Phu Quoc is fast becoming one of the region’s premier holiday destinations.
Geographically, Phu Quoc Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand; it is close to Cambodia and the mainland town of Ha Tien in Vietnam’s Kien Giang province. Lying off the west coast of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, mountainous and forested Phu Quoc is a tropical getaway of beautiful white sand beaches and quaint fishing villages.
Tourism has grown significantly on the Island over the past few years and visitors can now choose between five-star resorts and rustic family-run bungalows.
When’s the best time to visit Phu Quoc?
Phu Quoc’s has a sub-equatorial monsoon climate characterized by distinct rainy (June to November) and dry seasons (December to May). April and May are the hottest months with temperatures reaching 35oC.