Phu Quy Binh Thuan Island is a relatively unspoiled island so this place brings a peaceful beauty. There is no shortage of beautiful and famous places in Phan Thiet, but finding a true idyllic place, you should probably come here. Join us to discover what this beautiful island has to offer.
1. Where is Phu Quy Island?
- Address : small island district of Bình Thuận province, 120km from Phan Thiết.
Phu Quy Island, also known as Cu Lao Thu, is a small and farthest island district in Binh Thuan province. About 120km from Phan Thiet city, this unspoiled island is a hot tourist destination for Phan Thiet and many tourists and young people come to experience.
2. Introduction about Phu Quy
For a long time, the island was known as Cu Lao Khoai Xu, Cu Lao Thu, ... Later the small island was famous and better known as Phu Quy.
From Phan Thiet, passing 56 nautical miles in the direction of East - Southeast, visitors going to Phan Thiet tour for 2 days and 1 night will come across an island emerging in the immense sea. From a distance, Phu Quy island reminds visitors of many strange shapes. Sometimes it was like a mighty dragon hovering over the sea, like another whale rising above the water in another corner.
Phu Quy has a total area of 17.82 km2, all four sides are sea. The island has 3 main mountains: Cam mountain, Cao Cat mountain and Ong Deo mountain. Besides there are many monuments, landscapes in the island attracts many visitors. Currently, Phu Quy has 3 communes with more than 25 thousand people. In addition to the main island, around Phu Quy there are Cao Da, Hon Do, Hon Tranh and Hon Hai.
This is considered a very beautiful and peaceful place in a wild place, because this place has not been exploited much tourism. Perhaps that is why this place still retains its own unique and hidden beauty, which has captivated many travelers.
3. Beautiful season to Phu Quy island
Phan Thiet should go beautiful season ? Phu Quy is located offshore so you need to consult the weather as well as the time before planning to experience here. The best time to visit Phu Quy is from December to June next year. By this time the weather in blue, cooler. September to November is usually the rainy season in the South Central region so you should pay attention to this time.
The ideal time for a journey to explore Phu Quy island is about 4-5 days. Because the travel time takes quite a lot of time so you need to arrange more days to have fun here. However, you can also choose a 3-day itinerary if you do not explore more small islands around.
4. Transportation to Phan Thiet
For travelers from other major cities like Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, ... it is possible to travel by coach, plane or Phan Thiet by train.
4.1 Bus to Phan Thiet Phu Quy island
- Kumho:
- the East Station
- Contact: 35 112 112
- Drop off at City Bus Station. Phan Thiet
- Phuong Trang bus:
- 274 - 276 De Tham, District 1, Tp. Ho Chi Minh.
- Contact: 38375570.
- Drop off at Mui Ne
- Sinh Café:
- 246 - 248 De Tham, District 1, Tp. Ho Chi Minh
- Contact: 38376 833 - 38369
- Drop off at Mui Ne
4.2 Train to Phan Thiet
Traveling Phan Thiet by train is becoming a trend and is very popular with young people because it is convenient and ensures high safety. Sitting on the train, you will have the opportunity to see the scenery on both sides better, the air-conditioner operates throughout to serve passengers. Moreover, going to Phan Trang by train will help shorten the distance from 200km (if traveling from Ho Chi Minh City) to less, thus saving a lot of personal time.
5. From Phan Thiet to Phu Quy
From Phan Thiet, you arrive at Phan Thiet port and catch a boat to Phu Quy island. You will move to 75 Trung Trac Street, Duc Thang Ward, City. Phan Thiet to buy tickets to the island. However, not every day trains run, but it depends on the weather or a reason. Therefore you should contact the port to ask in advance for sure.
From Phan Thiet to Phu Quy there are 4 regular ships, 1 medium speed train and 1 high speed train. For slow trains, the journey time is about 6 hours, but for high-speed trains, the time is reduced to about 3 hours.
5.1 Slow train to Phu Quy
Travel time by slow train is about 6 hours. Usually these ships will receive cargo, but the number of passengers is limited due to the time it takes to travel.
There are 4 types of ships you can refer to:
- Phu Quy 7: (0914430060)
- Binh Thuan 18: (0908128110 - 0913172333)
- Binh Thuan 16: (0907559410)
- Homeland 2: (0906307394)
Reference fare:
- VND 150,000 / person / regular seat
- VND 250,000 / person / room chair
5.2 High speed boat to Phu Quy island
Travel time by bullet train only takes about 3 hours. There are currently 2 main high-speed train lines:
5.2.1 Superdong high-speed train company
- Address of ticketing counter: 535 Tran Hung Dao, Phan Thiet port.
Being a high-quality shipping company, Superdong operates well even when the sea and wind conditions are at level 6. Superdong high-speed train compartment is equipped with modern. Superdong ship to Phu Quy island can accommodate up to 306 customers. When traveling by Superdong high-speed train, visitors to Phan Thiet Lunar New Year tour will receive additional spring water and cold towels. Moreover, there are toilets on the train so customers can rest assured to move throughout the train.
Conditions for getting on board:
- Each train ticket only carries luggage under 10kg
- Present ID / ID card / Passport with adults and Birth certificate with children before boarding.
- Be present before the train departs about 30 minutes to stabilize procedures for boarding, seats.
- Ships can take from 6 to 8 motorbikes to the island, passengers who need it, please consult the counseling room for more information.
