Phú Quốc is the largest island in Vietnam, situated in the Gulf of Thailand within An Giang province. Located 40 kilometres west of the coastal town of Hà Tiên and south of the Cambodian coast, this roughly triangular island stretches 50 kilometres from north to south. Accessible via Phú Quốc International Airport—with direct air links to mainland hubs like Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Bangkok—the island is also reached by ferries departing from Rạch Giá and Hà Tiên. Foreign tourists enjoy visa-free access for up to 30 days.
The island features a dramatic landscape dominated by a mountainous ridge called the 99 Peaks, culminating at Mount Chúa at 603 metres. While the interior is covered by great forests, the coastline offers extensive beaches and marine environments. The surrounding waters host coral reef zones, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests. Phú Quốc experiences a monsoonal sub-equatorial climate with a distinct dry season from December to March and a rainy season from April to November, with peak temperatures reaching 35 °C in April and May.
Phú Quốc caters to a wide variety of visitors, from families and resort travellers to nature enthusiasts and history buffs. The island is protected by Phú Quốc National Park in the north and the Phú Quốc Marine Protected Area at its northern and southern extremities. Swimmers and snorkellers can spot marine life like green turtles, leatherback turtles, dolphins, and dugongs. Beyond the beaches, visitors can learn about traditional island industries like fish sauce production, black pepper farming, and pearl farming, or explore historical sites like Phú Quốc Prison.
01 Highlights & things to do
What makes this stretch of coast worth the trip — from the water to the walks, wildlife and the views.
Compiled from Wikipedia · conditions vary with weather, tides and the season.
Beach map & the area
The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the beach and its surroundings — the coastline, access roads, nearby towns and where to park. Zoom in for detail, or open it live in a full map.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL, free).
02 Getting there
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Air | Phú Quốc International Airport connects the island with Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Rạch Giá, Can Tho, and Bangkok. |
| Ferry | Ferries link Phú Quốc directly to the mainland coastal towns of Rạch Giá and Hà Tiên. |
Getting there · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · always double-check access & ferries
03 Where to stay
Resorts, towns and areas near the beach — the closer you stay, the easier the early-morning and sunset hours when the light is best and the crowds are thin.
Integrated resort complex offering coastal accommodations alongside medical tourism facilities at Vinmec Phú Quốc International Hospital.
04 Best time to visit & the water
| Season | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Season | December to March | Features lower rainfall and ideal conditions for beach visits and outdoor exploration. |
| Rainy Season | April to November | Brings heavy monsoon rains averaging over 3,000 mm annually, with April and May being the hottest months up to 35°C. |
Conditions vary with weather, tides & season · Last updated: 2026-09-12
05 Nearby & around
Other beaches, coves, towns and sights within easy reach — worth stringing together into a coastal day.
Good to know
- Foreign tourists can visit Phú Quốc visa-free for up to 30 days.
- Local community clean-up efforts are frequently organized to address plastic waste on the island.
- Dương Đông on the west coast is the administrative centre and largest town for services and dining.
- The sea around the island is one of Vietnam's richest fishing grounds, so take care around active fishing areas.