In addition to popular products and services, the tourism sector of Phu Quoc city (Kien Giang province) also focuses on new products based on cultural and historical values. "The Quintessence of Vietnam in Phu Quoc Pearl Island" is a such product, which recreates the customs and lifestyles of old-time Vietnamese people, helping bring the Vietnamese culture to international friends.
Eleven years ago, on February 14, 2014, the first international flight landed at Phu Quoc International Airport. After a long period of isolation, the gateway to the 'Pearl Island' finally opened, ushering in a new era of dynamic development for the island.
In its list of 25 Places to Visit in 2025, CNA ranked Phu Quoc at No. 7, making it the only Vietnamese destination on the list and one of the few Asian locations, alongside Koh Samui (Thailand), Manila (Philippines), and Singapore.
Phu Quoc island city in the southern province of Kien Giang has set a target of serving 7 million tourists in 2025, including 1 million foreigners, according to Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Minh Khoa.
Phu Quoc is forecast to experience a "booming" end-of-year tourist season with the launch of many new international flights to meet the increasing demand from tourists worldwide who wish to experience and explore Vietnam's Pearl Island.
Phu Quoc island off the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has been honoured by US magazine Travel+Leisure as one of the 10 most affordable tropical destinations to visit around the world, while the Republic of Korea’s Dailian journal has described the “pearl island” as the most popular healing destination.
Vietnam’s pearl island – Phu Quoc off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has recorded a surge in the number of visitors since late last year following a brewing tourism crisis.
Online travel guide Travel Lemming has ranked Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam’s largest island and off the coast of the southern province of Kien Giang, as 6th among the 50 best places to visit in 2024.
Some airlines of the Republic of Korea (RoK) are planning to open direct air routes to Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island dubbed as the Pearl Island in the southern province of Kien Giang, which is considered not only opportunities but also challenges for its tourism sector.
Phu Quoc Island is an ideal choice for travel and long-term relaxation, with a complete visa exemption policy for international visitors, a temporary stay of up to 30 days, rich nature, and impressive architecture.
Phu Quoc island in the southern province of Kien Giang, dubbed as the pearl island in the southwestern region of the country, has emerged as a favourite destination for tourists both inside and outside the country.
Phu Quoc island in the southern province of Kien Giang, dubbed as the pearl island in the southwestern region of the country, has emerged as a favourite destination for tourists both inside and outside the country.
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is working towards turning Phu Quoc into a first-tier urban area in 2025, making the island city a national and international maritime tourism centre.
A video clip titled “Viet Nam: Di de yeu! Roam Phu Quoc” was officially launched on YouTube on September 22, aiming to give viewers a taste of the “Pearl Island” - Phu Quoc.
Phu Quoc island in the southern province of Kien Giang has become a luxury eco-resort destination of tourists from Vietnam and abroad over the past time, with the presence of many hi-end resort brands in the world.
Phu Quoc Island has a deserved reputation for its pristine beaches and stunning landscapes, but pollution is starting to have a negative impact on its sustainable development. Local authorities are now working to implement different measures to protect Vietnam’s precious “Pearl Island”.
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, home to one of the hottest holiday spots in Vietnam – Phu Quoc Island, has experienced a boom in tourism over the last few years.
