What do you need to prepare for traveling to Phu Quoc Island?

The island of Phuoka in Thailand is also very popular, so you can actually visit here. You can get traffic information in advance. Before going to Phu Quoc Island, you must make relevant preparations in advance. Go check it out.

Preparation before traveling

Be sure to prepare the following items before traveling, just in case:

1. Black signature pen

Tourists holding new passports starting with E need to fill in the entry form on the plane, so it is best to prepare a pen and fill in all the information immediately~

2. Multiple two-inch photos with white background

Tourists holding new passports need to submit personal photos, but it is recommended that you prepare photos when traveling in case of emergency~

3. UnionPay card that can be withdrawn (magnetic stripe card or magnetic stripe chip composite card)

It is used to withdraw money from local ATMs in Vietnam. ATM machines in Vietnam are not as advanced as those in China. Some ATMs cannot recognize chip cards, so be sure to confirm the type of bank card.

Before withdrawing money from an ATM, you can first find out the overseas withdrawal fees of your personal bank card (it is recommended to call the bank directly).

When withdrawing money from an ATM in Phu Quoc Island, Xiaoyu still recommends BIDV. This ATM is free and relatively easy to find.

On the stairs outside the arrival exit of Phu Quoc Island Airport, there is a BIDV Bank ATM with a Chinese interface. You can estimate the approximate daily expenses in advance.

There are also BIDV ATMs near the Shell Hot Spring Resort and Saigon Hotel in the city.

4. Vietnam Internet Phone Card

When traveling abroad, preparing a local Internet data card is the most affordable way to access the Internet. If you want to make a call, you can activate the international calling function of your personal Chinese number, just in case. When communicating with relatives and friends, just use WeChat.

There are many operators in Vietnam, among which Vinaphone’s phone card is very cost-effective and can be used for 5 days for only a dozen yuan. The traffic conditions and Internet speed can also meet everyone's requirements for playing in Vietnam. It is the absolute king of cost performance~

Because Phu Quoc Island is an island, the network coverage will be worse than on land. Under normal circumstances, the 3G signal is dominant, but the Internet speed is not slow and can meet daily Internet needs.

It is recommended to buy a Vietnam card at home first, because if you buy it at the local airport, the price will be slightly more expensive, and there is no guarantee of after-sales service if there is any problem.

5. Essential applications for daily travel

(1) Language category: Google Translate

Google Translate is more accurate and cannot be used in China. It will be used automatically when arriving in Vietnam. ~

(2) Map categories: Google Maps, Rare Guest Maps, Seagull Maps.

Google Maps is accurately marked, and it is most recommended to use Google Navigation directly;

If your language skills are poor, you can also choose the Chinese version of the rare visitor map or the Seagull Map as an aid, but the navigation is still There are some deviations.

(3) Hotel category: booking, Agoda, Mafengwo.

Hotels also need to compare prices across multiple platforms. There is also a cashback offer for bookings. If you haven’t used Booking yet, you might as well give it a try~

Customs Guide

Although Phu Quoc Island has a visa-free policy, the requirements for the new and old versions of Chinese passports are different~

Old Passport

The passport number starting with G is China’s old passport~

For old passports, you can go directly to the customs clearance counter, queue up to get stamped, and do not need to hand over any information.

New passport

And the passport number starting with E is China’s new passport~

On the plane, before landing, the flight attendant will distribute an entry form for tourists to fill out :

What needs to be filled in the registration form:

1. Name pinyin: write it according to the pinyin on the passport.

2. Gender: male or female (just type "")

3. Date of birth: day/month/year

4. Pinyin of province of birth : Such as Guangdong

5. Nationality of birth: Chinese

6. Current nationality: Chinese

12. Passport number: E12345678

14 .Input time: day/month/year

15. Purpose of entry: tourism

16. English name of hotel:

Payment: on the day of year, month and year Signed in Chinese.

After getting off the plane, go to the relevant area immediately, find the chubby little brother who has collected the customs clearance information (he can speak a little Chinese~), and give him the information: passport, photos, entry form. When the little brother collects a certain amount, he will submit it to the parade

If you forget to bring a photo, there is also a photo service at the airport. 20 yuan can be used to pay one time in RMB, and the price is still very affordable~

So friends who hold new passports starting with E, it is best to prepare in advance and clarify the processing location and customs clearance process in Phu Quoc Island, so as to Clear customs faster~

: Local transportation

1. Airport

Phu Quoc Island is an island with an airport. The name of this airport is quctquc Shanwan, located in the south of central China. There are also many very good five-star hotels near the airport, such as Novotel, Salida Resort, Montan Luxury Hotel, etc.

Some hotels will provide airport pick-up and drop-off services. After booking, you can send an email to the hotel to ask if it can arrange a pick-up service, but please pay attention to whether the price requires additional taxes and service charges~

Take a taxi

Currently, on the islands in wealthy countries, There are no taxi-hailing apps like Grab. They mainly travel by motorcycle. Because there are few locals, the motorcycle army will not be as scary as Ho Chi Minh.

You can find two regular taxi companies in Vietnam, GreenMaiLinh (Merill Lynch) and SilverVinasun. When getting on the bus, pay attention to whether the driver's personal information is available and whether the meter is checked. The price is around 3-5 yuan/km, and the starting prices for five-seater and seven-seater cars are different.

However, there are not many taxis in Phu Quoc Island, so it is best to make a reservation before traveling.

Rent a car

The most convenient way to visit Phu Quoc Island is to rent a car.

Phu Quoc Island is a simple, non-commercial emerging island. Local communication is mainly in Vietnamese. The service staff in some high-end hotels and restaurants can communicate in English, and a few can speak Chinese.

If you choose to charter a car, you can discuss the route with the Chinese customer service and make plans in advance. There is a dedicated person responsible for assisting in arranging communication, so there is no need to worry about language issues. And the more people there, the better the price~

4. Rent a motorcycle

There are also motorcycle rental shops in the urban area of ??the island, but renting a motorcycle is not particularly recommended.

Renting a motorcycle costs tens of yuan per day, and you have to pay for fuel yourself. In fact, you still need an international driving license to drive a motorcycle in Vietnam. The store will basically not take the initiative to inform this matter in order to complete the transaction.

If you are lucky and are not caught by the traffic police on the road, then everything will be fine; if you are caught by the traffic police, you will probably be fined.

And if an accident occurs on the road or the motorcycle is damaged in the process, follow-up communication will be troublesome. So it is more convenient to go out and have a comfortable car.