VN · An Giang · 10.23°N 103.95°E

phu quoc

Beach island with night markets, a long sea cable car and fish sauce houses.

Best time
November to April is the dry season, with calm seas and sunny days. From about May to October, the southwest monsoon brings rain and rougher water, especially on the west coast.
How long
3–4 days
Getting there
Fly KL to Ho Chi Minh City (about 2 hours), then about an hour on to Phu Quoc. Direct flights from KL run at times, so check before you book.
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VN · An Giangphu quoc10.23°N 103.95°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Beach island with night markets, a long sea cable car and fish sauce houses.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingPhu QuocVN, An Giang
KLphu quoc
≈ 827 km from KL, as the crow flies
Sao Beach - Phu Quoc

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Vietnam's largest island, in the Gulf of Thailand close to the Cambodian coast. It has long beaches, sunsets on the west coast, big resorts and a busy night market, and it's known across Vietnam for its fish sauce and black pepper.

Makan

  1. Gỏi cá tríchRaw herring salad with coconut and herbs, rolled in rice paper. The island's signature dish.Map ↗
  2. Bún kènRice noodles in a fish and coconut milk broth, a local breakfast.Map ↗
  3. Grilled seafoodScallops, squid and sea urchin, grilled to order at the night market.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Sao BeachA white-sand beach on the southeast coast, with calm, clear water.Map ↗
  2. Hon Thom cable carOne of the world's longest sea-crossing cable cars, from An Thoi out to Hon Thom island.Map ↗
  3. The night marketGrilled seafood, snacks and souvenirs in Duong Dong every evening.Map ↗
  4. Fish sauce housesSee the giant wooden barrels where the island's fish sauce ferments.Map ↗
  5. An Thoi islandsBoat trips from the south of the island for snorkelling and quiet beaches.Map ↗

Good to know

  • If you're bringing fish sauce home, buy sealed bottles packed for flying and check your airline's rules.
  • The island is bigger than it looks. Use a ride-hailing app or hire a car and driver for the day.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.