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Need
to
know
the
facts
for
the
up
and
coming
pub
quiz,
well
here
they
are!
Phu Quoc Island key facts:
 Vietnam key facts:
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Like Vietnam itself, Phu Quoc Island has a varied history with numerous nations occupying the island over the past couple of centuries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, France and America. Phu Quoc Island forms part of Vietnam, and even though the island was an area of dispute between Vietnam and Cambodia as recently as the late 1980’s, Vietnam today is nurturing the island as the next big eco tourist destination. Up to the mid 1750’s Phu Quoc island was sparsely populated with the local population making a living off fishing the rich waters surrounding the island and harvesting and trading of sea cucumbers. Phu Quoc was famous for its sea cucumbers, shipped by Chinese merchant junks from Phu Quoc to the even the Emperor of China for many years. From the 1760s through to the 1780s, the French missionary Pigneau de Behaine was based on Phu Quoc and it was during this time that he sheltered Prince Nguyen Anh when he was hunted by Tay Son rebels. From 1782 to 1786, Phu Quoc became a stronghold of Lord Nguyen Anh, who later recaptured the mainland from the Tay Son rebels and become Emperor Gia Long in 1802. During the mid 1800’s, records show a total of 12 villages on the island of Phu Quoc some of which still exist today, including Duong Dong, Ganh Dau and Cua Can. In 1869, Phu Quoc was occupied by the French and came under the administration of the Governor of Cochinchine. During this time the French set up rubber and coconut plantations on the island, though population records advise that less than 1000 people resided on Phu Quoc approaching the late 19th and early 20th century, of which most of these people inhabited remote fishing villages. The temple on Diau Cau rock was built in 1937, and by the end of the Second World War in the 1940’s the population of Phu Quoc was still less than 5,000. There is evidence even today that the population during this time was centered around Duong Dong Town where the French commenced trading activities during their occupation of the island. In 1949, the French enacted a law passing the island of Phu Quoc from the administration of the French to the Vietnamese. During the time of the American war the local population had increased to around 15,000. The Americans had taken over where the French left off and expanded Coconut Tree Prison (Cay Dua Prison) near An Thoi Town, to an area covering 400 hectares and housing 40,000 P.O.Ws, most of which were repatriated to the mainland at the end of the American War in 1975. Coconut Tree Prison remains one of the most visible historical places on Phu Quoc, and still operates as a prison today. On May 1, 1975, Khmer Rouge soldiers raided and took Phu Quoc Island, however, Vietnam soon retook the island and the Vietnam-Cambodian War had begun. While this war missed the headlines, the Vietnamese forces eventually captured Phnom Penh in 1979, bringing about the downfall of Pol Pot. During this time, Phu Quoc became a stronghold of over 50,000 military personnel based mostly in the north of Phu Quoc Island. The discord faded when Vietnam withdrew its troops in the late 1980s. Today, Phu Quoc Island is harnessing its remarkable potential as the next tourist destination, with plans for an international airport by 2010, development of modern infrastructure and extensive tourist resort facilities by the year 2020 with an expected 3 million tourists annually. |
Phu
Quoc
Island
is
located
in
the
Gulf
of
Thailand
forms
part
of
the
Vietnamese
province
of
Kien
Giang,
with
the
closest
Vietnamese
town
of
Ha
Tien
being
46kms
away,
Rach
Gia
the
capital
of
Kien
Giang
Province
is
115kms
away
and
Laem
Chabang
(Thailand)
is
540kms
away.
The
island
covers
an
area
of
567
km²
and
is
about
50
km
long
north
to
south,
between
3kms
wide
in
the
south
and
28kms
at
its
wide
point
(west
to
east)
in
the
north.
Phu
Quoc
is
situated
at
10°01'-10°27'
north
latitude
and
103°51'-104°50'
east
longitude.
Phu Quoc is actually closer to Cambodia than Vietnam, just 18kms from the Cambodian Province of Kampot, which can clearly be seen most days from Ganh Dau Beach in the north of Phu Quoc.
As the crow flies, Phu Quoc is approximately;
Phu Quoc is both the largest of all Vietnamese islands as well as the largest island in the Gulf of Thailand. The island forms an archipelago of 22 islands of all sizes
Phu Quoc is called both the Emerald Island because of its triangular shape as well as the island of "99 mountains" because of its many sandstone chains gradually descending from the north to the south. The longest one is Ham Ninh which stretches for 30 km along the eastern edge with its highest peak called Mount Chua (603m). The second highest peak is Mount Da Bac (448m) which is 20kms due south of Mount Chua, on the east coast of the island.
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Phone: (077) 981 036, Fax: (077) 981 039
Hours: Mon-Sat 7am-11am & 1pm-4pm
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Western Union;
Address: 30 Thang 4 Street, Duong Dong
Phone: (077) 384 8621, 848542
Western Union Agent;
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Address: Nga Ba Nha Tho,To 4 , KP 3, An Thoi
Phone: (077) 6999 993
Hours: Mon-Fri 7.30am-5pm & Sat 7.30am-12pm
Agribank:
Address: No. 2, Quarter 2, Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong Town,
Phone: (077) 846 037 / 846 074
Web: www.vbard.com
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Address: 174 khu Phố 5, Thị Trấn Dương Đông, Phú Quốc,
Phone: (077) 980 507, Fax: (077) 980 404
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| Description | Telephone Number/s |
| After Hours Doctor | 847 792 |
| Ambulance (Vietnam) | 115 |
| Border Police | 874 604 |
| Customs Office | 846 455 |
| Chinese Pharmacy | 846 156 |
| Directory Inquiries (Vietnam) | 116 |
| Fire Service (Vietnam) | 114 |
| Kien Giang Province Area Code | 077 |
| International Directory Inquiries (Vietnam) | 110 |
| Pharmacy | 846 010 |
| Phu Quoc Airport | 846 742 |
| Phu Quoc District People’s Committee | 847 930 / 846 066 |
| Phu Quoc District Police | 846 051 |
| Phu Quoc Hospital | 846 074 |
| Phu Quoc Taxi | 995 599 / 846 885 |
| Police (Vietnam) | 113 |
| Post office | 846 115 |
| Red Cross | 846 389 |
| Vietnam Airline Office | 846 086 |
Phu Quoc Hospital
Eastern end of 30 Thang 4,
Duong Dong Town
Tel: (077) 384 6074
Ha Tien Hospital
No.4 Mac Cuu St.
Ha Tien Ward
Kien Giang Province
Tel: (077) 385 103
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Wondering which towns to visit on Phu Quoc Island during your visit? Here is a summary of the larger towns and villages on the island. Phu Quoc Island in the district of the same name is the second largest town of Phu Quoc. An Thoi is where you will find the main ferry port for services from the mainland town of Rach Gia, and is also a jumping off point for visiting the group of An Thoi islands to the south.
An
Thoi
has
many
goods
and
services
on
offer,
though
the
selection
is
limited
compared
to
what
you
will
find
in
Duong
Dong.
