Phu Quoc attractions: top things to do in 2026

Prices current as of July 2026. Conversion at ~26,000 VND = $1.

All Phu Quoc attractions — the overview table

The main paid highlights are the cable car, VinWonders and Vinpearl Safari. Almost everything else is free or costs next to nothing. Bring cash: most temples, markets and farms don't take cards, and even at the big parks card readers can be down. ATMs cluster in Dương Đông and at the airport.

• Hon Thom Cable Car (Cáp treo Hòn Thơm): Guinness record — 7.9 km over the sea — 09:00–17:00 | from 850,000 VND (~$33)
• VinWonders (VinWonders Phú Quốc): Vietnam's largest theme park — 09:00–21:00 | 950,000 VND (~$37)
• Vinpearl Safari (Vinpearl Safari Phú Quốc): 4,000+ animals, 200 species, bus safari — 09:00–16:00 | 850,000 VND (~$33)
• Grand World (Grand World Phú Quốc): Venetian canals, night market, shows — Free entry, open 24/7
• Sunset Town (Sunset Town An Thới): Mediterranean style, Kiss of the Sea show — Free entry
• Kiss Bridge (Cầu Hôn): Pedestrian bridge in Sunset Town, two arms that never meet — Free entry
• Dinh Cau Temple (Đình Cầu): Cliffside shrine-lighthouse by Duong Dong port — Free, open 24/7
• Ho Quoc Pagoda (Hộ Quốc): Largest Buddhist temple on the island, 110 ha — 06:00–18:00 | Free
• National Park (Vườn quốc gia Phú Quốc): UNESCO biosphere reserve, 31,400 ha — Free | Dry season only
• Coconut Prison (Nhà tù Phú Quốc): War-era memorial museum — Tue–Sun 07:30–17:00 | Free
• Night Market (Chợ đêm Dương Đông): Seafood, souvenirs, street food — 18:00–23:30 | Free
• Ham Ninh Village (Hàm Ninh): Fishing village, fresh crab, wooden pier — East coast | Free

Cable car and the An Thoi archipelago

Hon Thom cable car

The south's headline ride. The cabin carries you from the An Thới station to Hòn Thơm island in about 15 minutes, over turquoise bays and the fishing boats of the An Thoi archipelago. At 7,899.9 m it holds the Guinness record for the world's longest three-rope over-sea cable car. The far station has the Aquatopia water park and a white-sand beach, with water-park entry included in the ticket.

• Price: from 850,000 VND (~$33) adult, 700,000 VND (~$27) for children 100–140 cm, free under 100 cm
• Time: half a day to a full day if you use the water park
• Getting there: the An Thoi station is at the south tip; a taxi from Dương Đông is about 200,000 VND (~$8). Grab works, but not every driver takes app rides for the airport run, so keep some cash.

An Thoi islands — snorkelling and the three-island tour

South of Hon Thom sit a dozen or so islets — Hòn Móng Tay, Hòn Gầm Ghì, Hòn Mây Rút — with the clearest water on Phu Quoc and the best snorkelling; you can see coral straight off the beach. You reach them on a "three-island" boat tour from An Thoi port: a half-day with lunch and snorkel stops runs from about 400,000 VND (~$15) per person. Go in the dry season (November–April); the rains stir up the water.

VinWonders and Vinpearl Safari

The two paid parks sit in the north, in the Gành Dầu area. VinWonders is Vietnam's largest theme park (50 ha, 6 zones, 100+ rides, a water park and an aquarium): 950,000 VND (~$37). Vinpearl Safari is the country's biggest safari park (380 ha, 4,000+ animals across 200 species): 850,000 VND (~$33); you ride through it on a bus and the animals come right up. The combo is 1,500,000 VND (~$58), saving about 300,000 VND (~$12), and a free VinBus links the two.

Grand World and Sunset Town

Two free zones worth an evening. Entry is free everywhere; you only pay for food and the gondola ride.

