Phu Quy Island is located about 120km from Phan Thiet City to the east in Binh Thuan Province. Covering over 17km 2 with great potential, the island is considered the political, economic and cultural centre of the island district of Phu Quy. During the day of calm sea, it takes tourists only about 5-6 hours by ship and only 3 hours by a high speed boat to arrive on the island. Seen from the sea from different directions, the island looks like a floating city with interesting shapes, such as a dragon, a codfish or a giant whale swimming in the deep blue ocean. Near Phu Quy Island are various small islands, named Hon Tranh, Hon Den, Hon Trung, Hon Giua and Hon Do. Phu Quy Island looks like a crowded town in the mainland seen from Linh Son Pagoda. Spacious houses near the beach. Phu Quy Port is capable of receivingships of hundreds of tonnes. The fishing fleet on Phu Quy Island. The bustling market on Phu Quy Island. Many speciesof fish are sold at the market on the island. The system of … [Read more...] about Phu Quy Island
Phu quy island
Phu Quy islands offer tranquil getaway off the tourist track
by Hoang Trung Hieu Located 103km from Phan Thiet City in the central province of Binh Thuan, the Phu Quy island district has become a destination for visitors who love exploring the wild. In Phu Quy, a group of ten small islands, only the biggest island, known as Hon Lon (Big Isle) has residents. Hon Trung (Egg Isle) is "the capital" of the sea birds while Hon Tro (Ash Isle) is a new volcanic island formed in 1923. Every day there is a transport ship leaving the port of Phu Quy in Phan Thiet City to bring locals and visitors from the mainland to visit Phu Quy Islands. The fares are between VND150,000 and 200,000 either way. There is also a speed boat that can take you to Phu Quy that takes only two hours instead of the usual five to six, and costs around VND330,000 (US$15). Therefore, Phu Quy island district has now become closer to the mainland. The landscape of Phu Quy is really beautiful and has some sumptuous cuisine. Despite the long voyage to get there, the tour to Phu Quy … [Read more...] about Phu Quy islands offer tranquil getaway off the tourist track
Phu Quy Island wind farm begins operations
BINH THUAN (VNS) — The 6-megawatt Phu Quy windpower plant on Phu Quy island in central Binh Thuan province began operation on Thursday. The plant, funded by the PetroVietnam Power Corporation, is the first in Viet Nam to use both wind and diesel generation. Built at a cost of VND335 billion (US$17 million), it includes three turbines and is forecast to generate 25.4 million kWh a year. The plant will ease the current power shortage for 27,000 residents on the island and fuel socio-economic development.-VNS … [Read more...] about Phu Quy Island wind farm begins operations
Phu Quy Island centre ready to serve
The salvage and rescue centre of Phu Quy Island District off central Binh Thuan Province began operations on Monday. The centre is equipped with professional rescue transportation services. The province's Border Guard Command invested more than VND80billion (US$3.8 million) to build the centre on nearly 7,000sq.m of land in Tam Thanh Village. Nguoi Lao Dong (The Labourer) Prudential UK gifts school kits to needy Prudential UK recently presented books and school bags to 730 needy children in Bac Ninh Province and 270 others in a number of provinces in the northern delta region. The gifts were valued at US$22,100. Prudential also donated books to libraries at four schools in Bac Ninh Province. Nhan Dan (The People) $129.2 million collected in road fees The Road Maintenance Fund has collected more than VND2.7 trillion (US$128.5 million) of road maintenance fees from automobile owners. The fees have been collected since January 1. The national fund targets collection of VND4.4 trillion … [Read more...] about Phu Quy Island centre ready to serve
Phu Quy Island
Phu Quy Island is situated about 56 nautical miles to the East – Southeast of the coastal city of Phan Thiet in southern Binh Thuan province. Rising from the immense East Sea, the 16-sq.km island looks like a dragon seen from the East, a mackerel from the North or from the West and a giant whale merging above the water from the South. Phu Quy Island , also known as Co Long, Thuan Tinh, Cu Lao Khoai Xu, Cu Lao Thu and others, boasts of its cool climate all year round, mineral resources, many beautiful scenic spots and romantic white sand beaches. Through the crystal-clear water, tourists can see the seabed, fascinating coral reef, colourful creatures and many black rocky clusters and cliffs merging amidst waves. They are attracted to the island because of its superb swimming and fishing conditions and the opportunity to relax among wild nature. They can also visit beautiful … [Read more...] about Phu Quy Island