The best places to visit in Phu Quoc are 15 sights split between the north and the south of the island: the VinWonders, Vinpearl Safari, Corona Casino and Grand World cluster at Bai Dai in the north, Sun World Hon Thom and Sao Beach in the south, and Long Beach, Starfish Beach, the night market, the pepper farms, Suoi Tranh Waterfall, the prison museum and 2 temples in between. Entry runs from free to 950,000 VND (₹3,480), and a first visit covers the main sights in 3 days. Phu Quoc has been a special administrative zone of An Giang province since 1 July 2025, so older addresses still show Kien Giang.
This guide from Vietnamtour.in covers the 15 famous places to visit in Phu Quoc with entry fees in rupees, opening hours and the best season for each, a plan for 3 days, the island trips and onward routes, the best time to visit, and the questions Indian travellers ask most often.
The 15 places to visit in Phu Quoc at a glance:
| # | Place | Area | Entry (2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VinWonders Phu Quoc | Bai Dai, north | 950,000 VND (₹3,480) | Rides, water park, aquarium |
| 2 | Vinpearl Safari | Bai Dai, north | 650,000 VND (₹2,380) | Open-air zoo, safari bus |
| 3 | Corona Casino | Bai Dai, north | Free entry; play from 18+ | Evening gaming |
| 4 | Grand World Phu Quoc | Bai Dai, north | Free; shows extra | Night shows, Venice canal |
| 5 | Sun World Hon Thom | An Thoi, south | 850,000 VND (₹3,115) cable car, return | Sea cable car, beach, water park |
| 6 | Sao Beach | An Thoi, south-east | Free | Calm, shallow water for families |
| 7 | Long Beach | West coast | Free | Sunset, resorts, 20 km of sand |
| 8 | Rach Vem Fishing Village (Starfish Beach) | North | Free | Starfish, stilt houses |
| 9 | Fish sauce factories | Duong Dong, An Thoi | Free | Local craft, souvenirs |
| 10 | Bach Dang Night Market | Duong Dong | Free | Street food, pearls |
| 11 | Pepper farms | Cua Duong, Duong To | Free | Spices to take home |
| 12 | Suoi Tranh Waterfall | Duong To | 30,000 VND (₹110) | Forest walk, swimming |
| 13 | Phu Quoc Prison | An Thoi | Free | War history |
| 14 | Ho Quoc Pagoda | East coast | Free | Sea-view temple |
| 15 | Dinh Cau Temple | Duong Dong | Free | Sunset, harbour |
Ticket prices are the published 2026 online rates, converted at ₹1 ≈ 273 VND; gate prices at the Vin parks run 10–20% higher, and a VinWonders + Safari combo costs 1,500,000 VND (₹5,495) for adults.
VinWonders – Entertainment Paradise
VinWonders Phu Quoc is the largest theme park in Vietnam and the most visited of the paid places to visit in Phu Quoc, with 6 themed zones, a water park and the Sea Shell aquarium inside the Phu Quoc United Center at Bai Dai. The park covers adventure rides, the Viking-themed Secret Village, Neptune’s Palace under the sea and evening festivals that show Vietnamese culture through music and light. A full day fits the rides in the morning and the water park in the afternoon heat.
The practical details are:
- Address: Bai Dai area, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc, An Giang province (formerly Kien Giang)
- Ticket prices: 950,000 VND (₹3,480) for visitors 1.4 m and above; 710,000 VND (₹2,600) for 1 m to under 1.4 m; free under 1 m
- Combo: VinWonders + Vinpearl Safari 1,500,000 VND (₹5,495) adult, 1,100,000 VND (₹4,030) child
- Time needed: A full day
Online tickets are cheaper than the gate price, and the free shuttle bus connects the park with the hotels at Bai Dai.
Vinpearl Safari – Explore the Wild World
Vinpearl Safari is Vietnam’s first open-air safari park, next door to VinWonders in the Phu Quoc United Center, where a safari bus drives through enclosures of giraffes, zebras, rhinos and lions. The park cares for and breeds semi-wild animals, holds shows with an environmental message, and runs a Night Safari in a window-free tram after dark. Many Indian families who book with Vietnamtour.in rate it the best animal park they have visited in South-East Asia.
