Fukuoka starfish beach where is located. Phu Quoc - full review of all places

We spent a full seven days in Fukuoka. We drove across the island. We visited basically all the places that are mentioned in tourist booklets and not only. I decided to build this review according to the principle: place - description, abandoning the more familiar structure of the diary by day.

How to get to Fukuoka

In 2012, Fukuoka opened new airport(PQC code), which receives regular flights from Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Haiphong and Can Tho. In addition, hundreds of charters fly here from all over the world.

The most convenient way to get to this Vietnamese island is from Ho Chi Minh City. Depending on the season and day of the week, the number of flights per day from Saigon can reach 10 or more. The journey is only 1 hour. Flights are operated by: Vietnam airlines, VietJet Air, JetStar. Ticket prices range from 4,000 rubles. up to 20,000 rubles per round trip per person. We took tickets for New Year's dates 5 months before departure (in August). Low-cost airline - "JetStar", price - 4,300 rubles (round trip). I recommend booking tickets in advance if you want to save 10-15 thousand rubles. Aviasales to help.

Transfer from/to Fukuoka Airport

If I'm not mistaken, there is no public transport. You need to get from the airport to the hotel by taxi or by a previously booked transfer at the hotel. Taxi stands are at the exit, also in the baggage claim area. Everything is simple here, we show the hotel reservation with the address, pay for the fare at the counter, get a voucher, go out into the street. We fall into the hands of the driver, who, according to the voucher, takes us to the hotel without any problems and questions. The island itself is not small, so the price of a taxi will be from 100,000 dong to 300,000 - 400,000 dong, depending on the location of the hotel.

Where to stay in Fukuoka

When choosing a hotel in Fukuoka, the east coast of the island must be swept aside immediately. There is no infrastructure here, the coast is one big garbage dump.

95% of hotels are located on the west coast. For myself, conditionally, I divided all the hotels into 4 zones (from north to south):

Neighborhood Vinpearl

At the time of our trip, this area was actively developed. Huge high-rise premium chain hotels were built here. In addition to Vinpearl amusement parks, a casino is due to open here in the near future. For whom all this is being built and who will live here, I have no idea. Europeans and Americans will not come here when they have Las Vegas, Miami, Ibiza, Nice at home. Especially considering the mentality and service local residents. I do not recommend this area of the island. Those who want luxury should go to Dubai, and in no case to Phu Quoc.

Ong Lang Beach area

We lived in this area and I can safely say that this is the best place to stay in Fukuoka. Ong Lang beach is the cleanest on the island. Local hotels have large green areas, almost all accommodation in "bungalows" and houses. This allows you to be closer to nature. Locals do not live here, peace and quiet. This area is located in the very center of the island, so it is very convenient to make trips to other parts of Fukuoka from here.

Map of hotels in the area with Booking below:

Hotels in and around Duong Dong

I won't pay much attention. Suitable only for backpackers, and even then you can find more impressive options in other parts of the island for little money.

Hotels located along Long Beach

Long Beach is not much inferior to Ong Lang. There is also a very clean coast, a large number of hotels for every taste and budget. The difference from the Ong Lang area is that here the concentration of tourists is several times higher. Hence the fuss, the constant movement.

For those who appreciate peace and privacy, I would advise you to stay in the Ong Lang beach area, for everyone else - Long Beach.

The place is very beautiful. The beach is located in a small bay surrounded by hills covered with tropical vegetation. White sand.

At low tide, the coastline increases greatly. The beach, especially in the photo, looks heavenly.

enjoy this natural beauty, relax, swim in the sea, we failed. There is so much dirt and garbage here that there are simply no words. Wild thrash. The entire coast is strewn with packages, bottles and other muck. The desire to swim here immediately disappears when a pack of condoms floats next to you and a meter long snag is pulled along the bottom.

Infrastructure: along the beach there are several cafes in the traditional Vietnamese style - dirty tables, dishes, waiters sleeping on the go. I didn’t have any particular complaints about this, since this is Vietnam.

Each institution diligently “cleans” its coastline from dirt and debris. It happens like this: a Vietnamese rakes garbage into a bucket, moves beyond the territory of the restaurant's shore and pours it out where the beach area does not belong to anyone. The sea again takes all this garbage in a wave and eventually nails it. Such is the cycle of idiocy.

One of our compatriots, who has been living on the island for more than 5 years, assured me that after a change in the wind, the beach would be removed and it would be exemplary. The locals have this mentality: why clean up today if tomorrow the sea will again bring all sorts of rubbish.

I don’t post photos of the dirt so as not to spoil the impression of this place, because it is actually amazing. I hope that the local authorities will pay attention and put this beach in order, it has no equal in beauty on the island.

