Explore North Phu Quoc: Top Attractions, Beaches & Local Experiences

North Phu Quoc combines Vinpearl’s major attractions with quieter beaches, fishing villages and forest routes. First-time visitors use this North Phu Quoc guide to plan transport, attractions, local experiences and resort bases without overloading the schedule. The itinerary helps travellers plan visits to VinWonders, Vinpearl Safari, Grand World, Starfish Beach, Bai Dai Beach, Mui Ganh Dau and Phu Quoc National Park. 

About Northern Phu Quoc

Northern Phu Quoc is the island’s main region for protected rainforest, family attractions and quieter coastal landscapes. Northern Phu Quoc stretches across the island’s north and northeast. Major attractions around Bai Dai and Ganh Dau are roughly 20–30 kilometres from the Duong Dong area.

Northern Phu Quoc includes Phu Quoc National Park,

 which covers more than 31,400 hectares across much of the island’s north and northeast and forms part of the UNESCO-recognised Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve. Northern Phu Quoc is also home to Phu Quoc United Center, including VinWonders, Vinpearl Safari and Grand World, together with traditional fishing villages and quieter beaches.

Place	Best for	Time needed	Approx. area
VinWonders	Theme park & families	Full day	Bai Dai
Vinpearl Safari	Wildlife	Half–full day	Ganh Dau
Grand World	Evening entertainment	2–4 hours	Bai Dai
Rach Vem	Local coast & starfish	2–3 hours	North coast
Ganh Dau	Coastal scenery	1–2 hours	Northwest
National Park	Nature & trekking	Half day+	North/northeast

Top Attractions in Northern Phu Quoc

VinWonders Phu Quoc

• Location: Bai Dai Area, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc
• Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM daily
• Ticket price:
  • Visitors from 140 cm: 950,000 VND
  • Visitors from 100 cm to under 140 cm: 710,000 VND
  • Seniors from 60 years old: 710,000 VND
  • Children under 100 cm: Free admission

VinWonders Phu Quoc ranks among the top attractions in Northern Phu Quoc for a full theme park day. Start with European Avenue, then move through Fantasy World, Mysterious Viking Village, The Sea Shell, Adventure World and Typhoon World.

Families, couples and groups find rides, aquarium displays, water slides, themed streets and shows in one large park.

Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc

• Location: Bai Dai Area, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc
• Opening hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM daily
• Ticket price:
  • Visitors from 140 cm: 850,000 VND
  • Visitors from 100 cm to under 140 cm: 650,000 VND
  • Seniors from 60 years old: 650,000 VND
  • Children under 100 cm: Free admission

Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc is a good choice for a wildlife break from beaches and theme parks. Start with the safari bus, then explore open zoo areas, animal shows and dining stops inside the park. The animal show in Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc runs from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Night Safari operates on selected evenings, so check the official schedule before planning a late visit.

Grand World Phu Quoc

• Location: Bai Dai Area, Ganh Dau area, Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province
• Opening hours: Open daily, 24 hours. Most restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues are busiest from morning until late evening.
• Ticket price: Free entry. Some attractions and shows inside Grand World require separate tickets.
• Paid attractions:
  • Teddy Bear Museum: 200,000 VND for visitors above 140 cm; 150,000 VND for visitors from 100 cm to under 140 cm and seniors
  • Venice River Gondola Ride: 200,000 VND for visitors above 140 cm; 150,000 VND for visitors from 100 cm to under 140 cm and seniors
  • The Quintessence of Vietnam night show: 300,000 VND for visitors above 140 cm; 230,000 VND for visitors from 100 cm to under 140 cm and seniors
  • The Quintessence of Vietnam daytime show: Free

Grand World Phu Quoc fits naturally into a lighter evening plan after Vinpearl Safari or VinWonders. Walk along the Venice-inspired canal, take a gondola ride, visit Teddy Bear Museum, see the Bamboo Legend structure, shop for souvenirs and stay for The Quintessence of Vietnam night show. The pedestrian-friendly streets and colourful architecture support easy sightseeing, dining and family photos.

