“Phu Quoc is the most beautiful resort island in Viet Nam,” Lonely Planet - the American travel guide - affirms, known as the “bible of global travelers.”
As one of the most influential travel guides in the world with over 50 years of history, Lonely Planet is considered a reliable reference for the travel community. Lonely Planet's ranking lists often reflect global travel trends and are considered by tourists and travel experts alike as an indicator of a destination's quality.
From Lonely Planet's perspective, Phu Quoc is always honored as the best beach destination in Viet Nam, simultaneously named in 3 lists: “10 Best Beaches in Viet Nam,” “10 Best Destinations in Viet Nam,” and “9 Natural Wonders of Viet Nam.”
“The island is an ideal place for a relaxing beach vacation. Imagine long days on the sand, sipping a cocktail by the sea as the sun turns the clear blue sea golden,” the American travel guide uses the most beautiful words to describe the Jade Island.
Beach lovers will definitely not want to miss Sao Beach during its most beautiful season
One of the beaches rated by Lonely Planet as the most beautiful, symbolizing the Jade Island, is Sao Beach. “A picturesque white sandy beach, with a perfect crescent shape and emerald green waters, Sao Beach is a top choice for sea lovers,” the American travel guide commented. Separated by a hill is Kem Beach - the "twin sibling" of Sao Beach with similar advantages in terms of white sand and emerald green waters. This beach was once ranked among the 50 most beautiful on the planet and is the "residence" of top resorts in Phu Quoc such as JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay, New World Phu Quoc, Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay…
Beaches like Kem Beach in Phu Quoc offer visitors complete relaxation
Besides beaches that Lonely Planet rated as "natural wonders" and so beautiful that anyone who loves the sea would "praise them in awe", the American travel guide also highly values the entertainment activities in Phu Quoc, which make the island more attractive and suitable for all types of tourists.
Lonely Planet suggests tourists try something new - admire the panoramic view of Phu Quoc island from above via the world's longest 3-wire cable car to Hon Thom island. Afterwards, spend a whole day enjoying entertainment at Sun World Hon Thom - home to Aquatopia water park, Asia's leading water park, and Exotica village with Vietnam's only wooden roller coaster - Moc xa thinh no.
The Hon Thom cable car is one of the most beloved experiences for international tourists in Phu Quoc
Besides the beauty of Phu Quoc , US travel guides also highly appreciate the convenient transportation to the island, with competitive advantages over other destinations in the region such as the 30-day visa exemption policy for all international tourists, or the continuously added direct flights. “Many Asian airlines have direct flights to Phu Quoc from hubs like Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Seoul…”, Lonely Planet introduces.
Currently, there are about 30 international flights daily bringing guests to the Jade Island. According to information from the Department of Tourism of An Giang province, in the first 10 months of 2025, the provincial tourism industry attracted nearly 24 million tourist arrivals, an increase of 27% compared to the same period, exceeding the annual plan by 14.7%. Among them, international visitors were about 1.9 million (Phu Quoc alone accounted for over 1.2 million), an increase of 90% compared to the same period, exceeding the annual plan by 55%.
The beaches in Phu Quoc are not just for relaxation, but also a place for tourists to watch attractive entertainment shows, like Symphony of the Sea at Sunset Town
With the current growth momentum, many experts believe Phu Quoc is entering a new development cycle, similar to the "take-off" phase of Bali (Indonesia) or Phuket (Thailand) in the past. From a destination once considered "sleeping" by international media, Pearl Island has been continuously honored in just two years, thereby affirming its growing appeal on the world tourism map and attracting tourists from many different markets.
Phu Quoc's appeal has accelerated significantly thanks to the 30-day visa exemption policy for international tourists, creating a direct competitive advantage with other beach destinations in the region and opening up opportunities to attract long-staying visitors. The expansion of Phu Quoc International Airport along with new routes has created a foundation for Phu Quoc to conquer global markets, turning the pearl island into one of the new tourism gateways of the region. At the same time, the launch of Sun PhuQuoc Airways , the airline named after the island, promises a booming 2026 with many new international routes opened, bringing Phu Quoc to the world and inviting the world to "The most beautiful island in Asia and 3rd on the planet".
