Phu Quoc Island lauded as top destination in Southeast Asia

Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang will become one of the top destinations in Southeast Asia, Malaysia’s World of Buzz newspaper wrote in its article about Vietnam’s largest island.
Phu Quoc Island lauded as top destination in Southeast Asia ảnh 1A corner of Phu Quoc island district (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of KienGiang will become one of the top destinations in Southeast Asia, Malaysia’sWorld of Buzz newspaper wrote in its article about Vietnam’s largest island.

The beaches and small islands around Phu Quoc are a perfect getaway on thecrowded holiday scene these days, it says.

Travellers should visit Sao Beach, Long Beach, Truong Beach, Hon Chong Island,Hon Rom Island, Thom Island, and Trung Truc Temple at Ganh Dau Cape, itexhorts.

Located on the Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand marine economic corridor, Phu Quoc isdubbed the “pearl” island.

It features a monsoon tropical climate, with two seasons, thedry season from November to April and the rainy season from May to October. Theaverage temperature is 28 degrees Celsius, allowing visitors to enjoy theisland’s beauty at any time of the year.

Phu Quoc was once a sleepy area of around 100,000 people. In recent years,however, the 567sq.m island has become a tourist mecca for thousands ofvisitors from around the world.

Located 46km from the mainland, the island can be reached by airfrom HCM City within one hour and from Hanoi within two hours.

Phu Quoc National Park is one of the most attractive places inthe district. It is home to 929 plant species, of which 42 are listed in theVietnamese and world red books of endangered species. The park is part of theKien Giang biosphere reserve, which was recognised as a World Biosphere Reserveby UNESCO in 2006.

The island was named as one of the 10 most beautiful Asianislands to visit in summer by tourism site www.topinspired.com.

 "This peacefultropical paradise is Vietnam's largest island, which has rapidly morphed from asleepy island to a must-visit destination. It's still largely undeveloped asthere is plenty of room for exploration. Dive the reefs, kayak in the bays orrelax by lounging on the beach, indulging in a massage and dining on freshseafood. It really is a perfect escape from reality and everyday life,” thesite said.

In September, it was named by CNN among the top five up-and-coming Asia Pacificdestinations to visit this fall.-VNA
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