No longer confined to the imagination of tourists about a peaceful resort island, Phu Quoc - the most beautiful island in Asia and 3rd in the world according to the vote of readers of Conde Nast Traveler is becoming a summer destination for all tourists, especially multi-generational families. And here are the top experiences that are bringing Phu Quoc beyond all summer destinations in Vietnam:
Discovering the island of Guinness records
It is no exaggeration to say that Phu Quoc is a destination of records when it owns up to 3 projects honored by the World Records Organization. And each record will bring you a unique experience.
That is the longest 3-wire cable car in the world (7,899.9 m) connecting An Thoi with Hon Thom, taking visitors to "fly" over the ocean, capturing the full view of the magnificent summer movie with coastal fishing villages and green island clusters. At the end point of the cable car is Sun World Hon Thom with a world of water games at Aquatopia water park and a series of challenging games at the theme park Exotica Village.
Phu Quoc is also the only island in Vietnam and in Asia with the "Largest permanent water projection theater with the largest water screen and capacity in the world", awarded by Guinness World Records to the famous Kiss of the Sea show stage - a show combining fire, water, light, fireworks and a particularly impressive performance by 60 artists from 20 countries.
Most recently, a new record for Sun Bavaria GastroPub - the world's largest coastal beer restaurant. With an area of up to 6,825 m2 and a capacity of 5,000 seats, this is the only dinner show restaurant in Vietnam to date, where diners can enjoy cool Sun KraftBeer craft beer with a diverse buffet, and watch the Symphony of the Sea show with explosive jetski and flyboard performances and artistic fireworks spreading in the sky and underwater.
Relax at the most beautiful beaches on the planet
Summer is the time when Phu Quoc fully shows off its tropical beauty with gentle golden sunshine and gentle sea. According to statistics from booking platforms, more than 85% of tourists voted swimming and snorkeling to see corals as the activities that bring the greatest relaxation when coming to Pearl Island.
And surely, the sea in Phu Quoc is not as beautiful as Bai Kem, Bai Sao or small islands offshore.
Bai Kem - where the white sand is as smooth as ice and the clear water has been in the Top 50 most beautiful beaches on the planet (Flight Network). You should choose to relax at international-class resorts right next to Bai Kem so that children not only swim but also play at swimming pools up to 5000 m2 integrated with mini water parks.
Sao Beach, with its long stretch of sand and calm waves, is rated by Lonely Planet magazine as the safest and most perfect beach for families with young children. Or you can choose the "Island Hopping" tour by canoe to Hon Gam Ghi, Hon May Rut Trong or Hon Mong Tay, where the whole family can paddle SUP, swim in the sea or dive to see the colorful natural coral reefs.
Go to the night market, watch fireworks and eat the whole world
As night falls, towns like Sunset Town are destinations for you to experience an extremely vibrant nightlife that no summer destination can compare to. The must-visit destination is the Sunset Bazaar and VuiFest Night Market duo.
Sunset Bazaar - a bustling shopping, culinary and check-in area located right next to La Festa Hotel, brings the romantic beauty of Italy with sophisticated souvenir shops, unique handicrafts and authentic bakeries, cafes, and restaurants, bringing a variety of shopping experiences and "standard Instagram" photo angles for the whole family.
Even more attractive and different is the VUI-Fest night market - a paradise to "eat the whole world" with hundreds of fresh seafood dishes, three-region snacks and diverse international cuisine. Especially, from this spacious night market space by the sea, the whole family can both sip food and enjoy 2 top-notch fireworks displays that light up the night sky of the South Island 365 days a year regardless of rain or shine.
Check in "standard Instagram" with the outdoor architectural museum
Not simply an entertainment complex, Sunset Town is likened to a giant "outdoor architectural museum", a place that preserves the romantic beauty of Europe on the tropical coast.
Just strolling around the town, you will feel like you are lost in ancient Italy with Apollo Square, Campanile clock tower, or the Roman-style cable car station. Interspersed among the great works are street corners shaded by bougainvillea, French-style bakeries like Eric Kayser.
And of course, don't leave Phu Quoc if you haven't strolled with your loved ones on Kiss Bridge at sunset. When the bright red sun slowly descends into the gap between the two bridge branches, dyeing the entire ocean with surreal orange-yellow tones, that is when lifetime photos are born.
Discover the most bizarre upside-down coffee shop in the world
In the heart of Sunset Town, Apollo Café is a breakthrough architectural masterpiece by "design wizard" Bill Bensley. With a "reverse" structure simulating unique honeycomb compartments, this cafe was once praised by Korean media as one of the most unique destinations on the planet.
Stepping into Apollo Café, you feel like stepping through space into a magical "parallel world". This is the perfect peaceful corner for the whole family to sit together, enjoy a cup of strong coffee, sip a French-style cake, broaden your eyes to watch the sunset and wait for the first fireworks to light up the sky.
Phu Quoc has more than that. And even though small families spend many days here, children do not feel bored at all. That is why this island is overthrowing summer destinations across the country, to become the number 1 choice.
