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Phu Quoc Island will appeal not only to adults, but also to children. In addition to the considered Ridgeback farm, the best place to visit will be. This huge complex, including oceanarium, dolphinarium, water park, various attractions,. From Duong Dong city they go free buses.

About 20 years ago, Vietnam's largest island and today's popular resort was completely dedicated to a prison for prisoners of war. There was nothing on the island except the prison itself and a few villages.

Phu Quoc is now being compared to largest resort Thailand - the island of Phuket. Every year, Phu Quoc is increasingly turning from a wild island into a tourism destination and acquiring the appropriate infrastructure. Phu Quoc (Vietnam) has little to see. But everyone who finds themselves in Vietnam for the first time enjoys visiting local attractions, despite their small number and historical value.

In this article we will talk about the most popular tourist spots in Fukuoka and the intricacies of visiting them.

Coconut Prison (Phu Quoc Prison)

In the last century, Coconut Prison was truly a prison, a point where thousands of military prisoners lived through every day with fear. Now a museum has been built on the site of the old prison, by visiting which you can understand how prisoners of war lived. The Vietnamese tried to restore everyday life with the help of realistic figures and show all the hardships of prison life.

The place is unsightly and creepy. It will be interesting to visit for those who are interested in the history of Vietnam or world history in general. Many exhibits have already become worn out and have lost their original appearance, but this rather adds to the ambiance of the attraction.

In order to better understand what you see, it is optimal to visit the Coconut Prison with a guide. But if you decide to go there on your own, the installed stands describing the history of the prison will help you find out more information. Please note that all information is in English.

Attraction address: 350 Nguyen Van Cu, An Thoi town, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam (5 km from the main trading port of An Thoi).

Working hours: from Tuesday to Sunday, from 7:30 to 11:00 and from 13:30 to 17:00.

Free admission.

Vinpearl Land is an amusement park for the whole family. A similar place already exists in Nha Trang, only the Vipperl there is even larger. Despite the seemingly impressive cost of entry, visiting Winpearl Land is not the most expensive event. Paying for entry gives you the right to stay in the park all day and ride any attractions an unlimited number of times. This payment method, although unusual for many, is very convenient, especially if you go to the park with children. You will only have to pay extra for food and souvenirs.

The park is divided into several thematic zones:

• amusement park;
• aquapark;
• oceanarium (mermaid show daily at 11:00-11:10 and 15:00-15:10, fish feeding at 10:00 and 17:00)
• dolphinarium;
• fountain show (daily at 19:00-19:25 and 20:00-20:25)
• bowling;
• slot machines for children.

Winpearl Land is fundamentally different from most amusement parks in that there are no queues. The park area is quite large and even at the height of the season there are not so many people to create queues and crowds.

Where: northwest of the island, about 25 km from Duong Dong.

Working hours: from 9:00 to 21:00. Certain areas of the park may operate differently.

Price: adults - VND 500,000, children 1-1.4m tall and people over 60 years old - VND 400,000, children under 1m - free. Luggage storage - 10,000 VND.

Prices and schedules on the page are for November 2017.

Duong Dong is the most Big city Phu Quoc Islands. Almost the entire infrastructure of the island is concentrated here: restaurants, cafes, shops and banks. But for lovers of Asian flavor, the most interesting thing will be to visit a real Vietnamese market.

Central Market Duong Dong can be divided into two: day and night. They differ in assortment, color, and prices. It is better to come to the daytime in the morning. Here you will find the freshest seafood at affordable prices, exotic fruits, traditional Vietnamese sweets and much more. If you are new to the Vietnamese market, then what is happening around you may be a little unexpected. It is noisy, cramped, and far from clean. Be prepared for this.

But the most interesting thing is night market Fkukuoka. Here you can not only buy almost all the same products as in the daytime, but also eat them without leaving the counter. The Vietnamese will immediately prepare the products you buy. In fact, the night market is a huge cluster of fast food cafes aimed at tourists.

Where to find: Duong Dong city, West Coast Phu Quoc Islands

Schedule: daytime - from 7:00 to 16:00, night - from 18:00 to 00:00.

Ho Quoc Temple is a Buddhist temple that, as a rule, visitors to the island do not bypass. It is located on a mountain overlooking the eastern coast of the island.

The temple is notable for its beautiful architecture and breathtaking panoramic views. You can visit it on your own or with a guided tour. A guided visit is definitely more interesting and productive, as it is accompanied by historical notes.

Attraction location: Thien Vien Truc Lam Chua ho Quoc, Phu Quoc Island 920000, Vietnam (southeast of the island).

Open: from 8:00 to 16:00.

Pearl Factory (Phu Quoc Pearl Farm)

If you don't know what to see in Fukuoka, then the pearl factory is for you. The pearl farm is one of the most interesting and frequently visited tourist attractions on the island. The farm is the largest pearling site in all of Vietnam. Here you can see how pearls are grown and processed.

By the way, precisely because of the close location of the farm, the cost of pearl jewelry in the Fukuoka market is not high. But if you wish, you can buy decorations directly on the farm itself. Price starts from $50.

In addition to viewing the process of pearl mining, tourists are invited to take a tour of the museum, where they will talk about the types of pearls, methods of their extraction and how to choose the right jewelry from them.

Where: 5 km south of Duong Dong (the mark is on the map at the bottom of the page).

The entrance is free.

