With years of experience assisting thousands of travelers booking high-speed ferry tickets to Phu Quy, we have compiled the TOP most-visited tourist destinations on this beautiful island. If you’re planning your trip, these are the places you absolutely shouldn’t miss!
Linh Son Pagoda – Cao Cat Mountain
Located in Long Hai Commune, Linh Son Pagoda and Cao Cat Mountain form one of the most iconic spiritual and natural attractions of Phu Quy.
Cao Cat Mountain is considered sacred by locals. On its northern peak stands the majestic statue of Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy), watching over the island. The mountain itself was formed from ancient coral stone, carved by wind and waves into spiraling stair-like formations. Its unique volcanic-like rock pillars, honeycomb structures, caves, and natural corridors create a truly dramatic landscape.
From the summit, visitors can easily see:
- Sai Nai Teacher’s Tomb to the east
- Green farmlands to the south
- Ban Tranh Princess Temple and Cam Mountain (with its lighthouse) to the west
- The famous Ngũ Phụng sea embankment and towering wind turbines to the north
Linh Son Pagoda, built over 100 years ago at an elevation of 106 meters, is run by local Buddhist families rather than resident monks. The path to the pagoda is lined with towering ancient trees—serene and mystical.
Activities: spiritual tourism, cultural tours, mountain hiking, photography, and research on the geological formation of Cao Cat.
Sai Nai Teacher’s Tomb (Mộ Thầy Sài Nại)
Located in Dong Hai Hamlet, Long Hai Commune, this 17th-century relic represents centuries of cultural exchange between Vietnamese and Chinese settlers. It is a sacred spiritual site and an important part of island life.
At the foot of the tomb’s headland is a fish-farming area surrounded by a wave-breaking embankment. Besides supplying fresh seafood to local restaurants, it is a popular sightseeing and photography spot.
Activities: spiritual tours, architectural studies, local fish-cage tours, and coastal sightseeing.
Hon Tranh (Tranh Islet)
The largest islet around Phu Quy (2.7 km²), Hon Tranh is also the island’s most popular tourist destination. Located about 15 minutes by speedboat to the southeast, it was once covered entirely by wild grass (cỏ tranh), giving the islet its name.
Hon Tranh features:
- A shrine dedicated to General Bui Huu Ich
- A fishermen’s guild temple worshipping 77 Whale Gods (Nam Hai)
- The ancient Nguyen Anh freshwater well (which never dries)
- Scenic spots such as Vung Gam, Vung Ban, Mui Xuong Ca, Vung Phat
- Caves, cliffs, indigo-colored rock formations, and pristine white sand
The surrounding waters are calm year-round, perfect for snorkeling, fishing, freediving, camping, and exploring historical stories preserved by locals. A radar station operated by the Vietnamese Navy is also located on the island.
Cam Mountain (Núi Cấm) & Phu Quy Lighthouse
Cam Mountain, 108 meters high, is one of two major peaks of Phu Quy and home to Vietnam’s largest coastal lighthouse. Located in Ngu Phung Commune, visitors climb stone steps shaded by lush trees to reach the top.
Next to the lighthouse stands a statue of President Ho Chi Minh and a symbolic torch, earning the nickname “Uncle Ho’s Torch.”
From the summit, you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Phu Quy’s coastline.
Activities: hiking, landscape photography, historical storytelling, youth camps, and island-watch programs with local soldiers.
Bai Nho – Ganh Hang
One of Phu Quy’s most beautiful beaches, only 10 minutes by motorbike from the center. With silky white sand, crystal-clear turquoise water, and dramatic black volcanic cliffs, Bai Nho feels untouched and serene.
At sunrise, the water glows like glittering gold. On calm days, it becomes a paradise of swimming, snorkeling, and relaxation.
Activities: beach leisure, coastal exploration, geology tours, swimming, and drone photography.
Doi Dua Beach (Bãi biển Doi Dừa)
Located in Ngu Phung Commune, right in the town center, this beach features calm blue waters, soft white sand, and iconic coconut trees filled with fruit. It’s a perfect picnic and swimming spot, just 7 minutes from the town center.
Trieu Duong Bay
A 2-km stretch of smooth white sand, turquoise water, and endless rows of casuarina trees. Located in Tam Thanh Commune, Trieu Duong is ideal for cultural activities and community gatherings.
Visitors can experience a “day as a fisherman”: casting nets, pulling nets ashore, and collecting fresh fish and squid right from the ocean.
Activities: beach camping, folk games, culinary festivals, community tourism, and fishing experiences.
Phu Quy Flagpole (Cột Cờ Phú Quý)
Built in 2015 on Chuoi Hill, overlooking Ganh Hang Beach, this is considered the sacred sovereignty flagpole of the island. Visitors often combine hiking Chuoi Hill with swimming and snorkeling at Ganh Hang, ending with photos at the iconic flagpole.
Lach Du Fish-Farm Rafts (Bè Cá Lạch Dù)
Visitors can explore cage-farming life on the sea—choosing fresh seafood directly from fish cages and cooking it on site. After snorkeling, guides take guests by boat to the floating rafts, where they can prepare their own seafood meals.
Activities: community tourism, local cuisine discovery, coral snorkeling, seafood cooking, and purchasing fresh seafood to take home.
Lang Co Sea Embankment (Bờ Kè Sắc Màu)
This newly popular check-in spot features colorful hand-painted sea embankments created by youth volunteers and local artists. Once dull grey cement, the embankment is now a vibrant outdoor art space perfect for photos, sea breezes, sunrise, and sunset views.
Linh Quang Pagoda
Located on a gentle hill in Tam Thanh Commune, Linh Quang Pagoda is the oldest Buddhist site on the island and the birthplace of Phu Quy’s Buddhist heritage. The temple blends history, literature, architecture, and spirituality.
Recognized as a National Scenic Site in 1996, Linh Quang is an ideal place to explore ancient imperial inscriptions, Nguyen-dynasty documents, and scenic landscapes—or simply to pray for peace and good fortune.
