Phu Quoc International Airport is the hub connecting the island with Vietnamese mainland and several international destinations such as Guangzhou, Chengdu, Kunming, Hangzhou, Wuxi, Shanghai (China), Seoul, Siem Reap, Bangkok, and Singapore. Best of all, because Phu Quoc is classified as a Special Economic Zone, visitors of all nationalities flying in/ out of Phu Quoc only (and not visiting the Vietnamese mainland) are granted a visa exemption to stay up to 30 days. Please check with the Vietnamese embassy or consulate in your country for additional requirements including having a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay and a round-trip ticket to/ from Phu Quoc. If traveling from Cambodia, Ha Tien is easily accessible from the seaside resort towns of Kep (25 km) and Kampot (66 km). Most fast and slow ferries will take you to Bai Vong Port on Phu Quoc, close to Long Beach. Again, groups with aged people and children should not look for this route to avoid seasickness and any misadventures. From there to the main town of Duong Dong, there are multiple transportation options, including motorcycle taxis (each able to carry one passenger with minimal luggage), taxis and shared mini-buses.

Sao Beach is one of the most beautiful tropical sandy beaches in Phu Quoc that is very famous for swimming, sunbathing, and doing other activities as well. The beach attracts many tourists due to its wonderful natural scenery, crystal clear waters, and white-sand shores. It is truly a must-visit place for tourists when coming to Phu Quoc Island. WHERE IS BAI SAO BEACH? Bai Sao Beach is nestled on the coast of An Thoi Town, which is about 25 km from the center of Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province in the southwestern region of Vietnam. This is one of the most worth-visit beaches in Phu Quoc, with a smooth sandy shore and clear blue seawater. Setting foot on Bai Sao Beach, you will be amazed by the unspoiled beauty of the beach and the gorgeous landscape around. The beach stretches over 7 km with a white smooth sandy shore where it is defined as the whitest and cleanest sand on the island. Unfortunately, due to its reputation, there is a lot of trash in the southern part of Sao Beach. The seawater is calm, warm, and extremely blue. The further you go, the bluer the ocean becomes. [gap height="40px"] [ux_image id="4220" image_size="original"] [gap height="40px"] WHAT TO EXPLORE IN BAI SAO BEACH? Of course, the best thing to see here is the beauty of the beach. According to local people, the origin of the name Bai Sao is that there are tens of thousands of starfishes moving into the shores and under the water surface every night when dusk falls. Bai Sao Beach promises to bring the most memorable things to do in Phu Quoc. Coming to the beach, you can wander around the beach on the white smooth sandy shore and look for the crabs, snails, and other crustaceans. In the northern and southern tip of the beach, the local people created some small trails to get into the pristine forests. It is not a bad idea to explore the tropical jungle to admire the huge trees and listen to the songs of many kinds of wild birds. If you want to snorkel or dive, you can go to the sea area near the rocks in the Long Beach resort. It is the best place to see the heart of the ocean, where the reef is very flourished and home to many fish and shellfish. If you are having a day trip to Sao beach, you can relax on one of the many beach chairs and high-quality loungers which are available at the Parasido Restaurant, ordering a cup of soft drink or wine and viewing the seascape is such a fancy moment Sao Beach brings to you. [gap height="40px"] [row] [col span="4" span__sm="12" align="center"] [ux_image id="4227" image_size="large" height="141.5%"] [/col] [col span="8" span__sm="12" align="center"] [ux_image id="4219"] [/col] [/row] Besides the beach bars made of palm leaves scattered on the beach, you can go for a meal at the open restaurants. The beach restaurants around the beach are quite more expensive than anywhere else because of their prominent location. You can order a lime soda which is very sweet and cool, but the price is only 32,000 VND. It would help if you also tried sugarcane juice 'nuoc mia' for only 10,000 VND / glass. Hiring a jet ski to ride is a good thing we highly recommend; it costs 450,000 VND for 10 minutes. You can ride one of these inflatable bananas that get pulled by a motorboat or try water skiing at the cost of 700,000 VND for 