worth getting to the palace at least for the picturesque views at the mouth of the Duongdong River. A special spectacle is prepared for those who enter the palace at the end of November (15-16 day of the tenth lunar month according to the Buddhist calendar), when the festival dedicated to Thien Hau takes place in the palace.

COCONUT PRISON
Coconut Prison, also known as Phu Kok Prison, is located in An Thoi. The name "coconut" originated during the Indochinese War and the rule of French colonists in Vietnam. Then there were four sectors in the prison: "A", "B", "C" and "D"; the prison is believed to have held up to 14,000 prisoners. However, at the end of the Indochina War, most of the prisoners returned home in accordance with the Geneva Accords.
With the outbreak of the Vietnam War, American troops built a new prison under the same name. The new prison had separate sections for men, women and the elderly. Over time, in 1966, another part of the prison was built, intended for Vietnamese soldiers serving their sentences. There were 12 separate sectors in the new part of the prison. Each sector was divided into four more sectors. The prison was very strictly guarded, surveillance was carried out around the clock.
Today, since 1986, the "Coconut Prison" has been recognized as an object of national historical heritage and now serves as a place for excursions, being a living testimony of war crimes. Some of the instruments of torture that were once tested on prisoners are kept here to this day. For example, you can see the Katso Tiger Cage, in which the prisoner was in complete darkness for a long time, and after being released from this tiger cage, the prisoners most often went blind.

MAGIC WELL
magic well Giếng Ngự located 2 km from An Thoi. The beautiful landscapes of the lake and the verdant mountain slopes of the island undoubtedly cause genuine delight among tourists. On the mountain is a small temple and a pink stone throne known as the "King's Throne". When approaching the Magic Well, one can see a stele at the place where the "King's Sword" entered, and from where a cool spring later gushed.
The Magic Well has not only historical, but also mystical significance, which should not be overlooked by travelers to Phu Kok. In the 17th century, fleeing from Tai-son's pursuing troops, King Nguyen and his warriors became exhausted from thirst due to lack of fresh water. To survive, the king had no choice but to raise his sword to heaven and pray to the Almighty: "If the Almighty still wants to see me as a king, then let him send us food and water." As soon as the king plunged his sword into the ground after this prayer, from under the ground, to everyone's amazement, a stream of pure water clogged.
Choosing the island of Phukok as a refuge to rest and recover from the defeat in the Tay Son rebellion, King Nguyen was able to defeat Tyson's forces and take control of the Saigon Gia Din region a few years later.

SOURCE TRANG
The spring, 15 km long, originates in Mount Ham Ninh and flows through the forest thickets, forming waterfalls. Sparkling waterfalls, falling into the green forest, undoubtedly complement the picturesque landscape, presented to the astonished gaze of the traveler. Perhaps the very name of the source, the name Tranh (“picture”, “view”) comes from the magnificent view of this source and the surrounding area.
After driving 15 minutes on a motorcycle from the city of Duongdong, you will find yourself on Tranh alley - perfect location for a picnic. You can take food with you to rest at the spring, and then go into the forest and watch birds and other representatives of the local flora and fauna, following the winding paths and rocky steps along the stream. After a long walk, during which you will enjoy the singing of birds and the beauty of orchids, you will see Grotto Hang Doi(Bat Grotto), located in the mountains at an altitude of 200 meters. It is home to beautiful stalactites and can become another hospitable place for tourists. And after a fascinating walk, you can relax by plunging into the cool waters of the source. The cost of visiting the source is VND 30,000.
And be sure to listen to the story of a mysterious fish weighing 10 kg, caught in a spring by local residents in 2008. This fish has strange dots on its head, which makes its head look like a monk's head, and its tail looks like a float on the water. They say that this fish is so rare that the locals have not seen anything like it for a long time. Although one foreign tourist offered $1000 for this fish, local tourism industry leaders still show it as an exhibit at the exhibition. So, you can watch it yourself for free.

FISHING VILLAGE HEM NIH
Located 20 km northwest of Duong Dong, the fishing village of Ham Ninh is famous for its charming scenery and the quiet life of the local fishermen.
Initially, the inhabitants of the village of Ham Ninh were engaged only in fishing, but recently tourism and the sale of seafood and souvenirs have become the main source of income for the local population.
When visiting Ham Ninh, travelers get a rare chance to taste refreshing healthy drinks and seafood - for example, ginseng and seaweed tincture, Tram mushroom (a special island mushroom), seahorse tincture. And, of course, admire the enchanting sunsets, and before returning home, buy crabs, a bottle of seahorse tincture or souvenirs made of shells as a gift to family and friends.

