# Things to do in Phu Quoc: top sights and where to go > Phu Quoc is an island, not a walkable city: Duong Dong in the west has the Dinh Cau shrine and the night market, the north has the Safari, VinWonders and Grand World side by side, and the south has Sunset Town, the Hon Thom cable car, the Coconut Tree Prison and Sao Beach. Give the north one day and the south another — the two ends are about an hour apart by car. Web page: https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc ## Ready itineraries - [One day in Phu Quoc: an itinerary in the best order](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/in-1-day.md): Dinh Cau shrine on its rock, Ho Quoc Pagoda above the sea and an evening in Sunset Town with the Kiss Bridge and the fireworks show — by Grab, with lunch. - [2 days in Phu Quoc: an itinerary day by day](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/in-2-days.md): Dinh Cau, Ho Quoc Pagoda and an evening in Sunset Town first; then the island's north — Vinpearl Safari among tigers and giraffes and Venice-style Grand World. ## All 10 places with the YesGo score - [Dinh Cau Shrine](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/dinh-cau-shrine.md): YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free. Dinh Cau (Dinh Cậu) is a small fishermen's shrine on a rock at the mouth of the Duong Dong river, Phu Quoc's emblem right in the centre of… - [Coconut Tree Prison](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/phu-quoc-prison.md): YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free. Phu Quoc Prison, known as the Coconut Tree Prison (Nhà tù Phú Quốc), is a former prison in the south of the island, now a special national… - [Ho Quoc Pagoda](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/ho-quoc-pagoda.md): YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free. Ho Quoc Pagoda is Truc Lam Ho Quoc Zen Monastery, Phu Quoc's largest Buddhist complex, set on a hillside above the sea on the east coast… - [Starfish Beach (Rach Vem)](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/phu-quoc-starfish-beach.md): YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Free; boat optional. Starfish Beach is the shallow bay by Rach Vem (Rạch Vẹm) fishing village on the north coast of Phu Quoc: in the dry season, red starfish… - [Sunset Town](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/phu-quoc-sunset-town.md): YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · Free entry; bridge and shows paid. Sunset Town is Sun Group's Mediterranean-style quarter at the southern tip of Phu Quoc, in An Thoi: pastel houses, a clock tower, a night… - [Grand World Phu Quoc](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/grand-world-phu-quoc.md): YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Free entry; shows and boats paid. Grand World is the "city that never sleeps" in northern Phu Quoc: a 400 m Venice-style canal with gondolas, pastel streets, a night market… - [Sao Beach](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/sao-beach.md): YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Free; sunbeds extra. Sao Beach (Bãi Sao, "Star Beach") is a white-sand beach with shallow, calm water on the south-east coast of Phu Quoc, often called the… - [Hon Thom Cable Car](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/hon-thom-cable-car.md): YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · 850,000 VND return. The Hon Thom Cable Car runs 7,899.9 m over the sea from its station in Sunset Town, in southern Phu Quoc, to Hon Thom island — listed by… - [Vinpearl Safari](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/vinpearl-safari.md): YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · 950,000 VND; under 100 cm free. Vinpearl Safari is Vietnam's largest open-range zoo, in the north of Phu Quoc: a bus takes you through enclosures where tigers, rhinos and… - [VinWonders Phu Quoc](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/vinwonders-phu-quoc.md): YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · 1,050,000 VND; under 100 cm free. VinWonders Phu Quoc is Vietnam's largest theme park, in the north of the island: six zones of rides, a water park, a turtle-shaped… ## Phu Quoc travel guide Before you go: Sao and Starfish beaches, the sea cable car, Sunset Town, the safari and VinWonders, the airport, areas and weather. ## Trip essentials - How many days: 5–10 days: beach, islands, parks - When to go: November–April, the dry season - Visa: Depends on your passport — Phu Quoc has its own 30-day visa-free rule - Currency: Vietnamese dong (VND); cards at resorts - Airport: Phu Quoc (PQC) ≈ 10 km from Duong Dong - Sea: Gulf of Thailand: ≈ 27–30°, sunsets in the west - Getting around: Grab, scooter; VinBus between parks - Rainy season: May–October: rain, waves on the west coast - Sunsets: West coast — Duong Dong and Sunset Town - Time zone: UTC+7 all year ## Key facts - **≈ 7.9 km** — length of the Hon Thom cable car, among the longest over the sea (source: Wikipedia, “Hon Thom cable car”) - **2006** — Phu Quoc became part of the Kien Giang UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (source: UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme) - **≈ 50 km** — north to south — Vietnam’s largest island (source: Wikipedia, “Phú Quốc”) - **Fish sauce** — Phu Quoc nuoc mam is among Vietnam’s most famous (source: Wikipedia, “Phú Quốc”) ## Things to do in Phu Quoc The top things to do in Phu Quoc are Sao and Starfish beaches, the cable car over the sea to Hon Thom, Sunset Town and the Kiss Bridge in the south, Dinh Cau shrine and the night market in Duong Dong, and Ho Quoc Pagoda. In the north are the safari park, VinWonders and Grand World. Every place with its YesGo score is in the list above. | Where | What to see | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | **Duong Dong** | [Dinh Cau](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/dinh-cau-shrine) | sunset | | **South** | [Sunset Town](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/phu-quoc-sunset-town), [Hon Thom cable car](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/hon-thom-cable-car) | 1 day | | **Southeast** | [Sao Beach](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/sao-beach), [Ho Quoc](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/ho-quoc-pagoda) | ½ day | | **North** | [Starfish Beach](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/phu-quoc-starfish-beach) | ½ day | | **Northern parks** | [Safari](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/vinpearl-safari), [VinWonders](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/vinwonders-phu-quoc) | 1 day | | **North at night** | [Grand World](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/grand-world-phu-quoc) | evening | Rather not plan it yourself? The list above has ready itineraries for 1–2 days, with places in a sensible order. ## Where to stay in Phu Quoc Where to stay in Phu Quoc: on the west coast by Duong Dong and Long Beach for sunsets, cafés and the night market; in the south near An Thoi for Sunset Town and the cable car; in the north at Ganh Dau for the Vin parks and quiet beaches; or on the east coast for Sao Beach’s white sand, with fewer facilities. | Area | Best for | Keep in mind | | --- | --- | --- | | **Long Beach, Duong Dong** | Sunsets, cafés, market | Waves in the wet season | | **South, An Thoi** | Sunset Town, cable car | ≈ 30 min to the centre | | **North, Ganh Dau** | Parks, families | Far from town | | **East, Sao Beach** | White sand, quiet | Few cafés | ## Phu Quoc airport to your hotel Phu Quoc International (PQC) is ≈ 10 km from Duong Dong, in the middle of the island. A Grab takes 15–20 minutes to Long Beach hotels, 25–30 minutes to the south and Sunset Town, and about 40 minutes to the northern parks. | How | To | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | **Grab** | Long Beach, Duong Dong | ≈ 15–20 min | | **Grab** | South, An Thoi | ≈ 25–30 min | | **Transfer** | North, Vin parks | ≈ 40 min | ## Phu Quoc weather by month The best time to visit Phu Quoc is November to April: dry, ≈ 30–33 °C by day, with a calm sea at 27–29 °C. May to October is the rainy season, with downpours, wind and waves on the west coast; the east-coast beaches stay calmer. - **January in Phu Quoc** (best time): day ≈ 30°C, night ≈ 23°C, sea ≈ 27°C, rainy days: 2. Dry, calm sea — the best time. - **February in Phu Quoc** (best time): day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 23°C, sea ≈ 27°C, rainy days: 2. Dry, ≈ 31°. - **March in Phu Quoc** (best time): day ≈ 32°C, night ≈ 24°C, sea ≈ 28°C, rainy days: 3. About 32°, dry. - **April in Phu Quoc** (best time): day ≈ 33°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 7. The hottest month. - **May in Phu Quoc**: day ≈ 32°C, night ≈ 26°C, sea ≈ 30°C, rainy days: 15. Rains begin. - **June in Phu Quoc**: day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 