Those who like something more spicy, those who are looking for something else to see in Fukuoka, and just enthusiasts should definitely visit the pepper plantations. The largest of them is the Hutuong plantation. The best peppers in Asia are grown here. There are many varieties growing on the plantation. Visitors are even offered free (or for a nominal sum) tasting of the most popular varieties of peppers.

In Hutuong you can find out how peppers are grown, how they are harvested and who does the harvesting. How the product is processed and reaches the form in which we are accustomed to using the spice. You can go to such a plantation on your own, but with a guide the visit will be much more interesting. In the shops on site you can buy different types pepper as a souvenir. But those who have been here recommend buying the same pepper in the city for 2-3 times cheaper.

Where is it located: the central part of Phu Quoc island.

When to see the plantations: daily from 08-00 to 16-30.

The fish sauce factory is one of the main attractions of Phu Quoc and Vietnam in general. Not a single national dish of Vietnam is unthinkable without fish sauce. It is served in almost all places where you can eat: quickly, cafes and restaurants. In addition to local use, fish sauce from Vietnam is exported throughout the world. Many will be interested in seeing with their own eyes how this product is made.

In order to understand everything that happens at the factory, it is worth going there with a guide. He will tell you about all the stages of production of such a popular fish sauce and about its history. It is worth considering that the smell in production is quite specific and not everyone will be able to easily endure such an excursion.

On the territory of the plant there is a small store where everyone can buy the fish sauce itself, produced right there, as a souvenir.

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Visiting the sights of Fukuoka

You can visit all the remarkable and interesting places in Fukuoka in a couple of days on your own. Guides offer tours to all popular places in one day. Not only will they provide you with transportation, but they will also tell you in detail about the history and features of all the attractions you visit. The cost of such excursions, as a rule, does not exceed $20 per person. Meals are paid additionally. But if you prefer leisurely walks, studying everything in detail on your own, then, of course, excursions are not for you.

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If you are undecided whether it is worth visiting the “dubious” sights of Fukuoka at all, choose at least a few of the most interesting ones and go see them. Excursions to factories and markets are a way to understand the culture, history and life of the country in which you are located. To see the country not as it is presented to tourists, but as real and original. When wondering what to see in Phu Quoc (Vietnam), always choose those places that reflect the local flavor.

Phu Quoc, or Pearl Island, counts the best resort in Vietnam. Untouched nature, snow-white beaches, hospitable locals, and a relaxing atmosphere attract travelers from different countries.

Brief information about the island

Phu Quoc Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand in the Pacific Ocean, 45 km off the coast of Vietnam and is part of Kien Giang Province. Phu Quoc is the largest of the 22 Vietnamese islands that form the archipelago of the same name. The island is 48 km long and 28 km wide and has a triangular shape. Due to its long mountain range of 99 peaks, Phu Quoc is often called the "Island of 99 Mountains". Himself high point is Mount Chua (603 m).

The area of ​​Fukuoka is more than 589 km², the population is about 105 thousand people. Its capital is the city of Duong Dong, located in the northwest. The island has a tropical monsoon climate. The currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND).

More than half of the island is occupied by a national park protected by UNESCO

The history of Phu Quoc dates back to 1671, when the Chinese merchant Mac Kuu Chan decided to leave the country and move his family to one of the islands South China Sea. Along with them, soldiers and some feudal lords settled here. After a thirty-year stay, the Mac Cuu Chan family managed to make the island rich and prosperous. It was named Phu Quoc, which means “lucky hill.”

By the early 1800s, there were 12 villages on the island, some of them ( Duong Dong, Ganh Dau and Cua Can) still exist today.

In 1869, Phu Quoc was occupied by the French, and only in 1949, according to a new law of the French government, the island was transferred to the Vietnamese. In subsequent years, Phu Quoc experienced two wars:

• Vietnamese-American (1964–1975);
• Vietnamese-Cambodian (1975–1989).

For several decades now this paradise lives a calm, measured life. Today, Phu Quoc welcomes thousands of tourists who want to experience its natural beauty and attractions. On the main island there are eight communes, two large cities and about a dozen small settlements. Modern Phu Quoc is known outside of Vietnam for its magnificent beaches, pearl farms and pepper plantations.

Video: view of the island from above

Transport connection

There are two ways to get to Phu Quoc: by air and by sea. The fastest and most convenient way is to use the services of air carriers. Fukuoka has its own international Airport, located in Duong Dong city. Most flights are operated by Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific and VietJet, connecting the island with the mainland and neighboring countries.

From Europe you can get to Phu Quoc with a transfer at Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City airport. Direct flights to the island are operated by TUI Airways from the following European cities: London, Stockholm, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Luleå.

Several airlines fly from Russia to the island, including Aeroflot, Vietnam Airlines, S7, RoyalFlight. There are direct flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk and Novosibirsk charter flights to Fukuoka airport.

From other cities you can get to the island with a transfer in Vietnam. By sea you can get to the island by ferry, speedboat or cruise ship. The main seaports in Phu Quoc are An Thoi and Duong Dong. Ferries and boats connect the island with the ports of Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Singapore. Cruise ships

Superdong ferry - a budget way to get to Phu Quoc from Vietnam or Cambodia

Sights of Fukuoka Phu Quoc Island is an actively developing resort, the main attractions of which are luxurious beaches and pristine nature. Most tourists visit it for have a relaxing holiday on

picturesque shores

, excursions through the tropical jungle and diving in the clear waters of the ocean.