DIVING IN THE WATERS OF THE ANTHOY ARCHIPELAGO
Archipelago An Thới, located opposite the southern end of Fukuoka, consists of 15 tiny islands, the largest of which is only three kilometers long. Fans of snorkeling and diving, fishing enthusiasts, as well as those who want to spend time in the image of Robinson Crusoe (small fishing villages are only on the largest of the islands, all the rest are uninhabited) should definitely visit the islands of the archipelago and plunge into the coastal waters. Boats to the islands depart from the pier in An Thoi, but you can always save yourself the trouble of looking for the right boat and book a trip to the archipelago by contacting the hotel administrator. It is important to remember that at the height of the rainy season - from July to September, it is almost impossible to get to the archipelago, boat traffic in Fukuoka is seasonal.

Top Travel Agent. This does not oblige you to anything, various travel agents will send you answers and you will get an objective picture of prices. It also makes sense to contact Top Travel Agent for those who do not have time to organize their trip.

We spent a full seven days in Fukuoka. We drove across the island. We visited basically all the places that are mentioned in tourist booklets and not only. I decided to build this review according to the principle: place - description, abandoning the more familiar structure of the diary by day.

How to get to Fukuoka

In 2012, Fukuoka opened new airport(PQC code), which receives regular flights from Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Haiphong and Can Tho. In addition, hundreds of charters fly here from all over the world.

The most convenient way to get to this Vietnamese island is from Ho Chi Minh City. Depending on the season and day of the week, the number of flights per day from Saigon can reach 10 or more. The journey is only 1 hour. Flights are operated by: Vietnam airlines, VietJet Air, JetStar. Ticket prices range from 4,000 rubles. up to 20,000 rubles per round trip per person. We took tickets for New Year's dates 5 months before departure (in August). Low-cost airline - "JetStar", price - 4,300 rubles (round trip). I recommend booking tickets in advance if you want to save 10-15 thousand rubles. Aviasales to help.

Transfer from/to Fukuoka Airport

If I'm not mistaken, there is no public transport. You need to get from the airport to the hotel by taxi or by a previously booked transfer at the hotel. Taxi stands are at the exit, also in the baggage claim area. Everything is simple here, we show the hotel reservation with the address, pay for the fare at the counter, get a voucher, go out into the street. We fall into the hands of the driver, who, according to the voucher, takes us to the hotel without any problems and questions. The island itself is not small, so the price of a taxi will be from 100,000 dong to 300,000 - 400,000 dong, depending on the location of the hotel.

Where to stay in Fukuoka

When choosing a hotel in Fukuoka East Coast islands must be swept aside immediately. There is no infrastructure here, the coast is one big garbage dump.

95% of hotels are located on the west coast. For myself, conditionally, I divided all the hotels into 4 zones (from north to south):

Neighborhood Vinpearl

At the time of our trip, this area was actively developed. Huge high-rise premium chain hotels were built here. In addition to Vinpearl amusement parks, a casino is due to open here in the near future. For whom all this is being built and who will live here, I have no idea. Europeans and Americans will not come here when they have Las Vegas, Miami, Ibiza, Nice at home. Especially considering the mentality and service of local residents. I do not recommend this area of ​​the island. Those who want luxury should go to Dubai, and in no case to Phu Quoc.

Ong Lang Beach area

We lived in this area and I can safely say that it is the best place to stay in Fukuoka. Ong Lang beach is the cleanest on the island. Local hotels have large green areas, almost all accommodation in "bungalows" and houses. This allows you to be closer to nature. Locals do not live here, peace and quiet. This area is located in the very center of the island, so it is very convenient to make trips to other parts of Fukuoka from here.

Map of hotels in the area with Booking below:

Hotels in and around Duong Dong

I won't pay much attention. Suitable only for backpackers, and even then you can find more impressive options in other parts of the island for little money.

Hotels located along Long Beach

Long Beach is not much inferior to Ong Lang. There is also a very clean coast, a large number of hotels for every taste and budget. The difference from the Ong Lang area is that here the concentration of tourists is several times higher. Hence the fuss, the constant movement.