The practical details are:
- Address: Bai Dai, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc, An Giang province
- Ticket prices: 650,000 VND (₹2,380) for visitors 1.4 m and above; lower rates for 1 m to under 1.4 m and for visitors over 60; free under 1 m
- Time needed: 3–4 hours
Morning is the best time for the safari bus, when the animals are active and the sun is low.
Corona Casino – Where Luck Awaits
Corona Casino is the first casino in Vietnam open to Vietnamese citizens as well as foreigners, set in the Corona Resort at Bai Dai with about 100 gaming tables and 1,000 slot machines. The casino area spans about 18,000 m² and offers baccarat, roulette, blackjack and poker to international standards, with a dress code and an age limit of 18 for foreign visitors and 21 for Vietnamese citizens. Entry is free and a passport is required at the door.
The practical details are:
- Address: Bai Dai area, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc, An Giang province
- Opening hours: 24 hours
- Entry: Free; passport required; smart casual dress
- Time needed: 1–2 hours
The casino sits 5 minutes from Grand World, so the 2 fill an evening for adults in a family group while children stay at the resort pool.
Grand World Phu Quoc – The Sleepless City
Grand World Phu Quoc is a free-entry entertainment town at Bai Dai known as the “city that never sleeps”, with a Venice-style canal, a Shanghai lantern street and evening light shows. Visitors ride gondolas on the canal, watch the Tinh Hoa Viet Nam (Essence of Vietnam) outdoor show and the lake-side “Once” light show, and browse shops and restaurants that stay open late. The town sits between the VinWonders Phu Quoc gates and the Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc entrance, which makes it the natural evening stop after either park.
The practical details are:
- Address: Bai Dai, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc, An Giang province
- Opening hours: Open 24/7; shows run on fixed evening schedules
- Ticket prices: Free entry; gondola rides and shows are charged separately
- Time needed: An evening
Show times, the gondola price and the best photo spots are set out in the guide to Grand World Phu Quoc, which helps plan the evening around the 2 main shows.
SunWorld Hon Thom – Aerial Views of the Pearl Island
Sun World Hon Thom is reached by the world’s longest 3-rope sea-crossing cable car, 7,899 m from An Thoi to Hon Thom island, and combines a beach, the Aquatopia water park and a wooden roller coaster. From the cabin, the view takes in the An Thoi archipelago, fishing boats and the white sand of the southern beaches. The park is the most popular paid attraction in the south of the island.
The practical details are:
- Address: An Thoi, southern Phu Quoc, An Giang province
- Opening hours: Cable car runs in 3 windows from 1 January 2026: 9:30–11:30 AM, 1:30–2:00 PM and 3:30–5:30 PM
- Ticket prices: 850,000 VND (₹3,115) return for visitors over 1.4 m, 700,000 VND (₹2,565) for 1–1.4 m, free under 1 m, from 1 January 2026; the ticket covers the Aquatopia water park and the Exotica theme park on the island, and a combo with lunch buffet costs 1,150,000 VND (₹4,210)
- Time needed: 5–7 hours
The cable car leaves from Sunset Town, the Mediterranean-style resort town at An Thoi, where the Kissing Bridge Phu Quoc reaches out over the sea for sunset photos, and the Kiss of the Sea show runs each evening with fireworks and water screens over the bay.
Sao Beach – Paradise for Family Retreat
Sao Beach is a crescent of fine white sand on the south-east coast of Phu Quoc, about 20 minutes from the airport, with shallow, calm water that suits families with young children. The east coast is sheltered from May to October, when the west coast turns rough, so Sao Beach is the better swimming beach in the Indian summer holidays. Beach chairs, kayaks and seafood restaurants line the sand.
The practical details are:
- Location: An Thoi, south-east coast
- Best time to visit: May to October, when the east coast is calm
- Entry: Free; chairs and umbrellas are rented by the restaurants
- Highlighted activities: Swimming, kayaking, snorkelling, seafood lunch
The east coast is also where the monsoon months are easiest, and the month-by-month picture is set out in the guide to Phu Quoc weather in June, the first full month of the rainy season. A 10-minute drive south of Sao Beach, Khem Beach offers the same white sand with fewer visitors, backed by the JW Marriott resort.
