Phu Quoc returns to the race to attract domestic tourists

According to the report, the number of Vietnamese tourists searching for Phu Quoc tourism during Tet is growing 180% compared to the same period last year, bringing the Pearl Island to the 3rd position in the list of 10 favorite domestic destinations, just after Da Lat and Nha Trang.

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Phu Quoc is increasingly attracting tourists with exciting experiences such as the Kiss of the Sea show, the Symphony of the Ocean show combined with dinner in a handmade restaurant by the sea. Photo: Sun Group

According to a report from the Kien Giang Department of Tourism, Phu Quoc will welcome approximately 6 million visitors in 2024. In addition to positive signals from the international tourist market, domestic visitors to the pearl island will also reach more than 5 million visitors. Every day in December, the island welcomes 23-24 domestic flights, especially with the return of the Da Nang - Phu Quoc route operated by Vietjet Air and the addition of a new Ho Chi Minh City - Phu Quoc route by Bamboo Airways from December 24.

According to a survey on the websites of Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air, many direct flights from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc have been announced to be sold out in many ticket classes on January 30 and 31, which are the 2nd and 3rd of the first lunar month. Accordingly, flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc are included in the flight increase plans of the above airlines.

The growth figures and the resumption of domestic flights are bringing extremely positive signals to Phu Quoc, affirming that the Pearl Island is a top attractive destination not only for international visitors but also for domestic tourists.

Decoding the charm of Vietnam's Pearl Island

Explaining the appeal of domestic destinations, 75% of Vietnamese tourists surveyed by Booking.com said that domestic destinations are the perfect combination of relaxation and adventure activities. This makes for a highly anticipated Tet holiday.

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The white sand beaches and emerald green water make tourists not want to leave Phu Quoc. Photo: Sun Group

Reflecting on Phu Quoc, the island is a destination that combines beautiful nature with resort and entertainment experiences that few destinations in Vietnam have. Lunar New Year falls right at the time of the most beautiful weather in Phu Quoc and the Gulf of Thailand. The Pearl Island with 22 large and small islands, 150km of coastline, of which many beaches are praised by international media such as Sao Beach, Kem Beach, offers a variety of experiences such as swimming, kayaking, diving to see corals...

Phu Quoc also owns many entertainment complexes with a total investment of thousands of billions of VND stretching from the North to the South of the island, bringing unique experiences, so that visitors can have fun all week without getting bored. In particular, the South of Phu Quoc Island with the resort system on Kem Beach and the entertainment complex of Hoang Hon Town is emerging as a tourist attraction, with an all-in-one experience.

The South Island area offers a variety of resort services from budget to luxury. Currently, mini hotel room rates in Hoang Hon Town range from VND500,000 to over VND1 million/room for 2 guests. New World Phu Quoc Resort and Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay hotels provide more convenient and high-quality services. For tourists who love luxury resort services with a classy vacation, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay and La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection By Hilton will be the ideal choice.

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The world's longest three-wire cable car to Hon Thom is an "iconic" experience in Phu Quoc. Photo: Sun Group

During the day, the clear, sunny weather is the ideal time for visitors to swim, lie down at Bai Kem, famous for its fine white sand and crystal clear water; or take the world's longest three-wire cable car to Sun World Hon Thom, experience millions of joys at Asia's leading water park Aquatopia and Exotica theme park. The most beautiful season of the year in Phu Quoc also treats visitors to spectacular sunsets. Not just beaches, Phu Quoc also has a "unique" sunset viewing spot called Cau Hon, which has been praised by CNN and Travel + Leisure.

After the sunset, it is also the time when Hoang Hon town wakes up, with countless experiences that cannot be fully experienced for many days. One of the experiences that visitors will definitely love during the Lunar New Year is admiring the galaxy of fireworks in the sky in 2 international shows. If Symphony of the sea brings a performance of fireworks, water cannons combined with extreme sports art, then Kiss of the sea is the most beautiful stage to watch the fireworks show, with a combination of 7 other performance technologies. There are also countless attractive experiences from the night market by the sea, the craft beer restaurant Sun Bavaria GastroPub... promising to bring visitors unforgettable vacations.

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The kiss of the ocean gives Phu Quoc the title “The island of 365 days of fireworks”. Photo: Sun Group

The ever-increasing attractive experiences combined with the 9-day Tet holiday will certainly be a new boost for Phu Quoc at the beginning of the year, promising a period of explosive growth of domestic and foreign tourists to the Pearl Island.

Le Thanh