“World’s second most beautiful island” eyes 1 million foreign tourists next year. We are not sure if the intent of the original post here was clickbait or not. Or maybe it’s a super clever way of getting attention to the subject. Either way, it caught our eye and, as you might imagine, we tend to see a lot of content sent our way every day as we try to keep Matouring interesting.
Let us, then, introduce you to ” Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam, voted the world’s second most beautiful by readers of American magazine Travel+Leisure, has set a target of serving 7 million tourists in 2025, including 1 million foreigners. Tran Minh Khoa, Chairman of the island city People’s Committee, said the figures represent year-on-year rises of 17.26% and 3.9%, respectively.
To achieve the goal, Phu Quoc is intensifying its tourism promotion through various methods, highlighting unique traditional products while also showcasing the local history and cultural heritage to attract holiday-makers. Read the whole story here courtesy of vnexpress.net. Vietnam is certainly on our list. so we hope to be part of the army of fans that will push Phu Quoc Island right to the top!
It certainly has the goods: long stretches of white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and swaying palm trees create a picture-perfect tropical paradise. If that’s not enough, when was the last time that you spent time at a place renowned for its black pepper plantations. Why not visit a farm, learn about the pepper-making process, and sample fresh peppercorns.
Here’s something even more exciting: Discover the world of pearl farming and learn about the process of cultivating these precious gems. Finally, experience the authentic charm of local fishing villages, where you can witness traditional fishing methods and savor fresh seafood. Since it’s “World’s second most beautiful island” you may end up having the place all to yourself. See below about how to get there and more.
Visit the spectactular Phú Quốc Công viên chủ đề ngôi nhà nhạc nước while you’re there.
This is definitely a #1. Choose the The Up Phu Quoc. Located in Phú Quốc, 2.4 miles from Sung Hung Pagoda, The Up Phu Quoc has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids’ club and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and organizing tours for guests. To book your stay, click here.
As you might expect, Lufthansa fly to Vietnam. To book your flights, click here.