Tho Chu Islands (also known as the Tho Chu Archipelago) consists of eight Vietnamese islands situated in the Gulf of Thailand and are located roughly 160 km northwest of Ca Mau Cape and 100 km southwest of Phu Quoc Island’s southern tip and lies within Kien Giang’s Phu Quoc District.

During your visit to Phu Quoc, you must try some of the local traditional food. The Vietnamese adore their food and their culinary skill is renowned across the world.

Ham Ninh Beach – The beach has yellow soft sand however there is a lot of rubbish near the town. If you want to enjoy the beach here, walk 10minutes north along the coast.

The Ho Quoc Pagoda (also known as Chua Ho Quoc or Truc Lam Ho Quoc) is a new Buddhist temple on Phu Quoc Island that was inaugurated on December 14, 2012. It is perched at the base of a lush mountain that faces the sea and the rising sun.

Hung Long Tu Pagoda was built by a well known monk named Nguyen Kim Muon (1892-1946). Located five kilometers from Duong Dong Town, this pagoda is located in a tranquil and peaceful setting, built on a rocky outcrop, the grounds contain an ornate statue of Buddha.

In Phu Quoc Island there are two Cao Dai Temples which are both located in Duong Dong Town. The larger newer temple built in 2008 is the more popular temple and resembles the infamous Cao Dai temple found in Tay Ninh province.