Experience exploring Phu Tu island from A to Z

With its stunning scenery and pristine beauty, Phu Tu Island is an ideal place for adventure and relaxation.

Hon Phu Tu is located in the sea of Ba Trai village, Binh An commune, Kien Luong district, Kien Giang province, about 70km from Rach Gia city center. This place is likened to Ha Long Bay of Kien Giang.

In 1989, the Hon Chong and Hon Phu Tu scenic relic sites were recognized as National Scenic Spots.

This scenic spot is actually a small limestone island, connected by a common stone platform about 5m high. The island consists of two limestone blocks: a large block (Phu island) and a small block (Tu island). With this special structure, this place is considered a sacred symbol of father-child love.

Phu Tu Islet today (Photo: Kien Giang Newspaper)

The legend of Phu Tu island

One of the issues that many tourists are interested in when coming here is the legend of Phu Tu Islet. Legend has it that, long ago, in this sea area, there was a very ferocious sea monster that often sank boats to eat fishermen. Next to Hang Pagoda, at the foot of the mountain, there was a father and son who worked as fishermen. Dissatisfied with this situation, the father was determined to destroy the wild beast to protect the villagers.

After considering and calculating all the plans, he realized that the only way to kill the sea monster was to sacrifice himself. Therefore, the father decided to poison himself and lie down on the edge of the sea to be eaten by the sea monster. When he saw his father dead, the son hugged his father and cried bitterly. The poison from his father seeped into the son and he was also poisoned and died. After that, there was a storm, with rain and wind for several days. Where the father and son lay, two large and small rocks appeared, which were later called Phu Tu Rock by the people.

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The ideal time to go to Phu Tu island

Hon Phu Tu tourist area in Hon Chong scenic complex is a familiar stop for nature lovers. This place possesses charming landscapes, capturing the hearts of travelers from the first time they visit.

Similar to many tourist attractions in the border region, the best time to explore Hon Phu Tu Kien Giang is during the dry season, from December to April of the following year. At this time, the weather is sunny, there is little rain, the sea is calm and clear, so it is extremely suitable for you to enjoy the beautiful scenery as well as experience interesting outdoor activities.

Directions to Phu Tu Island

To get to Hon Phu Tu, visitors must go to Hai Son Tu, also known as Hang Pagoda. The name Hang Pagoda is not accidental, because the entire space of the pagoda is located inside the cave of An Hai Son mountain.

This natural cave is about 40m deep, the narrowest area is about 1m, enough for 3 or 4 people to pass through. The temple has two doors, the main door faces the mainland, while the smaller back door opens to the sea.

To travel from Ha Tien or Rach Gia to Phu Tu island, visitors can refer to the following routes:

If you start from Rach Gia city, you can travel along Highway 80. After traveling about 50km, you will see a sign indicating the way to Hon Phu Tu tourist area. Just turn left at this point and continue your journey for about 30km more to get there.

If you start from Ha Tien city, you go straight along Highway 80 to Kien Luong district. After passing Hon Chong, you follow the signs to Hon Phu Tu tourist area, Kien Giang.

What is Phu Tu island tourist area?

Bai Duong

Bai Duong is a charming beach located in the Hon Chong scenic complex. This beach is about 2 kilometers long. Half of it has oil trees, the other half has ancient poplar trees, so the locals call it Bai Dau and Bai Duong. In front of Bai Duong is the beautiful Kien Vang island, about 500 meters from the shore.

Under the golden sunlight, Bai Dau and Bai Duong run in an arc shape embracing the sea, the sea water is blue, the sand is smooth white and the trees rustle in the sea breeze. In particular, the beach is not mixed with pebbles, very smooth, visitors can comfortably walk barefoot on the sand. Not only that, this place is also quite private, small waves, shallow water because of the trees, mixed forest separating the sea from the road.

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Hang Pagoda

When visiting this place, tourists should go to Hang Pagoda (also known as Hai Son Tu). The pagoda is named so because the entire space is located in a cave of An Hai Son mountain. This natural stone cave is about 40m deep, the narrowest part is about 1m wide, about 3-4 people can pass through. The pagoda has 2 main doors, of which the small door leads to the sea - where Phu Tu islet is located and the large door faces the mainland.

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Inside the Hang Pagoda on Phu Tu Island, there is a white Maitreya Buddha statue made of stone weighing about 22 tons. On both sides are two majestic white lions. In addition, the altar and incense burner are also made of stone. Besides the Hang Pagoda, inside the cave there is also a system of stalactites and stalagmites with extremely unique shapes.

Enjoy Kien Giang specialties

In addition to the beautiful scenery, this place is also famous for its typical dishes that anyone who tries them once will never forget. Some of the specialties of Kien Giang that you should try here include:

Seafood: visitors can buy fresh seafood at the pier and ask locals or restaurant chefs to prepare it.

Banh xeo: each cake is smaller than normal but extremely high quality with full squid and shrimp filling, super "affordable" price.

Kien Giang pancakes. (Photo: foody.vn)

Palm: you can witness the process of separating the pulp and enjoy a glass of cool palm juice, which is extremely refreshing.

Crab noodle soup: an impressive dish with fresh, sweet seafood mixed with soft, chewy noodles and rich, slightly thick broth.

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