Ticket price of Phan Thiet - Phu Quy island refer to:
- Adult ticket price: VND 350,000 / ticket
- Child ticket price: VND 250,000 / ticket
- Ticket price for the elderly: 295,000 VND / ticket
- Ticket price for the disabled: VND 260,000 / ticket
- Load: 306 guests / trip
- Travel time to the island: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Speed: 28 knots / hour
- Departure time: 6am, 7:30 am in Phan Thiet port, from Phu Quy 13h00.
Contact to book tickets:
- Phu Quy to Phan Thiet: 0919597468, 0252 3765999
- Phan Thiet to Phu Quy: 0252 3817337
5.2.2 Hung Phat high-speed train company
- Contact to book tickets: Hung Phat train ticket counter 26
Before the Superdong high-speed train route to Phu Quy was launched, most tourists took the Hung Phat high-speed train. Time to Phu Quy island by speedboat Hung Phat range from 3.5 to 4 hours and vice versa.
Ticket price of Phan Thiet - Phu Quy route refer to:
- Seats: VND 250,000 / ticket
- 35,000 VND / air-conditioned bed ticket
- Departure time: 6am at Phan Thiet port, 11:00 am & 13:00 pm in Phu Quy
- Phu Quy to Phan Thiet: 0933414818
- Phan Thiet to Phu Quy: 0915380919
6. Move on Phu Quy island
- Scooter: 120,000 - 150,000 VND / unit / day (depending on the vehicle).
- Car number: 100,000 VND / unit / day.
At present, there is no public means on the island like taxi or bus. The most suitable means of transportation on the island is motorbikes. You can rent a motorbike at the hotel to travel around. Phu Quy has a main road, the road is quite spacious so it is easy to go.
Note when renting a motorbike in Phu Quy:
- You must have a driver's license and other relevant documents such as: original identity card, driving license.
- Payment of motorbike rental according to the contract 1 time of transfer or in cash before receiving the car.
- The rental car company will return the documents you received after you return the car and pay the costs incurred (if any).
- If foreigners, overseas Vietnamese, when renting a motorbike, must have passport.
7. Staying at the island
On the island, there are currently no Phan Thiet hotel or resort services, so you can book rooms at homestays and guest houses. On weekdays or low season travel you just need to go to the right address and book a room. And if the holidays, or peak season you should contact the landlord to make sure reservations.
A few suggested addresses:
Ms. Sang's Homestay
- Address: Alley 22 Hung Vuong, Hamlet Thuong Chau, Ngu Phung, Phu Quy, Binh Thuan
- Phone: 093 719 49 08
Thai Binh Guest House
- Address: 03 Hồ Xuân Hương, Ngũ Phụng, Phú Quý, Bình Thuận
- Phone: 090 635 14 61
Truong Huy Guesthouse
- Address: 354 Võ Văn Kiệt, Phú Quý, Bình Thuận
- Phone: 0252 3769333
Homestay Khoi May
- Address: Phú Quý, Bình Thuận
- Phone: 0886 429988
8. Sights on Phu Quy island
8.1 Visit Phu Quy Lighthouse on Cam Mountain
Phu Quy Lighthouse is 18m high, located on the Forbidden Mountain of Phu Quy Island. Square light tower, below the tower tower is a 2-storey building for people on duty. Different from Ke Ga Lighthouse . You have to climb 120 steps along the ridge about 200m to conquer this lighthouse. Standing from the Lighthouse, you can zoom from above to admire the beauty below. See the fishing boats busy in the offshore.
8.2 Flag flagpole of Phu Quy island
With a height of 22.6m, the national flagpole at the island marks and affirms Vietnam's territorial sovereignty. You can come here to check in with this towering flagpole.
8.3 Huge wind power
On the island, there are 3 giant blower trees, each tree has a height of about 60m. The way to visit this wind farm is very beautiful, one side is the sea and the other side is a long line of ocean.
8.4 Ganh Hang small beach
Ganh Hang beach is one of the beautiful beaches on Phu Quy island. The water here is clear, few boats anchored. An ideal place for travelers who want to immerse themselves in nature.
8.5 Van An Thanh fish temple
Van An Thanh is located on a white sand near the coast of Trieu Duong village, Tam Thanh commune, Phu Quy district. About 2.5km from the district center to the Southeast. Van An Thanh was built in the style of Vietnamese folk architecture like a communal house, the main architectures include the main hall, the Tien Hien, Vo ca.
Although not as well known as Dinh Van Thuy Tu . Van An Thanh up to now still holds nearly 100 skeletons including whales and leather turtles. It can be considered as an oceanographic museum with a rich collection of whales.
8.7 Seafood Market
Along the coast of Phu Quy there are many places selling seafood, but the market at Phu Quy port is the place where the most boats are gathered. Therefore, tourists often come here to watch the scene of exchanging bustling trade of fishermen and buying Phan Thiet seafood as a gift.
9. What to Phu Quy island to eat?
Coming to Phu Quy, you have to enjoy the fresh seafood here. Phan Thiet's cuisine in the island is very rich such as king crab, moon crab, jumping snail, sea cucumber, ... Seafood prices here are very cheap, you can buy at the village, seafood market.
In Phu Quy island, there is also a delicious hot beef dish. This dish on the island has 3 restaurants: Hoa Thuong, Binh and Vien. Reference price for beef hot pot is around 200k / item for 2-3 people to eat.
You can enjoy seafood at the rafters because the seafood here is full and fresh. Or you can buy seafood at ports and have people process it. Some of your friends and family can refer to: Hai Tham, Sang, Hai Thien ...
Reward yourself with a trip to Phu Quy Island on the weekends. Coming here, you will be immersed in nature, listen to people tell about life stories. Have a few friends plan an exciting experience.
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