You may not know, in addition to the famous Phu Quoc island, there are many small islands around this pearl island, including Hon Thom Island, the most beautiful island in the An Thoi archipelago.
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Overview of Hon Thom Island Phu Quoc
Location: Hon Thom commune – An Thoi archipelago – South of Phu Quoc island
Hon Thom Phu Quoc is where the seawater is very deep and clear, with many beautiful rapids and strange shapes. In addition to being famous for its poetic beauty, Hon Thom Phu Quoc is also known for its legendary legends for many generations. Legend has it that “Hon Thom island was one of the refuges of Lord Nguyen during the time of seeking revenge after the defeat of the Tay Son uprising.”
Coming to Hon Thom Island Phu Quoc, in addition to beautiful beaches such as Bai Nom, Bai Nam, Bai Trao, Bai Chuong, you will also be able to scuba dive and see colorful corals. Besides, you can freely go fishing, squid fishing, buy or enjoy a variety of fresh seafood.
How to get to Hon Thom Island?
To get to Hon Thom, from Duong Dong town of Phu Quoc island, you can go by taxi, tourist car, bus, or rent a motorbike to go to An Thoi port by yourself. From the center of Duong Dong town, you can run along Tran Hung Dao street to reach An Thoi port. The route is about 23km. It takes about 30 minutes if you go slow while enjoying the scenery.
Traveling by boat
Reference price: 50,000 VND/person.
Train time:
+ An Thoi station – Hon Thom station: 9:30 & 11:30
+ Hon Thom station – An Thoi station: 13:45, 14:30 & 17:00
From the seaport, you take a boat to Hon Thom island. The travel time takes about 30 minutes. This transportation option is for those who want to experience more with the locals.
Traveling by cable car
Reference price:
- Adults: 500,000 VND/person.
- Children (under 1.5m tall): 350,000 VND/person.
The travel time by cable car is about 15 minutes. If you choose to travel by cable car, in addition to the advantage of fast travel, you also have the opportunity to see all the islands in the south of Phu Quoc.
Interesting experiences on Hon Thom island
Fishing, squid fishing
Phu Quoc is famous for its rich and diverse marine ecosystem, so you can rest assured that you will catch fish if you choose this activity to have fun in Hon Thom. As for squid fishing, it usually takes place at night, so you need to arrange a reasonable time to participate in this exciting experience.
Swimming and snorkeling at Hon Thom Phu Quoc
The sea in Hon Thom is clean, the water is clear and calm, there are many coral reefs and a rich world of marine life, so if you miss the opportunity to swim, scuba dive, and see the coral here, it is a real pity. Although Hon Thom beach is relatively safe, you should not go diving on your own but follow the guidance of lifeguards to have a complete ocean exploration.
Catching sea urchin
With this exciting activity, Hon Thom people are ready to act as guides to guide tourists to catch sea urchins. One of the specialties of Phu Quoc sea can make unique and delicious dishes such as grilled sea urchin with onion fat, fried rice with sea urchin, grilled urchin.
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Buying the famous Phu Quoc pearls
Around Hon Thom island, there are many cages for aquaculture and pearls. So when coming here, in addition to enjoying fresh seafood at low prices, you can also admire the pearl mining process, and if you have the conditions, don’t forget to buy it as a gift for your loved ones.
Impressive images in Hon Thom Island Phu Quoc
Today, people often know Hon Thom Island because of the famous Sun World Hon Thom amusement park project. However, besides that, there is still a pristine, peaceful, and attractive Hon Thom for pure nature lovers. If you don’t have any plans for the upcoming vacation, hurry up and pack your bags.
