Phu Quoc This peaceful tropical paradise, floats in the warm turquoise waters in the Gulf of Thailand, 50kms from the Vietnamese mainland and a 50 minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Open year round with a peak season from November to March, Phu Quoc is becoming well known for stunning beaches, untouched natural environment, the easy going and relaxed atmosphere, friendly locals, and fantastic scuba diving and snorkelling. The majority of Phu Quoc Island is dedicated to National Park and protected marine environment, providing a memorable experience, with plenty of exciting activities and places to visit to keep you and the family entertained during your stay. Everything you need to know about Phu Quoc... About Phu Quoc - all the facts, climate & weather, geography & history, services & towns. Getting there - how to travel to phu quoc, air, sea, customs & visas and beyond Vietnam. Getting around - all your island transport options from airport arrival to tours and maps. Hotels & resorts - all your accommodation selections and location maps, from budget rooms to top end resorts to mid range hotels. Eating out - hungry? all your restaurant dining options. What to see - all the sights and experiences to keep you intrigued. What to do - need to keep busy and moving, everything from diving to adventure to family friendly options. Beaches - which tropical white sandy beach is right for you? The popular to the remote... Photo gallery - the picture guide to phu quoc island. Real estate - the latest news on property, development, investment and infrastructure projects. Info Desk - all the advice to make your trip easier. Health, embassies, language, emergencies and tips and hints while visiting Phu Quoc. Top of page Phu Quoc is an almost unknown destination in Vietnam. International tourists and Vietnamese alike just recently discovered Phu Quoc. It is not hard to see why many tourists are boasting of the splendid natural beauty and untouched remote beaches of this spectacular tropical island. Sao Beach, Phu QuocGeographically, Phu Quoc island is located in the Gulf of Thailand, covering a total area of approximately 580 km², close to the main asian cites of Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. It is closer to Cambodia than the closest mainland town of Ha Tien in Vietnam in the Kien Giang province, which is 46 km away. Although Phu Quoc is a new holiday destination, in the year 2012, about 400,000 visitors came to the island of which 25 per cent were foreign tourists. New International airport, with 2.65 million capacity, opened in December 2012 saw a surge in arrivals with 70,000 visitors coming to the island each month. Phu Quoc is blessed with favourable natural environment like the virgin forest of over 37,000 hectares, white sandy beaches, coral gardens offshore, varieties of wildlife species, so it is not hard Long Beach, Phu Quocto see why the island has great tourist potential. The government has formed a master plan to develop the island into a high quality eco-tourism destination by 2020. As investment starts to flow into Vietnam, the Island will slowly undergoing development and improved infrastructure. The Prime Minister has offered the best preferences possible for domestic and foreign investors to allow development of the Island, leading to an international standard tourist and trade centre by 2020. For the time being, tourists visiting phu quoc can still enjoy the experiences of finding a remote beach lined with coconut tress and calm blue waters.
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