When is the best month to visit Phu Quoc Island? What should you prepare to go to Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam?

In recent years, there have been more and more tourists visiting Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam, but before traveling, we must prepare a strategy. First, we need to understand the traffic information on Phu Quoc Island, and a series of procedures when entering customs. Information, let’s take a look below. Transportation

Flying to Phu Quoc Island is the most convenient and affordable way, and airlines are constantly opening routes from various cities to Phu Quoc Island.

The happiest people are my friends in Guangzhou. China Southern Airlines has multiple direct international flights from Guangzhou to Phu Quoc Island, and you can smoothly reach the most beautiful island in Vietnam in 3 hours.

For friends from other cities, if you don’t want to waste time on connecting flights, it is also very convenient to transfer domestically in advance or arrive in Vietnam before going to Phu Quoc Island~

1. Depart with a domestic transfer

The most convenient way is to fly directly to Guangzhou. After a day of eating and playing in the gourmet city, catch the evening flight and fly directly to Phu Quoc Island. You can experience two places in one day Colorful life in the city~

The 28th of every month is also China Southern Airlines’ membership day, so you can check out if there are any special air tickets~

2. Departure with transfer in Vietnam

The best choice is to go to Phu Quoc Island from Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi. There are direct flights and the prices are amazing~

If you fly to Phu Quoc Island from Nha Trang, Da Nang or Dalat , most of them have to stop in Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi, which will be a waste of time.

Special Note:

Phu Quoc Island’s visa-free policy only applies to direct international flights to and from Phu Quoc Island (such as direct flights from Guangzhou to and from Phu Quoc Island). If you stop in Ho Chi Minh or other places on the way, When transferring in a Vietnamese city, you need to apply for a Vietnam visa in advance~

So this method of transferring in Vietnam to Phu Quoc Island is more suitable for those who want to stay in Vietnam for a long time and visit multiple cities. , the price will be more cost-effective! Preparation before traveling

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

1. Black signature pen

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

2. Multiple two-inch photos with white background< /p>

Visitors with the new version of the passport need to submit personal photos, but it is recommended that everyone prepare photos when traveling in case of emergency~

3. UnionPay card (magnetic stripe card or magnetic stripe card) that can withdraw money 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 ATM machines 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 about the overseas withdrawal fees of personal bank cards (it is recommended to call the bank directly).

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

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

There are also BIDV ATMs near the Shell SPA 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 calls, you can open an international account with a personal Chinese number. Call function, just in case. To communicate with relatives and friends, just use WeChat directly.

There are many operators in Vietnam. Among them, Vinaphone’s phone card is very cost-effective. It can be used for 5 days for only a dozen yuan. The traffic conditions and Internet speed can also meet everyone’s requirements for traveling in Vietnam. It is absolutely The best value for money~

Because Phu Quoc Island is an island, the network coverage is worse than that on land. Under normal circumstances, 3G signals are the main signal, but the Internet speed is not slow and can satisfy daily Internet access. need.

It is recommended to buy a Vietnam card first when you are in China, 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 a problem.

5. Essential APP for daily travel

(1) Language category: Google Translate

Google Translate is relatively accurate and cannot be used when arriving in Vietnam. It can be used automatically after entering the territory~

(2) Map categories: Google Maps, Xike Maps, Seagull Maps

Google Maps’ marked directions are more accurate. It is most recommended to use Google Navigation directly. ;

If your language skills are not good, you can also choose the Chinese version of Xike Map or Seagull Map as an aid. There are still some deviations in navigation.

(3) Hotel categories: Booking, Agoda, Mafengwo

When booking a hotel, you should also compare prices on multiple platforms. Booking also offers cashback activities. If you have never used Booking, you might as well try it. Give it a try ~ Guide to exiting customs

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

1. Old version passports

The passport number starting with G is the old version of China's passport~

For old passports, you can go directly to the customs clearance counter and queue up to get stamped and pass the customs without handing in any information.

