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Phu Quoc Island
Vietnam's largest island with pristine beaches, lush jungle interior, fish sauce factories, and the world's longest cable car.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Phú Quốc
An Giang, Vietnam · Asia
About Phú Quốc
Phú Quốc is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Phu Quoc, 38km from Bokor Mountain Road.
Phú Quốc is in An Giang, Vietnam, with about 180,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Phu Quoc, about 8 km away.
Phú Quốc (Vietnamese: [fu˧˥ kuək̚˧˦]) is a special zone in An Giang province, Vietnam. It is the largest island in Vietnam. The island has a total area of 575 km2 (222 sq mi) and a permanent population of approximately 179,480 people in 2020.
On June 16, 2025, Phú Quốc became one of the 13 newly established andRead more
re-organized special administrative zones of Vietnam, the only city to do so. Later on July 1, "Secretary of the City Committee" Lê Quốc Anh was appointed to become the first "Secretary of the Party Committee of the special zone".
Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Phú Quốc special administrative zone includes the island proper and 21 smaller islets. Dương Đông ward, located on the island's west coast, is the island's administrative centre and largest town. The other ward is An Thới on the southern tip of the island.
Its primary industries are fishing, agriculture, and a fast-growing tourism sector. Phú Quốc has achieved fast economic growth due to its current tourism boom. Many infrastructure projects have been carried out, including several five-star hotels and resorts. Phú Quốc International Airport is the hub connecting Phú Quốc with mainland Vietnam as well as with international destinations.
Since March 2014, Vietnam has allowed all foreign tourists to visit Phú Quốc visa-free for a period of up to 30 days. By 2017, the government of Vietnam planned to set up a Special Administrative Region which covered Phú Quốc Island and its peripheral islets and upgrade it to a provincial city with special administration.
The historical Phú Quốc Prison was based here and was built by the French to detain captured Viet Minh fighters. Continuing into the Vietnam War, Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army POWs were monitored by South Vietnamese soldiers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Phú Quốc?
Within an hour or so of Phú Quốc: Phu Quoc Island (8 km), Bai Sao Beach (26 km), Kampot (38 km), Bokor Mountain Road (38 km).
Are there any good drives near Phú Quốc?
The nearest famous roads are Bokor Mountain Road.
Where is Phú Quốc?
Phú Quốc is in An Giang, Vietnam, about 8 km from Phu Quoc.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 179,480
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Vietnam
- Region
- An Giang
- Timezone
- Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Coordinates
- 10.2872, 104.0105
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Worth the detour from Phú Quốc
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Bai Sao Beach
A tranquil crescent of fine white sand and calm shallow waters on Phu Quoc Island, often called Vietnam's most beautiful beach.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Kampot
A charming riverside town famous for its world-renowned pepper farms, French colonial architecture, and nearby Bokor Hill Station.
38 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
Bokor Mountain Road
A silky 32 km climb from Kampot to the misty 1,000 m plateau of Bokor Hill Station, past giant Buddha statues to an abandoned French casino wrapped in jungle cloud.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Kep
A sleepy seaside town known for its famous crab market, colonial ruins, and proximity to Rabbit Island and Kampot pepper plantations.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Phú Quốc
- 38 kmBokor Mountain RoadA silky 32 km climb from Kampot to the misty 1,000 m plateau of Bokor Hill Station, past giant Buddha statues to an abandoned French casino wrapped in jungle cloud.
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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