Sao Beach on Phu Quoc Island: What to Do & Time to Visit

Sao Beach (Vietnamese: Bãi Tắm Sao), located around 25km from the city center of Phu Quoc Island is an ideal place to escape from the hustle and bustle of a busy life. It has a perfect beach, white powdery sand, jungle backdrop and so many swaying palm trees for tourists to enjoy.

• Location: 25 km from Duong Dong town, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang province.

There are so many reasons why Sao Beach is so popular to visitors worldwide. First of all, that is because of its beautiful white sand. Then, you can sit and enjoy a fresh drinks with coconut and sugercane, take some photos and play games with your friends.

Secondly, Sao Beach is famous for a wide range of marine creatures. Once you snorkel deep down into the water, you will have an opportunity to see all of them in very clear water.

Next, the tropical jungle in the southern and northern part of the beach is also beautiful. This is the place that contains lots of huge trees that have existed for so many years. Furthermore, exploring this pristine forest, you can hear wild birds singing so many beautiful songs.

What Things/Activities to Do in Bai Sao Beach?

Bai Sao beach is a perfect destination for people to do lots of interesting activities. Tourists often come here to immerse themselves in the clear water. Some go for swimming, some go for sunbathing, scuba diving, snrorkling or kayaking. However, the most preferable water sports in Bai Sao Beach, Phu Quoc Island is the kite surfing.

Kite surfing has been one of the most popular activity for both locals and tourists in Phu Quoc recently. It welcomes all level skills of people. It is played much from October to April when the wind blows hard enough for the kite to fly high. However, you must watch out for the jellyfish under the water.

What is Best Time To Visit Bai Sao Beach?

Dry season is the best time to travel to Sao Beach. This lasts from November to March, and in this season, the climate is pleasant with temperature is between 25 and 28°C. There may be a lot of visitors coming to Phu Quoc so the hotels may get full very quickly.

Another also best time to go to enjoy Bai Sao Beach is from mid-April to June. However, the weather may be a little bit hot and humid. So, you will need to always bring water and sunscreen whenever going out in the sum.

How to Get to Bãi Sao Beach on Phu Quoc?

It is very easy and convenient to get to Bai Sao Beach. First, you can go by plane or car from your home to Phu Quoc Interntaional Airport. After that, rent a motorbike / car to ride to Bai Sao beach. You can also rent a boat or canoe and go by the sea. Just find the most convenient means of transportation for you to get to Bai Sao.

Accommodation: Where to Stay in Sao Beach?

Bai Sao Beach belongs to Phu Quoc Island. Thus, you can stay at any hotels in Phu Quoc which is near Bai Sao Beach.

- JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa: It is 1.5 miles from Bai Sao Beach. It is voted the best value of more than 200 hotels in An Thoi.

• Location: Bai Khem, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang province, Vietnam
• Tel: 0297 3779 999

- Anna Nguyen Resort Bungalow: It is 1.2 miles from the beach and it is also near 19 restaurants and 3 other attractions in miles.

• Location: Nguyen Van Cu, Khu Pho 4, An Thoi, Phu Quoc Island Vietnam

- 7 S Ruby Phu Quoc Hotel: It is further than the two aforementioned places, which is 2.1 miles from the beach. However, the price is very cheap. It is just about 207,000 VND per night.

• Location: Duong To, Phu Quoc Island
• Tel: 090 279 27 93

What Food to Eat in Sao Beach?

There are lots of restaurants on Sao Beach, which serve different kinds of local seafood and some other dishes. You can eat noodle soup for breakfast, com tam with meat and veggies for lunch and seafood for dinner. During the day, you can try some dishes like: Banh canh, Banh xeo, fresh coconut or sugarcane juice. They are such typical food and drinks in Vietnam that do not cost you a large amount of money.

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