Phu Quy island or Thu and Khoai Xu islands are attractive rendezvous for you to temporarily put aside the hustle and bustle of urban life and immerse yourself in the nature of the sunny and windy sea. The clear blue bay with a view to the bottom, the island without tourist fees, cheap seafood, and gentle locals are the factors that attract visitors to the “green pearl” of Binh Thuan. Reader Tien Ti Ton shared a memorable camping trip with a group of 7 friends on Phu Quy island for 3 days and 2 nights. Phu Quy has a different beauty compared to the islands of Vietnam. Move Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet: You can take a bus to the coastal city of Phan Thiet, the travel time is about 4 hours. Because we want to be proactive about the time as well as enjoy the scenery along the way, our group chose motorbikes as a means of transportation. Phan Thiet to Phu Quy Island: There are many shipping lines for you to choose to move to the island such as Phu Quy Express, Superdong, Phu Quy Island… We choose the Superdong train, take VIP seats and return to normal seats to have a variety of experiences. However, I think it’s better to take the VIP seat because the cabin is quite quiet, served with filtered water, cold towels and a recliner. Meanwhile, the normal class is the seat, which is quite hot. Those who go to the island on the weekend should book tickets from 2 weeks to 1 month in advance because the train often runs out of seats early. After more than 2 hours floating on the immense sea, the group arrived on Phu Quy island. Visitors can easily record beautiful frames on Phu Quy island. Stay There are many motels and hotels on Phu Quy island. However, the quality of tourist services is not equal to those of high-class accommodation in big cities. The plus point is that the rooms are clean and the prices are quite reasonable, ranging from 300,000 to 400,000 VND/night. We stopped at My Nhat guesthouse. The owner is quite enthusiastic, friendly, the room is newly built and clean. Price for double room is 400,000 VND and single room is 300,000 VND. We also rent motorbikes here for 100,000 VND/day. The accommodation has a seafood barn and sells milk tea, so it is very convenient for eating and drinking. Play schedule Because we want to have more time to rest, our group departs from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet at 19:00 on Friday evening. Guests can rent overnight accommodation near the pier, convenient to Phu Quy island the next morning. If going on a weekend, you need to make a reservation in advance to secure your spot. Our group chose Hanh Huong motel, rented a dormitory room for 600,000 VND/night for 7 people. The host is enthusiastic and cares about us throughout our dining journey in Phu Quy. Day 1 The group had a light breakfast, then at 6:30 a.m. depart for the pier. Because we had completed medical declaration procedures and bought train tickets in advance, after sending our motorbikes, we were able to get on the train right away, starting the journey to discover Phu Quy. The group arrived at the island at 9:15. Someone picked up their group at the wharf and took motorbikes to move on the island. After that, the group moved to the motel near the shipping dock. Since we intend to camp on the island, we went to the Residency Committee. Phu Quy is a military island, visitors who want to camp should ask the motel for a permit first. Visitors need to keep the common hygiene, should not make campfires, bustling activities, noisy on the island. After that, we went to Hoa Thuong hot beef restaurant for lunch. The space is airy, even though the restaurant is crowded, the food is also quite good. After lunch, we went to Sea Wind coffee. The shop is located near the 7-color stone beach, cool sea view, suitable for escaping the summer afternoon heat. The group visited the Phu Quy rafting village to buy seafood. Phu Quy is famous for delicious, nutritious and cheap seafood. We bought nearly 2 kg of squid leaves, oysters, crabs, sea urchins, all for only 1.3 million VND. Cao Cat Mountain is the next stop in the entertainment journey in Phu Quy. Admiring the stacked cliffs or checking-in to the ancient Linh Son pagoda on the top of the mountain are unforgettable experiences here. Cao Cat Mountain possesses steep cliffs with strange shapes. Sunset fell, the group decided to watch the sun set at Long Vi. After that, we moved to the accommodation, processed seafood and washed to go to the campsite. Trieu Duong Bay and Phut slope have registered campers. Therefore, we planted it at Small Beach. The view here is quite chill, we can see the sunrise right in front of our eyes in the morning, especially there is no phone signal, so we feel separate from the noisy city. However, the way to Bai Nho has to walk quite hard. We were fortunate to have a local friend guide us, so the schedule was quite convenient. After setting up camp, we grilled seafood, enjoyed homemade dinner together. Eat, drink, talk until about 10 pm, the whole association cleans up, looks at the stars and goes to the tent to rest. Friends camping on Phu Quy island. Day 2 We got up early to catch the sunrise but that day there were quite a lot of clouds, we couldn’t hunt the sunrise. Around 6 o’clock, the group cleaned up the tent and garbage, then went back to the motel to put things and take a shower. After that, we have breakfast and coffee at the property. Trieu Duong Bay is the first check-in point of the new day. It has a wide beach, white sand, stretches to the top with clear blue sea, suitable for swimming, camping or picnicking. However, the scenery was not too special, so we only visited for a short time. The group continued to check-in the Phu Quy flagpole. The flagpole on Phu Quy island represents Vietnam’s territorial sovereignty. From here, you can take in the view of the emerald green bay, fine sand and undulating cliffs. Next, we stopped at Ganh Hang, Infinity Lake and Sung Sung slot. The check-in cluster is favored by paparazzi and backpackers because of its many magical image angles. The road here is a bit difficult to go, but the picturesque scenery will not let you down. Phu Quy Island has many check-in points for visitors to experience. At noon, we went back to the motel, helped by the owner to cook. After that, the group took a lunch break to refuel for the afternoon exploration of Hon Tranh. 14:00, Hon Tranh tour guide arrives at the guesthouse to pick up the group. Hon Tranh is about 3 km from Phu Quy island, so the group only takes about 15 minutes to move. This is a military base to protect the important sovereignty of the sea and islands of Binh Thuan waters. In recent years, tourism in Phu Quy has grown more and more, attracting tourists to explore this beautiful island. The wild beauty of Hon Tranh attracts tourists. On the canoe, visitors will be able to fish with a line according to the instructions. However, there was a member who was seasick and that day the sea was rough, so the fishing time was not much. The weather was hot and sunny, the group only checked-in a few beautiful places in Hon Tranh. Swimming, boating, diving to see corals, and going out with fishermen to catch and process seafood on boats are popular activities on the island. We decided to paddle SUP, watch the sunset, enjoy the fresh air here. After a long day with many interesting experiences, the group went home, took a cool bath, rested, then bought a seafood hot pot at Mesh Sea Food and went home to eat. After eating and drinking, all packed their luggage to return to the mainland the next day. Day 3 The ship had a tidal problem, so it departed at 11am. So, on the last morning on Phu Quy island, we decided to go to Phiet slope and rock beach to watch the sunrise. Sunrise at Phot slope. After that, everyone went to eat meat vermicelli, fried vermicelli, and banh chung, even at the crossroads entering the port. The noodles at the restaurant are quite delicious. Spinach jelly is a strange dish not to be missed here. After that, we moved to Teacher’s Tomb. There are artificial lakes on the sea with unique architecture, which are the background in the frames taken by young people. Teacher’s grave is a favorite check-in point for young people. Phong Dien is the next check-in point. The fans here are built to generate electricity to serve the people on the island. The road to visit is quite impressive, the two sides are the sea and the poplar trees casting shadows on the path. Next, the group stopped at the wall to check-in Phu Quy island and the 7-color embankment. The vibrant colors spread along the embankment are ideal suggestions for creating virtual live images. At the same time, visitors can come here for a walk, enjoy the wind or catch the sunset. The embankment attracts visitors to check-in in Phu Quy. Khe Sung Sung in Ganh Hang is the last stop in the journey to discover Phu Quy island. The group came here to swim, relax, then return to the motel, pack up the pier. Arriving at Phan Thiet pier, the group took a motorbike, then stopped at Hoa Giay cafe to rest. Near 3pm, we went to Banh Canh Gai shop on Tran Hung Dao street to satisfy our hungry stomach. After eating and drinking, we returned to Ho Chi Minh City, ending this interesting trip. Note Should book train tickets, hotels, motorbike rental, Hon Tranh tour in advance. – Check the weather situation before coming, watch out for rough seas, strong winds, not going out much. From December to June, the weather is pleasing to people, suitable for traveling to Phu Quy. – Take seasickness medicine before boarding if you have motion sickness. – Should prepare a jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen to protect the skin when playing in the sun. – The island is forbidden to fly drones. If you fly deliberately, you will be fined depending on the severity. Cost – Two-way train ticket price: 750,000 VND/person (5.5 million VND/7 people) – Hostels (at the pier and on the island): 1.15 million VND – Motorcycle: 100,000 VND/car. Group of 7 people rent 4 cars for 2 days, total VND 800,000 – Coral diving tour in Hon Tranh: 250,000 VND/person (1.75 million VND/7 people) – SUP boating: 200,000 VND/hour. My group rented 2 cars, total 400,000 VND – Seafood: 1.3 million VND – Meals for 3 days and 2 nights: 3.8 million VND Total cost: about 14.5 million VND/7 people (average just over 2 million VND/person) Have you had a trip this summer? Please share with us about the schedule, costs and beautiful photos to: lifestyle@zing.vn Articles will be edited and posted on Zing’s Travel section.