Nguyen Trung Truc Temple

• Location: Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc
• Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
• Entrance fee: Free admission

Nguyen Trung Truc Temple honours the Vietnamese national hero Nguyen Trung Truc and his resistance against French colonial forces. The temple gives travellers a quiet cultural stop near Ganh Dau, with traditional architecture, altars, incense and local worship practices.Keep the visit respectful. Wear modest clothing, speak softly and avoid blocking worship areas for photos.

Natural Wonders in Northern Phu Quoc

Rach Vem Fishing Village / Starfish Beach

• Location: Rach Vem Hamlet, Ganh Dau area, Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province. 
• Opening hours: Open 24 hours daily
• Entrance fee: Free admission

Rach Vem Fishing Village is the main access point for the shallow coastal area often referred to by travellers as Starfish Beach. Rach Vem Fishing Village offers one of the most distinctive local experiences in northern Phu Quoc. Walk along wooden piers, observe red starfish in the shallow water, take shoreline photos and eat fresh seafood at simple floating restaurants. Treat the starfish responsibly. Do not touch, lift or move them for photos.

Bai Dai Beach

• Location: Bai Dai Area, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc
  Opening hours: Open 24 hours daily
• Entrance fee: Free admission

Bai Dai Beach stretches along Phu Quoc’s northwestern coast, near Grand World, VinWonders and Vinpearl Safari. Travellers come here for swimming, beach walks, sea views and sunset photos. Bai Dai Beach is worth adding when it gives travellers a more relaxed beach stop between the larger North Island attractions, especially if you want sea views and a slower break after VinWonders or Grand World.

Mui Ganh Dau

• Location: Ganh Dau area, Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province
• Opening hours: Open daily
• Entrance fee: Free admission

Mui Ganh Dau marks Phu Quoc’s northwestern cape and pairs naturally with coastal views, rocky scenery and a quieter fishing village atmosphere. Walk along the coastline, take photos of the cape, visit nearby local seafood spots and look across the water towards Cambodia on clear days.

Phu Quoc National Park

• Location: Phu Quoc, An Giang
• Opening hours: Daylight visit recommended
  Entrance fee: Free for general access areas 

Phu Quoc National Park covers a large protected area across the island’s north and northeast, making it a useful stop for travellers pairing forest scenery with northern beaches or fishing villages. Phu Quoc National Park gives travellers forest scenery, birds, streams and guided trekking routes. Pair Phu Quoc National Park with Cua Can River, Ganh Dau or Bai Thom for a nature northern Phu Quoc route. Choose guided trekking for deeper forest routes. Stick to marked areas for short visits and avoid entering forest trails late in the day.

Local Pepper Farms

• Location:Various farms around Cua Duong and northern Phu Quoc
• Opening hours: Typically 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
• Entrance fee: Free admission
• Best time: January to April 

Local Pepper Farms showcase Phu Quoc’s agricultural heritage and traditional pepper-growing practices. Local farmers cultivate the island’s famous pepper with a focus on strong aroma, distinctive flavour, and quality. Visitors explore pepper gardens, learn about cultivation methods, observe the drying process, and sample varieties such as black, white, red, and green pepper. Farm shops sell locally produced peppercorns, pepper salts, and specialty sauces.

Ong Lang Beach

• Location: Ong Lang Area, Cua Duong Commune, Phu Quoc 
• Opening hours: Open 24 hours daily
• Best time: November to April, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM for sunsets

Ong Lang Beach offers a quiet coastal setting with sandy coves, rocky shoreline sections, and a relaxed atmosphere on Phu Quoc’s western coast. The beach attracts visitors with calm waters, sunset views, and a slower pace compared with the island’s busier resort areas. Visitors swim, walk along the shoreline, enjoy beachfront dining, or explore the coast by kayak.

Best Restaurants in Northern Phu Quoc

Northern Phu Quoc has practical dining stops around Rach Vem, Ganh Dau, Bai Dai, Vinpearl Safari and Grand World. Plan seafood lunches near fishing villages, beachside meals around Ganh Dau or easy dinner stops after VinWonders, Vinpearl Safari and Grand World.

Giraffe Restaurant

• Address: Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc, Bai Dai Area, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc. 
• Opening hours: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.
• Price Range: Around VND 150,000–350,000 per person.