For those who appreciate peace and privacy, I would advise you to stay in the Ong Lang beach area, for everyone else - Long Beach.

The place is very beautiful. The beach is located in a small bay surrounded by hills covered with tropical vegetation. White sand.

At low tide, the coastline increases greatly. The beach, especially in the photo, looks heavenly.

enjoy this natural beauty, relax, swim in the sea, we failed. There is so much dirt and garbage here that there are simply no words. Wild thrash. The entire coast is strewn with packages, bottles and other muck. The desire to swim here immediately disappears when a pack of condoms floats next to you and a meter long snag is pulled along the bottom.

Infrastructure: along the beach there are several cafes in the traditional Vietnamese style - dirty tables, dishes, waiters sleeping on the go. I didn’t have any particular complaints about this, since this is Vietnam.

Each institution diligently “cleans” its coastline from dirt and debris. It happens like this: a Vietnamese rakes garbage into a bucket, moves beyond the territory of the restaurant's shore and pours it out where the beach area does not belong to anyone. The sea again takes all this garbage in a wave and eventually nails it. Such is the cycle of idiocy.

One of our compatriots, who has been living on the island for more than 5 years, assured me that after a change in the wind, the beach would be removed and it would be exemplary. The locals have this mentality: why clean up today if tomorrow the sea will again bring all sorts of rubbish.

I don’t post photos of the dirt so as not to spoil the impression of this place, because it is actually amazing. I hope that the local authorities will pay attention and put this beach in order, it has no equal in beauty on the island.

The beach is an extension of Bai Sao

If you face the sea on Sao Beach, then there is another beach on the right, which differs in the color of the sand, it is yellow.

Huge boulders are found in the water and on the shore. The coastline is slightly narrower than that of Bai Sao. There are no restaurants or sunbeds here. In its own way, this is a plus, since there are almost no people, you can throw a towel and lie down in solitude.

The main problem is, again, garbage, but oddly enough it is much less here, there is almost none in the water, although it is no more than 1 km from Bai Sao. Apparently the features of the tide.

Ong Lang Beach

The most well-kept and clean beach in Fukuoka. The sand is fine and golden. On first coastline there are many decent hotels and restaurants, hence the impeccable cleanliness, the adjacent territory is regularly cleaned. The sea is very calm and warm.

In places there are areas with stone banks.

Large areas of this beach are occupied by hotels, mostly of the "bungalow" type. Since all the beaches in Fukuoka are public, this is not a problem. You can swim and relax along the entire coastline. Restrictions only on the use of sun loungers and other beach equipment that belongs to the hotel.

Ganh Gio Beach

Ganh Gio Beach - located south of Ong Lang beach on the western part of the island. In fact, it is no different from Ong Lang. Unless access to the beach is possible only through the territory of the Shells Resort hotel (one of the most expensive in Fukuoka). It can be said that the beach is private.

They may not be allowed into the hotel territory, therefore, if you have not stayed at this hotel, then there is nothing to do on Ganh Gio Beach.

Other beaches in Fukuoka

The above are places that I have studied well. We spent enough time on these beaches to form a concrete opinion about them. In addition to these places, during our stay on the island we were brought to several more beaches, I will say a few words about them.

long beach- center of everything beach holiday Fukuoka. Its length is about 20 km. Probably 90-95% of all hotels and resorts are located on this beach and its environs. I try to avoid such crowded places, so I will not give recommendations.

Duong Dong Beach

Thom Beach– dump, not suitable for swimming or recreation

Entertainment in Fukuoka

Judging by the tourist booklets and notes, Phu Quoc is not only famous for its beaches. We had enough time to carefully familiarize ourselves with the life of the island and all the entertainment for tourists. In addition to a beach holiday, Phu Quoc offers activities for guests for every taste:

• hiking trails in the rainforest;
• one-day snorkeling / diving excursions to coral reefs and islands;
• modern amusement park with water slides and attractions;
• safari zoo;
• rich tour. Pepper factory, pearl factory, local fish sauce production
• Acquaintance with the traditions and lifestyle of the locals (markets, street food, etc.)

Night market

Before going to the island, I read a lot of comments and reviews about the night market. People have described this place as a paradise for seafood and street food lovers in general.

