The largest island in Vietnam situated in the Gulf of Siam is widely known as popular beach recreation and eco-tourism spot. Main features of Phu Quoc are nature landmarks and amazing coastline, which attract thousands of travelers. Despite its popularity and well-developed infrastructure, Phu Quoc has fairly quiet and harmonious atmosphere.
If you decided to go shopping, remember: unlike on other territories of Vietnam, in Phu Quoc, it is not common to bargain. They rarely change the price and it is easier and faster to buy the … 
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is the biggest of them. It’s only 603 meters high and fairly easy to access, so climbing Chua is very popular activity among tourists.
If your child is not scared of the long way to Phu Quoc, you can be sure, he will like this island. A unique peculiarity of this place is purely clean beaches, beautiful nature, significant … Open
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. This waterfall is located in the picturesque area and tourists often take tour to nearby Duong Dong Lake along the way. This fresh-water lake is the largest on the island; there's also a colorful settlement of the same name located nearby.
Phu Quoc is unofficially calledPearl Island” because of two farms specializing in pearl work. It is widely regarded as the best pearl factory in Vietnam and attracts a lot of customers despite its high prices. Both farms are open for public and offer both luxurious jewelry shops and interesting museums.
Vietnamese cuisine is diverse and quite exotic. Though unlike in other Asian countries, they do not serve here really spicy food, it is still better not to eat any strange food during your … Open
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The most popular and interesting cultural object of Phu Quoc is the Coi Nguon Museum . It occupies a large six-story building and hosts an impressive collection dedicated to history and culture of the island. Priceless archeological findings, old photos, collections of ceramics, historical documents and remnants of ancient sea creatures are only few of museum exhibits. It will take days to visit all landmarks of Phu Quoc.
Remember that not everyone in Phu Quoc speaks English and that the Vietnamese don’t really like the tourists, who look like Americans. This is the effect of their political … Open
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Steep bottom is one of the main disadvantages of Long Beach. The depth of water is already 2 meters just ten meters away from the shore, so this beach is not the best choice for tourists with small children. As a rule, families like Ong Lang Beach more. The water is shallow near the coast and it is transparent and clear. There are numerous palm trees not far from the water, so Ong Lang remains comfortable even in the midst of a hot day as vacationers can always sit under the shade of trees. Bai Dai Beach is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Despite such a prestigious title and popularity, it is an incredibly peaceful and calm place.
Sightseeing in Vietnam: things to see
During your stay in Vietnam, don’t forget to include Hoi An in your “must-visit” list. This old city is sometimes compared with Venice because of its long canals. The city of Hue, which once was the imperial town, is rich in architectural landmarks, among which travelers are particularly recommended to visit the Tombs of Emperors and the Citadel. After observing grandiose buildings, enjoy some walk along the bank of the Perfume River.
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