5 Places Not To Be Missed When Travelling To Phu Quoc
The attractions of Phu Quoc Island are not only limited to beautiful beaches but also extend to historical sites, Buddhist temples and fishing villages that have stood the test of time. Despite the proliferation of upscale beach resorts, state-of-the-art facilities and international dining venues, guests can enjoy a variety of sightseeing opportunities during their stay. Following are the Top 5 places not to be missed when you travelling to Phu Quoc!Dinh Cau Night Market
Dinh Cau Night Market unlikely to another Asian market where you come to buy a bunch of dodgy souvenirs, this place mainly famous for fresh seafood and local Vietnamese food. And in case you are keen to try the local delicacies, there is no better direction than here! Tourist can even choose between a live frog or snake which will be cooked fresh for you. You can visit the Dinh Cau night markets any night of the week between 5 to 10 pm.
Address: 30 Đường Trần Hưng Đạo, TT. Dương Đông, Phú Quốc, tỉnh Kiên Giang, Vietnam
Time: You can visit the Dinh Cau night markets any night of the week between 5 pm to 10 pm.
2. Ham Ninh Village
Ham Ninh fishing village is one of the most famous attractions in Phu Quoc that you should visit once in Phu Quoc tour. Despite the development of Phu Quoc, the beauty of this village still keeps intact primitively. Besides that, this village is famous for its wonderful beaches and delicious seafood.
It is located on Phu Quoc island which is less than 20 km from the centre of Dong Duong town in the northeast and one of the oldest fishing villages in Vietnam. Ham Ninh Village is a picturesque fishing village and a great spot to get a glimpse into the everyday life of the local fishermen. For those who love fresh fish, the village is a great spot to eat some bargain-priced seafood as well as try some unusual dishes such as sea cucumber soup.
3. Suoi Tranh Waterfall
In case you’ve had enough of the sea and the sun, you can visit Suoi Tranh Waterfall. Although it is not very high, this 4-meter waterfall is located in a lovely spot surrounded by lush rainforest, caves, and rock pools. It’s an easy 10 to 15-minute walk to reach the waterfalls from the main entrance.
For those who love hikes, you can walk a bit further past the waterfall, around 15 kilometres and you will reach Hang Doi (Grotto of Bats) which is a cave formation only 200 meters in height with stalactites. The entry to the waterfall is 5000 Vietnamese Dong.
4. Long Beach and Ong Lang Beach
Phu Quoc Island has some of the best beaches in the world. The beaches have soft fine white sand and are fringed by coconut trees, it looks exactly right out of a postcard! Some beaches have warm, crystal clear and calm waters, whilst others have soft waves. Some beaches are so isolated that there is no one else there but you!
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5. Dinh Cau Rock (Cau Temple)
Cau Temple is located just by the Duong Dong Fishing Harbour and is an oddly shaped rock formation which local fisherman pray to before heading off to fish. The temple has a brightly coloured lighthouse and Buddhist shrine making it totally Instragramable.
You can walk to the top of the temple for fantastic views of Dinh Cau Beach and fishing boats. Dinh Cau Rock is also a fantastic spot to photograph the sunset. The temple is open between 7 am to 6 pm.
Hopefully, this article has given you ideas on what to do and how to spend your time in Phu Quoc Island. While Vietnam doesn’t always equate to sunny beaches, if you’re looking for a few days of sun and sand, Phu Quoc Island is definitely a great choice.