The beach is an extension of Bai Sao

If you face the sea on Sao Beach, then there is another beach on the right, which differs in the color of the sand, it is yellow.

Huge boulders are found in the water and on the shore. The coastline is slightly narrower than that of Bai Sao. There are no restaurants or sunbeds here. In its own way, this is a plus, since there are almost no people, you can throw a towel and lie down in solitude.

The main problem is, again, garbage, but oddly enough it is much less here, there is almost none in the water, although it is no more than 1 km from Bai Sao. Apparently the features of the tide.

Ong Lang Beach

The most well-kept and clean beach in Fukuoka. The sand is fine and golden. On first coastline there are many decent hotels and restaurants, hence the impeccable cleanliness, the adjacent territory is regularly cleaned. The sea is very calm and warm.

In places there are areas with stone banks.

Large areas of this beach are occupied by hotels, mostly of the "bungalow" type. Since all the beaches in Fukuoka are public, this is not a problem. You can swim and relax along the entire coastline. Restrictions only on the use of sun loungers and other beach equipment that belongs to the hotel.

Ganh Gio Beach

Ganh Gio Beach - located south of the beach Ong Lang on the western side of the island. In fact, it is no different from Ong Lang. Unless access to the beach is possible only through the territory of the Shells Resort hotel (one of the most expensive in Fukuoka). It can be said that the beach is private.

They may not be allowed into the hotel territory, therefore, if you have not stayed at this hotel, then there is nothing to do on Ganh Gio Beach.

Other beaches in Fukuoka

The above are places that I have studied well. We spent enough time on these beaches to form a concrete opinion about them. In addition to these places, during our stay on the island we were brought to several more beaches, I will say a few words about them.

long beach- the center of all beach holidays in Fukuoka. Its length is about 20 km. Probably 90-95% of all hotels and resorts are located on this beach and its environs. I try to avoid such crowded places, so I will not give recommendations.

Duong Dong Beach

Thom Beach– dump, not suitable for swimming or recreation

Entertainment in Fukuoka

Judging by the tourist booklets and notes, Phu Quoc is not only famous for its beaches. We had enough time to carefully familiarize ourselves with the life of the island and all the entertainment for tourists. In addition to a beach holiday, Phu Quoc offers activities for guests for every taste:

hiking trails in the rainforest;
one day snorkeling/diving excursions to coral reefs and the islands
modern amusement park with water slides and attractions;
safari zoo;
rich tour. Pepper factory, pearl factory, local fish sauce production
Acquaintance with the traditions and lifestyle of the locals (markets, street food, etc.)

Night market

Before going to the island, I read a lot of comments and reviews about the night market. People have described this place as a paradise for seafood and street food lovers in general.

The market consists of several streets, which are lined with street cafes, shops with nuts, souvenirs and other junk. Every reputable establishment has aquariums and stalls with fresh catch.

There are really no questions about the products, everything is fresh. Wide selection of shellfish, fish. There are exotics - for example, sharks and other unknown creatures. It is interesting to look at the marine life and tap the glass with your finger. Such, in its own way, a miniature aquarium.

Guests are invited to choose their own dinner. They cook, without exception, according to three recipes: grilled, boiled, boiled / stewed with local spices.

I can’t stand intrusiveness, so walking around the market was not very comfortable for me. The Vietnamese are overpowering from all sides, everyone offers to sit down in his institution. Cherkizovsky market in Moscow in the nineties, one to one. Only instead of sneakers and tracksuits, they sell shrimp and squid here.

All eateries, but there is no other way to call them, are the same. Therefore, we sat down where there were people and the most decent tables and tablecloths.

I don’t consider myself a squeamish person, but the mud here is excellent everywhere. You can stick to the table. I had to drink beer from a bottle, I did not dare to pour it into a glass. Seafood is fresh, and you can be patient, went to choose your dinner. Took: shrimp, squid, sea urchins, oysters and some other shells. They didn’t manage to spoil the shrimp, but what the hell were the rest of the dishes, for me there was a big question.

With a clear conscience, I tried everything. Then my stomach ached wildly and we got away from the Night Market.

Outcome. Such a feeling, resentment for a wasted evening on the island, besides pain in the stomach after the "delicious" seafood. In my opinion, there is absolutely nothing to do here. In extreme cases, if you are completely tired of sitting in a cozy restaurant on the coast with a glass of beer or wine, enjoying delicious and most importantly safe food, then go here to look at the bizarre creatures in the aquarium, but in no case eat anything here. Not tasty and not safe.

