Gorgeous beaches embracing great white sand dunes make Phu Quoc one of the best beach destination in Asia according to CNN Travel. Situated on the southernmost of Vietnam's ocean, Phu Quoc island has a monsoonal sub-equatorial climate characterized by a distinct rainy season with scorching heat from April to November and a dry season from December to March next year. Most of the island is covered in lush greenery which has been kept off the hand of industrialization. High-end hotels and resorts located near the coastline, providing an exclusive experience for the guests. The crystal clear seawater is perfect for underwater activities such as scuba diving or snorkeling.
Weather
Because Phu Quoc Island is located at a low latitude deep into the Gulf of Thailand, surrounded by the sea, the weather is pretty cool despite the impact of tropical monsoon. The climate is divided into two distinct seasons, the dry season starts from November to April and the rainy season starts from May to October. The dry season has an average humidity of 78% while the highest temperature is 35 degrees Celsius in April and May. The average temperature is about 27 - 28 degrees Celsius. Rainy season experiences high humidity, from 85 to 90%, and the average rainfall is 414 mm per month.
How To Get There
Getting to Phu Quoc by air is the most convenient. The international airport in Phu Quoc has been completed and officially put into operation since December 2012. If you are traveling from Hanoi, it will take more than two hours while traveling from Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh) is only 30 minutes. From Ho Chi Minh, you can also choose to go on a speed boat to reach Phu Quoc. But you will have to transfer to Rach Gia or Ha Tien seaport first.
Highlights
Bai Dai (Long Beach):
This is where you can immerse yourself in one of the ten most pristine and beautiful beaches in the world according to BBC. Long Beach has a 1500m long coastline. Along the beach is a tall blue poplar line, growing in straight lines.
Suoi Tranh (Picture Stream):
Suoi Tranh is made up of many small streams, weaving through the canyon forest with water from June to September. It has beautiful natural scenery with flowers, mountains, sea, and streams. This is an exciting place for camping and picnicking.
Hon Thom:
Visiting Phu Quoc Island without seeing colorful corals is a great pity. And one of the places with beautiful coral beaches is Hon Thom - the ideal coral viewing spot for tourists. Besides, this place also allows you to see the aquaculture, pearl farming, and pearl processing areas of Phu Quoc island.
Culture
Local people on Phu Quoc mainly live on fishing, so their spiritual life is simple and rustic. Native residents are warm, hospitable, and always dedicated to tourists. Although it is a tourist city, Phu Quoc does not give guests the feeling of being too busy and hustling. In addition to the specialties of the sea, this is also a famous land for growing green pepper. Besides the large green pepper gardens, the next specialty not to be missed in Phu Quoc is the delicious homemade fish sauce with a strong taste of the sea fish.
Best Time To Visit
The best time to go to Phu Quoc is the dry season from November to March or lasts until May. The sea is calm. The sun is not fierce. More importantly, the little rain will not interfere with your adventure.