Locations in Kien Giang · 14 found
Ba Hòn Đầm Islands
Ba Hòn Đầm is a cluster of three small islands in the Bà Lụa Archipelago, Kiên Lương - known as the 'mini Ha Long of the South', 20km offshore with calm shallow water between the islands, colourful pebble beaches, and bioluminescence at night from November to April.
Bai Truong (Long Beach)
Bãi Trường (Long Beach) is a roughly 20 km stretch of sand on Phú Quốc's west coast, from Dương Đông down towards An Thới - known for some of the island's best sunsets, beach bars and fire shows, with conditions that vary a lot by section.
Pirate Islands
The Hai Tac Islands (Quần đảo Hải Tặc) are a 16-island archipelago in the Gulf of Thailand about 28km from Hà Tiên, historically known as the Pirate Islands. Reachable by a regular, roughly 30-minute speedboat service, they remain one of the least-developed island groups in Vietnam, with coral reefs, quiet beaches, and a small fishing community.
Hàm Ninh Fishing Village
Hàm Ninh Fishing Village on Phú Quốc's east coast is the island's oldest surviving fishing community - wooden stilt houses over the water, fresh crab and oysters straight off the morning boats, and a world away from the resort side of the island.
Hộ Quốc Pagoda
Hộ Quốc Pagoda (officially Thiền Viện Trúc Lâm Hộ Quốc) is the largest Buddhist temple complex on Phú Quốc - a 110-hectare site in Dương Tơ commune, in the island's south near Bãi Sao, built in Lý-Trần dynasty style with mountains behind and the sea in front.
Hòn Sơn Island
Hòn Sơn is a large mountainous island in the Gulf of Thailand, Kiên Giang - calmer seas and a shorter crossing than Phú Quý, with clear water, Ma Thiên Lãnh peak, fishing villages, and almost no resort development. Minimum 2 nights to do it properly.
Hòn Thơm Cable Car
Hòn Thơm Cable Car is the world's longest non-stop three-rope cable car - 8km across open sea from Phú Quốc's southern tip to Hòn Thơm island, crossing at up to 174 metres above the water with panoramic views of the southern archipelago, fishing villages, and on clear days the sea floor visible below.
Khem Beach
Khem Beach on Phú Quốc's southeast coast is one of the island's most beautiful beaches - a long arc of fine white sand with clear turquoise water, best visited May-September when the southeast-facing coast is sheltered from the northeast monsoon. The name likely comes from 'kem' (cream) - a nod to the soft, white, cream-like sand underfoot.
Nam Du Islands
Nam Du is Vietnam's southernmost island archipelago - 21 islands in the Gulf of Thailand, closer and cheaper than Phú Quốc, with clearer water, outer islands for snorkeling, and a genuine fishing community character. 2 hours from Rạch Giá by high-speed ferry.
Phú Quốc Night Market
Phú Quốc Night Market (Chợ Đêm Bạch Đằng) in Dương Đông is the island's most well-known evening market, formerly known as Chợ Đêm Dinh Cậu before relocating - grilled seafood, souvenirs, and pearl stalls fill a riverside street, though the footprint has shrunk in 2026 due to ongoing riverside redevelopment.
Rạch Vẹm Fishing Village & Starfish Beach
Rạch Vẹm on Phú Quốc's northern coast combines two experiences: a traditional stilt-house fishing village built over the sea, and Starfish Beach (Bãi Sao Biển) where hundreds of large red starfish are visible in shallow clear water. One of the last untouched corners of Phú Quốc - under redevelopment pressure as of 2026.
Bãi Sao Beach
Bãi Sao Beach on Phú Quốc's southeastern coast - over 2km of fine white sand in a sheltered bay with calm turquoise water. Unlike most Phú Quốc beaches, Bãi Sao is at its best June-October when the southwest monsoon keeps the bay sheltered and the water crystal clear.
Vinpearl Safari
Vinpearl Safari is Vietnam's first and largest open-format wildlife park - 380 hectares of savannah and jungle habitat on Phú Quốc Island housing over 3,000 animals including lions, giraffes, white rhinos, zebras, and orangutans in semi-open enclosures.
VinWonders Phú Quốc
VinWonders Phú Quốc is Vietnam's largest theme park - a 50-hectare resort complex on the northern coast with water parks, rides, aquarium, live shows, and a private beach. Best suited for families with children.
Local Food You Must Try
Bún cá Kiên Giang
Rice vermicelli soup with fresh fish in a light, clear broth - a Kiên Giang staple eaten for breakfast at riverside stalls, topped with dill, fried shallots, and a squeeze of lime.
Bún quậy
Stirred noodle soup unique to Phu Quoc - silky broth, fresh herbs
Gỏi cá trích
Fresh herring salad with coconut, a Phu Quoc specialty
Nhum nướng
Grilled sea urchin with scallion oil - best eaten on the beach
Mắm cà xỉu
Fermented small crab paste - a Kien Giang specialty unique to the Gulf of Thailand coast. Intensely salty and umami-rich, eaten as a condiment with steamed rice, raw vegetables, or used as a dipping sauce for boiled pork.
Bánh ống lá dứa
Hollow tube-shaped rice cakes infused with pandan leaf juice, giving them a vivid green color and a sweet grassy fragrance. A popular street snack across Phu Quoc and the Kien Giang islands, filled with sweetened coconut and mung bean paste.
Bánh canh ghẹ
Thick tapioca noodle soup with blue swimmer crab and handmade fish cake - one of Phu Quoc's most beloved comfort foods. The broth is slow-cooked from crab shells until deep orange and naturally sweet, served with fried shallots and fresh lime.
Cơm ghẹ Phú Quốc
Steamed rice served with freshly caught blue swimmer crab, stir-fried with garlic, scallions, and a touch of fish sauce. A deceptively simple dish that only works with live crab caught that morning - the reason it tastes different on the island than anywhere else.
Bún kèn
Rice vermicelli in a thick, coconut-based fish curry broth - a Khmer-influenced dish unique to Phu Quoc and the Kien Giang coast. The broth is made from pounded fish, lemongrass, galangal, and coconut milk, served with raw banana blossom and fresh herbs. Rarely found outside the region.