Phu Quoc Pepper Farm in Phu Quoc

There are several pepper factories, or rather, pepper farms in Fukuoka. You can find at least five marks on the mapsme map. We visited the most "tourist" of them. It is located a couple of kilometers from the city of Duong Dong. See map above.

At first, I did not understand whether we had arrived correctly or not, since there were practically no identification marks of the factory, not counting the signs on the road. Anyway, the place was more like an ordinary farmhouse. There is also a shop near the road that sells pepper and coffee. The guy showed us how to get to the farm.

The place is a plantation where pepper is grown - strict rows of climbing plants.

There is a small orchard.

In the shop you can buy many different options for ready-made seasoning. Pepper black and white, peas and ground, ground with garlic and soy sauce.

Perhaps that's all.

We stopped by the farm on our way from Bai Sao. You won’t be able to stay here for more than half an hour, since, in fact, there is nothing to see and do.

My opinion is that if you pass by, you must definitely stop in order to stock up on pepper for the year ahead and then distribute it to all friends and relatives as a souvenir. I see no point in coming here purposefully to see the farm.

Fish sauce factory, pearl factory

Both of these establishments are a common ploy by locals to attract the attention of tourists. You arrive there and find only a shop where you can buy pearls or fish sauce. There is nothing more to tell. not worth going.

Trekking in Fukuoka (Ganh Dau trail)

Tracking routes, in the usual sense of the word for me, are not in Fukuoka. Let me explain a little: the island has a huge national park- a tropical forest where monkeys, parrots and many others live in their natural environment. There are lakes, waterfalls, rivers, hills. Only here is the infrastructure and access to these nature reserves No. Solid impenetrable jungle.

In total, we had three trips to different parts of the island, in order to see wild monkeys, listen to cicadas, and generally get acquainted with the local flora and fauna.

In the north (map above) there is a route that is marked on tourist maps - Ganh Dau trail.

It is a path, about 2 km long through the forest. The route is a dead end. Got to the end and back.

A couple of times there were such trees

On the trail you feel that the forest is simply teeming with insects, snakes and other creatures. We were already closer to sunset and completely alone. Feeling creepy, I'm happy.

This is all. More equipped tourist routes Fukuoka does not. Once we turned off the road and took a path not marked on tourist map(on my map "Forest")

After 15 minutes, we went to a clearing, where the Vietnamese were diligently sawing out the jungle. Looks like it's under construction for a hotel or something. They looked at us wildly, apparently it was unusual for them to see white people in the forest, and not on the beach.

A couple of times we tried to find a more or less sane road / trail that could be walked through the Phu Quoc National Park. Judging by the maps, there is a path that crosses the entire park, but we did not manage to get to it. The locals looked at us like we were the plague, waved their hands and sent us away from the forest.

Road DT973 (Duong Dong - Bai Thom) runs along the jungle. On it you can comfortably ride a scooter to the north and back to look at the local landscape. We happened to meet wild monkeys along the way.

In general, as I understand it, the national park is a wild and undeveloped place. Even the locals don't go there. According to verified information, there are more than 61 species of reptiles here alone. You can read about the park here.

My opinion:

me as a lover wildlife it was simply necessary to try to climb into the jungle, to see wild monkeys. I was pleased that I saw the nature of this region. Since the infrastructure for such a vacation on the island is completely unfavorable, not everyone will like this entertainment. For those who are bored of lying on the beach all day, I can advise the following:

Ganh Dau Trail walking route - takes 1 - 2 hours, you can "feel" the jungle a little, especially closer to sunset;
Ride a scooter along the Duong Dong – Bai Thom road along national park. It will take about 1.5 - 2 hours round trip. You can meet wild monkeys.

Snorkeling/diving in Phu Quoc

There are no living creatures and corals on the beaches of Fukuoka. Travel agencies offer day trips to the small islands north or south of Phu Quoc. We took a tour to northern islands, as there were unfavorable conditions in the south because of the wind. There is no difference which islands to go to, the program is the same everywhere and includes:

Transfer from the hotel to Duong Dong Pier where the boat is waiting
Road to the islands by boat 1-1.5 hours
Fishing for about an hour on the bottom
Snorkeling near the islands, about 2 hours
Lunch after snorkeling
free time on one of the beaches of Fukuoka, which brings the boat

Price per person for group tour about 20-30 dollars, depending on the travel agency. We took a private trip for $120 at Phu Quoc Beach Travel, in an office located in the Ong Lang beach area. In appearance, this agency was the most decent, you can pay by card, there were even brochures in Russian with a description. Additionally, they offered to take Russian speaking guide for $20, we refused. As a result, the guide was our Russian former pilot, who settled on the island in retirement.

