Destination
Powder-white beaches, coral reefs, and the world's longest oversea cable car — Phu Quoc is Vietnam's ultimate tropical island escape.
Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island, is the tropical paradise the country kept secret for decades. Located off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand, the island pairs pristine white-sand beaches and turquoise waters with dense jungle interior, pepper plantations, and a famously laid-back atmosphere that encourages you to do absolutely nothing — or everything.
The crown jewel is Sao Beach on the southern tip, whose powdery white sand and shallow crystal-clear waters could rival the Maldives. The northern part of the island belongs to the Phu Quoc National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve where hiking trails lead to hidden waterfalls and panoramic viewpoints. Snorkeling and diving off the An Thoi archipelago reveal vibrant coral gardens teeming with marine life.
Phu Quoc offers more than beach life. Visit a fish sauce factory — the island produces Vietnam's finest nuoc mam — or tour a pepper farm to understand why Phu Quoc pepper commands premium prices worldwide. The night market in Duong Dong town transforms every evening into a seafood extravaganza of grilled scallops, sea urchin, and crab. And for sheer spectacle, the Sunset Sanato beach club and the Hon Thom cable car — the world's longest oversea cable car — offer unforgettable views of the Gulf of Thailand at golden hour.