The market consists of several streets, which are lined with street cafes, shops with nuts, souvenirs and other junk. Every reputable establishment has aquariums and stalls with fresh catch.

There are really no questions about the products, everything is fresh. Wide choose shellfish, fish. There are exotics - for example, sharks and other unknown creatures. It is interesting to look at the marine life and tap the glass with your finger. Such, in its own way, a miniature aquarium.

Guests are invited to choose their own dinner. They cook, without exception, according to three recipes: grilled, boiled, boiled / stewed with local spices.

I can’t stand intrusiveness, so walking around the market was not very comfortable for me. The Vietnamese are overpowering from all sides, everyone offers to sit down in his institution. Cherkizovsky market in Moscow in the nineties, one to one. Only instead of sneakers and tracksuits, they sell shrimp and squid here.

All eateries, but there is no other way to call them, are the same. Therefore, we sat down where there were people and the most decent tables and tablecloths.

I don’t consider myself a squeamish person, but the mud here is excellent everywhere. You can stick to the table. I had to drink beer from a bottle, I did not dare to pour it into a glass. Seafood is fresh, and you can be patient, went to choose your dinner. Took: shrimp, squid, sea ​​urchins, oysters and some other shells. They didn’t manage to spoil the shrimp, but what the hell were the rest of the dishes, for me there was a big question.

With a clear conscience, I tried everything. Then my stomach ached wildly and we got away from the Night Market.

Outcome. Such a feeling, resentment for a wasted evening on the island, besides pain in the stomach after the "delicious" seafood. In my opinion, there is absolutely nothing to do here. In extreme cases, if you are completely tired of sitting in a cozy restaurant on the coast with a glass of beer or wine, enjoying delicious and most importantly safe food, then go here to look at the bizarre creatures in the aquarium, but in no case eat anything here. Not tasty and not safe.

Phu Quoc Pepper Farm in Phu Quoc

There are several pepper factories, or rather, pepper farms in Fukuoka. You can find at least five marks on the mapsme map. We visited the most "tourist" of them. It is located a couple of kilometers from the city of Duong Dong. See map above.

At first, I did not understand whether we had arrived correctly or not, since there were practically no identification marks of the factory, not counting the signs on the road. Anyway, the place was more like an ordinary farmhouse. There is also a shop near the road that sells pepper and coffee. The guy showed us how to get to the farm.

The place is a plantation where pepper is grown - strict rows of climbing plants.

There is a small orchard.

In the shop you can buy many different options for ready-made seasoning. Pepper black and white, peas and ground, ground with garlic and soy sauce.

Perhaps that's all.

We stopped by the farm on our way from Bai Sao. You won’t be able to stay here for more than half an hour, since, in fact, there is nothing to see and do.

My opinion is that if you pass by, you must definitely stop in order to stock up on pepper for the year ahead and then distribute it to all friends and relatives as a souvenir. I see no point in coming here purposefully to see the farm.

Fish sauce factory, pearl factory

Both of these establishments are a common ploy by locals to attract the attention of tourists. You arrive there and find only a shop where you can buy pearls or fish sauce. There is nothing more to tell. not worth going.

Trekking in Fukuoka (Ganh Dau trail)

Tracking routes, in the usual sense of the word for me, are not in Fukuoka. Let me explain a little: the island has a huge national park- a tropical forest where monkeys, parrots and many others live in their natural environment. There are lakes, waterfalls, rivers, hills. Only here is the infrastructure and access to these nature reserves No. Solid impenetrable jungle.

In total, we had three trips to different parts of the island, in order to see wild monkeys, listen to cicadas, and generally get acquainted with the local flora and fauna.

In the north (map above) there is a route that is marked on tourist maps - Ganh Dau trail.

It is a path, about 2 km long through the forest. The route is a dead end. Got to the end and back.

A couple of times there were such trees

On the trail you feel that the forest is simply teeming with insects, snakes and other creatures. We were already closer to sunset and completely alone. Feeling creepy, I'm happy.

This is all. More equipped tourist routes Fukuoka does not. Once we turned off the road and took a path not marked on tourist map(on my map "Forest")

After 15 minutes, we went to a clearing, where the Vietnamese were diligently sawing out the jungle. Looks like it's under construction for a hotel or something. They looked at us wildly, apparently it was unusual for them to see white people in the forest, and not on the beach.

