Phu Quoc · Vietnam · Kien Giang · Gulf of Thailand

Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc’s beach day usually means west-coast Long Beach / Bãi Trường for swimming and sunsets, with southeast Sao Beach / Bãi Sao and quieter Ong Lang as separate shores under the same guide.

Long BeachSao BeachOng LangKhem Beach

Choose your stretch

  • Long Beach / Bãi Trường — About 20 km of west coast, the easiest beach for a first visit · sunsets and swimming, per Vietnam Tourism
  • Sao Beach / Bãi Sao — Southeast / lowest tip favourite · public and private areas · day-trip from the west strip
  • Ong Lang Beach / Bãi Ông Lang — North of Duong Dong · quieter west-coast coves
  • Khem Beach — South tip near Sao · confirm access on-site

Parking at a glance

Long Beach / Bãi Trường: West-coast strip; Vietnam Tourism names the ~20 km Long Beach corridor. Check the street, lot and beach-club signs on the day.

Sao Beach / Bãi Sao: Southeast tip day trip from the Duong Dong / Long Beach strip. Check parking and any vendor fees on site.

Ong Lang Beach / Bãi Ông Lang: North of Duong Dong on the west coast. Quieter cove access than the Long Beach strip. Check the parking signs when you arrive.

Khem Beach: South tip near Sao. Confirm access and any resort-fronted rules on-site.

Best stretches and who they’re for

Long Beach / Bãi Trường (Bai Truong)

The easiest west-coast beach for a first visit (about 20 km). Sunsets, swimming, and nightlife. Check the street, lot and beach-club signs on the day.

Sao Beach / Bãi Sao

Southeast / lowest tip favourite; public and private areas per Vietnam Tourism. Day-trip access from the Duong Dong / Long Beach strip. Check parking options when you arrive.

Ong Lang Beach / Bãi Ông Lang

North of Duong Dong on the west coast; crescent bays and quieter coves. Check the parking signs.

Khem Beach

South tip near Sao. Confirm public vs resort-fronted access on-site.

Notes before you pack

  • Dogs: Đặc khu Phú Quốc public-place notices (Oct 2025 reporting) ask owners not to let pets roam free or foul public places; outdoors use muzzle and leash and clean up waste; News reports say fines apply under Decree 144/2021/NĐ-CP. Follow on-site signs for sand rules.
  • Flags: Follow on-duty staff and physical signs at a stretch when present.
  • West Long Beach / Bãi Trường, southeast Sao / Bãi Sao, Ong Lang, and Khem share one guide with different access; National Park forest trails are separate from town sand.
  • Island entry is via Phu Quoc International Airport or mainland ferries — check ferry times before you plan a same-day trip from the mainland.
  • Check the street, lot and beach-club signs on the day.
  • Tide: use ICOE bảng triều (Phú Quốc among Vietnam stations) when you need heights.

FAQ

What is there to do near Phu Quoc?

Near Phu Quoc: snorkeling, and sunset sails and cruises. See Off the sand for tours and tickets.

Beach safety — who to trust