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- Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc
Located in the Gulf of Siam, Phu Quoc is Vietnam's largest
island, and is fast becoming a heavyweight tourist destination. The
densely-forested, mountainous island is ringed by some of the most
beautiful, unspoilt beaches in the whole of southeast Asia - in
fact, in February 2008, ABC News declared that Phu Quoc possessed
'the most beautiful and cleanest beaches in the world'. Accessible
by sea or air, Phu Quoc is the ideal place to spend a week or two,
relaxing on the beach, sampling some of the famous seafood,
shopping for pearls in the fishing village of Ham Ninh, or heading
off to Phu Quoc National Park to hike and swim in a tranquil
mountain pool. The island is famous for its fish sauce (
nuoc mam) - an essential ingredient of all southeast Asian
cooking, and a wonderful gift for friends and family back home. For
those looking to be active on the island, Rainbow Divers offer
excellent opportunities for snorkelling and scuba-diving; and it is
highly recommended that you rent a scooter or moped for your time
on Phu Quoc, as it has to be the coolest, easiest way to zip around
the place. The best time to visit the island is in the dry season,
which lasts from December to May. Make sure you see Phu Quoc while
it is still so underdeveloped and paradisal - Phuket used to be the
same way, apparently.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. Some
Chinese, English and French are spoken. Tour guides can also speak
Russian and Japanese. Numerous ethnic languages are also spoken in
parts.
Money
The official currency is the Dông (VND). There are no smaller
denominations. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de
change, hotels and on the black market. Visa, MasterCard and
American Express are becoming more widely acceptable, particularly
in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, but it is best not to rely on them
elsewhere. It is recommended that visitors bring travellers cheques
in US Dollars, which can be cashed at major banks in the main
cities and tourist areas. US currency acts as unofficial tender and
is useful as a back-up when banks won't cash travellers cheques
outside the main cities, but notes must be relatively new and
unmarked. Dông can be withdrawn from ATMs, which are becoming more
widespread.
Time
Local time in Vietnam is GMT +7.