We went to several other agencies: in one, the Vietnamese did not understand what a Private tour was and only pointed her finger at the brochure, in the other there was no one at all.

Since we had a private tour, we did not have to go to Duong Dong to the pier. The boat itself sailed to us on Ong Lang beach, next to which we lived.

The purpose of the tour is small islands: Fingernail Island (Little Finger Island) and Turtle Island (Turtle Island). The journey is about an hour in total. Near them you can go fishing from a boat to the bottom, swim with fins and a mask.

It is difficult to call them islands. Small patches of land that can be reached by swimming.

We tried fishing and decided not to waste time on it. firstly, it didn’t bite very much, and secondly, catching fish from the palm of your hand does not cause much interest.

We spent all the allotted time in the water on a coral reef.

You can get out on land, get some rest. On the island there is garbage that brings from the sea, and there is quite a lot of it. Some bottles, flasks have been lying here for years. Since tourists are brought here, why not collect all the dirt. The area of the island is only 100 square meters. But this is Vietnam, no one cleans up the trash here.

Two hours is enough to swim over corals and look at small fish.

On the way back from the islands, lunch is offered, which is represented by local dishes: Pho soup, rice, chicken. The dishes are simple and tasty, especially after 2 hours on the water. From the exotic, for an additional fee, you can try sea urchins.

By 15:00 we were brought back to Ong Lang beach.

General impressions: If in your life you have not seen anything under water except sand and stones, then you must take an excursion. For beginners, snorkeling in Fukuoka will delight. It so happened that with underwater world I first met while scuba diving in the red sea and now snorkeling or diving in other places does not cause me strong emotions. The local underwater world is scarce and not so colorful and colorful, but it is here. I like active rest, I would rather swim for 3 hours and look at corals than lie on the beach, so I recommend it.

Phu Quoc Safari Zoo (Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc) + Vinpearlland Amusement Park

Since we had plenty of time on the island, we decided not to bypass the recently opened Vinpearlland amusement park and the Safari Zoo. They are located in the north of the island. We traveled all over the island on a rented scooter for seven days, so we didn’t encounter a problem getting to one or another part of the island, but it seems that they also go from Duong Dong free buses several times a day.

General tickets for 1 day (Vinperalland + Vinpearl Safari) were purchased at the Zoo ticket office at the price of VND 850,000 per person. It was decided to start from the zoo, since its opening hours are shorter, from 09:00 to 16:00. The park is divided into 2 zones:

Animals in cages;
Safari Park.

The zoo is very good. The territory is well-groomed, everything is thought out and worked out to the smallest detail.

We could not stay here for more than two hours, scorching sun just unbearable. Moreover, we got here at the very peak of the heat, arrived at 12 and went until 2.

More about Vinpearlland. It's a 10 minute ride from the zoo by scooter. The park is divided into several zones and offers the following entertainment: water slides, rides, an aquarium, a show of dancing fountains, etc. In a word, we have collected everything that is possible. We went here on a previously purchased single ticket at the zoo. I’ll make a reservation right away that we were only interested in a park with water slides, we didn’t go anywhere else, we didn’t watch anything. So here they are on a solid 4ku. There are no queues. There are enough slides, there is a place for a child and an adult to ride. You can read more about the park.

I can advise spending a day on Vinpearl only if you have visited all the other places from the list above, and there is still time on the island. Also, such parks will probably be of interest to tourists with children. You can spend the whole day here. It’s better to start in the morning (from 9 o’clock) from the zoo, while the heat can still allow you to walk under open sky. There are few shadows in the zoo. After 12 you can move to Vinpearlland to water slides and attractions.

Asia is famous for its sunsets, Phu Quoc is no exception in this regard. You can watch a beautiful sunset on the entire western coast of the island. The spectacle is truly impressive. Every day we planned to be at Ong Lang Beach at 17:30 with a bottle of Tiger. Comments are unnecessary here.

By 18:00, the sun sets in Fukuoka, people begin to disperse to hotels, and by 18:30 - 19:00 decent restaurants are full. It will be possible to sit down, but not always at a comfortable table.

Hotel: Mango Bay or Coco Palm
Beach: Ong Lang
Excursions: Snorkeling to the islands
What to see: Bai Sao Beach, Pepper Farm, hiking route, Vinpearl Zoo

People go to Phu Quoc first beach holiday. Which Fukoka beaches are worth visiting? Which ones have infrastructure, and which ones are wild and neglected? Which beaches are clean, and where is the real garbage dump. And most importantly - which beach in Fukuoka is the best. Find the answers to all these questions in our carefully compiled selection. As a bonus, I’ll tell you about the most terrible beaches of the island, where you shouldn’t even go out of curiosity.