It is more convenient to make excursion routes around Fukuoka by choosing one of the following directions: north, south or center of the island.

Dinh Thanh Nguyen Trung Truc Temple is a unique monument to the Vietnamese struggle for independence. It was built in honor of the leader who led the anti-French colonial movement in Vietnam in 1860–1868, Nguyen Trung Truc. After the last reconstruction in 2016, the temple was opened to the general public. A bronze statue of the national hero is installed in front of the entrance, and his portrait is placed on the altar in the center of the main hall. Address: 07 Nguyen Cong Tru, Vinh Thanh ward, Rach Gia city;
A statue of the legendary hero Nguyen Trung Truc is installed in front of the entrance to the temple of the same name

The private Koi Nguon Museum is dedicated to the culture and history of Phu Quoc. It occupies 4 floors, which houses collections with 2640 ancient objects made of stone, ceramics, bronze, wood and 540 artifacts, including furniture, works of art, fishing equipment XV–XX century. On the ground floor of the museum there is a gift shop selling pearls, fossil wood and shells, and handicrafts. Address: 149 Trần Hưng Đạo, Khu phố 7, Thị trấn Dương. Opening hours: daily from 8.00 to 17.00. Cost of visit - 20,000 VND;
Koi Nguon is a private local history museum telling the history of Phu Quoc

Fukuoka National Park, with green forests occupying almost the entire northeastern part of the island, received the status of a world biosphere reserve protected by UNESCO in 2006. Today there are more than a thousand plant species and 208 animal species. Rare species include loris, long-tailed macaque, silver langur and hornbill. Here you can hike along a few trails, ride a rented mountain bike through the wild jungle, swim in a waterfall and climb the most high mountain
Chua, from where you can see the entire island. Address: Bãi Thơm, Kien Giang province;

The territory of Fukuoka National Park is covered with hills and indented by rivers and streams Sung Hung Pagoda, located at the foot of the hill, is an ancient architectural structure X century.
Just outside the triangular gate in the temple courtyard, visitors are greeted by a statue of the Goddess of Mercy. The sanctuary, built on a stone foundation almost two meters high, is divided into two halls. In the main one, there is an altar on the lower level, and three Buddha statues on the upper level. The walls of the pagoda are decorated with paintings. Address: Tran Hung Dao street, Duong Dong town. Opening hours: daily from 7.00 to 18.00;

Pepper plantations, thanks to which Phu Quoc is called the “kingdom of pepper,” are one of the most visited excursion routes. Here you can see two-meter trees on which black pepper grows, and farmers picking the fruits by hand. Visiting the farm is free, where you can also buy aromatic ground black pepper and peas. The main harvest season lasts from February to July, but the farms are open to tourists all year round. Address: Cửa Dương, Kien Giang Province.
During a tour of the pepper plantation, tourists will be able to observe the process of planting, harvesting and drying peppers

Center of the island

In the central part of the island it is worth paying attention to the following interesting objects:

Dinh Cau Castle, consisting of a temple and a lighthouse, is an unusual structure carved directly into the rock.
This place is considered the symbol of Fukuoka, the most visited by tourists. The temple was built at the beginning of the last century in honor of the sea goddess Tien Hau. Local residents still worship her, bringing treats and flowers to the temple, lighting incense before each trip to sea. Address: Dinh Cau, Bạch Đằng, Dương Đông;

Dinh Cau Temple is a place where fishermen worship the goddess of the sea The Cao Dai temple complex proclaims the unity of all religions in the worship of one God.
"Cao Dai" is translated from Vietnamese as "sacred eye". The deity is now revered by more than 10 million Vietnamese. The interior of the temple is filled with colorful religious paraphernalia dedicated to the five main religions. The temple tower offers stunning views of Duong Dong city, the river and the ocean. Address: Nguyễn Trãi, Dương Đông;

In Cao Dai Temple you can see statues of the founders of five world religions: Lao Tzu, Muhammad, Christ, Buddha and Confucius Da Ban Waterfall, located 6 km from Duong Dong, is an ecotourism destination for lovers of natural beauty. The stream originates from Ham Ninh - the long mountain among the 99 peaks on Phu Quoc Island. Streams of water, jumping over large granite boulders, form small waterfalls and numerous rock pools in which locals and guests of the island love to swim. Address: Suoi Da Ban,
Phu Quoc

province. Cost of visit: 10 thousand dong; The temple is distinguished by a large number of Buddha statues, one of which is located in the temple itself, the other in the courtyard near the main gate. The pagoda has two main halls dedicated to major Buddhist religious figures. Address: Tran Hung Dao street, Duong to district;
Phap Quang Temple is one of the most prominent representatives Chinese Buddhism in Fukuoka

The process of making nuok mam sauce is quite long - from 4 to 12 months

Southern part of the island

In the south of the island there are also many attractions that can interest tourists. Among the fascinating places that stand out are: Su Muon Pagoda is one of the oldest on the island. Situated on a hilltop, it was founded in 1932 by monk Nguyen Kim Muon. In the main hall, built on a three-meter stone, there is giant statue Buddha. In addition to her, there are two more smaller Buddhas on the territory of the pagoda. To reach the main hall, visitors must climb sixty stone steps. The terrace of the temple offers stunning panoramic views of the island.
Address: Duong to commune, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang. Opening hours: daily from 07.00 to 18.00;

