Phu Quoc is famous for beaches with crystal clear blue water and silky smooth sand. Phu Quoc, also known as pearl island, is the biggest off-shore district of Kien Giang province, consisting of 20 islets. It is famous not only for pepper and fish sauce, but also forcultural and historical relics and beautiful beaches such as Dai andTruong beaches with deep blue water and gold sand, Sao and Khem beacheswith brilliant blue sky and crystal-like white sand. Dai Beach on Pearl Island tops the list of five “Hidden Beaches” in the world selected by Australian website in 2008. It is the most primitive beach. The best time for visitors to stay there is from October to March. Primitiveness and tranquility makes beaches on Peal Island all the more romantic and unique. … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc Beach
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Bike trip to north Phu Quoc is great adventure
People will wonder why you should choose the north of Phu Quoc Island instead of the more popular south. Colorful fi shing boats at Ganh Dau Cape Here’swhy. The north is a vast area which has great potential for futuretourism but for now it keeps its tranquil traits with primeval forestand wild river areas. A motorbike trip instead of the bus or taxi tripis a must for first-timers and those who love adventure. From Duong Dong Town, the main location of Phu Quoc Island, touristscan rent a motorbike at any hotel or resort for US$5-US$6 and US$7 forscooters for eight hours accompanied with a map. And on top of that it costs tourists VND50,000 to VND80,000 forpetrol for a day trip. If female tourists are worried about security orgetting lost, they can hire a local tour guide for VND250,000. Sunglasses, mask, mosquito repellent, water and swimsuits are necessary items for your 36 kilometer trip to discover numerous cracking spots including Hon Que Viet (Vietnam’s … [Read more...] about Bike trip to north Phu Quoc is great adventure
Advantages for Phu Quoc island to take off
Illustration photo E ndowed with wild and natural beautyPhu Quoc island has two seasons, the dry season from November to April and the rainy season from May to October. The average temperature on Phu Quoc is 28 degrees Celsius, allowing visitors to enjoy the island’s beauty at any time of the year. The island features pristine tropical forests, undamaged coral reefs and great beaches. One of its beaches, named Bai Dai (Long Beach), was chosen by the ABC News as one of five beautiful and clean beaches. Phu Quoc is famous for producing the best nuoc mam or fermented fish sauce in the world.Phu Quoc National Park is one of most the attractive places in the district. The park is covered with lush green foliage and tropical flowers, and boasts the natural resources of both jungle and sea. The park is home to 929 plant species, of which 42 are listed in the Vietnamese and world red books of endangered species. The buffer and development zones also have a diverse … [Read more...] about Advantages for Phu Quoc island to take off
Mui Ne, Phu Quoc among Asia’s most idyllic beaches
Mui Ne beach in the central province of Binh Thuan is famous for adventurous activities, particularly wind-surfing and kite-surfing, due to its warm temperature and clear skies. It also consists of massive sand dunes, suitable for activities such as sand-boarding. Mui Ne has looks, too -- parts of the beach consist of massive sand dunes, like a section of the desert crazily juxtaposed next to the sea.Meanwhile, Located in southern Kien Giang province, Phu Quoc is frequently touted one of Viet Nam’s most beautiful islands and its renowned Bai Dai Beach is blissfully secluded with white sands and expansive vitas stretching to the horizon, the website said. Phu Quoc is frequently touted one of Viet Nam's most beautiful islands and the Bai Dai Beach, which squats in a Viet military area, is blissfully secluded with white sands and expansive vistas stretching to the … [Read more...] about Mui Ne, Phu Quoc among Asia’s most idyllic beaches
PM approves adjustments to Phu Quoc development plan
Under the modified plan, the tourism, service and entertainmentcomplex, including casinos, will be moved from Da Chong beach in BaiThom commune, to Bai Dai beach in Ganh Dau commune. The new plan also adds a cable car line from An Thoi town to Hon ThomIsland in Hon Thom commune and a tourism and entertainment areatogether with a golf course across 2,090 hectares at Dong Cay Sao andthe area to the north of Cuu Can River in Cua Can commune. In addition, 142ha of agricultural land to the north of Vung Baucanal will be turned in to a resort and sports area while theoriginally-planned golf course at the Cua Can area will be convertedinto an eco-tourism area. In the revised plan,land dedicated to tourism will span 4,003 hectares; land for the mixedtourism and housing will be around 3,325 hectares; 37,430 hectares arezoned off for forestry land, 6,666 hectares of which are buffer zones;and agricultural land is 3,953 hectares. Thenewly-approved plan also outlines land-use … [Read more...] about PM approves adjustments to Phu Quoc development plan
Phu Quoc eyes more investment