Many
of
the
islands About 14kms north of Duong Dong town and a couple of kilometers north of Ong Lang beach is the interesting village of Cua Can which has a variety of old wooden bridges that allow only foot and motorbike traffic to pass. While the village is fairly small, it does have a couple of places that offer a chance to relax for a roadside drink before heading to the secluded beaches to the north of the island. There is also a petrol station at the southern end of the village.
If
you
are
seeking
a
little
more
adventure,
try
convincing
a
local
boat
owner
to
take
you
along
the
Cua
Can
River,
which
offers
an
relaxing
way
to
see
life
along
the
river
and
chance
to
see
some
of
the
larger
fishing
vessels
returning
from
the
sea.
There
is
also
a
lovely
but
very
isolated
sand
bar
just
north
of
the
town,
viewable
from
the
coastal
road
heading
north
to
Bai
Dai
and
Ganh
Dau.
Located
on
the
western
edge
of
Phu
Quoc
in
the
centre
of
the
island,
Duong
Dong
is
the
largest
town
on
Phu
Quoc
and
is
where
you
will
find
the
best
choice
of
goods
and Phu Quoc Airport is located here at the north end of town along with one of the several ports where the larger cruise ships dock. Duong Dong river cuts through town and towards the entrance to the sea, you will find an abundance of blue fishing boats that head out each evening. The town is also the location for some the islands fish sauce factories, in case you’re wondering about that smell!
Duong
Dong
is
also
the
administrative
centre
and
it
is
here
you
will
also
find
the
islands
hospital
along
with
postal
services,
and
most
banking
facilities. Located in the north western coast of Phu Quoc, about 32km by road from Duong Dong town, the village of Ganh Dau is where you can clearly see the Cambodian coast line just a few kilometres away. Ganh Dau has some of the most peaceful and relaxing beaches on Phu Quoc Island, away from the all action down south, these beaches are no longer closed to tourist access as they were a few years ago. They include the scenic Ganh Dau beach and a few Kilometres to the east is Bai Dai beach. Ganh Dau is a relatively small fishing village where you can get basic supplies along with petrol, water, some food items and also a haircut. Ganh Dau village will give you a taste of the lifestyle that was once the norm on Phu Quoc, where you’ll see anchovies drying out in the sun ready for the fish sauce factories, children playing and plenty of fishing boats in the harbour.
There
are
a
couple
of
places
where
you
can
get
a
tasty
lunch
as
well,
you
could
try
either
“Gio
Bien”
following
the
road
around
for
1km
past
the
village
where
you
will
find
a
lovely
beach
side
restaurant
serving
a
great
range
of
seafood
dishes
(see
restaurants).
Otherwise
turning
left
just
before
entering
town
brings
to
you
the
north
easterly
point
of
the
island
where
you’ll
find
an
interesting
floating
fish
restaurant,
though
you’ll
need
to
negotiate
a
ride
on
a
local
boat
to
get
there.
Located
around
14kms
from
Duong
Dong
Town
on
the
east
coast
of
Ham
Ninh
mountains
to
the
west
provide
a
scenic
backdrop
for
the
town,
the
mountain
range
running
for
30kms
along
this
side
of
the
coast,
which
includes
the
highest
peak
on
the
island,
Mount
Chua
at
603
meters.
The
waters
off
Ham
Ninh
contain
the
majority
of
the
islands
seaweed
beds
which
provide
a
necessary
source
of
food
to
the
endangered
Dugong,
of
which
there
are
very
few
remaining. Located in the north of the island, Rach Vem is a relatively small and quiet village where you’ll find the Phong Lan Guesthouse near by. There are some remote sandy beaches along the coast here, however the area is destined for resort development with the approval of multi million dollar facilities. Current availability of good and services are fairly limited, so bring a packed lunch if you’re travelling to Rach Vem. |
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The
Vietnamese
love
their
food
-
in
fact,
they
obsessed
about
it
all
day!
As
soon
as
they
had
their
breakfast,
they
will
soon
think
about
what
they
would
have
for
lunch,
so
it's
not
surprising
that
you
will
find
an
abundance
of
small
eatery
places
springing
across
this
tiny
island.
The food on Phu Quoc island is heavily influenced by the bountiful harvest of fresh seafood, herbs and vegetable - it is fresh, simple yet utterly deliciously refreshing. Some places you come across might appear to be shabby by western standards, but do not be fooled by their appearances! With a little sense of adventure and you will soon discover some of the tastiest and most inexpensive food you've ever eaten. 
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Night Market Food Stalls | |
| The night market is one of the most atmostpheric places to dine in Duong Dong Town. There are a dozen or mor stalls serving a delicious range of Vietnamese, grills and vegetarian options. | ||
| Cuisine: | Vietnamese, Grill Seafood | |
| Price (US): | $2 - $15 | |
| Location: | Duong Dong Town | |
| Phone: | N/A | |
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Pepper's Pizza & Grill | |
| Almost opposite Chez Carole, this restaurant and pizza place is home to the best pizzas on the island, accroding to long-term residents. Other dishes include steaks, ribs and western stable such as pastas. | ||
| Cusine: | Pizza, grill, pastas | |
| Price (US): | $10 - $15 | |
| Location: | Duong Dong | |
| Website: | (077) 384 8773 | |
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The Pepper Tree Restaurant | |
| In an island style house overlooking the beach and garden, the restaurant is the heart of the La Veranda resort offering a wide range of food and drinks. | ||
| Cusine: | International, Fine dining | |
| Price (US): | $10 - $20 | |
| Location: | La Veranda Resort, Duong Dong | |
| Website: | La Veranda Resort | |
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Sakura | |
| You could be forgiven to think that this is a Japanese restaurant but infact it is a Vietnamese restaurant serving some of the country's favourite dishes including squid stuff with shrimps and mixed seafood rice paper rolls. | ||
| Cusine: | Vietnamese | |
| Price (US): | $2 - $15 | |
| Location: | Ong Lang beach | |
| Phone: | 0122 818 3484 (mobile) | |
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Ti Moon Thai & French Restaurant | |
| Fusion restaurant offering tasty traditional Thai and well as French. Has variety of wine selection. | ||
| Cusine: | Thai, French | |
| Price (US): | $5 - $15 | |
| Location: | Duong Dong | |
| Phone: | 0122 800 4132 (mobile) | |
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Le Bistro | |
| Tucked away in a busy lane way, this French garden bistro offers French home cooking at a distinctly Vietnamese price. The menu includes some Italian and Vietnamese dishes, plus French cheeses and profiteroles. It stays open late as a lively bar with pool table. | ||
| Cusine: | French, Vietnamese | |
| Price (US): | $5 - $15 | |
| Location: | Duong Dong | |
| Phone: | (077) 398 2200 | |
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Pho Cali Phu Quoc | |
| This inviting noodle shop serves tasty bowls of traditional Vietnamese Pho noodle (or Beef noodle) and hot spring rolls. The English-speaking owner is a good source of island info. | ||
| Cusine: | Vietnamese Pho noodle | |
| Price (US): | $2 - $7 | |
| Location: | Duong Dong | |
| Phone: |
(077)
994
177 |
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For the best down to earth shopping and life style experience, visiting the local markets on the island is highly recommended. While western style goods are very limited, the local markets offer a colourful range of fruit, vegetables, seafood’s and much much more.