Su Muon Pagoda features a large number of colorful Buddha statues nature in Suoi Tran Waterfall Park is replete with lush vegetation tropical forests
with rare species of trees and flowers. The landscape design of the park is also noteworthy: ponds, paths, decorative recreation areas and colorful sculptures. A rocky path along a mountain stream leads visitors to a four-meter cascading waterfall, surrounded on all sides by green forest. You can swim in the natural rock pools around the waterfall or just lie and listen to the sound of the water. Address: Duong Dong town. Entrance price: 10 thousand VND per person;

Coconut Jail is a National Historic Site that opened to the public in 1996. It was built on Phu Quoc by the French in 1940 and operated until 1975, serving as a camp for Vietnamese prisoners of war. Tourists visiting this museum will see barracks surrounded by wire, “tiger cages” - special dark rooms for confinement, mannequins of guards and prisoners. If you wish, you can walk through the underground evacuation tunnel. Address: Đài tưởng niệm Liệt sĩ nhà tù, An Thới, Kiên Giang province. Opening hours: daily, except Mondays, from 7.30 to 11.00 and from 13.30 to 17.00. Entrance fee: 3 thousand dong;
Coconut Prison is a completely restored concentration camp with all the infrastructure

Ho Quoc Buddhist Temple was opened on December 14, 2012. It is located on a hillside facing the sea and is a complex of structures built from wood and natural stone. Huge staircases with sculptures along the edges lead to the main temple, where Buddhist ceremonies take place. The interior features gold trim and stunning wood carvings with amazing detail. Address: Dương Tơ, tp. Phú Quaretac, Kien Giang;
The terraces of the pagoda offer a picturesque view of the sea

At the Fukuoka Pearl Farm, artificial pearls are grown and exported to other countries. During the tour, farm employees will tell guests about the details of the production process and demonstrate how a small piece of shell is placed into the body of mollusks, which, under certain conditions, turns into a pearl. In the farm store you can buy pearl products without fear of counterfeiting. Address: Đường Bào - Dương Tơ, Kiên Giang province;
Growing pearls is a difficult job that requires accuracy and painstakingness.

The War Victims Memorial, located opposite the Coconut Prison in An Thoi City, is an official monument historical heritage Fukuoka. It is made in the shape of two sea waves, the third is a rock. Address: DDT46, Located opposite Coconut Tree Prison, An Thoi village.
The monument is dedicated to the soldiers and prisoners of the coconut prison who died during the Vietnam War

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Excursions depending on the season

Phu Quoc has a mild tropical climate without sudden temperature changes. The weather on the island is determined by monsoons - seasonal winds that change their direction twice a year. In winter, they move towards the sea, bringing dry air, and in summer - towards land, bringing with them rain. The island is characterized by two distinct seasons - dry and wet.

Dry season

The dry season lasts in Fukuoka from November to May - this is the most favorable period for those who go to the island for relaxation. Clear sky, bright sun

, a light breeze and lack of precipitation allow you to bask on the beaches and swim in the sea all day long.

The daytime air temperature during these months is about +30 °C, dropping to +25 °C at night. The sea water warms up to +28 °C.

The best beaches in Fukuoka are the following: Long Beach in the western part of the island is known for the longest coastline
. This is where most of the hotels are located. The southern and central parts of the beach are quite crowded, but the northern part is ideal for a secluded holiday;

The length of Long Beach is about 20 km Sun Beach is located on the eastern side of Fukuoka, separate from other beaches. It is famous among tourists for its fine white sand, clear turquoise water, gentle entrance and shallow depth near the shore. Mostly families with children vacation here. In the southern part sand beach
framed by large boulders, among which bright small fish swim and crabs hide;

The sandy coast of Sun Beach is framed by coconut palms

Bai Khem is smaller in size than the above-mentioned beaches, but surpasses them in beauty. It has an arched shape and is framed by coastal jungle and cliffs. The purest blue water, snow-white sand, romantic landscapes, and lack of noise attract vacationers here all year round. Bai Hem - small picturesque beach

with white sand and turquoise water In addition to relaxing on the numerous beaches of the resort during the dry season, it is convenient to explore the natural attractions of Fukuoka: the national park, waterfalls, beautiful neighboring islands

. You can diversify your pastime by visiting holidays and festivals taking place during this season.

The most spectacular of these events are:
Boat racing festival held at the end of April on Dinh Cau Beach. Men and women from many municipalities in Fukuoka compete in the regatta. After the race is completed and the winner is selected, all boats compete in the final competition;

Traditional dragon boat races are held in Fukuoka every spring. music Festival Epizode taking place on New Year's Eve. The holiday is a musical event with a laser show, a varied program, famous DJs: Nina Kravitz, Ricardo Villalobos, Sonia Munir and others. The venue of the event is the beach on the territory of the Sunset Sanato complex, equipped with a stage, paths, and decorated with original art objects.
Neon lights, laser shows, and unusual stage designs make the Epizode festival a bright and exciting event.

Wet season

The rainy season lasts in Fukuoka from June to October. During this time, up to 80% of the annual norm falls. The rains are most often short-lived, but occur almost every day; there are rarely two or three days without precipitation. A large number of jellyfish appear in the sea.

During this period, there are significantly fewer vacationers on the island, and prices for tourist services are reduced to a minimum. Due to washed-out dirt roads, travelers can visit only a few attractions located in the center of the island, where there is an asphalt surface.

