Phu Quy Island is located 120km southeast of Phan Thiet City, the capital of Binh Thuan Province. Rising from the immense East Sea, the 16km² island looks like a dragon seen from the East, a mackerel from the North or from the West and a giant whale merging above the water from the South.
Phu Quy also known as various names such as Co Long, Thuan Tinh, Cu Lao Khoai Xu, Cu Lao Thu, boasts of its cool climate all year round, mineral resources, many beautiful scenic spots and romantic white sand beaches and the rows of casuarina trees rustling in the blowing wind.
Through the crystal-clear water, tourists can see the seabed, fascinating coral reef, colourful creatures and many black rocky clusters and cliffs merging amidst waves. They are attracted to the island because of its superb swimming and fishing conditions and the opportunity to relax among wild nature.
The Island boasts many beautiful places, including the lighthouse and Linh Buu Pagoda on Cam Mountain, Linh Son Pagoda on Cao Cat Mountain, and two national cultural relics of An Thanh Temple where the skeleton of a gigantic whale is worshipped by the locals and Linh Quang Pagoda that was built in the 18th century. Standing at the lighthouse, tourists have a panoramic view of the island’s romantic landscape and immense rock formations.
Located in the growing economic zone of Phan Thiet – Ham Thuan Nam – Ham Tan – Phu Quy, that has strength in tourism and a great potential of sea and coastal resources, minerals and materials resources for the development of the agricultural product processing industry, foodstuff and seafood, Phu Quy Island has gradually become a sea-based economic centre with services for the fishery, processing seafood for export, shipbuilding and ship repairing.
Phu Quy Island is changing day by day. Visiting the island, tourists will surely be amazed at its charming beautyas well as have a chance to discover the life of friendly and hospitable fishing villagers.
