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Vietnam’s Underrated Island Paradise: 5 Dreamy Days in Phu Quoc 🇻🇳✨

#vietnamtrip If you’re hunting for a hidden gem that’s ridiculously chill, stunning, and 100% wallet-friendly — you NEED to check out Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam! This spot has totally stolen my heart. 💖 Why Phu Quoc? It’s Vietnam’s only visa-free island — just grab your passport and you’re sorted! No stress, no fuss. It’s not just about gorgeous beaches; think dazzling sea views, dreamy sunsets, modern architecture vibes, cool outdoor spots, coconut trees everywhere, and seafood that’s sooo good (and cheap)! Seriously, you can get seafood freedom here for just a few bucks. Hotels also come at nearly half the price of Sanya, making it the ultimate value destination. 👑 Must-Do Experiences ✨ Snap pics with giant starfish at Starfish Beach (ask locals for "Bãi Sao") ✨ Ride the world’s longest sea cable car — the views are straight-up jaw-dropping! 🚡 ✨ Explore the vibrant night market and catch the explosive fireworks show ✨ Chill at cozy seaside cafés — those sunset swings are everything 🤩 ✨ Seafood hotpot for the win! ✨ Treat yourself to a beachside spa sesh Basic Info 📍 Location: Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam Most popular areas: South (Emerald Bay, near Marriott Resort), Central (Duong Dong Town) Phu Quoc Night Market: 6pm–midnight (Duong Dong, easy to find!) Starfish Beach: Accessible via Grab or Vinbus; tip — Vinbus is FREE and covers most island hotspots Fireworks at Sunset Town: Show kicks off 9:30pm, lasts ~3–5 min How To Get Around 🚖 Grab (ride-hailing app, super convenient!) 🚌 Vinbus: The island’s free bus service — covers central and northern Phu Quoc. Total win for budget travelers! Pro Tips — Currency hack: Drop four zeros and multiply by three for a quick VND-USD conversion 🔥 — Visiting Starfish Beach during low season? Return trip costs ~250,000 VND per person (totally worth!). Just a heads-up: kneeling for beach pics can get a little painful 😅 — Cable car midday break: 9–11:30am & 1:30–5pm. Not heading to Hon Thom? You can hop back early to dodge crowds and score a private cable car ride! — Stay 2 nights in the south and 2 nights central for max adventure. Emerald Bay in the south is 💎 (shares beach with Marriott, super luxe but affordable!) Packing List Passport 2 white, 2-inch photos Entry form Visa card & cash Local SIM card Sunblock, mosquito repellent Swimsuit & beach gear Phu Quoc slaps HARD for solo travelers, couples, and squads looking for an epic, stress-free vacay. Get ready for sunset swings, coconut trees, Insta-worthy views, and endless foodie moments. This island is calling your name! 🏝️✨ Check out trip.com for deals and trip ideas — and start living that island life! #travel
Posted: Dec 8, 2025
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Starfish Beach is one of the popular photo spots on Phu Quoc Island, known for its pure white sand, ultra-clear glass waters and clusters of cute starfish. You can feel the healing power of the sea while breathing in the salty sea breeze. Your worries will be blown away by the waves and sea! There are also Western-style architecture and characteristic outdoor views near the beach. ✨Recommended tour routes and must-play items✨ It’s about half an hour’s drive from the main city to Starfish Beach, and once you get off you can run straight to the glass sea of ​​the beach to find a spot to sit and enjoy the sea and sunshine. It is recommended to take a slow walk along the beach to enjoy the starfish slowly crawling on the sandy bottom up close, and quietly watch them move in the transparent water for a super healing photo shoot. After that, you can join the speedboat activity, feel the temperature of the sea and the splash of waves up close, look at the small island across the street and the white clouds in the sky, feel fresh and comfortable. 📸Must check in 1. Sit on a beach chair in the middle of the glass sea and take a picture of the sea and sky 2. Find the starfish as the main character in the shallow water and take a close-up healing photo of “holding the starfish” 3. At sunset, the sky dyed orange and red with the architectural silhouette into the mirror, extremely romantic 🦋 Trip tips and notes 1. The beach is open all day, it is recommended to go in the morning or dusk, there are fewer people, taking pictures is not afraid of being photographed 2. Because starfish are very fragile, see as well, try not to touch starfish, to protect the ecology 3. Bring sunscreen, sun hat and slippers, the sand is very eye-catching but the sun is very strong, do not want to get sunburned to be prepared 4. If you want to speedboat or go out to sea, be sure to ask about prices and safety facilities 5. If you encounter bad weather, the water is not clear enough, need to wait for the weather to clear before going, so you have a chance to see the glass sea effect 💡Additional tips Not only does it have a healing sea, it is also suitable for photo shoots, couples taking photos, and parent-child trips. The children were particularly happy to see an old starfish. There are several authentic snack shops near the beach. It is recommended to try grilled fish and coconut to cool off. You can also simply bring your own picnic and enjoy the quiet time. Phu Quoc Island Starfish Beach is really a great place to relieve stress and wash your mind. Whether you want to listen to the waves quietly or have fun playing in the water, you can find your own happy corner here. Topic: #Phu Quoc Island Attractions #Glass Sea #Starfish Beach Photography #Sea Healing #Vietnam Travel

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