During these months, you can visit temples and pagodas in the vicinity of Duong Dong, as well as take part in traditional Vietnamese holidays:

The Day of Wandering Souls attracts many tourists to local pagodas. According to beliefs, on this day the souls of ancestors visit their homes, and local residents, in order to express their love and gratitude to them, light incense, offer prayers, and place trays of treats in the courtyards. Special commemoration ceremonies are held in temples with the participation of a large number of monks;
The festival procession of Buddhist monks ends in one of the Fukuoka temples

Mid-Autumn Festival is accompanied by many street events, including a procession of children with colorful lanterns and paper stars, various competitions and fairs replete with national sweets and fruits.
Mass celebrations of Vietnamese people on the streets of cities and villages are part of the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival and symbolize the end of the rice harvest

Where to go with a child

Phu Quoc - perfect place For family vacation. There is a lot of interesting entertainment for children on the island.

Vinpearl Phu Quoc Park

Main entertainment center on the island is Vinpearl Phu Quoc Park, opened in 2014. It is called “little Disneyland” for its many attractions for children and adults, including:

Photo gallery: entertainment in Vinpearl Phu Quoc Park

The aquarium tunnel allows you to observe all its inhabitants. Water slides of varying difficulty in the water park are designed for children and adults

Address: Vinpearlland 92A Tran Hung Dao, KP7, Duong Dong Town.

Fukuoka Ropeway

In February 2018, a cable car opened on the island, stretching from An Thoi port to the Southern Islands. Today it is the longest road over the sea in the world with a route length of almost 8 km and a travel time of about 20 minutes. A visit to the cable car is a great opportunity to admire the Gulf of Thailand and the island from a bird's eye view.

The round trip cost for adults is 500 thousand VND, for children - 300 thousand VND. Tickets can be purchased at the cable car ticket office.

Hippodrome "Greyhound racing"

The hippodrome was opened in 2014 and has already become a popular place to visit among locals and tourists. This is not just a place for dog competitions, but also a kennel where representatives of the Fukuoka Ridgeback breed are bred, distinguished by a ridge of fur on the back that grows in reverse direction.

The hippodrome includes four racing tracks 365 meters long with various obstacles that participating dogs must overcome. The competition is held in two stages: the first round from 9.00 to 11.30, the second - from 14.00 to 16.00. After the races are over, guests are offered a tour of the racetrack with a fascinating story about the breeding and training of Fukuoka Ridgebacks. Price entrance ticket is 50 thousand VND per person.

Trip planning

Phu Quoc Island covers an area of ​​almost 600 km, so it is impossible to get acquainted with the main attractions in a day; this will require at least two to three days. During this period you can explore the central part of the island around the Duong Dong, visiting the local night market with the freshest seafood, fish sauce factory, Pearl Farm and Dinh Cau Temple.

If you are planning a trip for 4–7 days, you should visit the national park, pepper plantations, Southern Islands with untouched nature, as well as diving and snorkeling on Turtle Island in the northern part of Phu Quoc. Those who do not have scuba diving skills, but really want to see coral reefs and their inhabitants, can contact a diving club, where beginners will be taught the basics of underwater swimming. Rainbow Divers Diving School is located in Duong Dong and has 15 years of experience in teaching children and adults.

If you have some free time, an excursion to the romantic islands in the southern part of Fukuoka will be interesting:

Fingernale Island - heavenly place for a secluded holiday with a small beach surrounded by the jungle;
Fingernail Island in Phu Quoc is a great place for a secluded getaway

Hon Tam, or Pineapple Island, is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of Phu Quoc;
Hon Tam Island is famous for its picturesque scenery

Capitan's Cape in the southeast is famous not only for its stunning scenery, but also for its history associated with Emperor Gia Long, the first king of the Nguyen dynasty.
Cape Captain - the southeastern tip of the island with untouched nature

According to legend, Gia Long's boat, heading towards the cape in the hope of hiding here from the soldiers pursuing him, ended up on a reef. The captain jumped into the sea to quickly free her, sacrificing his life. When Gia Long (Nguyen The To) became emperor, he returned to this place to honor the memory of the deceased captain.

For a long trip to the island, you should worry about accommodation in advance, especially if the trip takes place during the high season. The choice of accommodation on the island is quite wide: from modest bamboo huts on the seashore to expensive apartments. Among hotels with a European level of service, Coco has a large number of positive reviews Palm Resort, Arcadia Resort and Saigon Resort. Prices for a double room with breakfast included at Arcadia Resort start from $40; in guest houses you can rent a room for $9.

For comfortable rest on the island you should familiarize yourself with some of the features of this region:

Located in the south of colorful Vietnam, in the eternally warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand on the border with Cambodia. It ranks first on the list of the country's largest islands as it measures 48 km in length and just over 25 km in width.

Interesting! Because of the mountain range that occupies most of Phu Quoc, local residents gave it the poetic name “Island of 99 Mountains.”

Among experienced travelers you can often hear a comparison of this place with Thai Phuket island. There are indeed similarities between them, especially in climate and size, but Fukuoka has a less intense life, and it is also less developed and equipped.

There are no hundreds of noisy discos, international bars, brothels and dozens of shopping centers where you can cheaply buy clothes, shoes and jewelry from local manufacturers. There are also fewer cultural attractions on the Vietnamese island. But it is precisely these qualities that made Phu Quoc one of the most attractive places For .

First of all this region famous, but besides this, you can find some attractions on the island.

