Our mapping of Phu Quoc was done in collaboration with the Kien Giang Tourism Authority, local residents and expats living on the island. The goal was a neutral, unbiased map that serves locals and visitors equally.
Phu Quoc is 48 km from north to south and 28 km across at its widest. More than half the island is national park, the economic centre is Duong Dong on the west coast, and there are 28 islands and islets in the district.
Getting to the island
Ferries arrive at Bai Vong and Da Chong ports from Ha Tien and Rach Gia on the mainland — see ferries. Flights land at Phu Quoc International Airport south of Duong Dong.
Route lists on maps like this one date quickly. Check current schedules before you book.
Before you rely on a map here
There is no official tourist information centre. Plenty of restaurants, cafes and tour agencies describe themselves as one. They are selling something.
Treat the free printed maps with suspicion. The print maps and guidebooks handed out around the island are produced by tour operators, and much of the information in them is copied from Wikipedia and out of date.
Coverage is good, so use a digital map. Phu Quoc was an early adopter of 4G and the network covers most of the island. Local SIM cards are sold by VinaPhone, Viettel, Mobifone and FPT in Duong Dong — bring your passport, it is required to register a SIM.
Watch your phone. Phone snatching happens, particularly when you are standing still navigating or taking photos. See scams and safety.
Beaches
Best first. Each links to a full page with access notes and photos.
- Long Beach — Duong Dong. The island’s most popular beach.
- Bai Dai — Ganh Dau. Long stretch of sand backed by luxury resorts.
- Sao Beach — An Thoi. The best beach on Phu Quoc.
- Khem Beach — An Thoi. Second best.
- Vung Bau — A quiet beach on a calm bay.
- Ong Lang — A series of rocky coves north of Duong Dong.
- Dam Beach — An Thoi. Off the beaten track, across from a large pagoda.
- Cay Sao — Ham Ninh. White sand and shallow blue water.
- Rach Tram — A small patch of white sand in the north.
- Rach Vem — Small beach, strongly affected by tides.
- Cua Can — More estuary than beach, home to coastal wildlife.
- Bai Thom — Rugged, better for shore snorkelling than lounging.
- Dinh Cau — Duong Dong’s local beach, busiest at sunset.
- Ganh Dau — A small crescent bay popular with locals.
Offshore: Hon Mong Tay (Fingernail Island), Hon Gam Ghi, Hon Vong and the rest of the An Thoi archipelago.
Eco-tourism sites
- Ganh Dau Trail — The most popular nature trail on the island.
- Tranh Waterfall — The best waterfall site, and the one with facilities.
- Da Ban Stream — Flat granite slabs, pools and small falls.
- Phu Quoc National Park — Protected forest across the north of the island.
- Cua Can River — A shallow, scenic river you can kayak.
- Hon Mot — Small island joined to Phu Quoc by a man-made causeway.
- Mangrove forest — Coastal habitat that shields the island from flooding.
Duong Dong Lake and Dam, the largest freshwater lake in the archipelago, and the Rach Tram river system through the national park are both worth a detour but have no page of their own yet.
Landmarks and things to see
- Ho Quoc Pagoda — An Thoi. The largest temple complex on the island.
- Dinh Cau Rock Temple — Duong Dong. The most visited sight on Phu Quoc.
- Cao Dai Temple — Duong Dong. Phu Quoc is the birthplace of Cao Daism.
- Nguyen Trung Truc Temple — Ganh Dau. Dedicated to the island’s local hero.
- Night Market — Duong Dong. Seafood, bars and shopping.
- Local markets — The working wet and dry markets.
- Fish sauce factory — Duong Dong. See how the island’s most famous export is made.
- Pepper farms — Farms you can visit, with products to taste.
- Wooden bridges — Cua Can. Rustic and disappearing.
- Ocean jetty — Ham Ninh. A long pier over the water.
- Coconut Tree Prison — An Thoi. A national heritage site.
- Cable car — An Thoi to Hon Thom, the longest over-sea cable car.
- Theme parks and safari — Ganh Dau.
- An Thoi — The port town and gateway to the marine park.