A couple of times we tried to find a more or less sane road / trail that could be walked through the Phu Quoc National Park (Phu Quoc national park). Judging by the maps, there is a path that crosses the entire park, but we did not manage to get to it. The locals looked at us like we were the plague, waved their hands and sent us away from the forest.

Road DT973 (Duong Dong - Bai Thom) runs along the jungle. On it you can comfortably ride a scooter to the north and back to look at the local landscape. We happened to meet wild monkeys along the way.

In general, as I understand it, the national park is a wild and undeveloped place. Even the locals don't go there. According to verified information, there are more than 61 species of reptiles here alone. You can read about the park here.

My opinion:

As a wildlife lover, it was simply necessary for me to try to climb into the jungle, to see wild monkeys. I was pleased that I saw the nature of this region. Since the infrastructure for such a vacation on the island is completely unfavorable, not everyone will like this entertainment. For those who are bored of lying on the beach all day, I can advise the following:

• Ganh Dau Trail walking route - takes 1 - 2 hours, you can "feel" the jungle a little, especially closer to sunset;
• Ride a scooter along the Duong Dong – Bai Thom road along national park. It will take about 1.5 - 2 hours round trip. You can meet wild monkeys.

Snorkeling/diving in Phu Quoc

There are no living creatures and corals on the beaches of Fukuoka. Travel agencies offer day trips to the small islands north or south of Phu Quoc. We took an excursion to the northern islands, as the southern ones had unfavorable conditions due to the wind. There is no difference which islands to go to, the program is the same everywhere and includes:

• Transfer from the hotel to Duong Dong Pier where the boat is waiting
• Road to the islands by boat 1-1.5 hours
• Fishing for about an hour on the bottom
• Snorkeling near the islands, about 2 hours
• Lunch after snorkeling
• free time on one of the beaches of Fukuoka, which brings the boat

The price per person for a group tour is about 20-30 dollars, depending on the travel agency. We took a private trip for $120 at Phu Quoc Beach Travel, in an office located in the Ong Lang beach area. In appearance, this agency was the most decent, you can pay by card, there were even brochures in Russian with a description. Additionally, they offered to take a Russian-speaking guide for $ 20, we refused. As a result, the guide was our Russian former pilot, who settled on the island in retirement.

We went to several other agencies: in one, the Vietnamese did not understand what a Private tour was and only pointed her finger at the brochure, in the other there was no one at all.

Since we had a private tour, we did not have to go to Duong Dong to the pier. The boat itself sailed to us on Ong Lang beach, next to which we lived.

The purpose of the tour is small islands: Fingernail Island (Little Finger Island) and Turtle Island (Turtle Island). The journey is about an hour in total. Near them you can go fishing from a boat to the bottom, swim with fins and a mask.

It is difficult to call them islands. Small patches of land that can be reached by swimming.

We tried fishing and decided not to waste time on it. firstly, it didn’t bite very much, and secondly, catching fish from the palm of your hand does not cause much interest.

We spent all the allotted time in the water on a coral reef.

You can get out on land, get some rest. On the island there is garbage that brings from the sea, and there is quite a lot of it. Some bottles, flasks have been lying here for years. Since tourists are brought here, why not collect all the dirt. The area of ​​the island is only 100 square meters. But this is Vietnam, no one cleans up the garbage here.

Two hours is enough to swim over corals and look at small fish.

On the way back from the islands, lunch is offered, which is represented by local dishes: Pho soup, rice, chicken. The dishes are simple and tasty, especially after 2 hours on the water. From the exotic, for an additional fee, you can try sea urchins.

By 15:00 we were brought back to Ong Lang beach.

General impressions: If in your life you have not seen anything under water except sand and stones, then you must take an excursion. For beginners, snorkeling in Fukuoka will delight. It so happened that I first got acquainted with the underwater world while scuba diving in the Red Sea and now snorkeling or diving in other places does not cause me strong emotions. The local underwater world is scarce and not so colorful and colorful, but it is here. I like active rest, I would rather swim for 3 hours and look at corals than lie on the beach, so I recommend it.

Phu Quoc Safari Zoo (Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc) + Vinpearlland Amusement Park

Since we had plenty of time on the island, we decided not to bypass the recently opened Vinpearlland amusement park and the Safari Zoo. They are located in the north of the island. We traveled all over the island on a rented scooter for seven days, so we didn’t encounter a problem getting to one or another part of the island, but it seems that they also go from Duong Dong free buses several times a day.