10 minutes. Moreover, near the cape, you can see anchoring fishing boats of the fishermen that combine with the gorgeous view of the sunrise to create a picturesque painting seducing your eyes. [gap height="40px"] [row] [col span="4" span__sm="12"] [ux_image id="4240"] [/col] [col span="4" span__sm="12"] [ux_image id="4242"] [/col] [col span="4" span__sm="12"] [ux_image id="4241" height="125.5%"] [/col] [/row] FEELINGS OF TOURISTS ABOUT SAO BEACH Bai Sao beach leaves in the heart of tourists a lot of impressions. Stanislava Kunovska, a Russian tourist, said that: “Such a nice white sandy beach! Bai Sao beach is sheltered, with not many waves, clear water, but it is fairly shallow for quite a way out. Beware, they charge for everything here. It was 20,000 VND for a shower, 30,000 VND for a locker, 80,000 VND for a lounge chair, and the food here is also quite expensive. Bring your lunch if you can”. It shows a case that the quality of service here is not too good. The garbage is a problem on the beach, because of many tourists rushing onto the beach, they fairly throw out the rubbish on the ground. That causes the pollution and loss score in tourist’s mind.

Vietnam is a country with many different weather systems. In general terms, Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate, with monsoon rains, warm temperatures (on average 24-34⁰C), and high humidity all year round. The weather can be divided into two main seasons: the rainy season (April to September) and the dry season (October to March). There is no ideal time to visit Vietnam as a whole, yet any time of the year might be great for some destinations. Weather in Northern Vietnam Weather in Halong Bay, Hanoi, Sapa, Ha Giang, Ninh Binh There are two distinct seasons in the north: a cold weather from November to March and a warm to hot wet season from April to October. It might be extremely cold and frosty in December and January, especially in the Far North. The temperature may fall to 2⁰C, which is not comfortable for the elderly and children. There might be also dense mists, which can reduce visibility in such destinations as Sapa and Halong Bay. However, from November to March is still considered better time to visit the North. The average temperature is around 25⁰C. It is dry and suitable for both sightseeing and adventurous trips. From April to October, it is very hot and humid. Between June and July, the temperature may be over 40⁰C in some cities. The north experiences the highest rainfall in this period, too. It may rain consecutively in a week, and the volume of rainfall may reach 600 mm per month. It is highly recommended that travelers should not have intrepid escapade to the Far North in this season, as the roads are bumpy and slippery. If you want to explore the beauty of Halong Bay, Hanoi, or Ninh Binh, but cannot stand the huge flocks of tourists at peak seasons, coming in summer might be a great choice. Weather in Central Vietnam Central Vietnam is a transitionary climate-wise area from the North to the South. Being shielded by the Truong Son mountain range, the rains of the southwest monsoon cannot make it to the coast. Therefore, from April to September, though the coastal areas have some rain, the rainfall is much less than other regions. On the contrary, the weather is extremely hot and dry, and the temperature may reach 45⁰C. In contrast, from September to December, the middle part, especially Hue, Danang, and Hoi An, receive remarkably high rainfall. Central Vietnam is also affected by typhoons and storms between August and November, resulting in severe flood in some regions. The further south areas like Nha Trang and Mui Ne are less affected by natural disasters and have much more pleasant weather with lots of sunshine and high humidity. It is the perfect weather to explore the beaches. Weather in Southern Vietnam This is the region which has the most pleasant weather. Between April and September, the southern part of Vietnam, especially the Mekong Delta, receives lots of rain and has hot and humid weather during the southwest monsoon. June and July are extremely wet. At this time there is a high likelihood of flood in Saigon. The roads may be covered by water. And the southernmost island of Phu Quoc may have poor weather and rough seas. In contrast, the weather from November to March is excellent, especially in Phu Quoc. The climate is pleasant with the average temperature of 30⁰C, clear blue skies, calm sea water, lower humidity, and higher visibility.