Giraffe Restaurant fits families spending the day at Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc. The restaurant serves fast food inside the safari area and gives children a memorable stop between the safari bus, open zoo areas and animal shows.

Mai Huong Beachfront Restaurant

• Address: Grand World Beachfront, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc, Vietnam. 
• Opening hours: 11:00 AM–1:00 AM.
  Price Range: Around VND 200,000–700,000 per person.

Mai Huong Beachfront Restaurant is a good choice for a seafood and Vietnamese dining stop inside Grand World. The beachfront location works well after VinWonders, Vinpearl Safari or an evening walk along the Venice-style canals.

Deep Sea Restaurant

• Address: Floor 1, Sea Shell Aquarium, VinWonders, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc, Vietnam.
• Opening hours: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
• Price Range: Around VND 750,000–1,500,000 per person. 

Deep Sea Restaurant provides an immersive Asian-European dining experience directly inside Vietnam’s premier aquarium. The underwater venue features floor-to-ceiling glass panel seating where guests can observe sharks and manta rays while enjoying lunch or a midday violin performance during a day of theme park rides.

Essential Travel Tips for Northern Phu Quoc

Best Time to Visit Northern Phu Quoc

The best months for Northern Phu Quoc run from November to April. Dry season brings sunnier weather, calmer seas and stronger visibility for Starfish Beach, Bai Dai Beach, Doi Moi Island, kayaking and outdoor sightseeing.

Rainy season runs from May to October and needs more flexible planning. Expect sudden rain, rougher roads and weaker sea visibility, especially around Rach Vem and Starfish Beach.

How To Get Around Northern Phu Quoc

• Motorbike rental gives confident riders flexibility for short northern routes. Common scooters cost 120,000–150,000 VND per day, with higher prices for newer or larger models. Motorbike rental fits confident riders who feel comfortable riding in Vietnam and want to visit beaches, cafés, fishing villages and viewpoints at their own pace.
• Taxis and ride-hailing services are practical for travelling between Duong Dong and northern attractions. Grab, Xanh SM and local taxi operators are commonly used, while hotel-arranged cars are useful for families and groups. Confirm the fare or app price before departure. 
• VinBus and attraction shuttles can reduce transport costs on the main northern tourism corridor. Some public VinBus routes charge a fare, while selected Vinpearl/VinWonders shuttle services remain complimentary. Check the current route and fare before travelling. 

Suggested Northern Phu Quoc Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

Northern Phu Quoc works well as a two-day trip for first-time visitors staying in the area. The first day allows time to check in, relax at the beach and explore Grand World in the evening, while the second day focuses on VinWonders Phu Quoc or Vinpearl Safari. Travellers planning to visit both major parks in full should allow an additional day.

Day 1: Arrival, Beach Time and Grand World Evening

Morning / Noon: Phu Quoc Airport – Hotel Check-in – Rest

• Arrive at Phu Quoc International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Northern Phu Quoc. Most hotels open check-in around midday or early afternoon, so allow time to unpack, have lunch and rest after the journey.
• Keep the arrival schedule light instead of visiting several attractions immediately. A slower start gives families and first-time visitors time to settle in before exploring the area.

Afternoon: Beach Time – Swimming Pool – Hotel Activities

• Spend the afternoon swimming, relaxing beside the pool or walking along the nearest beach. Travellers can also enjoy a spa treatment, a leisurely meal or quiet time at the hotel.
• Save the major theme parks and wildlife attractions for the following day. Beach time and hotel activities create a comfortable start without adding a demanding schedule after the flight.

Evening: Sunset Dinner – Grand World Phu Quoc

• Enjoy an early sunset dinner before visiting Grand World Phu Quoc. Its location in Northern Phu Quoc makes it a convenient first-evening activity for guests staying nearby.
• Walk beside the Venice-inspired canals, browse the shops, visit cafés and explore the night market. Check current performance schedules and ticket requirements before visiting, as selected shows, boat rides and attractions require separate tickets.

