Phu Quoc is also called the Emerald Island because of its natural treasures and infinite tourism potential. The island is well known for its high-quality fish sauce; Phu Quoc fish sauce smells particularly good since it is made from a small fish, ca com, with a high level of protein. The island produces 6 million liters of fish sauce every year
We do not really think you have come to Phu Quoc for the shopping, but you may want to dawdle through one of the local village markets and pick up some genuine fish sauce (or "nuoc mam" in Vietnamese). Producing fish sauce is one of the main industries of the island, and it is possible to take a tour of one of the factories.
Phu Quoc seems designed with resort-dwellers in mind, so you''re mostly expected to eat at your own hotel. You''ll likely want to venture elsewhere at some point, if only to add a little variety to your diet. Prices are generally a bit higher than what you''ll find on the mainland, though quality tends to be decent at most places. For something cheaper and more local, head into Duong Dong, where market stalls sell pho and crispy banh xeo pancakes.
Sights & Attractions in Phu Quoc Aside from its beaches, Phu Quoc is known for two things -- its fish sauce factories dotted through Duong Dong town and Suoi Tranh waterfall, located 10km southeast of Duong Dong in the centre of the island, though it''s more of a river over rocks than a waterfall. Neither are worth losing sleep over if you''re not going to have time to see them, but if you''re on the island for more than a week, what the hell -- live a little
The island Phu Quoc’s monsoonal sub-equatorial climate is at its best in the November to March period. Sunny skies and consistent temperatures of 25 - 28 Celsius (77-82 Fahrenheit) and lower humidity make it a good time to be here. On the down side, prices are high and the island becomes more congested. You won’t be alone in finding your way to Sao Beach and many of the most popular hotels and resorts are heavily booked long in advance. Flights can also be a real problem.
