{"id":10267,"date":"2022-08-03T05:00:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T05:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10267"},"modified":"2022-10-07T08:10:31","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T08:10:31","slug":"a-day-in-phu-quoc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10267","title":{"rendered":"A Day in Phu Quoc &#8220;Pearl Island&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10267\/#Phu_Quoc_Island_is_one_of_Vietnams_top_destinations_for_both_local_and_international_travelers_The_countrys_%E2%80%9CPearl_Island%E2%80%9D_is_best_known_for_its_beaches_but_there_is_so_much_more_to_the_island_than_sand_Tourists_with_different_interests_and_travel_styles_can_take_advantage_of_the_wide_range_of_activities_on_the_island_covering_everything_from_jet_skis_and_parasailing_to_nature_hikes_through_UNESCO-protected_ecosystems_from_street_market_seafood_in_fishing_villages_to_private_sunset_cruises_from_five-star_resorts\" >Phu Quoc Island is one of Vietnam&#8217;s top destinations for both local and international travelers. The country&#8217;s &#8220;Pearl Island&#8221; is best known for its beaches, but there is so much more to the island than sand. Tourists with different interests and travel styles can take advantage of the wide range of activities on the island, covering everything from jet skis and parasailing to nature hikes through UNESCO-protected ecosystems; from street market seafood in fishing villages to private sunset cruises from five-star resorts.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10267\/#Whether_you_are_coming_with_family_or_a_partner_whether_youre_interested_in_seafood_or_scuba_diving_theres_a_world_in_Phu_Quoc_just_for_you\" >Whether you are coming with family or a partner; whether you&#8217;re interested in seafood or scuba diving; there&#8217;s a world in Phu Quoc just for you.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10267\/#For_Families_and_Couples\" >For Families and Couples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10267\/#Foodies_in_Phu_Quoc\" >Foodies in Phu Quoc<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10267\/#Explorers_Escape\" >Explorers&#8217; Escape<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"text-align-justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phu_Quoc_Island_is_one_of_Vietnams_top_destinations_for_both_local_and_international_travelers_The_countrys_%E2%80%9CPearl_Island%E2%80%9D_is_best_known_for_its_beaches_but_there_is_so_much_more_to_the_island_than_sand_Tourists_with_different_interests_and_travel_styles_can_take_advantage_of_the_wide_range_of_activities_on_the_island_covering_everything_from_jet_skis_and_parasailing_to_nature_hikes_through_UNESCO-protected_ecosystems_from_street_market_seafood_in_fishing_villages_to_private_sunset_cruises_from_five-star_resorts\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Phu Quoc Island is one of Vietnam&#8217;s top destinations for both local and international travelers. The country&#8217;s &#8220;Pearl Island&#8221; is best known for its beaches, but there is so much more to the island than sand. Tourists with different interests and travel styles can take advantage of the wide range of activities on the island, covering everything from jet skis and parasailing to nature hikes through UNESCO-protected ecosystems; from street market seafood in fishing villages to private sunset cruises from five-star resorts.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5 class=\"text-align-justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whether_you_are_coming_with_family_or_a_partner_whether_youre_interested_in_seafood_or_scuba_diving_theres_a_world_in_Phu_Quoc_just_for_you\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Whether you are coming with family or a partner; whether you&#8217;re interested in seafood or scuba diving; there&#8217;s a world in Phu Quoc just for you.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"text-align-justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Families_and_Couples\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For Families and Couples<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Escape the crowds and spend the morning on some tucked-away sand, like Ganh Dau Beach in the north, where the protective feet of the national park&#8217;s mountain range keep high-rise resorts away from the beach borders. Or, for the different kind of immersion, plunge deeper into nature, hiking through Phu Quoc National Park to swim in bird song and a waterfall fed by a freshwater stream.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the afternoon, snorkel to explore the hundreds of hectares of coral reefs surrounding the island, some of the healthiest and most colorful in the entire country. Head to Dinh Cau Temple in the late afternoon to watch the sunset over the harbor from the lighthouse, which doubles as a shrine dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10268 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sunny-4593168_1920-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sunny-4593168_1920-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sunny-4593168_1920-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sunny-4593168_1920-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sunny-4593168_1920-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sunny-4593168_1920-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sunny-4593168_1920-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sunny-4593168_1920-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sunny-4593168_1920-266x266.jpg 266w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sunny-4593168_1920-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sunny-4593168_1920-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrap-img-caption\">\n<p class=\"caption\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;Sun sight on the beach.