General tickets for 1 day (Vinperalland+Vinpearl Safari) were purchased at the Zoo ticket office at the price of VND 850,000 per person. It was decided to start from the zoo, since its opening hours are shorter, from 09:00 to 16:00. The park is divided into 2 zones:

1. Animals in cages;
2. Safari Park.

The zoo is very good. The territory is well-groomed, everything is thought out and worked out to the smallest detail.

We could not stay here for more than two hours, the scorching sun is simply unbearable. Moreover, we got here at the very peak of the heat, arrived at 12 and went until 2.

More about Vinpearlland. It's a 10 minute ride from the zoo by scooter. The park is divided into several zones and offers the following entertainment: water slides, rides, an aquarium, a show of dancing fountains, etc. In a word, we have collected everything that is possible. We went here on a previously purchased single ticket at the zoo. I’ll make a reservation right away that we were only interested in a park with water slides, we didn’t go anywhere else, we didn’t watch anything. So here they are on a solid 4ku. There are no queues. There are enough slides, there is a place for a child and an adult to ride. You can read more about the park.

I can advise spending a day on Vinpearl only if you have visited all the other places from the list above, and there is still time on the island. Also, such parks will probably be of interest to tourists with children. You can spend the whole day here. It’s better to start in the morning (from 9 o’clock) from the zoo, while the heat can still allow you to walk under open sky. There are few shadows in the zoo. After 12 you can move to Vinpearlland to water slides and attractions.

Asia is famous for its sunsets, Phu Quoc is no exception in this regard. You can watch a beautiful sunset on the entire western coast of the island. The spectacle is truly impressive. Every day we planned to be at Ong Lang Beach at 17:30 with a bottle of Tiger. Comments are unnecessary here.

By 18:00, the sun sets in Fukuoka, people begin to disperse to hotels, and by 18:30 - 19:00 decent restaurants are full. It will be possible to sit down, but not always at a comfortable table.

• Hotel: Mango Bay or Coco Palm
• Beach: Ong Lang
• Excursions: Snorkeling to the islands
• What to see: Bai Sao Beach, Pepper Farm, hiking route, Vinpearl Zoo

Find out where the best beaches on Phu Quoc Island are! Our reviews and recommendations. Photos, map of beaches in Russian, good hotels.

The beaches of Phu Quoc Island:

Bai Sao - paradise beach in Phu Quoc?

Are you dreaming of heaven on earth and the travel agency told you that he is in Bai Sao? Do not be fooled - the beach is cool, but quite on the bounty. Many call it the best beach in Phu Quoc and in all of Vietnam, but we do not think so.

Tourists are brought to the center of the beach. These are predominantly Vietnamese and Chinese - social creatures, where they all flounder in the water in one heap.

To the right, towards the stones, there is an almost deserted beach, and it is not so clean there. Only single couples come here. The left side is more habitable: there are cafes, hotels, they sell fruit. Near the restaurant "Paradiso" - slender palm trees leaning towards the water. Most of the Chinese live here: who will miss a photo shoot in fluttering chiffon dresses on a romantic swing?

But even on the "best" beach in Vietnam, you will see a landfill. The Vietnamese do not pay attention to the garbage. Why export? We just throw it into the bushes.

We were very lucky: we did not find an abundance of sunbeds on the beach, inflatable trampolines, jet skis, boats and other activities. They did not understand why they were not there, because they wrote something else on the Internet. Get away from tourists, it will be quiet. But rubbish! In general, I liked the beach, but there was a feeling of annoyance after visiting. We did not return to Bai Sao again and we cannot call it the best beach in Fukuoka.

But enough about the cons. Here are the pros of the beach: clear water, fine white sand, very gentle entrance (good for small children), picturesque nature, almost privacy, there are rudiments of infrastructure (resorts, cafes and restaurants, paid showers and even a free toilet).

How to get there. A taxi costs 300-400,000 VND, but it is cheaper and more interesting to rent a bike (150,000 VND per day). There are also excursions. The distance from the main Long Beach is approximately 25 km.