Duong Dong market located in the centre of town along the river is the islands largest and most exciting local market. At most times of the day this can be a busy place with the local traffic running along the road and boats coming and going, loading and unloading their goods, and it is here you will find lovely ladies in conical hats selling everything from tropical fruits to unusual fishing equipment.
Unless
you
enjoy
a
decent
crowd,
we
recommend
avoiding
Duong
Dong
market
when
cruise
ships
arrive
(usually
once
a
week)
at
the
pier,
bringing
thousands
of
travellers,
who
fill
the
town
and
market
place.
The local shops do offer some limited items, depending on what you are after, for instance there a number of supply shops that sell everything from biscuits, soap and shampoo and interesting toothpaste to soft drinks, water and cases of beer. There are also a number of pharmacies, sunglass shops and a number of local laundries that are far cheaper than the resort prices. If you’re in need of building supplies, there are some places that sell tiles, paints, marble, timber and plumbing goods, though the range and quality will not be the same as the mainland.
Clothing
stores
are
limited,
however
if
you’re
in
need
of
some
long
shirts
or
pants
to
keep
off
the
dust
while
riding
around
the
island
or
any
mosquitoes
at
night,
there
are
some
local
market
style
places
opposite
Duong
Dong
market
on
the
other
side
of
the
bridge
opposite
that
sell
plenty
of
cheap
and
non
fashionable
clothing
and
hats.
For
something
a
little
more
modern,
there's
also
a
mini
mart
(Ph
0773
993366)
in
town
about
1km
past
the
airport
at
Nguyen
Trung
Truc
after
Hung
Vuong
Street,
Duong
Dong,
which
sells
a
range
of
clothes,
cosmetics,
and
a
variety
of
other
items.
If
you
are
after
some
up
market
souvenirs,
many
of
the
resorts
have
small
shops
or
displays
offering
island
gifts,
everything
from
pearl
necklaces
to
t-shirts
or
caps
and
postcards.
There are a couple of shops in Duong Dong that now specialise in selling arts and crafts, and while most of the products are from the mainland, these shops are still fairly new and offer discounted prices from time to time. A couple of shops are located opposite Phu Quoc Airport road entrance in Duong Dong, including Phu Quoc Crafts & Cafe (109 Nguyen Trung Truc), Phu Quoc Fine Arts (Khu Pho 4, Duong Dong) with another shop on the way to Long Beach called Phu Quoc Creation (30 Tran Hung Dao Street). Courtesy of www.discoverphuquoc.com.
Another
large
souvenir
shop
can
be
found
on
the
road
heading
south
from
Duong
Dong
Town
on
Long
Beach
called
Coinguon
at
149
Tran
Hung
Dao
(ph
773
980
206,
www.coinguonphuquoc.com).
They
sell
a
wide
range
of
souvenirs,
pearls,
jewellery
and
art
and
also
have
a
fairly
extensive
museum
towards
the
rear
of
the
left
hand
side
shop
which
contains
an
interesting
array
of
items
includes
Vietnamese
pottery,
animal
skeletons,
old
money
and
more.
There
is
a
wide
range
of
souvenirs
available
so
you
might
like
to
think
twice
before
purchasing
any
items
made
from
the
many
sea
shells
in
the
store.
Looking
for
a
last
minute
purchase,
then
the
airport
offers
a
decent
range
of
postcards,
pearls
and
other
jewellery
items,
along
with
Phu
Quoc
books
and
maps,
t-shirts
and
caps
and
of
course
fish
sauce
(after
immigration).
There
is
also
currency
exchange
counter
in
the
arrivals
hall,
which
offer
reasonable
rates.
If you’re after the real deal, the pearl farm shop run by an New Zealand based company in Duong To Village about 9kms south of Duong Dong along the dirt road that follows Long Beach. See their web site for more information, www.treasuresfromthedeep.com. Here you will find some remarkable pearls and some information about the history of pearl farming on the island. You might find the prices are also quiet remarkable too, judge for yourself.
For
alternatives
to
the
best
that
money
can
buy,
there
are
numerous
pearl
shops
around
the
island
and
many
places
that
sell
pearls,
most
of
these
are
located
in
Duong
Dong
town
near
Saigon
Phu
Quoc
Resort.
At
these
places
you
can
pick
up
a
wide
variety
of
pearl
gifts
from
bracelets,
necklaces,
earrings,
rings
and
much
more,
all
at
very
reasonable
prices.
Besides
the
pearls,
you
can
not
go
past
the
opportunity
to
either
visit
or
purchase
one
of
the
products
that
Phu
Quoc
Island
is
world
famous
for
and
that
is
the
Fish
Sauce.
Please
note
that
when
departing
Phu
Quoc
by
air,
carrying
fish
sauce
on
the
airplane
is
not
allowed
and
some
airlines
have
banned
it
altogether
because
of
risk
of
breakage
and
the
pungent
fumes
that
are
extremely
difficult
to
remove.
You
can
however
purchase
some
fish
sauce
at
the
airport
in
the
departure
lounge,
and
they
currently
organise
delivery
for
you
to
Ho
Chi
Minh
(somehow).
See
our unique
sights page
for
more
details
on
fish
sauce
and
locating
some
distilleries.
ADVENTUROUS
Looking for adventure on Phu Quoc Island or something that's a little different, then checkout and try some of our suggestions below for an interesting day out. Let us know if you have any feedback or unusual or exciting activities you would like to add.
This may not sound like the most adventurous activity on the planet, though once you get out on those Phu Quoc red dirt roads and find those out of the way places on the island, you'll understand why hiring a motorbike is an adventurous activity. We're not trying to turn the island into a motor cross rally of course, it's just probably the best and most interesting way of exploring Phu Quoc.
Of course you need to find the right places for adventure, so in the spirit of adventure it's best to find your own. However to give you a start, some of the best off the beaten track places will be found on the up north, including:
This is an island, and where there's an island there's fishing, and where's there's fishing there's boats. So find yourself a keen fisherman and hire him and his boat for the day or a couple of hours wherever you are. Half the adventure is bargaining a price, the other half is exploring what's out there, though no doubt the fisherman know some interesting places, otherwise, just go fishing! Here's a few places that might do the trick;
There are a couple of basic walking tracks in the national park, however if you're thinking of attempting any walk on your own through the thick jungle, please make sure you're very prepared (tell someone where you're going, take water, food etc). There are plans in the future for a walk to the highest point on the island at Mount Chua 603m with a viewpoint, though this is still someway off.