Ship takes tourists to Phu Quy island. (Photo: Nguyen Thanh / VNA) According to information from the Tourism Management Board of Phu Quy Island District, Binh Thuan Province, as of April 23, all hotel , motels and homestays on Phu Quy Island were all okay Tourists fully booked for period April 30 public holidays and 1/5 coming soon. Number of arrivals Phu Quy island This occasion is expected to be more than 2,000 visitors, an increase of more than 7 times over the same period. According to Phu Quy Port Management Board, Phu Quy currently has 5 passenger ships operating on the Phu Quy-Phan Thiet route, each day about 600-900 visitors come to visit and travel. It is expected that on April 30, there will be 7 departures (usually only 3 trips) from Phan Thiet-Phu Quy, in the opposite direction there are also 7 departures to the mainland. All train tickets during the peak holidays of April 30 and May 1 have been booked out. According to statistics from the Tourism Management Board of Phu Quy Island District, all hotels, motels and homestays on Phu Quy Island with about 800 rooms with a capacity of about 2,000 people were booked by tourists during this holiday. . Currently, the Management Board is coordinating with relevant forces to strictly implement measures to prevent COVID-19 epidemics, ensuring safety to welcome guests during the holiday season. 56 nautical miles from the mainland, in the southeast direction, the island district of Phu Quy is known as a place with great potential for marine economy, especially in the tourism sector. Nature has endowed Phu Quy with a poetic and pristine natural landscape with beautiful beaches. From the beginning of 2016 up to now, Phu Quy tourism has developed strongly, especially since the power source is released 24/24 hours a day, opening a new era for Phu Quy. In 2020, there will be about 54,000 domestic and foreign tourists coming to Phu Quy (an increase of 12,000 compared to 2019). Currently, the Phan Thiet-Phu Quy passenger transport route basically meets the needs of travel and cargo transportation with 4 high-speed trains, 1 medium-speed train and regular freight trains. . Sea traffic from the mainland to the island has been improved, tourists from all over the province, the whole country, and more and more international visitors come to the island for business, historical research and natural sightseeing … This is a bridge An important connection contributes to bringing Phu Quy closer to the mainland, creating conditions to promote economic and tourism development. Mr. Nguyen Van Tri, Head of the Propaganda Department of Phu Quy District Party Committee, said that with 10 islands with different sizes and natural features in this area, Phu Quy has an important position in defense and security. the role of money-to-spend island covers important waters in the South Central Coast. This is an impressive tourist attraction of Binh Thuan province with tourism products such as swimming, fishing, scuba diving, visiting relics on the island, traditional fishing villages … There are many types of sea on the island. Delicious products, unspoiled terrain, scenery, is an attractive and interesting tourist destination, thereby attracting a lot of tourists to Phu Quy to visit and relax. According to information from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Binh Thuan Province, during the holidays of April 30 and May 1, 2021, there are long days off, hot and sunny weather, the need to travel to visit, resort to high … At tourist accommodation establishments in the province, the average room rate for the day 30/4-01/5 reached 85-90%. During the festival, the whole province is estimated to welcome about 60,000 visitors to visit and stay; increase about 1.7 times over the same period in 2020./.

