August 26, 2026Southern Phu Quoc brings together Sunset Town, Hon Thom Cable Car, island-hopping routes, coral reefs, and some of the island’s most scenic beaches. Around An Thoi, travellers find clear swimming spots, snorkelling tours, seafood stops, water parks, and relaxed coastal views. This Southern Phu Quoc guide highlights the must-see attractions, best islands, and beach adventures for a memorable island itinerary.
About Southern Phu Quoc
Southern Phu Quoc combines beaches, cultural sites, island trips and some of the island’s largest entertainment attractions. The area sits around 20–25 kilometres from Phu Quoc International Airport, depending on the exact stop, so travellers often plan it as a half-day or full-day route from Duong Dong or the airport area.
Sunset Town adds Mediterranean-style streets, sea views and evening shows, while the Hon Thom Cable Car connects An Thoi with Hon Thom Island for panoramic views over the southern archipelago. The area also includes some of Phu Quoc’s best-known beaches, including Bai Sao and Bai Khem. Travellers often combine Southern Phu Quoc with beach time, cultural stops, cable car views and sunset entertainment in one route.
| Attraction | Best for | Suggested time |
| Sunset Town | Sunset, photography, shows | 3–5 hours |
| Hon Thom | Cable car, water park, families | Half/full day |
| Sao Beach | Swimming and beach time | 2–3 hours |
| Khem Beach | Relaxed beach experience | 2–3 hours |
| Phu Quoc Prison | History | 1–1.5 hours |
| Ho Quoc Pagoda | Culture and sea views | 1 hour |
Top 6 Tourist Attractions in Southern Phu Quoc
Sunset Town Phu Quoc
- Address: An Thoi area, Phu Quoc
- Opening hours: Open 24 hours daily. Most attractions, restaurants, cafes, and entertainment venues operate from morning until late evening.
- Entrance fee: Free entry to the town. Paid attractions and shows require separate tickets.
Sunset Town Phu Quoc ranks among the most iconic Southern Phu Quoc attractions. Mediterranean-inspired streets, oceanfront viewpoints, colourful hillside buildings and sunset views give the area a strong visual identity.
Visitors walk through scenic plazas, stop at waterfront cafés, visit Kiss Bridge Phu Quoc and watch the sunset over the Gulf of Thailand. Evening shows such as Symphony of the Sea and Kiss of the Sea add music, lasers, water effects, fireworks and performance elements to the night.
Hon Thom Cable Car & Aquatopia Water Park
- Address: An Thoi area, Phu Quoc
- Opening hours:
- Hon Thom Cable Car: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Aquatopia Water Park: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Ticket price:
- Visitors from 140 cm: 850,000 VND
- Visitors from 100 cm to under 140 cm: 700,000 VND
- Children under 100 cm: Free admission
Hon Thom Cable Car gives travellers one of Southern Phu Quoc’s signature experiences. The nearly 8-kilometre route crosses the sea from An Thoi Station to Hon Thom Island and gives wide views of the An Thoi Archipelago. On Hon Thom Island, travellers spend the day at Sun World Hon Thom, Aquatopia Water Park, Exotica Park, beach areas, restaurants and scenic viewpoints. Families visit Hon Thom for water slides, children’s play zones, beach time and relaxed outdoor activities.
Sao Beach Phu Quoc
- Address: Bai Sao, An Thoi area, Phu Quoc.
- Opening hours: Open 24 hours daily
- Entrance fee: Free admission. Visitors only pay for optional services such as sunbeds, water sports, food, and drinks.
Sao Beach (Bai Sao) remains one of the best-known beaches in Southern Phu Quoc. White sand, turquoise water and a gentle shoreline make the beach popular with families, couples and first-time visitors. Travellers swim, relax on the sand, rent paddleboards or kayaks and eat seafood at beachfront restaurants. The clear water and broad stretch of sand also make Sao Beach a popular photography stop.
Khem Beach Phu Quoc
- Address: Khem Beach, An Thoi area, Phu Quoc
- Opening hours: Open 24 hours daily
- Entrance fee: Free admission
Khem Beach gives Southern Phu Quoc a quieter beach option with powdery sand, emerald water and a sheltered bay near An Thoi.
Travellers visit Khem Beach for swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, beach walks and dining with bay views. The sheltered position supports gentler waves and clearer water during much of the dry season.
Phu Quoc Prison
- Opening hours:
- Morning: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Afternoon: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Open daily, including weekends and public holidays.
- Entrance fee: Free admission.
Phu Quoc Prison, also called Coconut Tree Prison, is one of the island’s most important historical sites. The site documents the prison’s history during the French colonial period and the Vietnam War, including its role in detaining political prisoners and prisoners of war.
Visitors walk through reconstructed barracks, barbed-wire areas, tiger cages, solitary cells, exhibition rooms and outdoor displays. Life-sized models, photographs and documents give travellers a serious look at this chapter of Vietnamese history.