Twenty eight projects with an investment of VND35 trillion ($1.57 billion) are already operational while 22 others worth VND35.6 trillion are under construction."The island authorities have invited many big investors like Vingroup, Sun Group, BIM Group and CEO Group to build luxury hotels, resorts, and amusement facilities to serve tourists," Huynh Quang Hung, deputy chairman of the Phu Quoc District People's Committee, told Viet Nam News Agency.Vinpearl Phu Quoc in the north of the island with a complex consisting of a five-star hotel and villas, modern entertainment area, 27-hole golf course, and the world's second biggest wildlife safari has become popular with both foreign and domestic tourists.In the south, Sun Group's resort and hotel complex of five- to six-star quality is set to open with over 1,000 rooms.Next year the VND4.9 trillion ($220 million) first stage of a cable car system from An Thoi town to Hon Thom island commune will become operational.Truong, Dai, Sao and … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc eyes more investment
Phu Quoc: Where giant developers boost realty market
A number of under-construction projects aim to turn the district island into an exclusive economic zone.The race has attracted large property developers BIM Group, CEO Group, Vingroup and Sun Group, who, seeing the tremendous opportunities, are gearing up investments to develop world-class resorts and recreation complexes.Under the island's master plan, Phú Quốc will develop some 2,400ha urban land with a population of 300,000 by 2030. The Government also plans to build a developed infrastructure system for the island and turn it into a luxury tourism destination."Phu Quoc Island District has many favourable policies and incentives compared with other localities, which have attracted investors to tap its large tourism potential," deputy chairman of the district's People's Committee said.Although 2015 was a difficult year for the tourism industry, with the first fall in the number of tourist arrivals since 2009, Phu Quoc started out the year with the number of tourist … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc: Where giant developers boost realty market
Vingroup begins animal conservation programme on Phu Quoc, safari next
The group said Vinpearl Safari would help carry out research, educational activities and fundraising for wildlife conservation, enhance public awareness and develop nature tourism in Viet Nam.The programme has started with research and conservation of some rare animal species and their natural habitats.Next up is a safari park in Bai Dai (Long Beach) in Phu Quoc that will have a zoo and night safari with nine theme areas based on different regions in the world.In phase 1, it plans to develop two theme parks -- African and Indian -- on an area of 180ha. Work is expected to begin in December.It will involve 2,000 animals belonging to 130 species besides 400 plant species.Le Khac Quyet, the director of the programme, said it would be of international standard and a precursor to many animal research and conservation efforts in Viet Nam.Work is also going on on posters, calendars, books, photos and brochures and training courses, lectures and special events to promote the conservation … [Read more...] about Vingroup begins animal conservation programme on Phu Quoc, safari next
Vinpearl Phu Quoc to host Miss Beach contest
HA NOI (Biz Hub) — Thirty-eight Vietnamese beauties will participate in the final round of the 14th Miss Viet Nam contest, to be held in Vinpearl Phu Quoc from November 26 to December 6.Located on Phu Quoc's Long Beach (Bai Dai), the newly opened resort is ready to organise various activities of the contest, including the Miss Beach competition which will take place on December 2.Phu Quoc Island district, comprising 27 islands in the southern Kien Giang Province, covers more than 593sq.km, and has a population of more than 100,000. Phu Quoc is the largest island here. Kien Giang is trying to get Phu Quoc Island recognised as a provincially run city in the future, which is another step towards turning the island district into a special economic-administrative zone. Phu Quoc Island is a 45-minute flight from HCM City or a two-and-a-half-hour speedboat ride from Rach Gia Town in Kien Giang Province. … [Read more...] about Vinpearl Phu Quoc to host Miss Beach contest
Vinpearl Resort Phu Quoc to open in November
HA NOI (Biz Hub) — Vingroup Joint Stock Company will open the five-star Vinpearl Resort Phu Quoc in Bai Dai (Long Beach), in the district island of Phu Quoc, on November 1.The Vinpearl Resort Phu Quoc spreads over 300 hectares and will include a five-star hotel, villas, an entertainment centre and a 27-hole golf course.The resort will be the second, and the largest, five-star hotel on the island, with 750 rooms that can accommodate a maximum of 2,000 people. It also includes a modern conference room that measures 1,500 square metres and is fully-equipped with international-grade facilities.It also offers water sports such as surfing, jet skiing and scuba diving, as well as a special aquarium that displays hundreds of varieties of fish and other aquatic creatures like King Crabs, turtles, crocodiles, penguins and dolphins.Kien Giang-based Phu Quoc, the biggest island in Viet Nam, is considered to be a Pearl Island in the Gulf of Tokin.According to a special report of CBRE Global … [Read more...] about Vinpearl Resort Phu Quoc to open in November