Phu Quoc is the first island city of former Kien Giang province (now An Giang Province).

Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s largest island, covering an area of 580 square kilometers. Known among travel enthusiasts as "Pearl Island,” Phu Quoc, together with 21 surrounding islets, forms what is known today as the Phu Quoc Island City complex.

Phu Quoc is voted the most beautiful island in Asia and the world’s top 3 most beautiful islands in a recent Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 poll by American travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler. The achievement is only possible thanks to a comprehensive tourism development strategy in line with international standards and the island’s own pristine natural beauty.

Conde Nast Traveler announced its list of “the best islands in the world: Readers’ Choice Awards” on October 7, 2025.

Phu Quoc topped the list in Asia with an aggregated score of 95.51/100, based on tourists’ satisfaction with its service quality, scenery, beach, cuisine, and hospitality.

The Pearl Island came in third in the world’s ranking, behind Kiawah and Hilton Head islands of the US, and ahead of famous attractions like the Maldives (92.31), Maui in Hawaii (93.35), Bali (89.84), and Phuket (84.62).

Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice Awards recognizes not only the island’s breathtaking natural beauty and biodiversity, but also Vietnam’s efforts to reform and develop tourism sustainably.

Phu Quoc’s seascape viewed from Hon Thom cable car. Phu Quoc was the only Vietnamese representative in Conde Nast Traveler’s list this year and last year.

The island is considered the most beautiful place in Vietnam to watch the sunset. In autumn, the fiery red trails of clouds and the golden setting sun make for a majestic and surreal landscape.

The Kiss Bridge in Sunset Town, Phu Quoc, glows under the setting sun. This landmark has become both a favorite spot for couple photos and a symbol of Phu Quoc’s growing global appeal.

There are plenty of things to see and experience in Phu Quoc. (Photo: VOV)

Visitors can explore how fish sauce, a culinary heritage of the island, is made. Phu Quoc fish sauce is the first Vietnamese product to receive the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO).

Phu Quoc, known for its endless stretches of white sand and turquoise water, is often described as a “tropical gem” of Southeast Asia. Launched in 1987 in New York, the US, Condé Nast Traveler is known for its in-depth writing, artistic photos, and sophisticated views on travel, culture, cuisine, and lifestyle. The leading travel magazine promises “Truth in Travel,” with an emphasis on authentic experiences, and is frequently referred to by travelers worldwide.