Phu Quy Island is one of the attractive places for the upcoming 30/4 holiday and summer. Phu Quy is a prominent tourist destination recently on social networks. When should I go? Island tourism in the dry season is the most ideal. For a complete experience trip, beautiful photos, should go from December to June. During this time, the climate on the island is cool, clear blue sky, beautiful sunshine, little rain, fresh air. The sea in this season is quite smooth, suitable for those who are seasick. This is the best time to explore Phu Quy, the sea is very clear and blue. You should note that you should not go to Phu Quy island in rainy months because it is wet, even windy, the weather on the island becomes cold. Especially, October should not go because this time the sea is rough, the waves are big, and it is not safe. Chaoyang Bay when the sun goes down. Transport Coach: For those who live in the south, you can choose this form. To take a bus from Ho Chi Minh City, you go to Mien Dong bus station and choose a car company, or you can book tickets online. Ticket prices range from 230,000 to 250,000 VND. Train: You can buy tickets directly to Phan Thiet station, SPT train running at 6:50 am every day, or fast PT train but only operate on weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) at 5pm. Another option is the SE train ticket to Binh Thuan station, from this station a more 12 km distance to the city of Phan Thiet. Planes: Traveling by plane is faster and more time-saving, suitable for those traveling from the North. Phan Thiet does not have an airport yet, so you have to land at Tan Son Nhat airport (Ho Chi Minh City) or closer to Cam Ranh airport (Khanh Hoa), then take a bus or rent a car to get to Phan Thiet. Moving from Phan Thiet to Phu Quy island: The fastest way is by train. I choose the SuperDong ship to run from Phan Thiet port to Phu Quy, within 2.5 hours with a ticket price of 350,000 VND / person / way. Train runs very smoothly and fast. There are also other ordinary trains such as the Hung Phat high-speed train (3.5 hours), the high-speed train Savanna Phu Quy – Khai Thinh KG (3 hours). Please note that not every day, every hour, there are trains running, please contact in advance to know the schedule and book tickets so as not to miss the trip. Where to go Tomb of the Teacher – Aquarium of Duong village The aquarium in Duong village is a place where there is a “window frame to escape the world”, if you want to come here, you need to go around behind the Master Tomb. You should go in light sunlight in the early morning or in the afternoon around 16:00. In addition to the beautiful window frames, this place also has beautiful outcrops. Cao Cat Here: Dubbed the highest place, the place to see the panoramic view of the island. Need to ride up to the bottom of the temple, then walk more than 100 steps to arrive. Phong Dien: When you reach the 3rd wind power pole, there will be a small road leading into the sea. Located in the same direction of Cao Cat Mountain, this is the right place to watch the sunset. Doc Phieu: This is the site that emerged recently, but this season there is no green grass. Should go early in the morning or afternoon so that the climate is cool, along the way there are some bushes, you can visit to take pictures to check in. Small Beach – Ganh Hang: These 2 places are the same, from the flagpole just to the end of the road, turn right to come. On the way, you can see the scenery on both sides of the cliff. Enjoy the water so green and clear. If you want to take beautiful pictures here, have to take the time to climb down below. Since cliffs are a bit dangerous, wear appropriate footwear. I have torn my legs because I don’t have slippers, and I can’t take a shower in my shoes. Hon Tranh: The most beautiful point in this trip. I hired a tour guide to guide you with the price of 250,000 VND / person, it takes about 10 minutes to reach the island. Going early in the afternoon, the train will not be too crowded. There are many games on the island, taking pictures freely, swimming, in the afternoon there will be canoes to pick up. If you come to Phu Quy island, you cannot help but visit Hon Tranh. On Phu Quy island there are many temples to visit. Linh Son Pagoda is a landscape complex located on Cao Cat Mountain, considered a sacred mountain. On the top is a statue of Buddha Lady Quan Am, at the foot of the hill is Linh Buu Pagoda. There is also Thanh Lam pagoda built in the 18th century, which is the place to keep 300 Buddha statues made from many different materials. Watching the sunset on Linh Son Pagoda is a highlight of my trip this time.

