Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Director of the Kien Giang Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion Centre Quang Xuan Lua spotlighted the province’s strengths in tourism, trade, and export-driven industries. She urged the Global Trade and Technology Council of India to faciliate the imports of Kien Giang products, particularly those of its strengths.
Phu Quoc remained the top attraction, drawing more than 2 million visitors, including 474,468 international tourists, marking a 66.5% year-on-year rise.
In the Best Islands category, Phu Quoc claimed the 5th spot – one rank higher than its 6th-place position in 2024. This rise reflects the island’s growing reputation and the continuous enhancement of its hospitality offerings, making it an ever more satisfying experience for travelers.
During their two-day visit, the passengers explored several popular tourist attractions on Phu Quoc Island, including Grand World and the Hon Thom Cable Car, while also indulging in a variety of delicious local dishes.
The arrival of such a high-end international cruise ship marks a breakthrough for the tourism sector, and is also expected to boost local industries, including hospitality, dining, travel services, and commerce.
Phu Quoc International Passenger Port is being constructed in Duong Dong ward in Phu Quoc city with a total area of 180 hectares, including 2.8 hectares on land.
This is why Travel + Leisure, in its December 2024 article, highlighted Phu Quoc as a destination offering outstanding value for money, surpassing many other popular tourist spots.
Phu Quoc, one of the most beautiful islands of Vietnam, has made its way onto a list of the five most outstanding destinations published by Travel Off Path.
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang welcomed over 897,160 visitors, including 126,175 foreigners, in January, achieving 8.4% of the annual target, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.
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.
In response to the surging travel demand during the upcoming Lunar New Year, China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s aviation giants, has unveiled a direct flight route connecting Beijing to Phu Quoc, Vietnam.
With a strong boom in both the number of tourists and infrastructure development, Phu Quoc has been chosen as the venue of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) activities in 2027.
Over 30 high-speed ferries and 60 flights land in Phu Quoc daily, creating a delightful sight for the tourism industry: stepping outside to see endless lines of eager visitors.
Kien Giang, a coastal province located in the southwesternmost of Vietnam, boasts over 200 kilometres of coastline and more than 143 islands with picturesque beaches attracting millions of tourists annually.
Phu Quoc city, a popular resort island off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, reeled in over 21.17 trillion VND (831.75 million USD) in 2024 tourism revenue, accounting for more than 84% of the province's total turnover from the sector.
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.
According to top travel agencies, airlines, and leading online travel platforms, Phu Quoc offers world-class tourism products, leaving international visitors amazed every time they return.
Over 70 representatives from leading global airlines, travel agencies, and online travel platforms gathered in Phu Quoc for the famtrip program “Journey to Your True Paradise.” This significant event highlighted Phu Quoc’s potential, with participants unanimously recognizing the island as a “Hawaii of the East.”
Phu Quoc, Vietnam's Pearl Island, has once again earned a spot in Travel + Leisure's list of top destinations to visit in 2025, solidifying its undeniable allure as an "emerging star" on the global travel map.
The first chartered flight from the Czech Republic carried 400 tourists to Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang on October 24, marking the return of visitors from Eastern Europe.
Phu Quoc, the only Vietnamese destination to make the list of the top islands in the world according to the globally renowned travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller in its 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, was ranked second among the top 10 best islands in Asia.
