Find out where the best beaches in Phu Quoc Island are! Our reviews and recommendations. Photo, map of beaches in Russian, good hotels.
Bai Sao - a paradise beach in Fukuoka?
Do you dream of heaven on earth and the travel agency told you that it is on Bai Sao? Don't be fooled - the beach is cool, but absolutely bounty. Many call it the best beach in Phu Quoc Island and in all of Vietnam, but we don't think so.
Tourists are brought to the center of the beach. These are mainly Vietnamese and Chinese - social creatures, where they all wallow in the water in one heap.
To the right, to the stones, there is an almost deserted beach, and it is no longer so clean there. Only single couples come here. The left side is more habitable: there are cafes, hotels, they sell fruits. Near the Paradiso restaurant there are slender palms leaning towards the water. Most of the Chinese live here: who will miss a photo shoot in fluttering chiffon dresses on a romantic swing?
But even on the "best" beach in Vietnam, you will behold a dump. The Vietnamese don't pay attention to garbage. Why export? We just throw it into the bushes.
We were very lucky: on the beach we did not find an abundance of sun loungers, inflatable trampolines, jet skis, boats and other activities. They did not understand why they were not there, because they wrote something else on the Internet. Get away from tourists, it will be quiet. But rubbish! In general, I liked the beach, but there was a feeling of annoyance after visiting. We did not return to Bai Sao again and we cannot call it the best beach in Fukuoka.
But enough of the cons. Here are the pros of the beach: clean water, fine white sand, a very shallow entrance (good for small children), picturesque nature, almost seclusion, there are rudiments of infrastructure (resorts, cafes and restaurants, a paid shower and even a free toilet).
How to get there. A taxi costs 300-400,000 VND, but it is cheaper and more interesting to rent a bike (150,000 VND per day). There are also excursions. Distance from the main beach of Long Beach is about 25 km.
So, you went to the beach. There are two roads leading to Bai Sao: one to the south of the beach (behind the stones) - and here is a real dump. The other goes to the civilized part. Both roads are concreted. The second one is very narrow, they can hardly be driven apart. As a result, there are traffic jams. The Vietnamese, in their favorite manner, simply did not complete the last 500-meter section of the road.
Hotels on Bai Sao beach
There are resorts and guesthouses on Bai Sao Beach, but for some reason they are not presented in online booking systems. On Roomguru.ru we found only My Lan Guesthouse and The Beach House An Thoi (right by the sea) - such things. And on Booking.com, there are hotels further away - Phu Nam House and Hanh Mai Hotel.
Long Beach is the most comfortable beach in Fukuoka
Connoisseurs of convenience will love Long Beach. Probably 95% of the hotels of the whole island are concentrated along the beach! You can find food without getting up from the lounger - or rather, she will find you herself. In addition to hawkers, there are many cafes both on the beach and along the road.
Many people criticize the beach - they say, it is dirty and noisy. We didn’t see anything like that. Let's just say: the beach is the most ordinary, it does not cause emotions. Yellow sand, clear water. There are no waves, the approach is gentle.
Minuses: although the beach is municipal, some hotels do not allow to settle on their territory - they are banished. Plus there is little shade and the beach strip is very narrow. There are few civilized outlets to the sea - you need to either go around, or fight or secretly pass through the resorts (but almost always the security will prevent you). As you can see, there are many inconveniences - this beach cannot be called the best in Fukuoka either.
Hotels on Long Beach, Fukuoka
Long Beach has such a variety of hotels and resorts that it is difficult to choose. Many tours are sold specifically to hotels on Long Beach.
We advise you those in which we ourselves lived:
- The Hill Resort 3 *. Nice brand new hotel. There is a pool, breakfasts, quiet. Price - $ 40.
- Miana Resort 2 *. Hotel-garden. The best of all where we have lived in Fukuoka. Cozy bungalows surrounded by flowers. Open bathroom, large pool, royal breakfasts. Price - $ 42.
- Cozy Resort. Spacious bungalows surrounded by plants. There is no pool. Price - $ 25.
- Sailing Hotel 2 *. Cozy breakfast hotel with 70s style rooms. Price - $ 25.
Search for hotels and resorts on Booking.com - they have the best price guarantee and the most convenient search. You can also check the prices for Rumguru - the site compares the prices of different booking systems and finds the best one.
Rush Wem is the most beautiful beach in Fukuoka!
Bãi Rạch Vẹm Is a beach with starfish, which are innumerable here. We consider it the most beautiful and impressive in Fukuoka, this is the best beach on the island! The sand is unusually white and fine. We were stunned by such beauty and constantly photographed the beach.
Rush Wem is more suited to nature and stargazing than a traditional beach holiday. There is no infrastructure here, except for one seafood restaurant on the water. The beach area suitable for relaxation is narrow and small. The sea is shallow. There is almost no shadow - only 4-5 gazebos and one shed (a former cafe). Therefore, there are very few people!
Probably, we would give the title of paradise beach to Rush Vem. Just don't go to the left, so as not to be disappointed :)
There are many pluses. Here are the cons: about 5 km to the beach - dusty and bumpy dirt road. No infrastructure! For inexpensive food you have to go to the track - take food with you.
Where is it located and how to get there. You can get to the starfish beach in Fukuoka by taxi or bike along the highway to the north of the island - use the MAPS.ME app to navigate. Don't miss the huge signpost with a photo of the beach. A valiant Vietnamese woman stands nearby and sends everyone to the beach. If you go straight ahead, you will find yourself in a picturesque fishing floating village, which is also recommended to visit.
Bai Thom
Bãi Thơm Is another beach with starfish in Fukuoka. It is not at all as impressive as Rush Wem, and is hardly suitable for swimming. The sand is yellow. At low tide, you can see marine life: molluscs, starfish, crabs, some corals. There is no infrastructure, except for a cafe. Come to that stretch of the beach off the island - the rest of the parts are terrible.
Bai Khem
To the beach Bãi Khem leads two roads: one through the luxurious Marriott 5 * hotel, where only guests are allowed, the other through the forest. Only locals come here. When we were on the beach, a cheerful company of Vietnamese was walking, there were many children.
The beach is not equipped, there is nowhere to spread a towel. The sand is usually yellow. A lot of trash. But the section of the beach near the hotel is comfortable and clean - after all, a five-star resort!
Duong Dong Beach
This beach is located by the lighthouse. We do not recommend swimming here - there is a port nearby. Although the locals do not disdain. People come to the pier to eat and watch the sunset.