Phu Quoc Island boasts 140 kilometers of beaches of varying degrees of cleanliness and service. We have prepared an overview of the seven best beaches in Phu Quoc, based on personal experience accommodation on the island and reviews of tourists for 2017 - 2018. The beaches of Phu Quoc Island are characterized by a smooth descent into the water and a small wave, so they are ideal for relaxing with the whole family.

Long Beach Phu Quoc (Long Beach Phu Quoc)

This beach is the first to welcome guests of the island, as it starts in the capital, the city of Zuong Duong, and stretches south to the town of Anthoy. Long Beach (long beach - long beach) fully justifies its name: its length is 20 kilometers. A small rocky area divides it into two parts - South Long Beach and North Long Beach. The beach is very beautiful, with golden sand and a smooth entrance to the water. The area near hotels and resorts is being cleaned, so the state of the coast is simply excellent.

Ong Lang Phu Quoc beach

Ong Lang Beach in Phu Quoc is a popular and developed beach about two kilometers long with many resorts and cafes. Ong Lang area is suitable for a relaxing holiday or long-term residence, bungalows and rooms are rented in the area. The sand on the beach is yellow, fine-grained, the water is clear, blue-green. Several places have rocky outcroppings with rich underwater life that can be seen while snorkelling. Larch and palm trees, many weeping willows and poplars grow along the shore.

Khem beach Phu Quoc

Khem Beach, also known as Bai Khem, is another Phu Quoc beach with excellent sand and clean water which is not easy to get to. Khem Beach, with perfect white sand, is known as one of the most beautiful places throughout the island, and is freely available only to guests of the luxurious Marriott hotel. But you can get to the northern part of the beach, where there is free access to water, as well as a small fishing village.

Bai Sao Phu Quoc Beach (Sao Beach, Sao Beach Phu Quoc)

Bai Sao Beach is one of the three most beautiful beaches Vietnam, and top beaches South-East Asia. It is located on the east coast of Phu Quoc in the southern part of the island. This respectable place seems to have stepped out of a picture of tropical bliss. Great location for family vacation, relaxed lying in the shade of an umbrella and evenings with a glass of wine in the rays of the setting sun. On the beach, small as flour White sand, and the water is so clear that even at a depth you can see everything that happens at the bottom.

Starfish beach Phu Quoc

Starfish beach (Beach with starfish in Phu Quoc) is located in the north of the island, about 20 kilometers from the capital of the island, Zuong Duong. It is not easy to get to it, but the impressions of the stay fully compensate for the difficult road. The beach has white fine sand, and large shallows, with a huge number of starfish at the bottom.

Be sure to bring a mask with a snorkel for scuba diving, without them it will be difficult to enjoy the wildlife. There are several restaurants on stilts on the beach, boardwalk buildings jut out into the sea, and lunch overlooking the water can be a nice highlight of the day.

Vung Bau beach Phu Quoc

Vung Bau Beach (Vũng Bầu, Vung Bau) is located on the west coast of Phu Quoc Island, north of Ong Lang Beach, 20 kilometers from the capital of the island, Zuongdong. It's deserted wild beach, where you can sunbathe in what your mother gave birth to, and not be constrained by observers around. Such freedom has back side, in the form of a dirty beach, but the beach is long enough, and finding a clean piece is not a problem.

Zai Beach (Vinperl beach, Bai Dai beach)

Bai Dai Beach, or "Zai Beach" to use Russian transcription, is located between Vung Bau Beach and Gandau Village on the west coast of Phukok. This beach delights visitors to the Vinperl resort. It is almost impossible to enter the territory from the side of the resort, even despite the law of Vietnam. You can pretend to be a guest, but they have special hotel cards, and you can only hope for luck. Despite the established order, some part of the beach is open to everyone and you can have a great time here.

Anti-rating of beaches.

The dirtiest and stinkiest beach on the island is of course Cua Canh, it is located near the village of the same name and there is nothing to do there. Dirty beach, heaps of garbage and broken boats. We do not advise you to go, it is better to spend time on the beaches from our selection, so you will leave only a good impression of your vacation in Fukuoka.

I am sure that all those who leave for Vietnam from the harsh Russian winters will not only spend all their time looking at and studying local sights, but will also want to bask in the sun and swim in the sea on the best beaches of Phu Quoc.

And for those who have already been on this island or are just going to go, I did below short review, in my opinion, all the main beaches .