Sights and excursions

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The reason for the imperfection of local tourism infrastructure The problem is that its development began only in the mid-2000s. The reason for this was unclear international status of the island. If you look at the map, you can see that it is located in territorial waters, exactly in the middle of the border between Cambodia and Vietnam.

Interesting! Therefore, for almost half a century, two states disputed the ownership of Fukuoka. Until the territorial dispute was resolved, none of the parties that claimed the site were willing to invest in its development.

The influx of tourists and the final assignment of the island to Vietnam, spurred the development of Fukuoka. Now there are several objects that you must visit during your stay on the island.

Nha Lao Cay Dua Prison or Coconut Tree Prison

During the First Indochina War from 1949 to 1950, when Vietnam was under French colonial rule, Phu Quoc Island was chosen by the authorities as the location for the organization the country's largest prison. Then this region had little in common with the present one paradise island, it was a hellish place for torture and torture.

The newly opened prison was named "Coconut Prison" because prison authorities forced criminals and prisoners of war to work until exhaustion on local coconut plantations. Rarely a working day went by without the death of one of the workers.

During the Second Indochina War, as well as during the subsequent civil war in Vietnam, the prison became into US possession. During this period, its size expanded significantly, as did the scale of the atrocities that took place in its dungeons.

This prison acquired the gloomy fame of one of the places where the most brutal torture of a person.

Shock! Evidence of this are numerous objects, such as: tiny coffin-sized cells with walls and ceilings made of barbed wire, torture chambers with instruments for torturing people, pits for prisoners half filled with swamp water, as well as execution yards and mass graves. All this was preserved with the help of a memory museum that was opened on the site of the prison.

For those who are interested in the new history of the region and want to know more about the events that took place in South-East Asia during the period of colonialism and civil wars definitely worth it visit the Coconut Prison with a guided tour.

Fukuoka Lighthouse

In contrast to the previous object, Fukuoka Lighthouse is a pleasant place with pastoral landscapes that leaves best experience. French colonists built this object on a small cliff.

Interesting! The lighthouse was built next to an ancient thousand-year-old temple, where, according to local fishermen’s beliefs, the good goddess Tian Hou lives, who patronizes fishermen and sailors. Local residents still come here to present a sacrificial offering to the goddess, or to pray to her for a successful catch.

The lighthouse is not only an object of pilgrimage, but also a small spontaneous place where you can buy a wide variety of seafood, including exotic ones, at cheap prices (by CIS standards). Here you can buy rare seafood delicacies that in Europe are found only in the most advanced and expensive supermarkets or fish restaurants.

ATTENTION! It is recommended to visit the lighthouse in the afternoon. At this time, local sailors return from the sea with the morning catch, and their family carries fresh seafood to a spontaneous market in order to sell it to other residents of the island or tourists. There you can buy not only fresh fish, but also fish prepared at home or in small local taverns.

Phu Quoc Fish Sauce Factory

No self-respecting Vietnamese eats food without fish sauce, which is as indispensable here as table salt in the rest of the world. It is served absolutely everywhere here: both in home cooking and... And almost everyone eats with it.

Historically, the best fish sauce in the country is made on the island of Phu Quoc, which is located in a very favorable place in terms of fishing. This seasoning is produced here in huge quantities. at a local fish sauce factory. From there it is distributed throughout the country and even exported beyond its borders: to Europe, the USA, and other Asian countries.

The factory for the production of this sauce can be found just a couple of minutes walk from the main market of the island.

Important! Moreover, you can enter its territory completely free of charge, but you will only have to pay for the services of an English-speaking guide who will take you on a tour of the most interesting places of the facility and explain the essence of the production processes inside. You can refuse the services of a guide, but in this case you will have to figure out what is happening on your own.

Inside the factory, travelers can see huge wooden barrels, in which the sauce is infused and acquires its specific taste and aroma, which are so valued in Vietnam.

Most tourists can smell the factory by the strong smell of rotten fish, even tens of meters away from it, because of this they often flatly refuse to go inside. And completely in vain!

After all, the sauce here is made using old technology, without preservatives or chemicals:

• first, dry corals are placed in a wooden container as a filter;
• sprinkle small fish sprinkled with salt on top;
• the entire mixture ferments for 4 years;
• After the fermentation process is completed, the sauce is poured into pots, adding spices that give it a specific color and spicy taste.

ATTENTION! Some airlines have banned the carriage of fish sauce on their planes because if it is accidentally uncorked, it will contaminate the entire cabin. Therefore, passengers' luggage may be carefully checked for the presence of sauce.

Pepper plantations

Large in area black pepper plantations. The attraction is not very interesting, but in order to pass the time between excursions, it is quite suitable. In addition, passage there is quite inexpensive.

Pearl farm

After all, it is grown here in huge quantities. For this purpose, there are several farms with swimming pools in Fukuoka.

Interesting! These farms were organized in 1998 and in a couple of years of activity they turned from an ordinary enterprise local significance to the most visited objects of this type on the planet.

People are attracted to opportunity free get to the farm territory to see with your own eyes how oyster shells mature in pools, how tiny grains of sand are implanted into them, which gradually turn into pearls, and also how the finished product is extracted and processed, turning into beautiful jewelry.

Important! As already noted, the cost of visiting the farm is free, but you will have to pay for the services of a guide and transportation there.

Speaking of products: here you can buy them at a lower cost than in Vietnam in general, due to the lack of store markups for additional taxes and logistics.