Of
the
National
park
walking
tracks,
one
with
the
best
access
is
found
on
the
road
to
Ganh
Dau
Village
(forest
walk),
see Visiting
the
National
Park.
Still
new
to
Phu
Quoc,
though
starting
to
appear
are
the
usual
variety
of
water
sports
including
jet
skiing,
kayaking
and
wind
sailing,
with
just
a
matter
of
time
before
water
skiing
takes
off
given
the
calm
waters
around
the
island
during
the
high
season.
The
best
places
to
find
these
water
sports
include
some
of
the
resorts
on
Long
Beach
including
Saigon
Phu
Quoc
Resort
and
some
Jet
Skis
and
Kayaks
are
available
on
Bao
Sao
beach
at
My
Lan
Resort.
May not sound too adventurous, though when was the last time you've been squid fishing at night? There's plenty of tours on offer, so head out for an evening of squid fishing and if you're lucky you'll have your own self caught dinner grilled on the spot.
See
our Tour
Operators page
for
a
starting
point
or
visit
your
hotel
or
resort
reception
for
more
information
on
squid
fishing.
You're in Vietnam so what could be more fun than exploring the local Duong Dong Market early in the morning, see our Local Markets section for a little more information. For a few ideas;
Phu Quoc island is still undeveloped for the time being and even during the high session there are still plenty of remote and empty beaches. Of course it may take a little work trying to find these beaches, pack a lunch and towel, hit the road and venture out and see what you find. We're not giving away any secret locations, though you're best opportunities for empty sun drenched beaches under those coconut trees will be found around the northern part of the island.
DIVING
For divers the true treasures around Phu Quoc Island are hidden below the surface where the panorama bursts into a virtual array of colours and corals. The warm, nutrient rich water draws vast schools of tropical fish. The diverse underwater scenery, and abundant marine life combined with good visibility will delight underwater photographers, marine naturalists and holiday makers alike. The calm and warm waters around Phu Quoc also make for a relaxing adventure for the experienced or first time diver and even people wishing to take advantage of the perfect snorkelling conditions.
This island paradise lies only 10o north of the equator, enjoying a tropical climate with average water temperature of 24oC (75o F) with an extensive variety of aquatic life. The best time for a dive is between October and May in the dry season, however scuba diving is still available all year.
Scuba diving is relatively new to Phu Quoc island, only having been recently introduced in 2002, so divers have the unique opportunity of discovering the marine life around the island for the first time, with many areas around the island still largely unexplored. This underwater frontier continues to yield exciting new dive sites that are only now being made available. Courtesy of www.discoverphuquoc.com
Even today, in some areas to the north around Turtle Island and in the coral gardens off Bai Dai, North East off Bai Thom and Rach Vem and virtually a large majority of the An Thoi Archipelago, you may enjoy the pleasure of being one of the first ever to dive the many sites.
Please
report
any
Dive
operators
to
us
that
do
not
take
care
of
our
marine
environment,
as
we
would
prefer
to
promote
eco
friendly
operators
to
ensure
all
visits
can
enjoy
the
fantastic
underwater
world
for
years
to
come.
The dive shops on the island offer a wide range of professional services including equipment sales, rental, diver training classes and specialty dive courses, one-day dives, multi-day packages, Discover Scuba Diving and Try Dive packages (supervised beginners diving).
For those divers travelling with families, or on a tight time schedule, the local dive-shops offer an excellent selection of dive trips. See the section on following dive operators in Phu Quoc, or visit their websites or contact them directly for more information. Courtesy of www.discoverphuquoc.com
It is important to make your own enquires with dive shops if you prefer to dive with PADI certified operators, as not all dive shops on the island are actually PADI certified, and some dive operators are more eco friendly when it comes to protecting the marine habit, so choose carefully.
Coco Dive Center
Address: 58 Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc
Tel: 077 982 100
24 Hour Hotline: 0913 462 300 / 0914 468 200
Web: www.cocodivecenter.com
Email: [email protected]
Notes: set up originally in Nha Trang by an ex French Navy Diver, Coco Dive has only been operating for a couple of years though offer a good range of services.
Rainbow Divers
Address: Office is located on Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong or book through your hotel reception or visit the Rainbow Bar on Long beach or the Rainbow Restaurant.
Tel: 0913 400 964
Web: www.divevietnam.com
Web: www.prodive-vietnam.com
Email: [email protected]
Notes: the longest established, most experienced and probably the most professional operator on Phu Quoc, that is PADI compliant, supports Project AWARE and demonstrates an Eco friendly approach to all diving in Vietnam. They only operate in the dry season when diving is at it's best.
Searama
Address: 91 Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong or 14 Tran Hung Dao St, Duong Dong
Tel: 077 399 4577 / 077 329 1679
Fax: 077 399 4578
Web: n/a
Email: [email protected]
Notes: recently established dive operators that offer many services.
Vietnam Explorer
Address: 36 Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc
Tel: 077 846 372 / 0914 095 293 / 0914 116 006
Web: www.dive-phuquoc.com
Email: [email protected]
Notes: Local operator that tends to venture a little further a field than other operators. They are open all year round.
Mai Phuong Resort
Address: Vung Bau Beach, 9kms north of Duong Dong Town
Tel: 0918 288 647
Notes: Offers diving trips to the northern islands near the resort.
Other
Options
: Many
hotels
will
have
information
regarding
diving
on
the
island
if
you
are
interested,
otherwise
all
the
above
dive
operators
are
located
relatively
close
to
each
other
before
Saigon
Phu
Quoc
Resort.
Courtesy
of
www.discoverphuquoc.com.
Dive sites - An Thoi Archipelago
Located south of Phu Quoc approximately a 45 minute boat ride from Duong Dong. The Archipelago is made up of a collection of some 15 islands/islets including the largest being Hon Thon (Pineapple island), followed by Hon Roi (Lamp Island), Hon Dam (Shadow Island), Hon Dua (Coconut Island), Hon Vang (Echo Island), Hon May Rut (Cold Cloud Island), Hon Dam (Shadow Island), Chan Qui (Yellow Tortoise Island) and Hong Mong Tay (Short Gun Island). Courtesy of www.discoverphuquoc.com
The
topography
in
this
group
of
island
varies
considerably
from
the
60m
deep
strait
between
southern
Phu
Quoc
island
and
Hon
Dua
Island
and
gentle
sloping
coral
gardens
off
other
islands.
These
islands
also
support
some
seagrass
gardens
which
are
more
common
off
the
eastern
side
of
Phu
Quoc,
and
home
to
the
rarely
seen
Dugong.
The
archipelago
is
home
to
an
abundance
of
smaller
tropical
fish,
with
the
occasional
grouper,
tuna
and
mackerel
also
sighted.
Dive sites - Turtle Island (Doi Moi)
Located
in
the
North
West
off
the
southern
end
of
Bao
Dai
beach,
about
a
30
minute
boat
ride
from
Duong
Dong,
Turtle
island
is
only
50m
in
length
with
a
few
palm
trees
and
bushes
with
a
sandy
beach,
and
is
also
ideal
for
snorkelling.
