PHU QUOC - ONE OF THE BEST ISLANDS IN THE WORLD

October 10, 2023

"Maldives of Vietnam", Phu Quoc is one of the best islands in 2023 - a category voted by readers.

American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler honors Phu Quoc as one of the best islands in 2023 - a category voted by readers.
On Oct. 3, travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler announced its readers' choice awards, the 2023 Readers' Choice Awards. In the "Top Islands" category, Phu Quoc is the only representative of Vietnam mentioned and the second consecutive year to be honored. This list is not in general order but divided by region such as Europe, Asia, Central and South America, North America.
In the list of 10 Asian islands in the top, Phu Quoc ranked 8th with 88.89 points, standing above Japan's Okinawa & Ryuku Islands and Siargao of the Philippines. The score is rated by global readers, travel experts according to the criteria of satisfaction with the destination. In Asia, Bali, Indonesia are ranked top with 91.08 points.
Phu Quoc is the largest islands of Vietnam, famous for its pristine beaches, fine white sand, mild nature and calm, bottom-seeing water. Besides famous beaches in Fiji and Maldives, in 2015, Condé Nast Traveler readers also voted Starfish Beach of Phu Quoc in the top 10 most pristine and quiet beaches in the world.

Starfish beach in Phu Quoc island

In addition to the natural landscape, Phu Quoc is also considered one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam due to its many interesting experiences, diverse resort options from affordable to super luxury.
Many world tourism experts also said that Phu Quoc is a "rising star" on the world tourism map due to changes, increasingly attracting tourists with many entertainment options. One of the destinations that is gaining international interest is the newly launched Sunset Town in the South Island, described by South Korea's Yonhap news agency as "a unique experience of seeing the Mediterranean landscape in a tropical country".

Sunset Town in the South Island

One of the other interesting experiences in Phu Quoc is to take the world's longest 3-rope cable car to Hon Thom island, or watch Asia's leading multimedia show Kiss The Stars. If you want a local experience, visitors can visit pepper farms or pearl culture facilities, explore Phu Quoc National Park - where primeval forests bordering the sea or Ham Ninh fishing village.

Suspension cable in Phu Quoc island

Besides, the culinary experience in Phu Quoc is also very typical with dishes such as vermicelli noodles or fish sauce that are considered the top delicious in Vietnam.
Phu Quoc also owns many 5-star resorts, therefore, it is called "Maldives of Vietnam" by Yonhap News Agency.