The cost of products made from real pearls in Fukuoka starts from $30.

National Park Phu Quoc National Park

The main advantage of Fukuoka is this is its heavenly untouched nature, which will amaze with its appearance even a person indifferent to such beauties.

All main natural resources concentrated in the territory national park, which consists of relict jungles hundreds of thousands of years old and numerous mountains among them. From these mountains to large quantities drain warm waterfalls, which form small rivers and dams.

In the park you can see 930 plant species, including those listed in the Red Book. More than 150 species of animals, in particular, the famous wild dogs of Phu Quoc, which were brought here in ancient times by the first inhabitants of the island, but escaped into the jungle and became completely wild.

Suoi Tranh Waterfall

Medium sized waterfall located deep in the park. He is famous for repeatedly appearing in famous films when directors needed to demonstrate the beauty of the tropics. Once there, observers find themselves at a small and clean pool of water, which is surrounded on all sides by lush tropical vegetation, and the rocks of the waterfall are shrouded in vines.

Note! A convenient walking path made of stones leads to the waterfall.

The cost of the excursion is about 50,000 thousand VND.

Duong Dong Lake and Ho Duong Dong Reservoirs

In the very center of the park Several dams were built near the mountain range, which helped form a large reservoir fed by clean mountain rivers. These hydrological features are the main source drinking water for the inhabitants of the island.

They have also turned into a tourist attraction, since they are surrounded on all sides by relict jungle and in appearance reminiscent of a heavenly lake.

Pagodas and temples

In Fukuoka you can find small buddhist temple, which is located on the territory of the above-mentioned lighthouse. There is also a pagoda built in honor of the patron goddess of sailors.

The second pagoda and temple are located in an island village called Duong Duong. Climbing onto the territory temple complex, you can get to the observation deck from which you can see the entire city perfectly.

ATTENTION! There are two staircases in Duong Dong Temple: one is exclusively for men and the other is exclusively for women. Therefore, you should not be surprised by persistent requests to climb the required stairs.

Coi Nguon Museum

This private museum, located in the city center of Duong Duong, tells the story of the island. In the 5-story building you can find more 3000 items antiquity, archaeological finds, household items and monuments that were found throughout Fukuoka.

Interesting! The collection numbers about 5,000 thousand exhibits, and this number is constantly growing. It is worth noting that the entire collection was collected by just one person, whose family owns the local history museum.

Entertainment

Beach lovers active rest will also find entertainment in Fukuoka.

Leisure

Active recreation on the island is mainly represented by diving, as well as tourist bases for ecotrekking (hiking with overnight stays in a national park). Also here or a bicycle to explore all the beauties of the island in person, and not as part of an excursion. For lovers nightlife there are numerous bars and nightclubs.

Beach holiday

For Fukuoka, this is not just a beautiful epithet, but a very real status. After all, since 2008, this resort has taken first place in the list of the most beautiful and environmentally friendly places for tourism on the planet.

There is no dominance of water scooterists and kitesurfers, and the area is full of wild beaches, where you may not see a single person all day one soul. The latter factor makes Phu Quoc a great place for fans of nudism.

With kids

You can entertain children in large amusement park "Winpearl Land" with a water park, numerous attractions and an aquarium, or leaving them in the hands of animators who are available at any hotel in Vinpearl, for example in the top hotel Vinpearl Nha Trang Resort.

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15 options for how to spend time in Fukuoka: attractions, excursions, what to do in Fukuoka and what to see.

What to see on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

With the popularity of Phu Quoc Island growing every year, more and more good hotels and ways to have fun are appearing here. Fukuoka has a large safari zoo, world-class golf courses, big park entertainment and some stunning beaches. Many people ask “Phu Quoc or Nha Trang, which is better?” I don’t have a definite answer to this question. Phu Quoc is a much calmer resort than Nha Trang, but prices here are a little higher. Nha Trang is more popular, Russian tourists discovered Phu Quoc relatively recently, and it still looks like an exotic island not trampled by tourists.

Phu Quoc offers ocean, land and air excursions, scuba diving, hiking, exotic bird watching, trekking and fishing.

Phu Quoc combines natural beauty and tranquility, the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam and very tasty cuisine. In this article we will figure out what to see on Phu Quoc Island (Vietnam).

15 things to do in Fukuoka

Let me make a reservation right away that you can take excursions in Phu Quoc (Vietnam) at local tourist information centers - this is not a problem. I wouldn’t be myself if I didn’t provide you with a link to a website where you can see prices for excursions in Fukuoka online. All the places listed in this article can be visited on your own.

Below you see a map of Fukuoka with attractions in Russian, which I wrote about in the article. In the top left corner of the map you will see a button that looks like a tablet or monitor - click it and a map legend will open with all the places I mentioned in the article.

Relax on local beaches

In Fukuoka you will find some of the most beautiful beaches Vietnam. Palm trees, azure sea and snow-white sand in the best traditions of Bounty advertising. This is one of the few places in Vietnam where you can see the sun setting over the ocean. The most beautiful and famous beaches of Phu Quoc: Long Beach, Sao Beach, Khem Beach, Thom Beach, and Vung Bau Beach. If you can, try to visit them all.

In the north of the island between the beaches of Vung Bau and Ganh Dau you will find the Vinpearl amusement park - the younger brother of the famous Vinpearl park near Nha Trang. This is the local Disneyland - part entertainment complex, part trade area and partly a hotel. This park is located on one of the the most beautiful coasts Fukuoka.

