Phu Quoc on par with Hawaii in top 25 most inspiring travel destinations in 2025

Phu Quoc, the pearl island of Vietnam, was once again honored by Travel Leisure in the list of the most worth-experiencing destinations in 2025, affirming the undeniable attraction of a "rising star" on the world tourism map. The world's leading prestigious travel magazine Travel Leisure has just announced the list of "25 most inspiring destinations in 2025". The locations on the list were selected based on criteria such as pristine, unique natural scenery and tourism development potential. Phu Quoc has successfully become the only representative of Vietnam, standing shoulder to shoulder with world-famous tourist destinations such as Phuket (Thailand), Hawaii (USA), Great Barrier (Australia), Reykjavik (Iceland), Machu Picchu (Peru)... Explaining the reason why Phu Quoc was chosen, Travel Leisure writer Esha Dasgupta described the charming beauty of the Pearl Island as "melting the hearts of every tourist". “Night markets, crystal clear waters, plenty of diving opportunities, fresh seafood, rich rainforests, and diverse animal ecosystems are what make up the beauty of the island,” Travel Leisure praised Phu Quoc.

The picturesque sea color of Bai Kem - one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet.

Not only the beauty of nature, the iconic experiences have created the attraction for Ngoc Island, Travel Leisure suggests the experience of taking the world's longest 3-wire cable car to Hon Thom Island. This is not the first time Hon Thom cable car has been praised by international media. Previously, CNN commented that this was a great experience of Phu Quoc, and the travel bible Lonely Planet commented that this was the most valuable experience on Ngoc Island.

Hon Thom-Phu Quoc cable car is the most memorable experience on the Pearl Island.

In addition to Hon Thom cable car, the American magazine also suggests that visitors experience Duong Dong night market, or explore the wild world at Phu Quoc National Park. In addition, Travel Leisure also emphasizes that the best time to explore Phu Quoc is from November to April next year. The Pearl Island has officially entered the most beautiful season of the year, with a series of new experiences launched to welcome visitors at this time. The Symphony of the Sea show in Hoang Hon Town is a combination of jetski, flyboard performances and a variety of fireworks. True to its name, Symphony of the Sea brings a rare water fireworks performance in the world, creating a garden of light blooming on the water with amazing visual effects. This show also affirms the brand of "fireworks island" for Phu Quoc, when the Pearl Island currently owns 2 fireworks shows a night, with the Symphony of the Sea show being followed by a high-altitude fireworks display at 10pm every day in Hoang Hon Town.

Symphony of the Sea Show at Sunset Town.

Also in Hoang Hon Town, the festive atmosphere is more exciting than ever with the 365-day beer festival, officially launched in November at the Sun Bavaria Bistro restaurant. 6 flavors of Sun KraftBeer beer, unique European cuisine, music and hot dances... will make visitors have "sleepless nights" in Phu Quoc. Besides the unique experiences, an important factor contributing to the success of Phu Quoc according to Travel Leisure is the superior visa policy. Visa exemption for all visitors in the world for 30 days contributes to making the Pearl Island a destination of special interest to visitors at the end of this year.

Visitors are exempt from a 30-day visa when visiting Phu Quoc.

“If you do not have a Vietnamese visa, you are still exempt from a visa in Phu Quoc for 30 days,” Travel Leisure introduced. Along with that, a series of direct flights from Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Central Asia and Eastern European countries are being exploited, helping tourists access Phu Quoc easier than ever. This is the second time this year that Phu Quoc has been on the list of the most worth-visiting destinations of the prestigious travel magazine Travel Leisure, after the title of “The second most wonderful island in the world” of the World's Best Awards. This is not only a recognition for Phu Quoc pearl island but also a source of pride for the Vietnamese tourism industry. Phu Quoc continues to affirm its position as an unmissable destination, increasingly attracting international media attention and shining on the world tourism map. Source: https://nhandan.vn/phu-quoc-sanh-ngang-voi-hawaii-trong-top-25-dia-diem-truyen-cam-hung-du-lich-nhat-nam-2025-post847535.html