Grand World Phu Quoc

A 24/7 entertainment city in the north, next to the Vinpearl parks. Venetian canals with gondolas, art installations, European-style architecture and hourly shows. Free to enter; a gondola ride is from 150,000 VND (~$6). Come after 18:00, when the lights come on.

Sunset Town

A Mediterranean-style district in the south, right by the cable-car station. Bright facades, narrow lanes, a food street and sea views. In the evening the multimedia Kiss of the Sea show runs over the water — schedule and tickets in our entertainment guide. The district itself is free to enter.

Kiss Bridge (Cầu Hôn)

A pedestrian bridge in Sunset Town inspired by Michelangelo: two walkways that stop 30 cm short of meeting. The architect is Marco Casamonti (Italy). The best sunset photo spot here; free, open 07:00–23:00.

Temples and pagodas of Phu Quoc

Three main temples — all free. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and take your shoes off where signs ask.

Ho Quoc Pagoda

The island's largest Buddhist temple, spread over 110 ha. Built in 2012 in the southeast, 10 km from the airport. Big statues, carved reliefs and a panoramic sea view from the hillside. Worth the trip for the views alone.

Dinh Cau Temple (Dinh Cậu)

A cliffside shrine-lighthouse by the Dương Đông port, dedicated to the sea goddess Thiên Hậu. An iconic sunset photo spot. Free, open around the clock.

Cao Dai Temple

A temple of Caodaism, a home-grown Vietnamese religion blending Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. Bright, unusual and fascinating if you have never seen one. Free.

National park and waterfalls

31,400 hectares of tropical jungle cover most of the island's interior. A UNESCO biosphere reserve since 2006. Entry to the park is free.

Two swimmable waterfalls are the main reason to come:

• Suối Tranh waterfall — the nearest, 9 km from Dương Đông. An easy 15–20-minute path to a cascade with a pool. Entry ~10,000 VND ($0.40); allow 1–2 hours.
• Suối Đá Bàn waterfall — bigger, in the northeast, 25 km from the centre. Rock slabs, several tiers, good for a swim. Entry ~10,000 VND ($0.40); half a day with the drive.
• Thiên Sơn Đỉnh — 603 m, the island's highest point, for the fit.

Getting there: by scooter or taxi from Dương Đông. Both waterfalls run full in the dry season and just after rain; at peak drought (March–April) they can dry to a trickle.

Coconut Prison

A war-era memorial museum. Wax figures, the notorious "tiger cages" and an exhibition on torture — heavy going, but powerful. Free entry.

Hours: Tue–Sun 07:30–11:00 and 13:30–17:00 (closed Monday).

Location: the south of the island, near the turn-off to Bai Sao beach.

Farms, factories and Sim wine

Four local producers — entry is free everywhere, and you only pay if you buy something. They line up neatly along the west coast for one trip.

Pearl farms — Ngoc Hien and Phu Quoc Pearl, 5–7 km south of Dương Đông. A free walk through the whole pearl-growing process. You can buy jewellery: strands run 850,000–2,200,000 VND (~$33–85), rings from 70,000 VND (~$3). Watch for fakes — buy only at the farm and ask for a certificate.

Pepper farms — Phu Quoc is famous for Vietnam's best black pepper. The plantations let you walk in and taste the difference between green, black, red and white corns; buying at source beats market prices. 15–30 minutes.

Fish-sauce factory — the island is the home of Vietnam's finest nước mắm, aged for years in giant wooden vats. The tour is short and the smell is sharp, but it is genuinely interesting.

Sim wine (rượu sim) — a Phu Quoc speciality: a sweet liqueur made from the local rose myrtle berry. Wineries (Sim Son, Bay Gao on the road south) pour tastings, and a bottle is from 100,000 VND (~$4). Easy to pair with a pepper farm, since they sit side by side.

More on Vietnamese food is in our guide to eating on Phu Quoc.

Night market and fishing village

Duong Dong Night Market

The island's main evening draw, on Võ Thị Sáu street, open 18:00–23:30. Grilled seafood, souvenirs, pearls and coconut ice cream. Bring cash and small notes — vendors rarely take cards, and pointing at the price on a calculator is the local way to haggle.

