The top 5 charming fishing villages in Phu Quoc

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Phu Quoc is one of the most beautiful destinations for a beach holiday in Vietnam. The pearl island of Phu Quoc is the largest in Phu Quoc archipelago, located in the Gulf of Thailand. Coming to Phu Quoc island, you can admire the beautiful beaches and immerse yourself in marine creatures and wildlife forests. Besides, you should not miss visiting these fishing villages below.

  • Ham Ninh fishing village
  • Hon Thom fishing village
  • Rach Tram fishing village
  • Ganh Dau fishing village
  • Rach Vem fishing village

Ham Ninh fishing village

Ham Ninh fishing village- Phu Quoc

Ham Ninh fishing village is located in Ham Ninh commune, Phu Quoc province. It is about 15 kilometers from Duong Dong town to the Southeast.

Ham Ninh is one of the most popular fishing villages in Phu Quoc. It is a rustic village with the cottage thatched-roof houses. You can see Ham Ninh mountain covered with the green color of the moss behind the fishing village. The dawn is the best time to enjoy the sceneries here. The sun shines on the sea and reflects the image of the mountain and the fishing boats.

In the early morning, you will catch up with the fishermen's image going to go offshore to the net, catch fish, cucumber sea, diving to find the pearl, etc. The fishermen’s income depends mainly on these activities. You will have a chance to admire and experience the daily life of the fishermen.

The seawater in the village is shallow and crystal. When the tide is up, the sea stretches to the mountain and forest. When the tide ebbs, the vast sandy bank runs will appear. This scenery will impress you.

Looking from Ham Ninh fishing village, you can see Hai Tac island far away, Nghe island in the Southeast, and Ong Doi Cape in the South.

Hon Thom fishing village

Another famous fishing village in Phu Quoc is Hon Thom fishing village. Hon Thom fishing village is in An Thoi archipelago, 30 minutes from An Thoi port. After getting off from the high-speed boat, you can admire the beautiful sceneries in the village. Although the village's total area is not large, it has significant potential in developing tourism and aquaculture.

Setting foot in the village, by the image of local people knitting net in the temporary houses next to the beach, will impress you. You will have the opportunity to see the rare sea creatures such as turtle, abalone, grouper, etc.

Hon Thom owns fine yellow sand, coconut trees running along the crystal-clear seawater beach. This has made Hon Thom the ideal place to snorkel and watch coral reefs in An Thoi archipelago. Let’s immerse yourself in the cool water and discover the magnificent ocean world.

Rach Tram fishing village

Rach Tram fishing village is located in the coastal line to the North of Phu Quoc island. The village is nearly separate from the outside bustle life of the town. Overcoming the hard road to come here, you will be astonished by the tranquil atmosphere and beautiful sceneries.

Coming to Rach Tram fishing village, you can see how local fishermen do their daily job. The seawater in Rach Tram is not the same as in other beaches in Phu Quoc. Under the sand, there is mud from the forest along the stream flows into the sea. Therefore, most of the local people here live on offshore fishing.

You will also have an opportunity to discover Rach Tram River and Ham Rong mountain beach. Staying in the wooden boat, you will see the unspoiled beauties of Rach Tram River. The sceneries vary greatly from indigo forests to mangroves forest along two sides of the river.

Ganh Dau fishing village

Ganh Dau fishing village- Phu Quoc

Ganh Dau fishing village is a small and untouched village in Chuong Vich, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc. It is about 20 kilometers from the center of Duong Dong town. You will feel surprised because of the combination of mountains, forests, sea, and friendly local people. The landscape in Ganh Dau Cape is peaceful with crystal sea, smooth yellow sand, and rock rapids in various shapes. The crescent-shaped beach is surrounded by palm forests.

Coming to the fishing village, you will catch up with a familiar image of fishermen’s daily life activities. They include the picture of fishing boat mooring in the port, fishermen going to catch fish, fishes being basked under the sun before being processed into the fish sauce.

Rach Vem fishing village

Rach Vem fishing village- Phu Quoc

Rach Vem fishing village is in the North of Phu Quoc, 25 kilometers from Duong Dong town center. Visiting the village, you can admire the fishing boat mooring and floating houses far away, attributing to the beauty of Rach Vem.

Rach Vem fishing village has about 180 families living in the house on stilt along. The local people’s job is fishing and selling fresh seafood directly in the raft houses for tourists. The raft houses are built about 200 meters to 400 meters from the shore. You can stay in those raft houses and enjoy the fresh atmosphere.

up early to the sunrise or staying on the beach until the sunset is two things you should not miss in Rach Vem. They are the time you can see the sparkling natural scenery and watch people's daily lives throwing their nets and coming back after offshore fishing. You can join the fishermen as well.

Another unique thing in Rach Vem is the number of starfishes appearing on the beach. Rach Vem is regarded as the kingdom of starfish. You can find starfish in any place you set foot on, from the sandbank to underwater. The time from December to April the next year is the best time to come here. At this time, the beach in the fishing village is calm and quiet. Besides, the number of starfishes appearing is the highest in the year.

Each of the fishing villages above has its own unique beauties that you should come and admire them on your eyes. Let's go and discover these fishing villages on your own!

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