Ong Lang Beach is not a continuous beach but rather a series of small sandy breaks in a rugged, rocky shore situated on the western coast of Phu Quoc Island half way between Ganh Dau Village and Duong Dong Town. Here at Ong Lang you can still witness cows roaming the beach, watch fishing boats float around the ocean, and see spectacular sunsets.
The Beach
The sand is yellow in color and the texture of it is of fine-medium grit. The beaches by the resorts are well maintained as most of the resort operators rake and clear the beach of any trash that may wash up. The shore is lined more with poplar trees than coconut trees. You can also find a few myrtle fruit trees in the area as well.
The Ocean
The sea is clear and greenish-blue in color. Depending on the season, the water may be calm or rough. The slope into the beach is low making it easy to enter and exit the ocean. During the start of the peak season, expect to see a few jellyfish in the ocean.
What To See
- Watch the sunset: The number one sightseeing activity here on Ong Lang Beach is to watch the sunset as it is spectacular.
What To Do On Ong Lang Beach Phu Quoc
- Shore snorkeling: Some visitors like to snorkel in the waters around Ong Lang but there isn’t much to see apart from a few fish and shellfish. There are organized snorkeling, diving, and fishing trips to the nearby islands offered by the resorts found here, so ask around if this is of interest to you.
- Kayak: You can rent and/or borrow kayaks from few of the resorts found here and explore the coast. If you have the stamina, you can kayak to the Cua Can River and follow the river into the Phu Quoc National Park. You can also kayak to nearby Fingernail Island (Hon Mong Tay).
- Pepper Plantations: Nearby Ong Lang Beach and closer to the main road there are a few pepper plantations that you can visit.
Where To Eat & Drink
- All the resorts and guesthouse that are located on Ong Lang Beach have a restaurant and bar and are a great place to enjoy a cocktail or beer while watching the sun go down. There are also a few local restaurants selling pho, banh mi, and other Vietnamese style fast food located near the public beach access point. In case you get bored of the resort food, you can always ride down to Duong Dong Town proper as it is only 15 minutes away OR head to Cua Can Town for more local food options.