Phu Quoc is among the most beautiful islands in the world.

Boasting long stretches of turquoise water and white sand beaches, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, has been named one of the most beautiful islands in the world by American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

CN Traveler announced its Readers' Choice Travel Awards 2023 on October 3, with Phu Quoc making the list for the second year in a row.

Vietnam's largest island is in the Asian island category, ranking 8th with 88.89 points. It is followed by Japan's Okinawa-Ryuku Island and the Philippines' Siargao Island.

In 2015, Condé Nast Traveler readers voted Phu Quoc's Sao Beach as one of the 10 most pristine and quiet beaches in the world , alongside other famous destinations such as Fiji and Maldives.

Phu Quoc continues to make the list for the second consecutive year. Photo: Klook

Besides its stunning landscapes, the 'Pearl Island' is also one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam thanks to its diverse cultural and historical experiences and a wide range of accommodation options from budget hotels to countless luxury resorts.

Foreign media have hailed Phu Quoc as a “rising star” on the global tourism map thanks to its groundbreaking changes to attract visitors. Charming Sunset Town, which recently opened in the south of the island, has been praised by South Korea’s Yonhap news agency for offering visitors a unique experience of enjoying Mediterranean beauty in a tropical country. Meanwhile, Australia’s Traveler magazine asserted that every corner of Sunset Town will leave visitors amazed.

Phu Quoc's iconic attractions include Hon Thom Cable Car - the world's longest 3-wire cable car system that takes tourists from An Thoi town center to Hon Thom Island and Kiss The Stars - Asia's largest multimedia technology exhibition.

Besides, visiting pepper farms, pearl farms, Ham Ninh fishing village or Phu Quoc national park and tasting local dishes such as bun quay will help visitors have an interesting experience and a deeper insight into local culture.

Yonhap News also called Phu Quoc the “Maldives of Vietnam” because the island has a series of high-end resorts that meet the requirements of the most demanding travelers looking for sophisticated accommodations.

Named one of the world's top islands by CN Traveller for the second consecutive year, Phu Quoc has cemented its place on the global tourism map.

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