Ho Quoc Pagoda Phu Quoc
- Address: Suoi Lon area, Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang
- Opening hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
- Entrance fee: Free admission
Ho Quoc Pagoda, officially Truc Lam Ho Quoc Zen Monastery, is the largest Buddhist temple on Phu Quoc Island. The hillside setting gives travellers sea views, forested hills and a calm spiritual atmosphere.
Visitors see the grand entrance gate, carved wooden structures, Buddhist statues and landscaped courtyards. Wear modest clothing, speak quietly and avoid blocking worship spaces for photos.
Best Restaurants in Southern Phu Quoc
Southern Phu Quoc has strong dining options for travellers planning a beach day, cable car ride or sunset walk around Sunset Town.
Phở Thìn Hanoi
- Address: 40 Venice Street, Sunset Town, An Thoi, Phu Quoc.
- Opening hours: 9 AM–9 PM
- Price Range: Around VND 80,000–300,000 per person.
Phở Thìn Hanoi suits travellers who want a simple Vietnamese meal before exploring Sunset Town or Kiss Bridge. The restaurant focuses on northern-style pho with rare beef, green onions and a rich broth.
Draft Beer Khem Beach
- Address: Khem Beach, An Thoi, Phu Quoc.
- Opening hours: 10:00 AM–11:00 PM.
- Price Range: Around VND 150,000–600,000 per person.
Draft Beer Khem Beach gives families and groups a casual stop near Bai Khem. Pair the beach route with seafood, Vietnamese dishes and cold drinks after swimming or walking along the sand.
Lagoon Sunset Italiano
- Address: Venice Street, Sunset Town, An Thoi, Phu Quoc.
- Opening hours: 8:30 AM–10:00 PM.
- Price Range: Around VND 180,000–590,000 per dish.
Lagoon Sunset Italiano gives travellers an Italian dining stop inside Sunset Town. Plan this restaurant after Kiss Bridge or a sunset walk for pasta, pizza and wine in a softer evening setting.
Sura KR Premium BBQ
- Address: Sunset Town, An Thoi, Phu Quoc.
- Opening hours: 11 AM–10 PM
- Price Range: Around VND 180,000–590,000 per dish.
Sura KR Premium BBQ suits groups who want Korean charcoal BBQ after a Sunset Town walk. The restaurant focuses on grilled meats, side dishes and a lively shared dining style.
Pink Pearl
- Address: JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, Bai Khem, An Thoi, Phu Quoc.
- Opening hours: 6:00 PM–9:45 PM.
- Price Range: VND 2,380,000++–4,988,000++ per guest.
Pink Pearl suits travellers planning a special dinner near Bai Khem. The restaurant sits inside JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa and focuses on French-Mediterranean fine dining in a dramatic resort setting.
Paradiso Restaurant
- Address: Bai Sao Beach, An Thoi, Phu Quoc.
- Opening hours: 9 AM–6 PM
- Price Range: Around VND 70,000–420,000 per dish.
Paradiso Restaurant works best for a relaxed lunch during a Sao Beach stop. Travellers can pair seafood, Vietnamese dishes and cold drinks with beach time on one of Southern Phu Quoc’s best-known shores.
Best Islands & Snorkelling in Southern Phu Quoc
The An Thoi Archipelago is one of the main areas for island-hopping and snorkelling in Southern Phu Quoc. Travellers typically explore the islands by speedboat or organised day tour, combining swimming, beach stops and coral viewing.
Island-hopping and snorkelling trips depend on sea conditions. Choose a licensed tour operator, use the provided lifejacket during boat transfers and expect routes to change or be cancelled when weather conditions are unsafe.
An Thoi Archipelago
- Address: Off the southern tip of Phu Quoc, An Thoi area, Phu Quoc.
- Opening hours: Open 24 hours daily
- Entrance fee: Free admission. Visitors only pay for optional services such as island-hopping boat tours, snorkeling gear, and guide fees.
The An Thoi Archipelago spreads across the waters south of Phu Quoc and forms the centre of many sailing and island-hopping routes in Phu Quoc. Travellers usually explore several islands in one day, combining snorkelling, swimming, quiet beach stops and views from the boat. Travellers swim, snorkel, relax on the beach and enjoy boat-side views..
May Rut Island
- Address: An Thoi Archipelago, southern Phu Quoc.
- Opening hours: Open 24 hours daily
- Entrance fee: Free admission. Visitors only pay for optional services such as speedboats, tour packages, food, and drinks.
May Rut Island remains one of the best-known stops in Southern Phu Quoc. A sandy shoreline, clear water and a relaxing atmosphere make the beach popular with families, couples and first-time visitors. Travellers swim, relax on the sand, take breaks between snorkeling stops and enjoy island-hopping tours.
Gam Ghi Island
- Address: An Thoi Archipelago, southern Phu Quoc.
- Opening hours: Open 24 hours daily
- Entrance fee: Free admission. Visitors only pay for optional services such as boat transfers, snorkeling gear, and diving instructors.
