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Phu Quoc

Vietnam travel guide

What to see in Phu Quoc

The beach island of the south, home of pepper and fish sauce, with sunsets over the Gulf of Thailand.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from November to January
Photo: ntt · CC BY-SA 3.0

Phu Quoc highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Bai Sao

    One of the island’s whitest-sand beaches.

  2. Hon Thom cable car

    One of the longest over the sea in the world.

  3. An Thoi Islands

    An archipelago for snorkelling by boat.

  4. Night market

    Grilled seafood and food stalls.

  5. Phu Quoc Prison

    A museum about the war and its prisoners.

Day trips from Phu Quoc

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Phu Quoc

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Phu Quoc are from November to January. If you can, avoid April (intense heat).

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar with warnings
  4. Apr with strong warnings
  5. May with warnings
  6. Jun with warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with warnings
  9. Sep with warnings
  10. Oct with warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • February

    Lunar New Year (approximate dates)

    Millions of people travel at this time: trains and flights are full and expensive, and many shops and restaurants close for several days.

    What to do: Book transport weeks in advance and expect closures for the first three days.

  • from March to May

    Intense heat

    From March to May temperatures reach 35–40 °C with high humidity; April is the toughest month.

    What to do: Visit temples at sunrise, rest at midday and drink plenty of water.

  • from June to October

    Rainy season

    It’s usually heavy afternoon downpours, not whole days of rain. Everything is greener and there are fewer tourists.

    What to do: Plan outdoor visits for the morning and save the afternoon for museums, covered markets or a massage.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the phở stall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Vietnam guide.

Frequently asked questions about Phu Quoc

What to see in Phu Quoc?

Bai Sao, Hon Thom cable car, An Thoi Islands, Night market and Phu Quoc Prison.

What to see in Phu Quoc in one day?

Don’t miss Bai Sao, Hon Thom cable car, An Thoi Islands, Night market and Phu Quoc Prison. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Phu Quoc?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Phu Quoc are from November to January. If you can, avoid April (intense heat).

What day trips can you take from Phu Quoc?

Southern islands.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.