Ham Ninh fishing village (Hàm Ninh)

On the east coast, 20 minutes from the airport. A wooden pier, fishing boats and the freshest seafood. The signature dish is Ham Ninh crab. A seafood portion runs 100,000–300,000 VND (~$4–12). Free to enter.

💬 "Ham Ninh village is the real Phu Quoc without the tourist gloss. We sat on the wooden pier, ordered a kilo of crab for 250,000 dong — straight out of the sea. The view of the fishing boats and the sunset is free. Come by 16:00 to catch both lunch and the golden hour." — traveller reviews, Tripadvisor, 2025

Free things to do in Phu Quoc

More than half the interesting places on the island cost nothing:

1. Grand World and Sunset Town — entertainment cities
2. Kiss Bridge (Cầu Hôn) — the sunset photo spot
3. Ho Quoc Pagoda — the largest temple
4. Dinh Cau Temple — the cliffside lighthouse
5. Coconut Prison — war museum
6. National park and waterfalls (park entry free)
7. Pearl farms — tour plus shopping
8. Pepper farms and Sim wineries — tastings
9. Fish-sauce factory — see it made
10. Ham Ninh fishing village — seafood
11. Night market — food and souvenirs

You can fill 2–3 full days on the free sights alone. For organised trips and boat tours, see our Phu Quoc tours guide.

One-day routes

Southern route (1 day)

Morning: Coconut Prison → Bai Sao beach (a snack at a beach café).

Midday: Ho Quoc Pagoda → Hon Thom cable car.

Evening: Sunset Town, Kiss Bridge.

Central route (half a day)

Morning: Dinh Cau Temple → pearl farm → pepper farm.

Lunch: Ham Ninh fishing village (crab!).

Evening: Duong Dong night market.

Frequently asked questions about Phu Quoc attractions

What to do in Phu Quoc in one day?

Book a Grab taxi early (from 150,000 VND / ~$6) and loop the south of the island clockwise: the Hon Thom cable car at 09:00 (shortest queue), lunch in Sunset Town, Aquatopia water park after 14:00 (thinner crowds), and the Kiss of the Sea show at 21:00. Buy cable-car tickets online at vinwonders.com — it is often 10% cheaper and skips the ticket line.

Which attractions in Phu Quoc are free?

Almost everything except the cable car and the Vinpearl parks: Ho Quoc Pagoda and Dinh Cau, Grand World and Sunset Town with the Kiss Bridge, Coconut Prison, the national-park waterfalls (park entry is free; ~10,000 VND per waterfall), pearl and pepper farms, the fish-sauce factory, Ham Ninh village and the Duong Dong night market. You can fill 2–3 days on the free sights.

Do I need a visa for Phu Quoc?

Phu Quoc has a special visa exemption: most nationalities can stay up to 30 days if they fly straight to the island and stay only there. For the rest of Vietnam you generally need an e-visa (evisa.gov.vn, 90 days, single or multiple entry). Rules depend on your passport, so check the official site before you fly.

Is Phu Quoc worth it for the sights?

If you have seen Bali or Phuket and expect big temple complexes, Phu Quoc is simpler. But compared with the Maldives it packs in far more to do. A working split: 3 days beach + 2 days sights + 1 day snorkelling on the southern islands. That is when the island opens up. For honest pros and cons, browse our Phu Quoc guide.

Where are the best sunsets in Phu Quoc?

Shoot 30–40 minutes before sundown, when the sky lights up but there is still light. Three options: budget — Ong Lang beach (few people, free, best angles from a scooter); romantic — On The Rocks restaurant on Long Beach (book a waterfront table a day ahead, cocktails from 120,000 VND / ~$5); family — Sunset Town with live music and a food street. Sunset is around 17:30–18:00; check the exact time in the Sun Surveyor app. For the best beaches, see our Phu Quoc beaches guide.

Data current as of July 2026. Prices and conditions can change — check before you travel.