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10271 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-6Z3A1836-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-6Z3A1836-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-6Z3A1836-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-6Z3A1836-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-6Z3A1836-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-6Z3A1836-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-6Z3A1836-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copy-of-6Z3A1836-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap-img-caption\">\n<p class=\"caption\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;Hike and bike or wine and dine &#8212; the island caters to exploration and relaxatio.&#8221; photo by Crhistan B<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dinner and cocktails are served anywhere on Long Beach, the heart of the island&#8217;s social life and hospitality industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"text-align-justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foodies_in_Phu_Quoc\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Foodies in Phu Quoc<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Phu Quoc Island&#8217;s best kept secret is its food, influenced by Southern Vietnamese cuisine. Local specialties can be found served up on white tablecloths in fancy bistros and on tiny plastic stools on sidewalks outside street-food booths. However many stars your restaurant has, some dishes are unmissable. In general the seafood is cheap and fresh as can be; frilled sea urchin and raw herring salad are two local favorites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Head to Long Beach or Duong Dong town for a bowl of\u00a0<a class=\"ext\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/11SkRfT_oIszB3GBvQbowes-KerwIBc9wwk1fIgB3ywc\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">b\u00fan qu\u00e2y<\/a>\u00a0or &#8220;stirring vermicelli&#8221;. Spend the late morning visiting a fishing village like Ham Ninh to see how locals really live, then tuck into fresh fish, reeled in just that morning, at one of the floating restaurants in town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10269 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-gerald-jake-abangan-2689419-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-gerald-jake-abangan-2689419-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-gerald-jake-abangan-2689419-scaled-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-gerald-jake-abangan-2689419-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-gerald-jake-abangan-2689419-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-gerald-jake-abangan-2689419-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-gerald-jake-abangan-2689419-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-gerald-jake-abangan-2689419-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrap-img-caption\">\n<p class=\"caption\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;The best seafood in Phu Quoc is eaten on the miniature plastic chairs of street stalls in the night market.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Before dinner at the Phu Quoc Night Market, where more than a hundred local vendors are selling twice that many kinds of seafood dishes, be sure to visit a fish sauce factory. The fish sauce in Phu Quoc is the best in the country (the best in the world, according to many). Taste testing this prized staple of Vietnamese cuisine is a must for any foodie.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"text-align-justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explorers_Escape\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Explorers&#8217; Escape<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rise with the sun and head straight to the water. Would you rather spend a morning swimming with the fishes, or speed-skimming over wind and waves? Get PADI-certified to dive and interact more intimately with the colorful world of the underwater tropics, or try wind sailing to appreciate the ocean from far out on its surface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10272 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6Z3A2612_resize-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6Z3A2612_resize-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6Z3A2612_resize-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6Z3A2612_resize-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6Z3A2612_resize-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6Z3A2612_resize-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6Z3A2612_resize-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6Z3A2612_resize-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrap-img-caption\">\n<p class=\"caption\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;Exploring the deserted islands of the An Thoi Archipelago&#8221; photo by Christan Berg<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"text-align-justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Spend the afternoon exploring the deserted islands of the An Thoi Archipelago like a pirate on a private ship. Or more of a challenge, grab a kayak and paddle yourself around. Bring snorkeling equipment to take yourself on\u00a0<a class=\"ext\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocseawalker.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a tour<\/a>\u00a0of the reefs, and picnic gear so you can settle into a deserted beach on a well-deserved break from your expedition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Phu Quoc Island is one of Vietnam&#8217;s top destinations for both local and international travelers. The country&#8217;s &#8220;Pearl Island&#8221; is best known for its beaches, but there is so much more to the island than sand. 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