Khoa’s article quickly earned nearly 8,000 likes and thousands of shares from the online community. Khoa’s review of Phu Quy island tourism attracted a lot of attention from netizens. According to Khoa, he made this trip in early April. The place he set foot to is quite wild, not exploited for tourism so much, it is very suitable for young people, especially those who are Tour enthusiast. Phu Quy is an attractive destination in the summer for those who love to explore. Specifically, the article about the 3 day 2 night travel schedule of Khoa and his friends in the trip to explore Phu Quy Island is as follows: The first day, at noon, should pick up the hotel and rest, in the afternoon, go for a tour of the shooting locations. The second day on the island toured Tranh island, in the afternoon, went to a virtual life circle around the island. The last day, get up early in the morning to watch the sunrise and then continue to 1 round the island. Then return to the hotel to rest, 12 noon to the pier, board the boat to Phan Thiet. The total cost for the trip per person is about less than 2.5 million VND. In which, round-trip train fare: 700,000 VND; round-trip ticket: 280,000 VND; room rate is 400,000 VND (3 days), car rental, gas: 120,000 VND; Hon Tranh tour: 250,000 VND; Food: 500,000 VND. A total of about 2tr3 poured back because 1 amount will be less if you go crowded like dining or room. During this trip to Phu Quy, Khoa chose a bus when he moved from Ho Chi Minh City at 23:00 and arrived in Phan Thiet at 2:30 am the next morning. After that, the group of friends continue to wait until 6am to move on board to Phu Quy island. “From Phan Thiet to Phu Quy Island, there are 3 shipping lines, we are wondering between Phu Quy Express and Superdong, but due to coming early, waiting for a while, we choose the first ship Superdong. Time floating floating on the sea about 2 and a half hours before we arrive on the island ”, shared Khoa. In his post, Khoa also notes when people choose shipping lines. The 9X boy said: “If you want to have more time to rest, you can move to Phan Thiet early and rent a house to stay overnight, get up to the pier in the morning so you will have time to rest and not have to wrestle. early. The tickets of the other two airlines are equal and luckily, I experience these two airlines (to Superdong, to Phu Quy Express), so my sense is that Phu Quy Express will be better if you are prone to seasickness, due to the type of train. the bed so you just need to sleep one night to arrive ”. Khoa further notes that visitors should book tickets early through its websites. “The tip when booking on Phu Quy’s website is that you will only be able to choose a one-way bed, the other one-way bed is required to choose a seat. The solution is to separate the odd book! ”, Suggested Khoa. In addition, this young man also advises everyone to prepare more car sickness medicine to prevent seasickness. Because traveling on the train with the weather and other objective factors is easy to get drunk, thereby affecting the quality of the visit and experience. During a trip, eating – sleeping – resting is the top concern, so Khoa did not forget to share: “There are quite a few motels and small hotels on the island. Although the quality is not equal to hotels in big cities, it is also quite clean and the price is also reasonable (average hotel price from: 250,000 – 300,000 VND / day). In Phu Quy, there is a special thing that when you contact to rent a car, when you first arrive on the island, you will get the car, run to the hotel and then when you return, also run right at the port without fear of losing. . Usually, there will be a car rental here to pick you up and return the car ”, Khoa said. Regarding the dining on the island, Khoa commented that the food is extremely fresh and cheap. The guy said that he should go a little early, around 18:00 to order food gradually, and at 7:00 p.m., the customers were too crowded, the shop could not return in time. Snacks are mostly plan cakes, the price “super chestnuts”, there are a few milk tea shops, snails, mixed rice paper in the center of the island … In addition, Khoa also noted some beautiful and enchanting check-in places when tourists come to Phu Quy Island such as: Trieu Duong Bay; Pheo slope; Sovereignty flagpole, Bai Nho – Bai Da, Phu Quy island (watch dawn); Ganh Hang; Infinity Lake; Duong Lang Fish Boat; The Master’s Tomb + the aquarium behind (should be in the afternoon because the light is against the sun); Cao Cat Mountain + Linh Son Pagoda (should go in the afternoon); Phong Dien; Lang beach embankment; Hon Tranh … Here are a series of sparkling photos during Khoa’s trip to Phu Quy island:

