Duong Dong Town is the administrative and bustling center of Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang. Known for its many attractions and entertainment options, Duong Dong attracts visitors with its convenient location and beautiful natural scenery. The town has a mild climate year-round, making it ideal for recreational activities and beach outings. When traveling to Phu Quoc, be sure not to miss the exciting destinations and delicious food in Duong Dong for a complete experience!
View of Duong Dong Phu Quoc
Duong Dong Town is one of the two major towns planned to be the administrative center of Phu Quoc. Located in the northwest, Duong Dong is close to several important areas in Phu Quoc:
About 10 km from Phu Quoc International Airport. The route from the airport to Duong Dong Town follows Tran Hung Dao Street, which features many hotels, resorts, restaurants, cafes, and bars along the coast.
Approximately 30 km from An Thoi Town.
120 km from Rach Gia City and 45 km from Ha Tien.
16 km from Vingroup’s Vinpearl Resort in Ganh Dau.
About 30 km from Kem Beach, where Sun Premier Village Kem Beach Resort is located.
From Duong Dong, visitors can easily visit many famous places such as Ham Ninh fishing village, Phu Quoc National Park, Da Ban Stream, and beautiful beaches. This place has beautiful natural scenery and a cool climate and owns a strategic location and many amenities. Duong Dong will be a stop not to be missed when traveling to Phu Quoc.
Currently, there are many direct flights to Phu Quoc International Airport from provinces in the country and many countries around the world. Phu Quoc Airport is located in the center, about 10 km from Duong Dong town. After arriving at the airport, you can easily rent a private car, take a taxi, or take the bus to Duong Dong.
In addition, you can choose to take a ferry or speedboat to Phu Quoc Island and then move to Duong Dong Town:
From Ha Tien city, the speedboat will dock near Ham Ninh fishing village, about 14 km from Duong Dong.
From Rach Gia city, the speedboat will dock near An Thoi Town, about 30 km from Duong Dong.
Take the boat to get to Duong Dong Phu Quoc
From these ports, you can choose to take a taxi, or bus or rent a motorbike to travel to Duong Dong Town.
Bus: To get to the center of the ward, from the airport, you can take the Duong Dong - Airport - Bai Vong bus route. Ticket prices range from 20,000 to 50,000 VND per trip.
Taxi: This is a fast, convenient, and comfortable means of transport that is preferred by many tourists. Taxi fares usually range from 180,000 to 200,000 VND per trip.
Motorbike: This is a popular means of transport and is preferred by many tourists. Motorbike rental prices in Duong Dong Phu Quoc range from 120,000 to- 200,000 VND/day. You can find out more about some cheap motorbike rental addresses on Facebook pages, Phu Quoc travel groups, etc.
A motorbike is one of the chosen means of transport to visit Duong Dong
Duong Dong Phu Quoc town offers numerous attractions and activities. For a complete experience, consider asking locals for recommendations on must-see spots. Here’s a list of key places you shouldn’t miss when visiting Duong Dong Phu Quoc.
Duong Dong Market is located right in the center of Duong Dong town, bringing a bustling and joyful atmosphere both day and night. Here, you can check-in, stroll, shop and enjoy fresh seafood.
The market displays a variety of live seafood at reasonable prices and the genuine selling style of the local people. You can buy pre-processed dried seafood as souvenirs or gifts for relatives, colleagues, and friends. In the morning, Duong Dong market focuses on selling local specialties that cannot be found in other restaurants on the island such as sam eggs, vermicelli porridge, and fish porridge…
Duong Dong Market in Phu Quoc
Most of the people of Phu Quoc are fishermen, working at sea every day, always wishing for a calm sea and calm waves to have a full catch of fish and shrimp. Therefore, Dinh Cau has become an important spiritual symbol here. People often come to burn incense and pray for safe sea trips. Dinh Cau is located under the shade of ancient trees on a strangely shaped cliff jutting out into the sea. The temple is ancient, simple, and small compared to the majestic surrounding landscape. The architecture of the temple has been renovated in recent years with a bit of a new style.
Dinh Cau - the spiritual place of Phu Quoc fishermen
When visiting Dinh Cau, you will partly understand the spiritual life of fishermen. Especially at sunset, the scenery from Dinh Cau is very beautiful. When the sea and sky turn deep yellow, the waves whisper with the cool breeze from the sea.
Dinh Cau - is one of the tourist attractions that attracts visitors with its beautiful natural scenery, along with many food services at reasonable prices. Coming to the beach in Duong Dong Phu Quoc, visitors can enjoy delicious dishes and participate in exciting games without worrying about spending too much money.
Can visit Dinh Cau beach
Duong Dong Town has many fish sauce production facilities, a famous local specialty. To serve tourists and promote the specialty, these facilities are open to visitors. When visiting, you can witness the fish sauce production process, and buy fish sauce as gifts at preferential prices and guaranteed quality.
Some addresses to visit large fish sauce production facilities in Duong Dong:
Hung Thinh fish sauce production facility, address: 30/4 Street, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc.
Khai Hoan fish sauce production facility, address: Hung Vuong Street, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc.