You can choose a hotel on an excellent service, he searches for hotels on all major booking systems, such as Booking, Agoda, Hotels, etc. and will immediately give you the cost of the hotel in these systems. I also wrote a review about .

#1: Beach Long beach(long beach)

It is located on the west coast of the island washed by the Gulf of Thailand. Since it is located on the southwest coast, you can, of course, observe beautiful sunsets, as the sun does not just set over the horizon, but as if falling into the sea.

The beach stretches from Duong Dong and stretches south for almost twenty kilometers. The sand has a yellow tint and is bordered by a grassy edge of the coast lined with rows of coconut palms.

Central and Northern part is the most the best place for relax. There are numerous hotels, cafes and bars along the road leading to Duong Dong, where you can have a delicious lunch and a glass of wine. clean beach, a lot of sun loungers, compared to Thailand, it is not crowded here.

The southernmost part of the beach is mostly deserted, with lonely fishing shacks made of palm leaves in the distance. Slowly, construction is increasingly covering its southern part. So soon there will be hotels and other developed infrastructure here.

Bai Sao is not inferior to Long Beach in its significance and beauty. Its length is about two kilometers, and it is located in the southern part of the island, 25 kilometers from the capital Duong Dong. Bai Sao is a rather secluded beach with soft and white sand - one of the few on the island.

You can not only passively sunbathe on it, but if you prefer whiter leisure, then here you can rent a jet ski, go scrolling or just ride a banana. Also near the beach there are several hotels and restaurants that offer European, Vietnamese or Russian dishes.

Here in the ocean you can see starfish, if you're lucky, small squids. In the northernmost and southern regions islands, there are places where you will find corals.

Adviсe:

From May to October, the sea in this place is calm, as the winds go to western part islands. And from October to May the sea will be restless, especially in the middle of the day.

Bai Sao is a popular beach and it gets crowded from time to time. But if you are looking for privacy and peace, then come to it either early in the morning or in the evening to admire the amazing sunset.

Bai Ong Lang is located on the west coast of Phu Quoc. It is located between the town of Ganh Dau and Duong Dong. Bai Ong Lang is not continuous, but consists, as it were, of a series of small sandy beaches separated by ridges of stones.

All recreation areas in the resorts are well maintained, they are regularly cleaned from the debris that the waves bring to the shore. It's wonderful quiet place, not crowded with tourists, fine white sand, with crystal clear water.

There are no shops on this one, so it's best to buy everything you need in advance and bring with you. But if you want to drink cocktails or beer, then you will find a bar or restaurant next to the hotel. If you are not satisfied with the food here, then you can always go to Duong Dong, which is located a 15-minute drive from the beach.

A vendor sometimes walks along the beach and offers you to buy fresh pineapple, mango or watermelon. Sun loungers on this beach can be rented for about 50 VND per day.

#4: Beach bai Khem(Bai Khem Beach)

Bai Khem (also known as Kem Beach, Bai-Kem, Bai-Khem, and also called "Cream Beach") is another white sandy beach Fukuoka, located on the southeast coast south of An Thoi Town, 24 kilometers from Duong Dong.

Bai Khem is a beautiful crescent-shaped beach. Wet white powdery sand creaks pleasantly underfoot. The sea here is calm with a greenish-blue tint. In connection with which it received the name - Emerald Bay.

Although the beach itself is not as big as Long Beach or Bai Sao, it also attracts tourists with its romantic scenery. A fishing village nestled near the beach.

There are also bars and restaurants on Khem Beach that offer freshly cooked seafood. By visiting this place, you can buy fresh shrimp, oysters or snails that have just been caught directly from the fishing boats, and then take them to a restaurant where they will be cooked for you on the spot according to your chosen recipe.

Vung Bao is located in the northwest of Phu Quoc Island between Cua Bi Beach in the south and Bai Dai Beach in the north. It offers excellent views of neighboring island Hong Mong Tai, it has a good place for swimming, as well as for fishing and scrolling.

The sand on the beach is dark yellow in color, and it is relatively clean. IN high season the sea is calm here, and the water takes on various shades of blue. The southernmost part of the beach is completely deserted.

While snorkeling, you may see starfish, shells and, if you're lucky, sea urchins, but be careful not to touch them.

If you like outdoor activities, then here you can rent a kayak to swim to the nearest Fingernail Island.

Phu Quoc beaches are the main attraction of the island. There are really a lot of them in a relatively small area, and everyone deserves attention: the huge Long Beach, and the cozy Gan Dau, and the advertised Sao Beach, and the northern Thom Beach. Each of them is good in its own way, but we suggest choosing the best Phu Quoc beach. Go!

