Phu Quy Island - Phan Thiet

Phu Quy, also known as Thu Islet, Khoai Xu Islet, is a small island located about 120 km southeast of Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan. In addition to the main island, around Phu Quy island there are Hon Da Cao, Hon Do, Hon Tranh and Hon Hai. Phu Quy Island's area is just over 18km2 but has enough beautiful scenery, landscapes, experiences... for visitors to explore for a few days. The climate on the island is fresh and cool all year round. The appropriate time to explore Phu Quy island is from December to June of the following year, because the storm season usually falls from September to November. In the spring and summer, the sea is calm, clear, with light winds, making it easy to move out. small islands. However, sometimes there will be rough seas, you should check the weather forecast in advance. As the most remote island district of Binh Thuan province, Phu Quy island has a wild and beautiful scenery but tourism has not really developed. Currently, the only means to get to the island is by boat from Phan Thiet city, a distance of more than 110 km. The boats going to Phu Quy are Superdong-PQI, Superdong-PQII, Phu Quy Express, Phu Quy Island... Normally the boat leaves Phan Thiet at about 6:30 to 7:30, depending on the day there will be an earlier trip at 5:30 or at the latest 3:00 p.m. . Travel time is 2.5 to 3.5 hours depending on the type of train, including beds and seats, fan room and air-conditioned room. The 2.5-hour high-speed train ticket costs 350,000 VND per person. There are no taxis on the island, you can rent a motorbike right at the hotel to get around. The roads on the island are quite spacious, there is one main road so it is easy to travel. You can also chat with locals to ask for directions, if you feel "stuck". Normally, it takes 4-5 days to explore the entire island district. If you don't want to take a boat to the surrounding small islands, you can choose a 3-day, 2-night itinerary, including two days of travel and one day of fun, to explore all the big islands. Places that you can consider adding to your itinerary include: Trieu Duong Bay, Bai Nho, Ganh Hang, Cao Cat Peak, Ong Van An Thanh Fish Temple, Phu Quy Lighthouse, Ban Princess Temple Paintings, Thay Nai Palace, Phu Quy Wind Power Field, Long Hai Fish Market, Lang Duong Aquarium,... Eating and drinking on the island is very cheap. You can eat seafood in rafting villages. Must-try dishes are king crab and moon crab. If you want to buy, you must book in advance. You can ask the hotel owner to help you book. A specialty of Phu Quy is hot beef, with some reference addresses being Hoa Thuong, Ngoc Tinh, Thanh Binh, Thu Vien... If you don't eat at the restaurant, you can dine at rafts such as Dai Nam, Anh Sang, Hai Thien, Hai Phat, Ba Sinh... to enjoy fresh seafood. In addition, you need to note a few things when visiting the island. Ships to and from the island run on a fixed schedule each month, so visitors should book in advance because tickets sell out very quickly. You can follow more train schedules at the information page of the Binh Thuan Department of Transport in the announcement section. On average, there are only 1-2 departures per day in each direction. If the train is late, you will have to wait for the next departure the next day. According to veteran boat drivers, from Phan Thiet port to Phu Quy island is considered the second most difficult sea route in the country. The road has horizontal waves and many eddies, making it impossible for boats to go downstream and have to overcome the waves to go. Therefore, the ship often shakes, making even healthy people susceptible to seasickness, especially on rough sea days. Because the sea route is difficult, the ship staff will hand out plastic bags in case of seasickness before departure. People with a history of motion sickness should take medicine and prepare many plastic bags. The wind on the island is very strong, so wear neat clothes and keep personal belongings secure when going out. If you want to camp overnight, ask the motel owner for permission in advance to complete residency procedures. The island allows foreigners to visit the island, but the number is limited, so the licensing procedure is quite long.

Binh Thuan 1809 view From December to June

Ngày cập nhật : 26/03/2023