Fish sauce is a popular specialty in Duong Dong Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc night market mainly serves tourists with a variety of souvenirs and diverse culinary specialties. The market opens from 16:00 to 23:00, attracting a large number of people every night, and creating a vibrant and bustling atmosphere. When coming to Phu Quoc night market, you will have the opportunity to choose to buy fresh seafood with high quality, from fish, shrimp, and crab to squid. These seafood dishes are processed on the spot or packaged to take home as gifts.
Choose to buy fresh seafood from Phu Quoc night market
In addition, you will also be attracted by souvenir essential oils with unique handicraft products, made from marine products such as shells, corals, and pearls. Walking along the night market, you will encounter attractive dishes such as bun quay, savory mini pancake, grilled seafood, ...
Coi Nguon Museum is located at 149 Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc. Established in 2009 on an area of over 6 hectares, the museum displays rare products and artifacts about the island's culture and history. Suitable for those who want to learn more about the history as well as the customs and culture of Phu Quoc residents. Opening hours are from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm every day.
Learn about history and culture through the Coi Nguon Museum
Phu Quoc Pepper Farm is an ideal destination for tourists to enjoy nature. Here, you can enjoy the meticulous process of caring for pepper plants, learn about sustainable farming, and experience harvesting delicious peppercorns. Besides, you also have the opportunity to participate in real agricultural activities, from caring for plants to harvesting, to better understand the life of farmers and agricultural work.
Some Phu Quoc pepper farms you can visit are Phu Quoc Countryside, Duc Ninh pepper garden, Khu Tuong farm, Huynh Thy pepper farm,...
Enjoy nature at Phu Quoc pepper farm
Phu Quoc is an ideal destination for diners who love fresh seafood. Suggesting planning and enjoying the island's special dishes will bring unforgettable memories of the taste of Phu Quoc sea.
Bun Ken noodleis a simple and familiar breakfast for locals in Duong Dong Phu Quoc. It is made from noodle, fish and coconut broth, mixed with the aroma of garlic and chili, making this dish rich and attractive. When coming here, this dish is a must-try because of its unique flavor. Visitors can visit the Bun Ken shops to enjoy it for about 25,000 VND to 30,000 VND per serving.
Bun Ken noodleTrumpet Vermicelli - the most popular dish among tourists
Phu Quoc's Bun Quay originated from the need to stir the accompanying dipping sauce. This dipping sauce is made from seasoning powder, sugar, kumquat, ground chili, and a little MSG, poured into a bowl and stirred vigorously to dissolve the spices, turning it into an orange-red color. Enjoying this noodle dish, visitors will experience mixing the dipping sauce themselves to their own taste, a unique feature of Phu Quoc cuisine.
This is a dish that requires diners to serve themselves and stir the dipping sauce in an iron bowl to achieve the ideal flavor. The restaurant staff will guide customers to mix the best dipping sauce, suitable for each person's taste.
Bun Quay - self-service food for tourists
Phu Quoc herring salad is a harmonious combination of fresh fish meat with many types of vegetables and fruits such as coconut, onions, etc. The dish brings a nutritious meal, a rich culinary essence of the island. The perfect balance of flavors—sour, spicy, salty, and sweet—without any fishy smell, expressing the authentic flavor of the island.
Duong Dong specialty herring salad
Grilled shellfish scallops from Phu Quoc are selected from the sea of Phu Quoc and then grilled over hot charcoal until the scallop meat is soft and delicious. This dish is often served with sweet fish sauce, garlic, chili, and herbs such as Vietnamese coriander and basil. The combination of the natural sweetness of the scallops and the salty taste of the local fish sauce creates a special flavor, attracting tourists when coming to Phu Quoc.
Delicious grilled scallops
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Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island
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This resting place is quite comfortable even if you travel further to Duong Dong. Or you can refer to booking rooms in areas such as Tran Hung Dao Street and 30/4 Street, this is a central location convenient for traveling and shopping in town for the upcoming trip.
If you plan to visit Dinh Cau, museums, or historical sites that require modest clothing, prepare some comfortable and modest clothes, not revealing, polite, and respectful.
Before coming to Duong Dong, check the weather to choose the most suitable time for your trip. Bring a map of Duong Dong to easily explore the town. In addition, you should prepare some medicines such as headache, stomachache... in case your body is not used to the weather or food here.
Pay attention to protecting personal belongings and property when going to crowded places such as markets, to avoid unwanted troubles during your trip to Phu Quoc.
Notes when visiting Duong Dong town
In Duong Dong town, visitors have thousands of options from many hotels, and resorts to restaurants serving rich dishes and reasonable prices. In the evening, you can freely stroll around the streets or enjoy fresh seafood at Phu Quoc night market. This place meets all your needs, from shopping for personal items to finding special gifts.
With a convenient location in Duong Dong, traveling to the airport, pier, and tourist attractions, and restaurants are very convenient. There are many interesting activities to participate in such as swimming, visiting museums, and historical places.
Duong Dong Town is an interesting and highly rated destination in Phu Quoc
Duong Dong Town is an interesting destination and is highly appreciated by tourists. This town is not only famous for its comfortable hotels and resorts but also attracts tourists with its bustling night market and entertainment and relaxation spots. With its special dishes and the enthusiasm of the people, Duong Dong promises to bring visitors memorable experiences and surprising discoveries on the "pearl island" of Phu Quoc. If you want to know more information about interesting tourist destinations in Phu Quoc, please contact Salinda Resort for detailed advice and dedicated support.