Gam Ghi Island is better suited to travellers who want to spend more time in the water. Its surrounding reefs make it a common snorkelling stop, although coral visibility and exact stopping points depend on sea conditions and the day’s tour route.
Southern Phu Quoc Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit Southern Phu Quoc
The best season for Southern Phu Quoc runs from November to April, when dry-season weather brings sunnier days, calmer seas and better conditions for Sao Beach, Khem Beach, Hon Thom Cable Car, island tours and Sunset Town evenings. Plan beach and cultural stops earlier in the day. Sao Beach, Khem Beach, Phu Quoc Prison and Ho Quoc Pagoda work best in the morning, before the heat builds up. Plan Hon Thom earlier in the day if you want enough time for the cable car, Aquatopia Water Park and other attractions. Check the day’s cable-car operating windows before travelling, as services may pause between scheduled departures.
Rainy season in Phu Quoc runs from May to October. Travellers visiting during this period should keep routes flexible, pack a light rain jacket and check updated show, cable car and boat schedules before heading south
How to Get Around Southern Phu Quoc
- Motorbike rental gives confident riders flexible transport for short routes around An Thoi, Sao Beach, Khem Beach, Ho Quoc Pagoda, Phu Quoc Prison and local cafés. Standard scooters cost around 120,000–150,000 VND per day, while newer or larger models cost more.
- Taxi or ride-hailing cars give travellers direct transport between hotels, restaurants, beaches and southern attractions without driving. Popular options include Grab, Be, Xanh SM, Mai Linh, Vinasun, Nam Thang and Sasco. Taxi fares start from about 11,000 VND for the first 500 metres, then rise to around 13,000–14,000 VND per kilometre.
- Private car with a driver works well for families, groups and first-time visitors covering several southern attractions in one day. It is particularly convenient for a loop combining Phu Quoc Prison, Ho Quoc Pagoda, Sao Beach, Khem Beach and Sunset Town.
Where to Stay for Easy Access to Southern Phu Quoc
Duong Dong works as one of the most practical bases for exploring Southern Phu Quoc. The area keeps guests close to Phu Quoc International Airport, transport options, tour pick-up points, restaurants, cafés, shops, Long Beach and Phu Quoc Night Market.
Duong Dong also has some of the best Phu Quoc hotels and resorts for travellers who want easy access to An Thoi, Sunset Town, Hon Thom Cable Car, Sao Beach and Khem Beach without staying too far from town.
Complete Your Southern Phu Quoc Trip with a Stay at Cassia Cottage
Travellers do not necessarily need to stay in the south to explore Southern Phu Quoc. Duong Dong works well as a central base, allowing visitors to spend the day around An Thoi, Sao Beach and Sunset Town before returning to Long Beach in the evening. Cassia Cottage Phu Quoc, set on Ba Keo Beach near Duong Dong, offers a quieter beachfront base with tropical gardens, three swimming pools and convenient road access for southern day trips.
For guests choosing where to stay, Cassia Cottage offers several room options:
- The Beach House suits families or small groups who want two bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms and a separate living room after a full South Island day.
- Premium Sea Front suits couples or smaller families who want sea breezes, beach access 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.
Start the day with breakfast near the beach, travel south for beaches, cable car views and sunset spots, then return to Cassia Cottage for an easier evening. Dinner at The Spice House keeps the day relaxed, with Vietnamese flavours, Mediterranean-inspired dishes, fresh seafood and seaside dining inside the resort.
Book directly with Cassia Cottage for a peaceful beachfront stay near Duong Dong, with easy access to Southern Phu Quoc attractions, comfortable room options, pool time and relaxed dining at The Spice House.
FAQs about Southern Phu Quoc
Is Southern Phu Quoc worth visiting?
Yes. Southern Phu Quoc combines some of the island’s strongest attractions, including Sunset Town, Hon Thom Cable Car, Sao Beach, Khem Beach, Phu Quoc Prison and Ho Quoc Pagoda.
How many days do travellers need for Southern Phu Quoc?
One full day covers the main southern highlights at a steady pace. Two days give travellers more time for Hon Thom, beach stops, Sunset Town shows and cultural visits without rushing.
Which beach is better, Sao Beach or Khem Beach?
Sao Beach suits travellers who want a famous white-sand beach with more casual activity. Khem Beach offers a quieter bay, polished surroundings and beachfront dining.
Should I stay in Southern Phu Quoc or Duong Dong?
Stay in Southern Phu Quoc for direct access to An Thoi, Hon Thom and Sunset Town. Stay in Duong Dong for easier airport access, more restaurants, local services, night market visits and flexible day trips.
What should travellers bring for a Southern Phu Quoc day trip?
Bring swimwear, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, water, cash, a phone charger, a light cover-up and comfortable shoes. Add modest clothing for Ho Quoc Pagoda and Phu Quoc Prison.