So you went to the beach. Two roads lead to Bai Sao: one to the south of the beach (behind the stones) - and here is a real dump. The other - to the civilized part. Both roads are concreted. The second is very narrow, they can hardly drive apart on it. As a result - traffic jams. The Vietnamese, in their favorite manner, simply did not finish the last section of the road 500 meters long.

Hotels on Bai Sao Beach

There are resorts and guesthouses on Bai Sao Beach, but for some reason they are not presented in online booking systems. On Roomguru.ru we found only My Lan Guesthouse and The Beach House An Thoi (right by the sea) - such things. And on Booking.com there are hotels further away - Phu Nam House and Hanh Mai Hotel.

Long Beach - the most comfortable beach in Phu Quoc

Connoisseurs of convenience will love Long Beach. Probably 95% of the hotels of the entire island are concentrated along the beach! You can find food without getting up from the sunbed - more precisely, she will find you herself. In addition to peddlers, there are many cafes both on the beach and along the road.

Many scold the beach - they say, it is dirty and noisy. We didn't observe anything like that. Let's just say: the beach is the most ordinary, it does not cause emotions. Yellow sand, clear water. There are no waves, the sunset is gentle.

Minuses: although the beach is municipal, some hotels do not allow you to settle on their territory - they drive you away. Plus a little shade, eh beach strip very narrow. Few civilized outlets to the sea - you either need to go around, or with a fight or secretly pass through the resorts (but almost always the guards will prevent you). As you can see, there are many inconveniences - this beach cannot be called the best in Fukuoka either.

Hotels on Long Beach in Phu Quoc

Long Beach has such a variety of hotels and resorts that it's hard to choose. Many tours are sold in hotels on Long Beach.

• The Hill Resort 3*. Nice new hotel. There is a pool, breakfast, quiet. The price is $40.
• Miana Resort 2*. Garden hotel. The best of all where we lived in Fukuoka. Cozy bungalows surrounded by flowers. Outdoor bathroom, large swimming pool, royal breakfasts. The price is $42.
• Cozy Resort. Spacious bungalows surrounded by plants. There is no pool. The price is $25.
• Sailing Hotel 2*. Cozy breakfast hotel with 70's style rooms. The price is $25.

Rush Vem - the most beautiful beach in Fukuoka!

Bãi Rạch Vẹm is the beach with starfish, which are innumerable here. This is what we consider the most beautiful and impressive in Fukuoka, this is the best beach on the island! There is unusually white and fine sand. From such beauty, we were stunned and constantly photographed the beach.

Rush Vem is more suitable for admiring nature and watching starfish than for a beach holiday in the traditional sense. There is no infrastructure here, except for one seafood restaurant on the water. The stretch of beach suitable for recreation is narrow and small. The sea is shallow. There is almost no shade - only 4-5 pavilions and one shed (former cafe). Therefore, there are very few people!

Probably, we would give the title of a paradise beach to Rush Vem. Just do not go to the left side, so as not to be disappointed :)

There are many pluses. Here are the cons: about 5 km to the beach - dusty and bumpy dirt road. There is no infrastructure! For inexpensive food, you need to go to the track - take food with you.

Where is it located and how to get there. You can get to the beach with starfish in Phu Quoc by taxi or bike along the highway to the north of the island - use MAPS.ME to navigate. Don't miss the huge sign with a photo of the beach. A valiant Vietnamese woman stands nearby and sends everyone to the beach. If you go straight, you will come to a picturesque fishing floating village, which we also recommend visiting.

Bai Thom

Bai Thơm- another beach with starfish in Fukuoka. It is not at all as impressive as Rash Vem, and is almost not suitable for swimming. The sand is yellow. At low tide, you can see marine life: clams, starfish, crabs, some corals. There is no infrastructure, except for a cafe. Come to that section of the beach that is near the island - the rest of the parts are terrible.

Bai Khem

To the beach Bai Khem leads two roads: one through the chic Marriott 5 * hotel, where only guests are allowed, the other through the forest. Only locals come here. When we were on the beach, a cheerful company of Vietnamese was walking, there were many children.

The beach is not equipped, there is nowhere to spread a towel. The sand is yellow. A lot of trash. But the beach area near the hotel is well-maintained and clean - after all, a five-star resort!

Duong Dong beach

This beach is next to the lighthouse. We do not recommend swimming here - the port is nearby. Although the locals do not disdain. People come to the pier to eat and watch the sunset.