The
waters
surrounding
the
island
are
relatively
shallow
reaching
no
more
than
10m,
with
an
interesting
range
of
hard
corals
and
elephant
ear
and
barrel
sponges
covered
in
sea
worms
and
surrounded
by
small
yellow
damselfish,
stonefish,
some
blue
ringed
angelfish
and
the
occasional
coral
grouper
and
parrotfish.
Dive operators are ready to introduce you to the underwater paradise around Phu Quoc Island, which is developing among one of Vietnam’s premier diving locations. All dive schools offer courses from beginner to professional levels, by highly qualified instructors. Courtesy of www.discoverphuquoc.com
Prices
won't
vary
too
much
between
dive
shops,
just
check
out
their
websites
listed
above
and
find
the
right
place
for
you!
All dive operators in the area are run by professional diving instructors and divemasters with years of experience. In line with the world's premier diving agency, PADI, beginners and experienced divers alike will all benefit from years of diving experience and the build up of operations since 2002.
Scuba diving around Phu Quoc is perfect for all types of divers, whether experienced or trying scuba diving for the very first time, the variety of local dives caters to all levels of experience. For the beginner learning to dive, this is an excellent place to start, with warm and calm waters during the dry season making for a relaxing environment in which to experience breathing underwater for the first time. Courtesy of www.discoverphuquoc.com
There
is
little
to
compare
to
the
sensational
thrill
of
breathing
underwater
while
exploring
the
last
untamed
frontier
on
the
planet
Earth.
You
have
seen
underwater
film
and
photos,
but
nothing
compares
to
actually
drifting
along
a
beautiful
coral
reef
or
swimming
through
a
vast
school
of
colourful
tropical
fish.
The
marine
environment
around
Phu
Quoc
makes
for
a
wonderful
classroom
in
which
to
learn
scuba
or
to
upgrade
your
level
of
skills.
Discover SCUBA diving (for non certified divers)
Some of the Dive operators on Phu Quoc offer DSD for people not yet certified. The PADI Discover SCUBA Diving program allows those who have never tried it to safely experience the thrill of SCUBA diving. You escape to a unique part of our world with vivid colours, pristine beauty and fascinating aquatic creatures. You can visit coral reefs bursting with marine life and swim with schools of colourful fish. When you try SCUBA diving, the possibilities are endless.
When you participate in Discover SCUBA Diving, you learn about SCUBA diving in three simple steps. A PADI Instructor conducts a brief orientation, followed by your first underwater experience in a swimming pool or pool-like body of water. Then under the careful supervision of your PADI instructor, you will go on an actual SCUBA dive in shallow water where you safely experience the same sense of wonder and excitement shared every day by SCUBA divers throughout the world.
The
PADI
Discover
SCUBA
Diving
Program
is
an
experience
that
gives
you
a
taste
of
what
you
experience
when
you
dive.
Enrolling
in
the
PADI
Scuba
Diver
course
or
the
PADI
Open
Water
Diver
course
allows
you
to
go
even
further,
by
gaining
the
knowledge
and
skills
to
become
a
fully
qualified
SCUBA
diver.
Courtesy
of
www.discoverphuquoc.com.
Try
Dives
are
a
useful
way
of
introducing
interested
people
to
the
joys
of
scuba
diving.
They
are
usually
undertaken
in
a
swimming
pool
or
calm
beach
and
should
be
good
fun
for
the
instructor
and
the
student.
Try
Dives
tend
to
spend
as
least
time
as
possible
talking
on
the
surface,
to
get
down
under
to
maximise
the
experience.
While Nha Trang has developed over the year to become one of Vietnams better known areas for diving, diving opportunities around Phu Quoc island are rising as more and more visitors discover the unique underwater world environment in this southern region.
Phu
Quoc
is
also
currently
being
considered
for
a
number
of
marine
protection
areas
around
the
island,
which
will
have
added
benefits
for
diving
around
the
island.
There
are
plans
to
protect
around
18,000
hectares
of
marine
environment
including
protection
for
the
aquatic
life
in
the
area.
For more information on Diving in general please visit the following sites:
www.padi.com
www.projectaware.org
www.dive-centers.net
If you prefer to take in advantage the perfect snorkelling conditions around Phu Quoc island and just to go along for a ride, most of the dive operators also cater to the snorkelling folk. The warm shallow waters and tropical fish and colourful reef provide ideal conditions for snorkelling and a great day out on the water. Visit the Dive operators on the island or the websites above for more information.
Anh Tu Travel
Address: located
near
La
Veranda
Resort
and
Palm
Tree
Restaurant,
Duong
Dong
Tel: 84
0913
820
714
Email: [email protected]
Notes: Local
operator
that
offers
snorkelling
day
trips
including
transport,
equipment
and
lunch
for
small
or
larger
groups
to
places
such
as
Bao
Sao.
Prices
range
from
US$15
to
US$40/person.
Famous Tony Snorkelling Tours
Tel: 84
0913
197
334
Email: [email protected]
Notes: Local
operator
that
offers
snorkelling
day
trips
starting
from
US$17/person
including
transport,
lunch
and
snorkelling
equipment.
Tony
can
also
arrange
private/group
island
tours.
Courtesy
of
www.discoverphuquoc.com.
John's Island Tours
Tel: 84
0919
107
086
/
84
0982
107
086
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.johnsislandtours.com
Notes: Local
operator
that
offers
snorkelling
day
trips
including
transport,
equipment
and
lunch
for
US$20
to
US$25/person
for
full
day
trips.
John
can
also
organise
fishing
and
custom
tours.
SPORT
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In need of some physical activity then we've listed a guide to the sports and facilities available on Phu Quoc Island. Many of the larger and established resorts have a variety of leisure and sport activities available, and while facilities on the island are still relatively limited, there are opportunities below to stretch your muscles.
Eager
to
jump
around
in
the
sand
to
get
some
much
needed
exercise,
there's
a
couple
of
volleyball
nets
making
an
appearance
on
Long
Beach,
one
in
front
of
Thien
Hai
Son
Resort,
sometimes
in
front
of
Saigon
Phu
Quoc
Resort
and
a
couple
further
down
long
beach. Kayaking Phu Quoc provides ideal weather conditions and calm waters during most times of the year for kayaking and more and more resorts now provide either free (Saigon Phu Quoc Resort) or rental kayaks (My Lan at Bai Sao Beach) for visitors. If your after exercise then kayaking on Long beach provides plenty of open space and only a little other boat traffic, whereas other areas on the island provide the additional benefit of exploring parts of the island, like other beaches and coves not generally reachable by road.
Kayaks
on
Bao
Sao
beach
generally
charge
around
US$4-5
per
hour Tennis
There's
plenty
of
opportunities
to
play
Tennis.
