Showing posts with label Phu Quoc Island. Show all posts
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Sunday, February 21, 2016
Phu Quoc set to become special economic zone
An aerial view of Phu Quoc island district
The province also aims to turn Phu Quoc into a large tourism and service centre, focusing on entertainment and leisure, financial services and its maritime economy.
Kien Giang will continue to adjust policies to attract major investors, said Pham Vu Hong, chairman of the provincial People’s Committee.
Efforts will be centred on developing comprehensive infrastructure, facilitating the operation of investors, strengthening local authorities at district and communal levels and increasing the capacity of the management board of the Phu Quoc Economic Zone.
In the short term, Phu Quoc’s tourism sector is expected to play as the spearhead, Hong noted.
To meet this goal, the province will work to diversify tourism products, combine tourism with the protection of historical and cultural relic sites, the environment and special ecological systems.
At the same time, Kien Giang will focus more on communication efforts and professional tourism promotions to lure investors and visitors, while removing difficulties facing travel companies.
Phu Quoc has been given a facelift, Hong said, citing the completion of various transport, aviation and power facilities and the implementation of tourism and service projects.
Expanded aviation services have facilitated the arrival of people from all walks of life and investors, he added.
According to Doan Van Tien, vice chairman of the Phu Quoc People’s Committee, the district posted economic growth of 32.36 percent in 2015.
Last year, Phu Quoc’s GDP per capita hit 5,469 USD, representing a three-fold increase against 2010.
The island district welcomed more than 873,600 visitors, of whom over 151,700 were foreigners. It earned over 3.1 trillion VND (139.5 million USD) from the tourism sector, up 6.8 fold compared to 2010.
Tien said the poverty rate has also dropped to 1.2 percent.
By mid-January 2016, 230 projects had registered to invest in Phu Quoc. Of them, 164 have received investment licences with a total capital of over 183 trillion VND (8.2 billion USD), focusing on infrastructure, urban area development, the maritime economy, tourism, trade and services.
A number of the projects have been put into service such as Phu Quoc International Airport, An Thoi International Seaport, the 110 kV Ha Tien-Phu Quoc undersea cable system and the Vinpearl Phu Quoc resort complex, among others, the official said.
Kien Giang will continue to adjust policies to attract major investors, said Pham Vu Hong, chairman of the provincial People’s Committee.
Efforts will be centred on developing comprehensive infrastructure, facilitating the operation of investors, strengthening local authorities at district and communal levels and increasing the capacity of the management board of the Phu Quoc Economic Zone.
In the short term, Phu Quoc’s tourism sector is expected to play as the spearhead, Hong noted.
To meet this goal, the province will work to diversify tourism products, combine tourism with the protection of historical and cultural relic sites, the environment and special ecological systems.
At the same time, Kien Giang will focus more on communication efforts and professional tourism promotions to lure investors and visitors, while removing difficulties facing travel companies.
Phu Quoc has been given a facelift, Hong said, citing the completion of various transport, aviation and power facilities and the implementation of tourism and service projects.
Expanded aviation services have facilitated the arrival of people from all walks of life and investors, he added.
According to Doan Van Tien, vice chairman of the Phu Quoc People’s Committee, the district posted economic growth of 32.36 percent in 2015.
Last year, Phu Quoc’s GDP per capita hit 5,469 USD, representing a three-fold increase against 2010.
The island district welcomed more than 873,600 visitors, of whom over 151,700 were foreigners. It earned over 3.1 trillion VND (139.5 million USD) from the tourism sector, up 6.8 fold compared to 2010.
Tien said the poverty rate has also dropped to 1.2 percent.
By mid-January 2016, 230 projects had registered to invest in Phu Quoc. Of them, 164 have received investment licences with a total capital of over 183 trillion VND (8.2 billion USD), focusing on infrastructure, urban area development, the maritime economy, tourism, trade and services.
A number of the projects have been put into service such as Phu Quoc International Airport, An Thoi International Seaport, the 110 kV Ha Tien-Phu Quoc undersea cable system and the Vinpearl Phu Quoc resort complex, among others, the official said.
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Saturday, March 8, 2014
Vietnam Tourist : Phu Quoc Island
Phú Quốc, is the largest island in Vietnam. Phú Quốc and nearby islands, along with distant Thổ Chu Islands, is part of Kiên Giang Province as Phú Quốc District, the district has a total area of 574 square kilometres (222 sq mi) and a permanent population of approximately 85,000. The district of Phú Quốc includes the island proper and 21 smaller islets. The district seat, Dương Đông, is located on the west coast, and is also the largest town on the island. The economy is centered around fishing, agriculture and a fast-growing tourism sector.
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Location & Geography
After only 50 minute flying from Ho Chi Minh City,
you will set foot on the tropical paradise of Vietnam and the world:
Phu Quoc Island. Located in the Guld of Thailand, this natural, artless,
and untouched wonder covers a total area of about 580 km2. PhuQuoc
Island is indubitably the central point of Southeast Asia, as it is
relatively close to many big cities such as Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala
Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, etc. and even Hong Kong! A part of Kien Giang
Province, the district of PhuQuoc includes the island itself and
105wonderful islets of all sizes. The island is 46 km away from Ha Tien,
the closest mainland town of the province.
Natural landscape and reserves
The island has a roughly triangular shape with a north-south length of
50km and a west-east width of 25 km. A great part of the terrain is
filled with beautiful sandy beaches, but there is a mountainous region
with 99 peaks, among which the Peak of Chua Mountain is the tallest one
at 603 meters. Due to Phu Quoc’s location in the Gulf of Thailand,
itsclimate is monsoonal sub-equatorial with a temperate weather all year
round, making trips to PhuQuoc possible any time in the year. However,
it has been proved that the best time to travel to this island is around
November to September in the dry season, when the sky is blue and clear
and the rains are away. The average annual rainfall is 2879 mm and the
average annual temperature is 27oC.
With a population of only about 85’000 people, Phu Quoc has 6 major
towns and villages known as An Thoi Town, Cua Can Village, Duong Dong
Town, GanhDau Village, Ham Ninh Village, and RachVem Village. Each of
these towns/villages has its very own traditions and distinctions that
will surely benefit your time in PhuQuoc.
Nowadays, Phu Quoc is most famous for two things: the cuisines and a
natural wonderful coastline. The most famous food of Phu Quoc is fish
sauce, which has become quite popular all over Vietnam and the world.
Besides, another thing worth trying there is the spicy yet interesting
black pepper. However, the factor that will definitely intrigue you to
visit Phu Quoc is its untouched coastline featuring several heavenly
beaches. They have yet to be explored to their full ability, but this
fact might be actually positive as it gives the shores a romantic beauty
that you can find in nowhere else in the world.
How to get there:
AIr Mekong and Vietnam Airlines have daily flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc and back. Flight hour is between 50 and 60 minutes - one way ticket costs from $60.
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