Sao beach in Phu Quoc Island. (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Phu Quoc Island off the coast of Mekong Deltaprovince of Kien Giang has been named among the 17 best places in Asia by Cable NewsNetwork (CNN).
The US-based television network recommended travelers to trythe largest island of Vietnam, which is also dubbed as “Pearl Island.” Theisland is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Southeast Asia and theworld's longest overseas cable car, it said.
Earlier, CNN Travel has published a list of the best thingsto do in the island.
Besides resting on beautiful beaches such as Sao beach, Long beach and Ong Lang beach, travelers can kayak through fishing villages or dineon fresh seafood aboard a floating platoon, go squid fishing or visit a pearlfarm.
Whether you're keen to snorkel or scuba dive, the watersaround Phu Quoc are teeming with marine life, most of which is centred aroundthe Phu Quoc Marine Park in the south or the Ganh Dau Coral Gardens just offthe northwestern tip, it said.
In addition to crabs, squid and hundreds of coral reef fish,you might also be lucky enough to spot a hawksbill turtle or a green turtle,both of which are endangered.
Meanwhile, Cua Can river, which winds from the sea into thecentre of the island on the northern end of Phu Quoc, is an ideal place to gokayaking, especially for beginners, thanks to the calm currents and junglesurrounds.
Those who want to go trekking can consider Phu Quoc NationalPark, which is home to easy walking trails and more than 200 wild animalspecies and rare birds.
For an affordable, convivial night out, CNN suggested HamNinh fishing village, which is located on the eastern coast.
The village is set inland from the ocean along a canal wherestilt houses, colorful boats and floating restaurants hover above the water.
Squid fishing is another unforgettable way to spend a nightout, according to CNN./.
The US-based television network recommended travelers to trythe largest island of Vietnam, which is also dubbed as “Pearl Island.” Theisland is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Southeast Asia and theworld's longest overseas cable car, it said.
Earlier, CNN Travel has published a list of the best thingsto do in the island.
Besides resting on beautiful beaches such as Sao beach, Long beach and Ong Lang beach, travelers can kayak through fishing villages or dineon fresh seafood aboard a floating platoon, go squid fishing or visit a pearlfarm.
Whether you're keen to snorkel or scuba dive, the watersaround Phu Quoc are teeming with marine life, most of which is centred aroundthe Phu Quoc Marine Park in the south or the Ganh Dau Coral Gardens just offthe northwestern tip, it said.
In addition to crabs, squid and hundreds of coral reef fish,you might also be lucky enough to spot a hawksbill turtle or a green turtle,both of which are endangered.
Meanwhile, Cua Can river, which winds from the sea into thecentre of the island on the northern end of Phu Quoc, is an ideal place to gokayaking, especially for beginners, thanks to the calm currents and junglesurrounds.
Those who want to go trekking can consider Phu Quoc NationalPark, which is home to easy walking trails and more than 200 wild animalspecies and rare birds.
For an affordable, convivial night out, CNN suggested HamNinh fishing village, which is located on the eastern coast.
The village is set inland from the ocean along a canal wherestilt houses, colorful boats and floating restaurants hover above the water.
Squid fishing is another unforgettable way to spend a nightout, according to CNN./.
VNA