If
you're
not
staying
at
a
resort
that
offers
tennis
like
Saigon
Phu
Quoc
resort
or
Thien
Hai
Son
Resort,
there
are
some
tennis
courts
in
town
that
may
be
available
when
the
locals
aren't
playing
a
game,
otherwise
the
resorts
rent
out
thee
courts
when
guests
are
not
using
the
courts.
Note,
if
you
intend
to
play
during
the
day,
it
will
get
very
hot,
so
remember
the
hat
and
plenty
of
water.
Resorts
have
spare
balls
and
rackets
for
hire. Billiards
There's
a
few
resorts
around
like
Charm
resort
and
Saigon
Phu
Quoc
Resort
that
have
billiard
tables
for
use,
along
with
one
local
place
in
town
along
Nguyen
Trung
Truc
as
you
approach
Hung
Vuong. Golf
There
are
major
plans
for
a
couple
of
world
class
18
hole
gold
courses
in
the
future
as
the
island
continues
it's
march
toward
tourism
development,
however
for
time
being
if
you
need
to
have
a
hit,
Saigon
Phu
Quoc
Resort
have
a
gold
driving
net
for
use
by
guest
with
a
couple
of
golf
clubs
available
for
use.
There's
also
a
basic
putting
green
available
for
kids
to
use. Gyms
If
you're
after
a
workout,
Saigon
Phu
Quoc
has
one
gym
available
for
use
with
limited
equipment
including
a
cycling
machine,
running
machine
and
some
weights,
otherwise
gym
facilities
on
the
island
are
very
limited
at
this
stage. Jet skiing
Still
new
to
Phu
Quoc,
though
starting
to
appear
are
the
usual
variety
of
water
sports
including
jet
skiing
and
wind
sailing,
with
just
a
matter
of
time
before
water
skiing
takes
off
given
the
calm
waters
around
the
island
during
the
high
season.
The
best
places
to
find
these
water
sports
include
some
of
the
resorts
on
Long
Beach
including
Saigon
Phu
Quoc
Resort
and
some
Jet
Skis
are
available
on
Bao
Sao
beach
at
My
Lan
Resort. Kite surfing There is one company on Phu Quoc (on Tran Hung Dao street) that offer kite surfing on long beach. The alternative is to do windsurfing - which Chen La resort rents out windsurfing and sailing equipment.
Cycling
Most hotels offer bicycle rentals which start from US$1 per day, which can be a great way to adventure around the local area. If you plan on cycling further away, poor road conditions and unsealed dusty roads can make this a difficult experience. We recommend purchasing a face mask before you head off on these longer journeys and take plenty of water. The coastal strip surrounding Phu Quoc makes cycling relatively easy however the island heats up when you get move from the coast. |
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Looking for some entertainment? Phu Quoc island has some interesting options available and in the future as tourism develops there will be more on offer. We have come up with some suggestions below for any of our visitors that are crying out for some fun in the sun. Karaoke For a great evenings entertainment, some of the Resorts on the island offer walk in Karaoke rooms that seat around a dozen people that you can hire by the hour. Prices are very reasonable, with drinks and food also available on order at most places. This is a fantastic experience and will leave you laughing for hours. We have sung at the Karaoke rooms at Saigon Phu Quoc Resort, and found these to be terrific. Here's what is available;
Night clubs
Night clubs in Phu Quoc are still a relatively rare species, though there are a coupe of places that endeavor to provide basic clubs if you're need of some good loud music and a chance to mix with others. Try;
Bars
After an entertaining drink, here's a couple of the more lively bars around town that may be worth trying out for a drink:
Gaming club/casino
Saigon Phu Quoc Resort is planning on opening a gaming club - casino called the Dynasty Club in the future which is anticipated to include slot machines, and gaming tables including blackjack, baccarat, roulette and poker. |
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One
of
the
unique
sights
or
smells
when
travelling
around
the
island,
are
the
many
racks
of
drying
anchovies
and
drying
squid,
which
sell
in
the
markets
around
Vietnam.
These
form
an
important
part
of
the
Vietnamese
diet,
used
in
many
dishes
to
flavour
food,
and
of
course
anchovies
are
the
special
ingredient
used
to
make
fish
sauce
that
Phu
Quoc
is
famous
for
producing,
covered
more
below.
You’ll
see
these
racks
mostly
along
the
coastal
routes
if
travelling
around
the
island,
from
north
to
south. Phu Quoc dog OK, not your usual tourist highlight, but the Phu Quoc Dog is actually one of the worlds three rarest ridgeback type dogs that have whorls running down their backs. It is closely related to the Thai Ridgeback, though it is suggested that the Phu Quoc Dog is a completely different breed given the difference in their size and the 2cm whorl (line of raised fur). There is a Phu Quoc Dog breeding center on the island and some organised tours will visit this breeding center. Visit out Tour Operators page for more information. They are excellent hunters, unafraid of heights, intelligent and fiercely loyal yet are very trusting of strangers, so they make poor guard dogs. A mature dog is about 20-25kg, with a small head, quite a long snout, and thin ears. They love barking when strangers do approach, but they don't take things any further. The wild female when pregnant disappears into the national park, digging a den to give birth and nurse their pups for up to a month before rejoining the wild pack. There's even a web site that explains more at www.phuquocdog.com
Dog
lovers
are
looking
to
have
the
Phu
Quoc
Ridgeback
recognised
as
a
seperate
domestic
dog
breed
for
entry
into
international
dog
shows,
check
out
the
latest
news here. Fish sauce factories For a completely unique experience visit one of the many fish sauce distilleries in either Duong Dong or An Thoi towns. Phu Quoc is famous for its production of very high quality fish sauce which is exported worldwide and is a major contributor to the islands economy. Fish sauce or nuoc mâm is a dipping sauce which complements most Vietnamese meals to add a saltiness flavour. It is made from combining anchovies, salt, and water and sometimes the pepper grown on the island and fermented through various stages for six months up to a year before being drained from the large barrels into different grades from the top quality lighter coloured sauce to the basic cooking sauce, both of which are high in protein. Phu Quoc produces over an incredible 12 million litres of fish sauce each year and has around 85 factories on the island, so it’s well worth visiting one of the many factories on the island. Most factories in Duong Dong are located along the river and they will let you have a look at the large storage barrels which flow into smaller vats and then plastic containers to the bottling process. Some of the organised tours visit these fish sauce factories, however if visiting on your own there’s no admission charge, however you may need a Vietnamese speaking guide. Some factories also have a small shop selling different grades of fish sauce. Please note that when departing Phu Quoc by air, carrying fish sauce on the airplane is not allowed and some airlines have banned it altogether because of risk of breakage and the pungent fumes that are extremely difficult to remove. You can however purchase some fish sauce at the airport in the departure lounge, and they currently organise delivery for you to Ho Chi Minh (somehow). Here’s a few addresses to start with:
For
more
information
on
fish
sauce
checkout
the
following
web
site
link;www.american.edu/TED/vietnam-fish-sauce.htm Remote beaches
Phu
Quoc
island
is
still
undeveloped
for
the
time
being
and
even
during
the
high
session
there
are
still
plenty
of
remote
and
empty
beaches.