Long Beach – Phu Quoc’s Most Beloved Beach
Long Beach (Bai Truong) is the 20 km stretch of sand on the west coast of Phu Quoc, 5 minutes from the airport, with most of the island’s resorts, sunset bars and beachside massages. The sand is smooth and the sea calm from November to April, and the sunsets face directly west over the Gulf of Thailand. It is the base for most first-time visitors and the easiest beach to reach from Duong Dong town.
The practical details are:
- Location: West coast, from Duong Dong south towards the airport
- Best time to visit: November to April
- Entry: Free
- Highlighted activities: Swimming, kayaking, sunset dinners, beachside massage
Hotel areas along the sand, from the budget stretch near Duong Dong to the resorts further south, are compared in the guide to Long Beach Phu Quoc, which helps choose a base for the trip.
Rach Vem Fishing Village – Starfish Kingdom
Rach Vem Fishing Village, also called Starfish Beach, is a fishing hamlet about 20 km north of Duong Dong where red starfish gather in the shallows from November to April. Wooden walkways lead past stilt houses and floating seafood restaurants to the beach, and the village keeps a quiet, rustic feel away from the resort zones. Visitors look at the starfish in the water and leave them there, since lifting them out of the sea kills them.
The practical details are:
- Location: Northern Phu Quoc, about 40 minutes from Duong Dong
- Best time to visit: November to April
- Entry: Free
- Highlighted activities: Starfish photos, seafood lunch on the stilt houses, squid fishing at night
The last 2 km of road are rough, so a car with a driver is easier than a scooter, and the starfish season, the best hours and the walkway rules are covered in the guide to Starfish Beach Phu Quoc.
Fish Sauce Factories – Explore the Taste of the Sea
Phu Quoc fish sauce has been made on the island for more than 200 years and holds a protected geographical indication, and 3 factories in Duong Dong and An Thoi open their barrel houses to visitors free of charge. Rows of wooden barrels hold anchovies and salt for 12 months before the first-press sauce is drawn off, and bottles can be bought at factory prices. Vegetarian and Jain travellers can watch the process without tasting.
The 3 factories most open to visitors are:
- Khai Hoan Fish Sauce Factory: 11 Hung Vuong, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc
- Hung Thinh Fish Sauce Factory: 219 30 Thang 4 Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc
- Phung Hung Fish Sauce Factory: An Thoi, Phu Quoc
Fish sauce, pearls and pepper are the island’s 3 signature buys, and where to find each one at a fair price is covered in the guide to shopping in Phu Quoc.
Bach Dang Night Market – Culinary Heaven
Bach Dang Night Market, also called Phu Quoc Night Market, runs along the Duong Dong River near Dinh Cau Temple and is the island’s main evening spot for grilled seafood, desserts and pearl souvenirs. Stalls open from late afternoon and stay busy until about 11:00 PM, with seafood grilled to order, coconut ice cream and rolled sweets, and shops selling pearls and shell crafts. Vegetarian options include grilled corn, sweet potato, fruit and rice paper snacks.
The practical details are:
- Address: Bach Dang Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc
- Opening hours: About 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM daily
- Entry: Free
- Highlighted activities: Grilled seafood, desserts, pearl and handicraft shopping
The market is the centre of Phu Quoc nightlife, with the beach bars of Long Beach and the shows at Grand World and Sunset Town as the other evening options. Indian travellers who want a full meal rather than snacks can choose from the Indian restaurants in Phu Quoc, several of which sit within a short walk of the market in Duong Dong.
Pepper Farms – Authentic Experience in Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc pepper farms grow some of Vietnam’s best-known peppercorns on vines up to 4 m high, and 3 farms in Cua Duong, Duong To and the north open free to visitors for a walk through the rows and a shop at the gate. Spices are the heart of Indian cooking, which is why the farms rank high on Vietnamtour.in lists for Indian travellers. Visitors see how the vines are planted, harvested and dried, and buy black, red and white pepper at farm prices.