26°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 19. Downpours, west-coast waves. - **July in Phu Quoc**: day ≈ 30°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 22. Rainy season. - **August in Phu Quoc**: day ≈ 30°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 22. Rain and wind. - **September in Phu Quoc**: day ≈ 30°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 21. Rain. - **October in Phu Quoc**: day ≈ 30°C, night ≈ 24°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 20. Rains easing. - **November in Phu Quoc** (best time): day ≈ 30°C, night ≈ 24°C, sea ≈ 28°C, rainy days: 10. The season opens. - **December in Phu Quoc** (best time): day ≈ 30°C, night ≈ 23°C, sea ≈ 27°C, rainy days: 4. Dry — a great time. ## Best beaches in Phu Quoc The best beaches in Phu Quoc suit different tastes: white sand and turquoise water at Sao Beach in the southeast, Starfish Beach in the north, and long Long Beach with sunsets in the west. Swim in the dry season; in the wet season choose the east coast. - **Sao Beach** — the island’s finest sand. - **Starfish Beach** — shallow water with starfish; don’t lift them out. - **Long Beach** — by the west-coast hotels, the best sunsets. - **An Thoi islands** — snorkelling by boat; you see them from the cable car. ## Phu Quoc ticket prices Beaches, Dinh Cau shrine, Ho Quoc Pagoda and Grand World entry are free. You pay for the Hon Thom cable car, the safari park, VinWonders and boat trips to the islands. - [Dinh Cau Shrine](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/dinh-cau-shrine) — Free - [Coconut Tree Prison](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/phu-quoc-prison) — Free - [Ho Quoc Pagoda](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/ho-quoc-pagoda) — Free - [Starfish Beach (Rach Vem)](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/phu-quoc-starfish-beach) — Free; boat optional - [Sunset Town](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/phu-quoc-sunset-town) — Free entry; bridge and shows paid - [Grand World Phu Quoc](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/grand-world-phu-quoc) — Free entry; shows and boats paid - [Sao Beach](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/sao-beach) — Free; sunbeds extra - [Hon Thom Cable Car](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/hon-thom-cable-car) — 850,000 VND return - [Vinpearl Safari](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/vinpearl-safari) — 950,000 VND; under 100 cm free - [VinWonders Phu Quoc](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phu-quoc/vinwonders-phu-quoc) — 1,050,000 VND; under 100 cm free ## Tips - Watch the sunset on the west coast — at Dinh Cau or in Sunset Town. - The free VinBus links the northern parks with a ticket — it saves on taxis. - At Starfish Beach, don’t lift starfish out of the water — air kills them. ## Questions ### Is Phu Quoc worth visiting? Yes, for white-sand beaches, sunsets, snorkelling off the An Thoi islands and big family parks in the north. ### Do I need a visa for Phu Quoc? It depends on your passport: Phu Quoc has a 30-day visa-free rule for most foreigners arriving directly, separate from mainland Vietnam rules. Check the official rules for your passport. ### What is the best beach in Phu Quoc? Sao Beach for sand and colour; Long Beach for sunsets; Starfish Beach for shallow water with kids. ### What is the weather like in Phu Quoc in December? Dry and sunny: about 30 °C by day with a calm sea near 27 °C. ### When is the rainy season in Phu Quoc? May to October, with rain, wind and waves, mostly on the west coast. ### How long is the Hon Thom cable car ride? About 15–20 minutes each way over the sea and islands. ### Where to stay in Phu Quoc? West coast near Long Beach for cafés and sunsets; the south for Sunset Town; the north for the parks with kids. ### How do I get from Phu Quoc airport to my hotel? By Grab: 15–20 minutes to Long Beach, 25–30 minutes south, about 40 minutes north. ### What to do in Phu Quoc with kids? The safari park, VinWonders, the Hon Thom cable car and Starfish Beach. ### What to eat in Phu Quoc? Seafood at the Duong Dong night market, herring salad and anything with local fish sauce. ## Sources - Wikipedia, “Phú Quốc”; “Hon Thom cable car”; Phu Quoc climate (1991–2020 normals) - UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme — Kien Giang reserve - VinWonders Phu Quoc — official website Facts checked: 09.11.2026 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.