Long Beach

As the name implies, the beach is the longest on the island of Phu Quoc. It is better than the rest equipped for tourist vacation: infrastructure is developed, it is not difficult to get from the center of the island. The sand here is fine, yellow, and the water is clear.

Let's start from the northern part of the beach, which is located closer to the center of Duong Dong. The water here is not always clean, as the port is nearby. The approach to the sea is also not particularly convenient: a concrete frame has been built here, which not only spoils the photos, but is simply dangerous. In some places you can see huge rain drains, which are associated with sewers. Needless to say, you don't need to swim here.

However, if you go towards the eastern part of the island, the sea will become cleaner and cleaner, as some parts of the beach belong to hotels located on the first coastline (HanoiHotel, SalindaResortPhuQuocIsland, FamianaResort&Spa). The private beaches of Phu Quoc (Vietnam) can be used by hotel guests, but the administration will not mind if you pass through their territory and choose comfortable spot on the shore.

The central part of the beach is the most comfortable and quiet. The entry into the sea is smooth, which will delight families with children.

The infrastructure is developed here, there is garbage, but not much. Getting to the center of Long Beach is not at all difficult: you can take a taxi from the city center (about 45.000 VND or $ 2) or come on foot. As for renting a sun lounger, this service will cost about 100,000 VND ($ 4.5). As a gift, they often give a towel and a drink.

In the central part of the beach you can have lunch in one of the cafes. The prices here are reasonable: dinner on the ocean will cost 230.000 - 450.000 VND ($10-20).

As for the southern segment of the beach, the infrastructure is less developed here, but there are much fewer people. However, lovers of secluded relaxation should hurry up, because now this beach area is being rapidly built up with hotels and tourist centers, so an influx of foreign guests is expected here in the coming years. The highlight of the south end of Long Beach are the large rocks that make a great backdrop for photos.

The disadvantages of Long Beach include a large number of jellyfish and plankton (during their breeding season) that live in the sea. They are not dangerous, but not everyone is pleased to meet them.

As you can see, Long Beach is really huge, and everyone will find their paradise here.

Coordinates on the map: 10.1886053, 103.9652003.

Bai Sao Beach

Many tourists call Bai Sao beach not only the best beach in Phu Quoc, but also in all of Vietnam. Finding an explanation for this is not difficult: the fine sand here is pearl-colored, the water is clear, and tall palm trees grow around the beach, which complete the picture of a paradise place. Bai Sao beach itself is not particularly long: it can be walked around in 20-30 minutes.

Since Bai Sao is located in the southeast of Fukuoka, bad weather, and, as a result, high waves are rare here. The most favorable months to visit are March, April, May.

As for swimming itself, the entry into the sea is shallow, and in order for an adult to swim, it is necessary to go several tens of meters deep into the sea. But for families with children, this is a big plus: you can safely let your child go to a little walk along the coast.

However, there are also disadvantages. Bai Sao Beach in Fukuoka is a popular holiday destination, so there is always garbage here, albeit in different quantities. Unfortunately, both locals and tourists are not particularly careful and do not care about the cleanliness of the beach. Oddly enough, it is especially dirty here in the off season (November-January), as garbage sails from the coast of Cambodia. But in the high season, the cleanliness is monitored by hotel workers.

The right half of Bai Sao Beach is wilder and more likely to encounter rubbish. But the left one is intended for tourists, so today there are several cafes and restaurants here. Also, only on the left side of Bai Sao Beach on Phu Quoc Island you can rent a sun lounger. There is a toilet and a shower.

Coordinates on the map: 10.046741, 104.035139.

How to get there: Sao Beach is located somewhat away from the main infrastructure of the island. You can get here by bike or car. From the end of 2018, Bai Sao also calls tourist bus"Hop on - Hop off".

Ong Lang

This is a small but very cozy and beautiful beach. It is located on the west coast of Fukuoka. Unlike other beaches of the island, the sea and the coastal area are really clean here, and the entry into the sea is smooth. The sandy strip is quite narrow, but this disadvantage is compensated by the lack of people and big amount coconut palms on the shore. The sand is yellow, with admixtures of small coral fragments.

Infrastructure is developed on Ong Lang Beach: hotels (La Casa, May Fair Valley), cafes and restaurants, massages and ATMs are located here. A distinctive feature of this place is the opportunity to go scuba diving, because there is a clear sea and a rich water world.

It is worth going here in March, April or May. It is safe to say that this is the best beach according to tourists.

How to find on the map: 10.286359, 103.9153568.17.

Vung Bau Beach

Not big beach in the north-west of the island it is a strip of selected soft sand, stretching for several kilometers to the north. Here, unlike most of Fukuoka's beaches, there is no garbage, and the water is crystal clear. Entry into the water is smooth, and the sand is bright yellow.