Another beach worthy of attention-Cua Can. It is interesting to see the nearby villages, take a ride along the river of the same name and take a walk through the local forest. You can also go fishing with the locals.

In my opinion, riding in the north of the island is the most interesting, but you can choose your own route and pretend to be a pioneer.

I would advise you to go to Phu Quoc National Park (Công Viên Quốc Gia Phú Quốc). It's nice to ride along the red clay roads, admiring the ocean on one side and the forest on the other. There is a crocodile farm nearby.

Hire a boat and go fishing

One of the fun things to do in Fukuoka is to hire a fisherman with a boat and go fishing. Half of the pleasure will come from the opportunity to bargain, and the other half from the opportunity to see rare places where tourists practically never go, but the locals are very familiar with them.

In my opinion, the best places for fishing are: An Thoi, Duong Dong River, Cua Can and Vung Bau beaches.

You especially can’t go wrong in An Thoi – there are fishing boats constantly running to the small neighboring islands and you can easily negotiate with any fisherman.

Explore a national park

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Fukuoka National Park covers about a third of the island. This option is perfect for those who like to walk a lot and discover everything mysterious and wild. There are several basic popular trails in the park, but you can choose your own route. The main thing is to prepare well. The park is home to macaques, langurs, otters, loris, bats and hornbills.

If you are not confident in your ability to navigate the jungle, then it is better to buy a tour from one of the local travel agencies, because... Many of the paths here are not very clearly marked and there is a high chance of getting lost. And Phu Quoc is a large island, about 500 square kilometers.

Explore the underwater world with a mask - snorkeling

What else to do in Phu Quoc (Vietnam) other than immerse yourself in the warm waters of the ocean? Snorkeling is a leisure activity accessible to any person without age restrictions who can confidently float on the water independently or at least with a vest. The peculiarity of Fukuoka is that you don’t need to swim far to see the beautiful underwater world with colorful fish and corals.

You can rent a diving mask at popular beaches: Long Beach, Ganh Dau Beach, and Sao Beach, and swim here.

Or go diving

Every year, scuba diving becomes an increasingly popular activity in Fukuoka. The reason is simple: the opportunity to see and touch the underwater world in warm, clear water low prices with friendly guides.

Anyone can try themselves in diving. The most popular place for diving - shallow water near the islands of the An Thoi archipelago in the south of the island. Where I suggested you go fishing.

Beginners will be delighted by the beautiful coral life under the cover of the water and swimming in the company of colorful reef fish. If you've never scuba dived, Phu Quoc is a great place to do it for the first time. I'm serious!

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The best metas for diving (I write in English and Vietnamese to make it easier to find on Google maps):

In the north of the island:

Turtle island (Đảo Rùa)

Fingernail island (Hòn Móng Tay)

On South:

May Rut (Hòn May Rut)

Hon Thom (Hòn Thơm)

Dam Ngoai (Dâm Ngoài) West

Dam Ngoai (Dâm Ngoài) South

Roi (Rỏi) East

Roi (Rỏi) South

And further a few lesser known spots, but no less beautiful Hon Doi (Hòn Dơi), Da Chong (Đá Chồng), Ngoc Trai (Ngọc Trai), Ky Lan (Kỳ Lân).

Swim in Da Ban Waterfall (suối Đá Bàn)

What else to see on Phu Quoc Island? Da Ban Waterfall is located 16 km from the main city of the island - Duong Dong, right in the middle of Phu Quoc Island. This is very a nice place and here you can swim in the cool water. Oh joy! Because the sea is always warm.

Of course, you don't have to swim. Just climb up the rocks and listen to the music of the forest: the singing of birds, the murmur of water. Catch a couple of fish and immediately fry them in the next cave, and you can also collect fresh fruit.

Go to Dinh Cau Night Market

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The Dinh Cau market is called the night market because only at 17:00 Vo Thi Sau street is closed to cars and it turns into a pedestrian street. At this time, the sellers take out their counters and work begins. Fukuoka Night Market has a lot to offer. Many people ask what to eat in Fukuoka. The answer is: there is a lot of delicious food here, such as grilled seafood, crab soup, boiled squid and snails, grilled meat and other Vietnamese dishes. If you want to eat fresh seafood, come early, by 19:00 the market is very crowded and you will have to stand in lines.

In addition to food, the market sells souvenirs and handicrafts. Here you can easily find the answer to the question “What to bring from Fukuoka?” Many bring shells or dried crabs or starfish, medicinal Vietnamese tinctures, hats, and pearls. You can safely take pictures of whatever you want, it is allowed.

When you come to the market, sellers will be calling you, do not approach any, but first walk down the street back and forth to choose the place you like best. Many sellers at the market are friendly, but there are also aggressive ones who will start shouting and threatening if refused, why would you spoil your mood?

Prices in the markets are always inflated, especially for foreigners. Keep in mind that you can always bargain in Vietnam.

At the market you can buy fresh fish and seafood by weight. Some of them are still alive, floating in special containers, and some are lying on ice.

As in any market in Vietnam, there are many small child beggars. Whether you give them money or not is up to you.

Take a ride on the water

Water sports are still new to Fukuoka. The island recently began accepting tourists. And so far only rare specimens on water skis cross the water surface, sailing yacht or kayak. Basically all entertainment is provided on the main beach of the island, Long Beach.

Have a picnic at Suoi Tranh Waterfall