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Surrounded by 150 kilometres of coastline, Phu Quoc island city features 22 large and small islands which are dotted with famed beaches such as Bai Truong, Bai Khem, Ganh Dau, Bai Sao, and Cua Can, earning it the moniker of ‘pearl island’.
It first gained worldwide popularity after opening an international airport in 2012, and has since 2014 implemented a 30-day visa-free policy for foreigners.
The area is blessed with an array of beautiful scenery coupled with rich natural resources.
Visitors to Phu Quoc love its peaceful sea and vast sandy beaches which distinguish it from other popular seaside resorts such as Nha Trang and Da Nang.
Phu Quoc has enjoyed a strong recovery after the country eased COVID-19 restrictions. (bazantravel.com)
It received a total of 1.4 million tourists during the first half of this year, or over 70% of its full-year target.
Mong Tay (Fingernail) Islet has been dubbed the Little Maldives of Vietnam. (Photo: phuquocxanh.com)
Bai Dai (Long Beach) is a pristine location where the sea is as blue as sapphire and the natural beauty of the area is unspoiled. These charming features convinced ABC News to select the beach as one of the world’s five most beautiful and clean beaches. (Photo: phuquocxanh.com)
Situated on the island’s southeast coast, Bai Sao (Star Beach) is another beautiful place to enjoy the sun. Largely unknown to tourists, this little white-sandy beach features emerald water and is an ideal spot for sunbathing. (Photo: phuquocxanh.com)
The beauty of Phu Quoc as seen from a bird’s-eye view. (Photo: phuquocxanh.com)
An aerial view of traditional fishing boats lined in An Thoi harbour of Duong Dong town. (Photo: phuquocxanh.com)
A pepper farm is definitely worth visiting during a trip to Phu Quoc. (Photo: phuquocxanh.com)
Phu Quoc not only offers young people generous options, but is also an ideal place for the elderly. Recently, the International Living publishing company voted Phu Quoc among the top 15 best islands to retire in 2021. (Photo: phuquocxanh.com)