2. New version of passport

The passport number starting with E is China’s new passport~

When on the plane, before landing, the flight attendant will Distribute the entry form for tourists to fill in:

What needs to be filled in on the entry form:

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

2. Gender: Male and Female (just tick "√")

3. Time 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. Time of entry: day/month /Year

15. Purpose of entry: TRAVEL

16. English name of hotel:

Signature: day/month/year + Chinese signature

< p> After getting off the plane, immediately arrive at the relevant area and find the chubby little brother who collects customs clearance information (he can speak a little Chinese~) and give the information to him: passport, photo, entry form. The little brother has collected a certain amount After that, it will be handed over to the processing staff, and then you can go to the queue and wait to receive your personal passport + Vietnam visa.

The Vietnam visa provided by the staff needs to be returned when you return to your country. Remember to keep it and don’t lose it~

Tips:

If you forget to bring a photo, There is also a photo-taking service at the airport. You only need to pay RMB for 20 yuan per time. The price is still very affordable~

So friends who hold new passports starting with E, it is best to prepare in advance and understand clearly. The processing location and customs clearance process of Phu Quoc Island can help you clear customs more quickly~ Local transportation

1. Airport

Phu Quoc Island is an island with an airport, and the name of the airport is Phu Quoc International Airport ( Sanbayqu?ct?Phú

Qu?c), located in the south-central part of the country. There are also many very good five-star hotels near the airport, such as Novotel, Salinda Resort, Montan Luxury Hotel, etc.

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

2. Taxi-hailing

There is currently no taxi-hailing software such as Grab on Phu Quoc Island. They mainly travel by motorcycle. Since there are fewer locals, the motorcycle army will not be as scary as in Ho Chi Minh City.

When taking a taxi, look for green Mai

Linh (Merrill) and silver-white Vinasun, two regular taxi companies in Vietnam. When getting on the bus, pay attention to whether there is an individual driver on the bus. The price depends on the information and whether it is metered, about 3-5 yuan/km, and the starting price is different for a five-seater car and a seven-seater car.

However, there are not many taxis on Phu Quoc Island. It is best to reserve a vehicle before traveling.

3. Charter a car

The most convenient way to travel in Phu Quoc Island is to charter a car.

Phu Quoc Island is an emerging island that is simple and uncontaminated by commercialism. Communication here is mainly in Vietnamese. Some service staff in high-end hotels and restaurants can communicate in English, and very few people can speak Chinese.

If you choose to charter a car, you can agree on the route and plan with the Chinese customer service in advance. There will be a dedicated person responsible for assisting in arranging communication. You don’t need to worry about language problems. Moreover, the more people there are, the more favorable the price will be if the price is shared~

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4. Rent a motorcycle

There are also shops that rent motorcycles in the urban area on the island, but it is not particularly recommended to rent a motorcycle yourself.

It costs tens of yuan per day to rent a motorcycle, and you have to pay for the gas yourself. To drive a motorcycle in Vietnam, you actually still need an international driver's license. In order to complete the transaction, shops will basically not take the initiative to inform you of this.

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

And if there is an accident on the road, or the motorcycle is damaged in the process, subsequent handling and communication will be very troublesome. So it would be more convenient to rent a car comfortably when going out for fun. The best season to visit Phu Quoc Island

The best season to visit Phu Quoc Island is the dry season (about December to May), the temperature is around 28°, which is different from the hot and muggy weather in southern China. The heat is mild and comfortable, unlike in China which makes people feel chest tight and sweaty.

During the dry season, the seawater and scenery are particularly beautiful, and you can take pictures with the texture of oil paintings with just a snap; you can also play various water sports and return home having fun.

If you visit during the rainy season, it won’t be a big problem. The rain in Vietnam comes and goes in a hurry. It rains lightly in the morning, and the clouds and mist clear at noon. The clouds are light and the wind is gentle, and the sun shines warmly on you, which is also special. Suitable for going out to sea.