Spanning 573km², Phu Quoc possesses a diverse ecosystem, featuring forest and marine resources, numerous islands, and a warm climate throughout the year. According to the Phu Quoc Master Plan approved by the government until 2040, Phu Quoc will develop its main tourist and service centers in An Thoi, Duong Dong, Cua Can, and Bai Truong. Protected areas such as national parks, protection forests, urban parks, specialized parks and open spaces will be conserved and restored to create captivating natural landscapes for visitors to explore.
Discovering Phu Quoc, tourists can visit many beautiful places such as Rach Vem Beach, Bai Dai Beach, Phu Quoc National Park, Ham Ninh Fishing Village, and small islands like Hon Thom, Hon Dam, Hon Mong Tay, and Hon May Rut.
Particularly, there's a picturesque charm with many world-famous beaches in the southern part of the island. Take, for instance, Kem Beach, which has earned its place among the Top 50 Most Beautiful Beaches on the Planet, according to Flight Network – the largest Canadian online travel agency. And then there's Sao Beach, beloved by Condé Nast Traveler readers as one of the Top 10 Island Beaches for Unplugging.
To position itself as a top-notch global tourist spot, Phu Quoc is heavily investing in its tourism infrastructure. This includes developing comprehensive tourism ecosystems that cover everything from entertainment and resorts to high-end real estate tailored for luxury vacationing. From an undeveloped island, Phu Quoc has swiftly garnered international recognition as it consistently surpasses well-known destinations to feature on lists of top global attractions.
In 2021, Time magazine voted Phu Quoc as one of the World's Greatest Places. Prestigious travel organizations have also repeatedly acclaimed Phu Quoc as the World's Leading Natural Island Destination by WTA in 2023, or the ‘Paradise Island of Vietnam.’
“Phu Quoc is an amazing new destination in Asia. We believe that this place will become a global tourism hotspot.”, said Graham Cooke, the Founder and President of the World Travel Awards.
The spectacular natural beauty, extensive tourism infrastructure, and professional services are key components of a world-class tourist destination. In recent times, Phu Quoc has seen a rise in art performances and nighttime entertainment activities, further solidifying its reputation as "the city that never sleeps." These include daily international fireworks displays at Sunset Town, multimedia technology show Kiss of the Sea, Vietnamese water puppet show, Love Hurricane (an extreme sports art performance), and others.
With its captivating allure and diverse attractions, Phu Quoc is steadily becoming a prominent destination in the global tourism landscape.