Situated about 56 nautical miles to the East – Southeast of the coastal city of Phan Thiet, Phu Quy Island is known as a tropical paradise set in a volcanic crater, rising from the sea off Binh Thuan Province. Tourists in Vietnam travel are attracted to the island because of its superb swimming and fishing conditions and the opportunity to relax among wild nature.
Rising from the East Sea, Phu Quy island covering around 32 square kilometres looks like a dragon from the East, a mackerel from the North or from the West and a giant whale merging above the water from the South.
Phu Quy Island, also known as Co Long, Thuan Tinh, Cu Lao Khoai Xu, Cu Lao Thu and others, boasts of its cool climate all year round, mineral resources, many beautiful scenic spots and romantic white sand beaches.
Through the crystal-clear water, tourists in Vietnam travel can see the seabed, fascinating coral reef, colorful creatures and many black rocky clusters and cliffs merging amidst waves. They are attracted to the island because of its superb swimming and fishing conditions and the opportunity to relax among wild nature.
The island is now home to some 4,000 households, most of whom earn a living by catching fish and cultivating marine products. There are some 1,000 boats and ships catching fish to supply 70 seafood processing and aquaculture enterprises on the island. The island residents have also raised ca mu (grouper) and ca mo (a type of fish) for export.
Some tourist guides say that Phu Quy is one of few sites in Vietnam from where tourists in Vietnam tourism can see a lot of boats sailing around. A visit to Phu Quy is worthwhile, particularly for those who are keen to enjoy pristine landscapes and discover the life of friendly and hospitable fishing villages.
Visitors to Phu Quy can make excursions to Linh Quang, Van An and Cao Cat pagodas, which are recognised as national cultural and historic sites. Standing on Cao Cat Mountain visitors can see large rocks in different shapes and several ships anchoring by the dike below. Also, standing at the lighthouse tourists have a panoramic view of the island’s romantic landscape.
If you have a chance to make a tour to Vietnam, you should not miss the trip to discover the underlying beauty of Phan Thiet City by once setting your foot into the space of Phu Quy island.
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