(TITC) - Covering more than 500 sq km of the area, situated in Kien Giang Province, Phu Quoc is the largest island among the 20 islands located in the Gulf of Thailand, and also the largest island of Vietnam.
At about more than 500 sq km, 50 km long, 25 km wide at its widest place, 603 m at the highest point, the terrain is gentle, running from south to north with 99 mountains and hills. The waters around Phu Quoc island are less than 10 m deep.
Phu Quoc lies in one of the largest fishing grounds in the country, the Gulf of Thailand, which is favourable for the development of fishing. With more than 3,500 vessels engaged in fishing. In a year, there are two rainy and sunny seasons, the rainy season lasts 3 months a year, so it is convenient to catch anchovies, the type of fish that makes the famous fish sauce of the "Pearl Island".
Phu Quoc becomes the attractive island to visitors (Photo: thiennhienmoitruong.vn)
This island possesses invaluable natural conditions for tourism development such as a mild climate, warm sunshine all year round, rolling mountains and vast islands with 28 large and small islands, 150 km of coastline, 14 diverse beaches with golden sand, creamy white sand…. In which, Phu Quoc National Park, Phu Quoc Marine Protected Area occupies more than two thirds of the natural area and is the core area of the Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve.
Phu Quoc Island was crowned as the “World's Leading Nature Island Destination 2022” by World Travel Award.
The top check-in destinations for visitors on the island including: Kem Beach - was once honoured as one of the 50 most beautiful beaches on the planet in 2018. Besides enjoying the blue sea, white sand and sunshine, water sports are varied from kayaking, SUP rowing…to see the jade-like blue sea...
Kem Beach, Phu Quoc - top 50 most beautiful beaches on the planet (Photo: thiennhienmoitruong.vn)
Ong Doi Cape is located in Kem Beach, a rare place on Phu Quoc Island, where you can fully admire the beauty of the sea and forest in both sunrise and sunset moments. The isolated blue sea in the bottom embraces the fine white sand beaches and majestic cliffs.
Thom (Pineapple) Island, with the full synthesis of natural beauty from the clear blue beach, rich vegetation, strangely shaped cliffs and coral viewing spots. With an impressive length of 8 km, the sea-crossing cable car connecting Phu Quoc and Thom Island, is a fancy sightseeing spot.
May Rut Islet belongs to An Thoi Island cluster (south of Phu Quoc Island), being impressed by the pristine scenery of nature, quiet space with smooth white sand beaches, and crystal clear blue sea. Gham Ghi Islet lies south of An Thoi Port, also part of An Thoi Island cluster which includes 17 small islands…
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