The 3 farms most open to visitors are:
- Khu Tuong Pepper Farm: Khu Tuong hamlet, Cua Duong, Phu Quoc; the largest on the island; open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
- Hong Anh Pepper Farm: Duong To, Phu Quoc; open daily
- Bac Dao Pepper Farm: On the road to Ganh Dau; open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
Pepper and fish sauce both rank among the Vietnam shopping things Indian travellers take home most, and the full list of what is worth packing, with prices, is in the guide to Vietnam shopping things to buy.
Suoi Tranh Waterfall – A Tranquil Paradise
Suoi Tranh Waterfall is a low forest waterfall in Duong To, about 10 km east of Duong Dong, reached by a 15–20 minute walk through the trees from the ticket gate. The falls are small, a few metres high, but the stream pools below them are 1–1.5 m deep and good for a swim, and the shaded trail is the easiest forest walk on the island. The water is fullest from June to October and can slow to a trickle in the dry season.
The practical details are:
- Address: Suoi May hamlet, Duong To, Phu Quoc
- Opening hours: About 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Ticket price: 30,000 VND (₹110)
- Time needed: 1–2 hours
The stream rises in the forested hills that cover most of the island’s north, and the longer trails, the ranger station and the wildlife of that area are covered in the guide to Phu Quoc National Park.
Phu Quoc Prison – Historical Landmark
Phu Quoc Prison, also called Coconut Tree Prison, is a free museum in An Thoi on the site of a camp that held about 40,000 prisoners during the French and American wars. Reconstructed cells, barbed-wire “tiger cages” and life-size statues show the conditions inside, and the exhibition hall explains the island’s role in the 2 wars. The content is heavy, so the museum suits adults and older children.
The practical details are:
- Address: An Thoi, southern Phu Quoc, on the road to Sao Beach
- Opening hours: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
- Ticket price: Free
- Time needed: 45–60 minutes
Modest dress is expected, the exhibits must not be touched, and the museum pairs well with Sao Beach and the Hon Thom cable car in a southern day.
Ho Quoc Pagoda – Spiritual Scenic Spot
Ho Quoc Pagoda is the largest Buddhist temple on Phu Quoc, opened in 2012 on a hillside above the east coast with the sea in front and forest behind. The halls follow the architecture of the Ly and Tran dynasties, with a stone dragon stairway, a large Buddha statue and a courtyard that looks over the water. The site is free and quiet, and the view at sunrise is the best on the east coast.
The practical details are:
- Location: East coast, about 20 km south-east of Duong Dong
- Opening hours: About 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Entry: Free
- Time needed: 45–60 minutes
Shoulders and knees need to be covered, and the open courtyard calls for a hat and water at midday.
Dinh Cau Temple – A Landmark of Mysterious Legends
Dinh Cau Temple is a small shrine on a rock at the mouth of the Duong Dong River, first built in the 17th century and rebuilt in 1937, where fishermen pray before setting out to sea. The shrine honours Thien Hau, the goddess of the sea, and the rock doubles as the town’s sunset point, with the harbour on one side and the night market a few minutes’ walk away. A visit takes less time than any other stop in this guide.
The practical details are:
- Location: Duong Dong, at the river mouth beside the night market
- Opening hours: All day
- Entry: Free
- Time needed: 15–30 minutes
Modest dress, no photos inside the shrine and no littering are the 3 rules, and sunset around 6:00 PM followed by the night market is the natural order.
How to Plan 3 Days Around the Places to Visit in Phu Quoc
3 days cover the places to visit in Phu Quoc by splitting the island into the north (VinWonders, Safari, Grand World, Starfish Beach), the south (Hon Thom cable car, Sao Beach, the prison) and the centre (Long Beach, the night market, the pepper farms and Suoi Tranh). The things to do in Phu Quoc group by area as follows:
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (north) | Vinpearl Safari | VinWonders water park | Grand World shows |
| Day 2 (south) | Hon Thom cable car and beach | Sao Beach, Phu Quoc Prison | Sunset Town, Kiss of the Sea show |
| Day 3 (centre) | Pepper farm, Suoi Tranh Waterfall | Fish sauce factory, Long Beach | Dinh Cau sunset, Bach Dang Night Market |
Distances between the north and the south run to 50 km, so a car with a driver saves 1–2 hours a day compared with Grab, and the roads, resort zones and distances are easiest to follow on the Phu Quoc map. Hotel areas, the airport and the island’s layout are covered in the travel guide to Phu Quoc, which helps decide between a Long Beach base and a Bai Dai resort.