Of
course
it
may
take
a
little
work
trying
to
find
these
beaches,
so
pack
a
lunch
and
towel,
hit
the
road
and
venture
out
and
see
what
you
find.
We're
not
giving
away
any
secret
locations,
though
you're
best
opportunities
for
empty
sun
drenched
beaches
under
those
coconut
trees
will
be
found
around
the
northern
and
northeastern
part
of
the
island. Mount Chua
Mount
Chua
at
603
meters
is
the
highest
mountain
on
Phu
Quoc
and
forms
part
of
the
Ham
Ninh
sandstone
chain
of
mountains
that
stretch
for
30km
along
the
eastern
edge
of
Phu
Quoc.
There
are
plans
in
future
to
build
a
walking
trail
up
to
a
lookout
at
the
top
of
the
Mount
Chua.
The
views
over
the
national
park
and
the
island
should
be
excellent. Local myrtle wine Another specialty of the island is the Rose Myrtle Fruit Wine, which is actually quite drinkable compared to the other local wine that contains a wild mixture of herbs and sometimes snakes resembling the taste of kerosene. The Myrtle wine is a slightly sweet tasting wine similar to alcoholic blackcurrant juice that has a violet colour and smells of the sim fruit or tomentose rose myrtle fruit from which is made. The sim fruit grows wild on the island, and due to rising demand and prices many farmers are now growing the tomentose rose myrtle fruit to contribute to the wine production.
You
can
visit
the
production
or
this
wine
on
some
of
the
organized
tours
or
try
finding
the
Son
Phat
Company
in
Duong
To
Commune
in
the
southern
part
of
Phu
Quoc
where
the
wines
inventor
Trinh
Cong
Phat
produces
Myrtle
Wine
under
the
Vuon
Tao
Phu
Quoc
label
producing
“
Ruou
Sim
Rung”
(tomentose
rose
myrtle
alcohol)
and
“Mat
Sim
Rung”
(tomentose
rose
myrtle
honey)
or
pick
up
a
bottle
at
local
stores,
it’s
worth
a
try
and
at
around
100,000
dong
(US$6)
it’s
far
cheaper
than
most
of
the
imported
wines.
The
wine
is
also
good
for
digestion,
though
we’re
still
testing
this
theory. Pearl farming If your keen to see the Pearl farms of Phu Quoc you're best bet would be start at the pearl farm shop run by an New Zealand based company in Duong To Village about 9kms south of Duong Dong along the dirt road that follows Long Beach. See their web site for more information,www.treasuresfromthedeep.com. Here you will find some remarkable pearls and some information about the history of pearl farming on the island. You might find the prices are also quiet remarkable too, judge for yourself. |
Phu Quoc Scenic views include some of the best sights that nature has to offer, from the many waterfalls to the variety of plantations on the island.
Suoi Da Ban (waterfall)
Located about 6kms east of Duong Dong Town, this is a pleasant place for a swim, to cool down in the numerous rock pools and enjoy the surrounding vegetation, though we recommend you bring some mosquito repellent if you are staying around for a picnic. Suoi Da Ban is named after the many table like rock formations that make up what is actually a white water stream tumbling across large and interesting granite boulders.
To
find
Suoi
Da
Ban,
take
the
northerly
road
from
Duong
Dong
toward
Bai
Thom
or
Ganh
Dau
and
look
out
for
signs
(turning
right)
to
Suoi
Da
Ban
that
can
be
seen
after
about
1
or
2
kms
from
Duong
Dong
Town.
Admission
to
the
stream
is
1000d,
motorbike
1000d.
Suoi Tranh (waterfall)
Located about 7kms southeast of Duong Dong Town, after a short 15 minute stroll along the shaded forest path you reach what is the islands largest string of waterfalls and rock pools, also a good place for a swim when the falls are flowing, because the stream tends to dry up before the rainy season arrives each year. The entrance to Suoi Tranh contains large concrete status, fake waterfall and large wood carved signed, though the walk to the actual waterfall is worthwhile, even to just experience the dense vegetation.
To
find
Suoi
Tranh,
take
the
road
heading
east
from
Duong
Dong
for
about
7kms
toward
Ham
Ninh
Village
and
look
out
for
a
large
wood
carved
sign
and
concrete
status
in
what
could
be
mistaken
for
an
unfinished
inland
resort.
Travel
inside
to
the
small
kiosk
and
walk
from
there.
Admission
to
the
stream
is
1000d
and
motorbike
is
1000d,
however
this
is
not
always
enforced
or
collected.
Pepper plantations
Phu Quoc produces over an incredible 400 tonnes of the best quality black pepper each year. You’ll find pepper plantations mostly around the central and northern parts of the island and most farmers won’t mind you stopping to take photo’s or viewing these amazing storks of pepper trees or the drying pepper. Organised tours also visit the Khu Tuong pepper gardens for a close look at the pepper gardens and cover the overall harvesting and drying process.
Vietnam is the leading global exporter of Black peppercorns with the best quality black pepper in Vietnam coming from Phu Quoc with big solid corns. Phu Quoc currently produces in excess of 400 tonnes of pepper every year, with the main harvesting season running from February through to July, however you can visit the farms all year round.
Peppercorn
farmers
have
been
struggling
recently
due
to
lower
world
pepper
prices
so
some
farmers
are
switching
to
other
crops
such
as
the
Myrtle
fruit
for
wine
production
which
bring
in
more
money.
Cashew nut plantations
Another
lesser
known
food
that
is
grown
in
a
fair
abundance
on
Phu
Quoc
is
the
cashew
nut.
If
you
travel
to
the
more
remoter
parts
of
the
north
around
Bai
Thom
you're
likely
to
see
all
the
cashew
nut
tree
with
there
hugh
pear
shaped
husks
when
in
season
and
the
far
smaller
cashew
nut
attached
at
the
end.
Harvesting
and
picking
the
nuts
is
very
manual
intensive
work,
however
it's
interesting
seeing
all
these
trees.
Mount Chua
Mount
Chua
at
603
meters
is
the
highest
mountain
on
Phu
Quoc
and
forms
part
of
the
Ham
Ninh
sandstone
chain
of
mountains
that
stretch
for
30km
along
the
eastern
edge
of
Phu
Quoc.
There
are
plans
in
future
to
build
a
walking
trail
up
to
a
lookout
at
the
top
of
the
Mount
Chua.
The
views
over
the
national
park
and
the
island
should
be
excellent.
PHU
QUOC
NATIONAL
PARK
|
Phu Quoc National park covers more than 50% of the island so it is definitely worth considering a visit, especially if you would like to escape the heat of the daytime sun, a walk along a park trail or motorbike ride on one of roads in the north will give you a taste of this natural environment on Phu Quoc. Background and Park area
Phu
Quoc
National
Park
was
established
by
the
Vietnamese
Government
in
2001
after
upgrading
the
previous
Natural
Protection
Area
and
Nature
Reserve
to
include
an
area
of
31,422
hectares,
which
includes
8603
hectares
of
strictly
protected
area,
22,603
hectares
of
biological
restoration
area
and
33
hectares
for
administration
and
services.
