Top 3 beaches that "capture the hearts" of tourists in Phu Quoc

At the recent World Travel Awards 2023 Asia and Oceania awards ceremony, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam once again demonstrated its luxury tourism potential with the award "Asia's Leading Luxury Island Destination 2023".

What makes Phu Quoc so special? This tropical island in Vietnam has a unique ecosystem that includes primeval forests, a spectacular 150km coastline and a thriving coral reef. In recent years, the island has become one of the most talked-about destinations in the world for island lovers.

Around the island, you will find pristine beaches with picture-perfect beauty. Below are 3 beaches in Phu Quoc that will certainly not disappoint anyone when choosing to have a truly relaxing time, restoring energy after busy working days.

Kem Beach: Top 50 most beautiful beaches on the planet

Indeed, once you set foot on Kem Beach, you may think that you have found paradise on earth. When you arrive at Kem Beach, you will understand why this place has such a special name. Perhaps no other beach area has such smooth white sand. Under the sunlight, the long stretch of sand becomes even more white and soft like cream. The cool green coconut trees, the blue sky and the clear turquoise water make Kem Beach truly a perfect natural picture of breathtaking beauty.

Kem Beach: Top 50 most beautiful beaches on the planet.

Canada’s online travel agency, Flight Network, even named Kem Beach one of the 50 best beaches in the world in 2018. It’s the perfect place for a quiet getaway. A place where you can forget your worries and recharge your body and soul. The area is also home to some world-class resorts run by some of the biggest brands in the hospitality industry, namely JW Marriott International, Accor and Rosewood Hotel Group.

Described as an architectural masterpiece, the JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa marked a milestone for Kem Beach's position on the luxury tourism map after its opening in 2016.

Designed by award-winning architect Bill Bensley, this premier property has been named the World’s Leading Luxury Themed Resort for several years by the World Travel Awards and is also one of the 100 “World’s Best Resorts” by Travel + Leisure. It is truly one of the most iconic resorts in the region, making it the wedding venue of the century for the famous Indian billionaire couple.

Kem Beach also has many other options suitable for many types of guests such as families, MICE groups with many prices. Some famous resorts include Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay recognized by WTA as "Asia's Leading Apartment Hotel", or New World Phu Quoc Resort, or many other famous hotels in the area.

Sao Beach: One of the 7 most valuable experiences when coming to Vietnam

Stretching over 7km, Sao Beach possesses a wild beauty with lush green forest landscape, fine white sand along the coast and clear blue water. Located in an area protected from the southwest wind, the sea at Sao Beach is always calm. The seabed here is also quite shallow, making it an ideal beach for families, especially families with young children.

Located in an area protected from the southwest wind, the sea at Sao beach is always calm. (Photo: Contributor)

In 2015, one of the world's most prestigious travel magazines, CN Traveler, listed Sao Beach as one of the 10 most pristine and tranquil beaches in the world, alongside beach destinations such as Fiji and the Maldives. In late 2021, the French newspaper Le Figaro described visiting Sao Beach as one of the "7 bucket list experiences" for anyone traveling to Vietnam.

Coming here, visitors can enjoy scuba diving to see corals, kayaking, surfing on waves with a water canoe... One of the reasons why many international tourists love Bai Sao is the local seafood restaurants right on the beach. Enjoy steamed and grilled dishes with fresh crabs and squid brought ashore early in the morning... visitors will feel the sweet and rich flavor of the tropical sea.

Hon Thom: “The island of joy”

Dubbed “The Island of Joy”, Hon Thom has become one of the most mentioned destinations for tourists who love theme parks and immersing themselves in nature. With a combination of forest and marine ecosystems, Hon Thom is truly a unique tropical island. With an area of 5,710m2, some people say that this island is the most perfectly cut gem in the Phu Quoc archipelago.

The wild beauty of Trao beach on Hon Thom. (Photo: Contributor)

On Hon Thom you can find some spectacular beaches such as Nom beach, Chuong beach, Trao beach and Bo Tay beach, all of which are idyllic spots for beach lovers.

If you want to add a little excitement to your beach holiday, you will also have plenty of options on Hon Thom. There are challenging water sports and great hiking trails to explore the island.

There are many ways to get to Hon Thom, but try the unique experience that no other place has: seeing a blue sea dotted with hundreds of local fishing boats on a sunny day on the cabin of the world's longest three-wire cable car.

Admiring the entire sea on the world's longest 3-wire cable car over the sea is a special experience when coming to Hon Thom. (Photo: T.LINH)

Theme park lovers will not be disappointed with the largest water park in Asia on Hon Thom Island. Aquatopia Park with 21 water slides and Exotica Village has many games that will make visitors have moments of relaxation.

One of the most popular experiences on Hon Thom Island is scuba diving and walking on the seabed to see the coral. Hon Thom has a unique coral reef unlike any other sea, with 116 species of coral, some dating back millions of years, and 22 species of fish. All of this creates a brilliant, colorful “park” on the ocean floor.

According to nhandan.vn

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