Day 2: VinWonders Phu Quoc or Vinpearl Safari

Morning: Hotel Breakfast – Selected Northern Attraction

• Have breakfast at the hotel before heading to VinWonders Phu Quoc or Vinpearl Safari. Both attractions cover large areas, so choose one main park for a relaxed and complete visit.
• Choose VinWonders Phu Quoc for rides, themed zones, aquarium experiences, water attractions and scheduled shows. The park suits families with older children, teenagers, groups of friends and travellers looking for an active day.
• Choose Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc for wildlife viewing, safari bus rides and open-zoo experiences. The park suits families with younger children, animal lovers and travellers who prefer a slower outdoor experience.

Noon: Lunch Inside the Selected Attraction

• Have lunch inside VinWonders or Vinpearl Safari to avoid unnecessary transfers during the hottest part of the day. Staying inside the selected park also gives visitors more time to rest and organise the afternoon around priority attractions.
• Review the park map and show the schedule when you arrive. A clear plan reduces unnecessary walking and helps families organise meals, indoor experiences and rest breaks.

Afternoon: Continue Exploring VinWonders or Vinpearl Safari

• Continue exploring VinWonders Phu Quoc through its aquarium, water park, rides and themed areas. Focus on the attractions that best match the group’s interests instead of trying to complete every zone.
• Continue exploring Vinpearl Safari through the safari bus route, walking zoo and animal-viewing areas. Allow enough time for outdoor walking and rest stops, especially when travelling with young children.
• Travellers can combine both parks by visiting Vinpearl Safari in the morning and VinWonders in the afternoon. This fast-paced schedule covers the main highlights, while a more complete experience works better with a separate day for each attraction.

Evening: Dinner – Hotel Rest

• Return to the hotel after the selected park closes. Finish the day with dinner, pool time, a spa treatment or a quiet evening after several hours of walking.
• Skip another visit to Grand World when the itinerary already includes it on Day 1. This keeps the two-day schedule balanced and avoids repeating the same experience.

Where to Stay for Northern Phu Quoc Day Trips

Northern Phu Quoc combines large-scale attractions, wildlife experiences, coastal scenery and evening entertainment, so choosing the right base helps travellers balance active sightseeing with time to unwind. Staying near Duong Dong keeps the airport, local restaurants and other parts of the island within reach while still supporting day trips to VinWonders, Vinpearl Safari, Grand World and Rach Vem.

For a quieter beachfront stay near Duong Dong, Cassia Cottage Phu Quoc gives travellers a practical base with Ba Keo beach access, tropical gardens, three swimming pools and enough space to rest between North Island day trips.

• The Beach House suits families or small groups who want two bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms and a separate living room after a full day at VinWonders, Vinpearl Safari or Grand World.
• Premium Sea Front suits couples or smaller families who want beach access, sea breezes and a balcony or terrace close to the water.
• Modern Premium suits travellers who prefer a spacious room, garden terrace and quieter setting near the resort’s tropical greenery.

Book directly with Cassia Cottage to plan a smoother North Phu Quoc trip with beach time, local dining and a relaxed return after each day of exploring.

FAQs about North Phu Quoc

Is North Phu Quoc better than South Phu Quoc?

North Phu Quoc suits travellers who want theme parks, wildlife attractions, Grand World, quiet beaches and fishing villages. South Phu Quoc suits travellers who want Hon Thom Cable Car, island hopping, Sao Beach and Sunset Town.

How many days do travellers need for North Phu Quoc?

One full day is enough for VinWonders or Vinpearl Safari plus Grand World in the evening. Allow two days to experience both major parks at a more comfortable pace, and three days if you also want to visit Rach Vem, Ganh Dau or Phu Quoc National Park. 

Does North Phu Quoc suit families?

Yes. Families get easy access to VinWonders, Vinpearl Safari, Grand World, Bai Dai Beach and calm sightseeing stops. Plan shorter activity blocks and return to Duong Dong before children get overtired.

Does North Phu Quoc have nightlife?

Grand World gives northern Phu Quoc its main evening entertainment area, with restaurants, shops, light displays and The Quintessence of Vietnam night show. Travellers wanting a local market atmosphere should return to Duong Dong.

What should travellers bring for a North Phu Quoc day trip?

Bring sunscreen, water, swimwear, a hat, insect repellent, cash, a phone charger and comfortable shoes. Add a dry bag for beach stops, kayaking or boat trips.