Phu Quy Island – a gem hidden in the middle of the sea

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Phu Quy Island is a pristine, peaceful place containing many interesting things for us to explore. So you already know when to travel to Phu Quy Island? How to go? Did you play here? Let us help you with the Phu Quy island travel experience in this article.

Phu Quy is a famous destination in Binh Thuan. Photo: Vntrip.

Briefly about Phu Quy island

Phu Quy is an island district located in Binh Thuan Province, about 120 km east of Phan Thiet city center. It has an area of ​​about 16 km2, including three communes and a population of about 25 thousand people. The surrounding of the island is a vast sea. Due to not being exploited much in tourism, Phu Quy retains the inherent natural and pristine beauty. Not only that, coming to Phu Quy island, you also have the opportunity to learn about the unique customs and habits of the people here.

Phu Quy Island has a pristine and peaceful natural setting. Photo: Ivivu.

Phu Quy island travel experiences that you should know

When should we travel

Phu Quy is located in the middle of the sea so that you have to go by ship. Therefore, choosing the right time is very necessary. The year-end period in Phu Quy often receives heavy rain and storms. That’s why you should limit going to the island at this time. The best time to explore this place is in the summer, from April to June every year. This is the time when the weather on the island is quite pleasant. It is warm and sunny, the air is cooling, and there is no rain or storm.

The period from April to June is the best time to explore the island. Photo: Ivivu.

How to move to Phu Quy island

To get to Phu Quy you must first go to Phan Thiet city. There are many ways for you to move to Phan Thiet such as by plane, bus, train.

From Phan Thiet, the only way to get to the island is by boat. Depending on the time and conditions, you can go by speed boat or slow boat.

To get to the island you have to take the train. Photo: Bazantravel.

Go by slow boat

If traveling by slow boat, it will take about 6 hours to reach the island.

Fare:

VND 150,000 / person / regular seat

VND 250,000 / person / room chair

By speed boat

The high-speed boat will travel faster, but tickets will be higher. Here are some high-speed boats that you can refer to:

High speed Hung Phat boat

– VND 250,000 / person / chair or regular bed

– VND 350,000 / person / air-conditioned bed

Phu Hung medium-speed boat

Ticket price: 250,000 VND / person / time

Motels and hotels on Phu Quy island

Currently, there are many homestays on Phu Quy island, motels as well as hotels to cater to the needs of tourists. Especially motels, hotels on the island have free shuttle service. So you need to contact the reservation in advance so they can pick you up when you come to the island.

Here are some good places to stay on the Island that you can refer to:

Long Vy Guesthouse

Room rates from 150,000 VND / 1 night

Anh Chan Guesthouse

Room price from 250,000 VND / 1 night

Ms. Sang’s Homestay

Room price is only 50,000 VND / 1 night

Things to do

Trieu Duong Bay

Phu Quy Island has many exciting and attractive places to visit and explore. One of the areas that any visitor to this island cannot ignore is Trieu Duong Bay. This is one of the areas with the most beautiful natural landscape on the island. This place has a romantic stretching beach, fine white sand, and clear blue sea. Trieu Duong Bay is like a vivid picture of nature but also poetic but lyrical.

Trieu Duong Bay. Photo: Traveloka.

Linh Son Pagoda

One of the most famous attractions on the island that you should not miss is Linh Son Pagoda. This is a beautiful temple built on Cao Cat mountain and is a place frequented by islanders to pray for peace and health. This temple is famously sacred. Not only that, but the beautiful architecture of Linh Son Pagoda also attracts many tourists to visit every day.

Linh Son Pagoda. Photo: Traveloka.

Phu Quy lighthouse

Phu Quy Lighthouse is built on Cam Mountain, located at an altitude of 108m above sea level. This is the highest location on the island. To conquer this lighthouse, you will have to climb 120 stone steps. However, from here, you will have the opportunity to see beautiful natural scenery.

Phu Quy lighthouse. Photo: Traveloka.

Bai Nho Beach

Traveling to Phu Quy on hot days, definitely can not miss the opportunity to swim there. The island has many beautiful beaches. One of the most beautiful and popular beaches on the island is Bai Nho Beach. This beautiful beach has a crescent moon shape and is surrounded by majestic limestone mountains. The sea water in Bai Nho Beach is clear, cool and the atmosphere here is extremely fresh, making you feel extremely refreshed and pleasant.

Bai Nho BeachBeach is a beautiful beach. Photo: Traveloka.

Hopefully the experiences of Phu Quy travel we share above will help you to have an interesting and memorable trip.

Source: DulichVietnam

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