Scuba in Phu Quoc Island. Photo: internet

"Known as the “jewel of Vietnam,” this teardrop-shaped resort and fishing island has become one of the fastest-growing destinations in Southeast Asia: in 2019, Phu Quoc attracted 5 million visitors, a 30% increase from the year before", TIME wrote. The island city is truly paradise with special natural beauty, fresh tropical climate and irresistible local cuisine and culture.

Besides well-known attractions such as Duong Dong town, Ham Ninh fishing village, Phu Quoc prison relic, pepper garden, fish sauce house..., Phu Quoc has put on a new attractive appearance with luxury resorts of leading brands.

Regarding to logging options, TIME introduced 375-villa New World Phu Quoc Resort, which boasts a stretch of beach and lush landscaped gardens, and the Regent Phu Quoc, a new ultra-luxury hotel with five swimming pools and floor-to-ceiling beach-facing windows.

Phu Quoc United Center. Photo: internet

Especially, Phu Quoc United Center is “all-in-one” destination. Phu Quoc United Center owns a system of brands hotels, VinWonders Phu Quoc theme parks, Vinpearl Safari; Vinpearl Golf course; Corona Casino, Grand World –the sleepless city of shopping and entertainment, opening 24/7.

The challenges of the past year and a half have transformed the world, and few industries have been as affected as travel, tourism and hospitality. TIME shared that World’s Greatest Places is a tribute to the people and businesses at the forefront of those industries who, amid extraordinary circumstances, found ways to adapt, build and innovate. It shines a light on ingenuity, creativity, revitalization and reopening in destinations across the world.

Along with Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc has become a new "bright star" on the world tourist map. And being selected as a pilot destination to reopen inbound tourism by applying vaccine passports, Phu Quoc is more attracting the attention of international tourists.

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