An
additional
6,144
hectares
is
dedicated
to
a
land-buffer
zone
and
around
20,000
hectares
of
sea-buffer
zone,
though
the
final
Marine
protection
zones
are
yet
to
be
declared. Location and topography The National Park is mostly located across the North of the island with the northerly and eastern boundaries following stretches of the coastline, except for the northerly villages of Gành Dầu and Rach Vem and Cửa Cạn. The park is situated within the boundaries of the following communes: Gành Dầu, Bãi Thơm, Cửa Cạn and in part of the Communes of Cửa Dương, Hàm Ninh, Dương Tơ, and Duong Dong Township.
The
highest
point
in
the
national
park
is
Mount
Chua
at
603m,
with
plans
in
future
for
a
walking
trail
to
a
look
out
from
this
point.
The
national
park
contains
a
number
of
seasonal
streams,
with
the
most
sizable
being
the
Rach
Cua
Can
river,
which
flows
into
the
gulf
of
Thailand
on
the
West
Coast
of
the
island
just
north
of
Cua
Can
village. Visiting the National Park Phu Quoc National Park is not strictly defined, however until the National park is made more accessible for the needs of tourism, the following options are available for visitors keen to explore what is on offer;
Flora and fauna Located on an island with mixed terrestrial and coastal climates, Phu Quoc National Park contains many forest types and landscapes including mangroves and wet lands, sparse forested areas, coastal vegetation and forest on rocky mountains. Studies by the Vietnam-Russia Tropical Center in 2005 recorded 1,164 higher plant species, including 23 orchid species and 12 rare plant species including the globally endangered Paphiopedilum callosum which was recently found in the park (www.wildlifeatrisk.org). A total of 208 animal species were recorded in the National Park, including 28 mammals, 119 birds, 47 reptiles and 14 amphibians. Of these animal species, 6 mammal, 4 bird and 9 reptile species are globally endangered. The rare species include lorises, the long-tailed macaque, silver langur, otter, and hornbill.
The future of Phu Quoc's National Park The national park is well recognised for it’s bio diversity and potential in future to attract tourism given the large portion of the island which is dedicated as national park area. In recent years, local and Vietnamese authorities have made efforts to manage the National Park in a move towards protecting the environment and the ecosystems on the island. While some harmful activities still take place like hunting and trapping of animal, illegal logging, and land clearing, authorities are improving their surveillance and have greater powers in protecting the area. Additionally there is increasing community involvement and education taking place, informing local residents in the environmental value of the national park and in ways to protect the ecosystems.
Satefy tips while walking and trekking
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Phu
Quoc
Island
has
a
tropical
climate
that
varies
throughout
the
year
so
its
worthwhile
knowing
what
weather
conditions
to
expect
before
you
arrive.
The
following
Phu
Quoc
Climate
and
Weather
information
is
based
on
six
years
of
the
most
recent
climate
and
weather
statistics
and
first
hand
accounts
of
weather
conditions,
to
provide
you
with
a
reasonably
accurate
picture
of
the
weather
to
expect
on
Phu
Quoc
island
for
an
enjoyable
and
relaxing
holiday.
Phu
Quoc
enjoys
a
very
consistent
average
temperature
of
27.7
Celsius
(81.9
Fahrenheit),
with
an
average
maximum
daytime
temperature
of
31.2
Celsius
and
average
minimum
of
24.6
Celsius.
With
consistently
warm
temperatures,
phu
quoc
is
the
perfect
place
for
a
beach
holiday.
The
lowest
temperature
recorded
in
recent
times
was
15.7
Celsius
in
March
2002.
Phu
Quoc
has
a
fairly
consistent
year
around
humidity,
averaging
nearly
80%,
however
you
will
find
that
the
more
humid
months
of
the
year
also
co-inside
with
the
wettest
months
during
the
monsoon.
Humidity
starts
to
increase
from
March
each
as
the
monsoon
approaches,
and
decrease
after
the
last
of
the
heavy
rains
in
October,
with
the
most
pleasant
months
being
December
through
to
February.
Phu
Quoc
islands
calmest
months
of
the
year
stretch
from
late
October
through
to
April
when
average
wind
speed
is
a
mild
7.2km/h,
and
maximum
daily
wind
speed
averages
16km/h.
The
months
with
most
rainfall
occur
during
the
monsoon
from
July
to
October,
however
even
during
this
period
there
are
a
number
of
days
with
no
rain.
During
April
through
to
June
when
the
sub
equatorial
monsoon
approaches,
there
are
a
greater
number
of
days
with
thunder
and
its
common
during
this
time
to
have
late
afternoon
showers,
still
making
this
a
good
time
of
year
to
visit
the
island
when
tourist
numbers
are
lower
and
afternoon
showers
cool
the
air.
The
best
months
for
visibility
as
you
would
expect
are
in
the
dry
season,
however
visibility
is
still
relatively
consistent
through
out
the
year.
If
your
looking
at
scuba
diving
during
your
visit
to
Phu
Quoc,
the
best
months
are
during
the
high
to
off
peak
tourist
season
from
November
through
to
April
when
rainfall
and
cloud
cover
are
lower
than
the
rain
swept
monsoon
season.
fish
sauce
factories
are
based
here,
along
with
the
islands
naval
bases
and
second
largest
local
market
offering
a
decent
selection
of
fruit,
vegetables
and
fresh
seafood
and
much
more.
There
are
some
hotels
here,
limited
banking
facilities,
some
travel
agents
and
a
small
hospital,
however
most
people
tend
to
stay
along
Long
Beach
or
in
Duong
Dong
half
way
up
the
island.
One
advantage
of
staying
in
An
Thoi
town
is
that
you
are
closer
to
exploring
the
islands
to
the
south
and
closer
to
Bai
Sao
and
Bai
Kem
beaches
with
their
pristine
white
sands.
If
arriving
by
boat,
buses,
taxis
and
motorbike
taxis
are
generally
available
to
take
you
to
your
desired
destination
on
the
island.
services
from
hotels,
restaurants,
banks,
tour
and
travel
agents,
to
the
large
and
lively
local
markets
and
shopping
selections
(see
places
of
interest
-
shopping).
Phu
Quoc
is
the
village
of
Ham
Ninh
where
you
will
find
a
jetty
that
extends
a
couple
hundred
meters
out
to
sea
to
allow
for
the
shallow
waters
along
the
coast
here.
The
village
is
predominantly
involved
in
fishing
and
you
will
find
some
places
in
village
that
provide
an
excellent
source
of
seafood,
including
a
variety
of
crabs,
lobsters,
and
local
mussels.
Take
away
or
eat
in,
the
seafood
eaten
here
with
pepper,
salt
and
lime
is
fresh
every
day
of
the
year.
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