The ideal time to visit Phu Quy Island (Lam Dong) is from December to June next year. Especially, from May to September is the South wind season, the sea is calm, the water is clear blue, extremely favorable for traveling by high-speed boat to the island and participating in coral diving activities.
If you are planning for the upcoming Phu Quy trip, these are wonderful experiences that you must try.
1. Traveling by motorbike to conquer coastal roads
One of the best ways to explore Phu Quy is to rent a motorbike and freely ride around the island. The winding road here opens up a spectacular scene with a steep cliff on one side and a vast, blue ocean on the other.
The feeling of driving slowly, letting the strong sea breeze blow through your ears and inhaling the salty taste of the sea will give you absolute freedom. Seeing a beautiful angle, you can stop to take photos without being constrained by any schedule.
2. Hunting for photos at famous check-in locations
Phu Quy owns countless beautiful photo angles like paintings, making check-in enthusiasts restless.
Visitors can admire the vast sea and sky at Doc Phuot, then visit the proud Fatherland Flagpole. Next, you can admire the majesty of Cao Cat mountain with unique horizontal cliffs due to natural weather.
If you love the sea, visit Trieu Duong Bay, Bai Nho and Ganh Hang. Lonely Tree, Phu Quy Windmill, Duong Cong village fish pond are virtual living coordinates that cannot be missed.
3. Visiting Hon Tranh
With an area of about 2.7 km2, Hon Tranh is currently the smallest and largest island located just over 1km from Phu Quy main island. The name "Hon Tranh" originally originated from ancient times, when this place was full of thatch grass and was cut by local people to roof houses.
This destination is currently attracting a large number of tourists thanks to its picturesque natural scenery. Coming here, tourists not only get to swim, dive to see corals but also have the opportunity to check-in at 3 famous coordinates: To Vo Gate, Vung Phat and legendary trees.
Canoe tours to Hon Tranh usually depart flexibly from 7:30 am and end at about 5:30 pm daily, with prices ranging from 250,000 - 500,000 VND/person depending on the type of service you choose.
4. Welcoming the sunrise and watching the brilliant sunset
Welcoming the sunrise in Phu Quy is a very worthwhile experience to try. Fresh morning air, calm sea and extremely beautiful early sunshine. To capture the magical moment of the sky changing color, you should wake up early and move to the beach about 15-20 minutes before sunrise.
If dawn brings a feeling of lightness, then the sunset on the island is the time that makes you just want to sit still to enjoy. You can choose Trieu Duong Bay, Lang Co embankment or visit Ngu Phung embankment to admire the brilliant afternoon sun reflecting on the sea surface.
5. Enjoy seafood and unique specialties
Phu Quy cuisine is a perfect intersection between fresh ingredients available and the rustic processing methods of coastal people.
Visitors can visit cage restaurants floating on the sea to enjoy seafood. Here, you must try king crab and moon crab - two famous specialties with firm, sweet and rich meat. If you want to buy seafood yourself at cheap prices, Long Hai fish market, Bai Phu or Phu Quy port in the early morning are ideal choices.
Besides seafood, the list of must-try delicious dishes also includes the famous hot beef dish, seafood banh can, shrimp paste rice paper and popular squid instant noodles that are being actively sought after by young people.
6. Diving to see coral
Diving to see coral reefs is a wonderful experience that anyone should not miss when traveling to Phu Quy. The most ideal time to participate in this activity is in the South wind season (from May to September), when the sea is calm, the waves are calm and the water reaches its clearest blue.
To explore the seabed conveniently and safely, registering for a coral diving tour departing in the morning is the optimal choice. With prices ranging from 250,000 - 400,000 VND/person, visitors will be picked up and dropped off by canoe or boat to famous diving locations such as Hon Tranh, Bai Can or Bai Lang.
The tour lasts about 1-2 hours, suitable for both adults and children, including those who cannot swim.