The southern part of Vung Bao can be considered wild, as it is completely empty and there is no infrastructure. In the north, things are a little better - there are a couple of cafes and hotels. It is possible to lie down in the shade of trees or in the sun - there is enough space.

Now the beach is not particularly popular, but the construction of the first tourist facilities has already begun here.

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Mui Ganh Dau

The beach is small and far from the cleanest. You can find it in the north of Fukuoka Island, 28 km from the capital (marked on the map). The most convenient way to get here is by bike - during the trip you will see picturesque fishing villages, local residents and how they live.

This beach is almost wild - there is only one restaurant and a hotel, and there are always few people. The sand is fine, yellow in color, the water is cloudy. The entry into the water is smooth, but the sandy strip is narrow, during high tides there is even nowhere to stay.

Mui Gan Zau is surrounded by forests and mountains, so there are rarely storms here, and bad weather bypasses this place. The main plus of the beach is picturesque views.

Thom Beach

It is located in the extreme northwest of Fukuoka. It's very quiet and calm beach surrounded by thickets of hazel. You can get here on a dirt road by bike or car. There is practically no infrastructure, but there are still a couple of family hotels.

The sand on the beach is light yellow, and the sea is shallow, low tides are noticeable. Unlike the well-known Bai Sao, there are very few people here, which means that the amount of garbage is less, but plastic bottles and bags are still found.

So far, there are no large hotels on the territory of Thom Beach, but in the near future it is planned to build a large tourist center. Therefore, wildlife lovers should hurry up.

As you can see, Phu Quoc beaches are really beautiful and good in their own way. If you want to relax your mind and body, consider this island as your next travel destination!

Video with an overview of the beaches in Fukuoka.

Phu Quoc is a stunningly beautiful island in the very south of Vietnam, the largest in the country. In the northern part of the island - mostly mountains and forests, but the southern part of Phu Quoc is better known for its beaches.

Soft sand, clear sea and privacy can be found on almost all beaches in Phu Quoc. So which one to choose for your holiday? The best option- to visit everyone! I made a small review of the best beaches of Phu Quoc island. Which one comes first on your list is up to you.

Long Beach

Long Beach in Phu Quoc

On the western side of Fukuoka, you will find a large beach called Long Beach. It is impossible to drive past it, because it is here that most of the hotels and resorts of the island are located. The beach on this side stretches for about 5 km, south of Phu Quoc's capital, Dong Dong. You can relax on any beach. They do not belong to hotels, and no one will kick you out.

Ganh Dau Beach

Gan Dau beach in Phu Quoc

This beach is located in the upper part of the island on the northwest coast, if you look at the map of Phu Quoc. It is about 28 km from Dong Dong. To get to the beach, you need to drive past a Vietnamese village, and soon you will find yourself in a paradise. Silence, tranquility and beauty. There is only one local restaurant on the entire beach, so no one will bother you to enjoy the sea and peace. In the restaurant, by the way, you can eat good seafood.

Bai Sao (Sao Beach)

Bai Sao beach in Phu Quoc

On the east side of Phu Quoc Island is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Getting to it is a little more difficult than to Long Beach. It is best to navigate on the map or take a taxi. There are practically no signs on the roads of Fukuoka. Bai Sao is a rather secluded place. There are only a few restaurants and guesthouses, but they are located quite far from each other. If you need a party - you better go to Long Beach.

Cua Can

Cua Can beach in Phu Quoc

This Phu Quoc beach is not well known to tourists, although it is located only 8 km north of Duong Dong on the west coast of the island behind the fishing village. You can get there by boat or ride along the rickety wooden footbridges on a bike. The car won't go there.

Bai Thom

Bai Thom beach in Phu Quoc

This Phu Quoc beach may not be as beautiful as Bai Sao, but it has its own unique charm. In addition, there you can arrange a nude photo shoot or make love right under the palm tree. It's not often that you meet someone there. Absolutely uninhabited place. This beach is located on extreme point northeast of the island, about 35 km from Dong Dong. The best way to get there is by bike.

Bai Wong Beach

Bai Wong beach in Phu Quoc

Bai Wong is located on the east coast of Phu Quoc about 8 km from the island's capital, about halfway to Bai Sao Beach. There is also white sand and generally very beautiful. Hidden under palm trees are several restaurants serving local Vietnamese cuisine. They serve wonderful fresh seafood and freshly squeezed juices. On a bike, it will not be difficult to get to Bai Wong.

Look. With its help, you can decide from which beach of the island to start your voyage.