The rays of dawn signal a new day’s beginning, the scenery is sparkling, captivating people from the mainland to visit the island.

The sovereignty flagpole on Phu Quy island seen from the sea.

Morning morning is sparkling, full of charm, seducing visitors from all over the world.

Early morning rays from the East Sea illuminate rocky outcrops of all kinds of bizarre shapes jutting out of the sea. At this point, you can freely pose for pictures without fear of being spotted and bothered by anyone.

White waves washed up on the cliffs, people feel like they are standing in front of the fairy.

Tomorrow morning beside Trieu Duong Bay with clear blue sea water, there is a small beach, few boats, the air is very fresh and quiet.

Morning morning is also the busiest and busiest time of the day at Phu Quy port, where each boat group returns after a night of netting and fishing.

Scenery from the top of Cao Cat mountain, the highest area on the island, black rocky cliffs alternating with green grass, coastal green grass overlooking the sea.

Coming to Phu Quy is the time when we leave the hustle and bustle of the city to mingle with the waves and winds, and live the lightest days.

To enjoy and feel the majestic beauty gifted to the homeland of Vietnam by the Creator.

Coming to the pristine Phu Quy island, you can not only immerse yourself in nature, immerse yourself in the beauty of the green beaches and the embodiment of the local people.

On the top of Cao Cat mountain, there is a statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva overlooking the East Sea, often many people come to pray for good things for their relatives.

Every corner of this island is strangely beautiful. The trees and grass were green, no smoke, no noise, only birds singing and sea breezes that seemed to hold on to the visitors of the cross.