Island Trips and Where to Go Next from Phu Quoc
The An Thoi archipelago off the southern tip of Phu Quoc is the main day trip, with snorkelling at May Rut and Mong Tay islands, while Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are the usual next stops by air. The options compare as follows:
| Destination | From Phu Quoc | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| May Rut Ngoai and the An Thoi islands | 30–60 min by boat from An Thoi | Snorkelling, 1 day |
| Ho Chi Minh City | About 1 hr by air | City sights, Cu Chi, Mekong |
| Hanoi | About 2 hr 10 min by air | The north, Ha Long Bay, Sapa |
The clearest water in the south is around May Rut Ngoai island, where the boat trips stop for snorkelling and a seafood lunch. Flights, ferries and the airport transfer for the mainland leg are compared in the guides on Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh and Phu Quoc to Hanoi, and travellers who start in the north use the reverse route in the guide on Hanoi to Phu Quoc.
Best Time to Visit Phu Quoc
November to April is the dry season and the best time to visit Phu Quoc, with calm seas on Long Beach and the starfish at Rach Vem, while May to October brings rain and rough west-coast water that pushes swimming to Sao Beach on the east coast. Theme parks, the safari and the cable car run all year, with short closures of the cable car in storms. July to October are the wettest months on the island, and the picture across the country is set out in the guides to Vietnam in October weather and the temperature in Vietnam in November, when Phu Quoc dries out just as Diwali travellers arrive.
FAQs About Places to Visit in Phu Quoc
Indian travellers planning Phu Quoc most often ask how many days to stay, which places suit families, whether the island needs a visa, and how it compares with other beaches in Vietnam.
How many days are enough for Phu Quoc?
3 nights cover the main places to visit in Phu Quoc, and 4 nights add an island boat trip or a second beach day. Most Indian itineraries pair the island with Ho Chi Minh City, and the budgets for each length are compared in the 7 day trip to Vietnam cost from India and the Vietnam 10 days tour package options, which add Da Nang or Hanoi.
Which places in Phu Quoc suit families with children?
Vinpearl Safari, VinWonders, Sao Beach, Grand World and the Hon Thom cable car suit families best, while the prison museum suits older children and adults. Sao Beach’s shallow water and the free shuttle buses between the Vin parks make the north and the south-east the easiest areas with young children.
Do Indian travellers need a visa for Phu Quoc?
Indian passport holders who fly into Phu Quoc directly from abroad can enter visa-free for up to 30 days under the island’s exemption, but a Vietnam e-visa is needed if the trip also includes Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. Most routes from India connect through Ho Chi Minh City, so the e-visa applies to most Indian itineraries.
Is Phu Quoc the best beach destination in Vietnam?
Phu Quoc is the best beach destination in Vietnam for a winter trip from India, with calm seas and the most theme parks, while Da Nang and Nha Trang suit summer trips. The island also features high among the Vietnam best places to visit for its mix of beaches, parks and food in 1 place.
Plan Your Phu Quoc Trip with Vietnamtour.in
The 15 places to visit in Phu Quoc fit into 3 days when the island is split into north, south and centre, with a car and driver covering the 50 km between the parks and the beaches. The parts that catch most Indian travellers out are the rough west-coast sea from May to October, the gate prices at the Vin parks, and finding vegetarian or Jain food outside Duong Dong. Vietnamtour.in has planned Vietnam trips for more than 428,000 Indian travellers since 2015, and every Phu Quoc trip package includes online park tickets, a private car and Indian meals arranged in advance. Longer routes that pair the island with Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang or Hanoi are listed among the Vietnam tours package options for Indian travellers.
To build a Phu Quoc itinerary on your own dates, share the travel dates, group size and departure city in the form below. A Vietnamtour.in expert will group the parks and beaches by day, book the cable car and safari tickets online, and arrange vegetarian or Jain meals near each of the places to visit in Phu Quoc.
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