Phu Quoc is the largest Vietnamese islands district comprising of of 28 islands off the coast of Cambodia and it will soon be easily accessible to Malaysians as Air Asia will start a four-times weekly flight between the island and Kuala Lumpur starting November 2.
“We hope to contribute to the social and economic development of Phu Quoc through the power of connectivity. We look forward to working with the local government to develop Phu Quoc into a world class tourist destination,” said Spencer Lee, the commercial head of AirAsia Malaysia during the launch of the direct service.
Travelers from any country can visit Phu Quoc visa-free for up to 30 days, making the destination very accessible.
Phu Quoc offers more than 150-km of beautiful coastline for sun worshippers and is divided into three main regions – Phu Quoc Island, Hon Thom and An Thoi Archipelago. Phu Quoc is also part of the Kien Giang Province which is a UNESCO listed World Biosphere Reserve since 2006.
Apart from the stunning beaches such as Long Beach, Ong Lang Beach, Ganh Dau Beach and Starfish Beach, other must do activities in the island includes visit to the Ham Ninh fishing village, watch breath-taking sunrise over the majestic Ho Quoc temple, savoring fresh seafood and local Vietnamese delights at the Dinh Cau Night Market, ride the world’s longest over-the-sea cable car, and enjoying a dip in the Suoi Tranh Waterfall which is surrounded by greeneries, caves and rock pools.
Phu Quoc marks AirAsia Malaysia’s fifth destinations in Vietnam, after Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang, Hanoi and Nha Trang.
