Page 116 - Holidays with Kids - Volume 62 (January 2020)

VIETNAM

8 reasons

Phu Quoc

is a must

Where to next? laura thomas spills the beans on
why the untapped island paradise of Phu Quoc is
Vietnam’s hottest new family holiday destination.

Phu Quoc Island is perhaps Vietnam’s best 2 Dinh Cau Rock 4 Ong Lang Beach
kept secret. This exciting up-and-comer lies in Dinh Cau Rock, also known as Cau There are dozens of beaches on Phu
the Gulf of Thailand just off the coast of Temple, is one of the most unique draws of Quoc, but we love popular Ong Lang Beach.
Cambodia with serene beaches, tropical the island. The jagged natural formation With the Movenpick Waverly Resort Phu
weather and the charm of a sleepy village, but features a brightly coloured lighthouse and Quoc, Vietnam’s first integrated destination
packed with the excitement of a city. And it's Buddhist shrine where local fishermen pray resort, opening at Ong Lang Beach in 2020
just a short flight from some of Southeast before embarking on sea voyages. with a water park and lagoon-style pool, spa,
Asia’s popular hubs. Here's why we think you Constructed in 1937 as an ode to Thien Hau, beach club, kids' club, water sports and more,
should rally the troops to explore this watery the goddess of the sea, this temple is as rich it’s going to become a favourite with families
holiday wonderland. in culture as it is idyllic, especially at sunset.
5 Vinpearl Land
1 Phu Quoc 3 Duong Dong Market Amusement Park
National Park Sample the catch of the day at Duong If you’re wanting to trade tranquillity for some
Phu Quoc National Park occupies more than Dong Market where locals and tourists alike high-speed action, head to Vinpearl Land
half of the island, and a visit to this UNESCO congregate for the freshest fare on the island. Amusement Park. With an outdoor water
Biosphere Reserve is a must. While most of Located along Tran Phu Street, this market park, arcades, aquarium and shopping street,
the park is protected by the government for houses all manner of stalls as well as a wet the park will keep adrenaline junkies and
research purposes, nature lovers will be in market where fishing boats unload their latest aqua lovers alike entertained for hours. Lose
heaven amid rare flora and fauna at the Khu catch. If a seafood lunch doesn’t take your your stomach on the 120-metre high-speed
Rung Nguyen Sinh Forest Reserve. Keep your fancy, there are other options to hush slide and then find it again with a feast of
eyes peeled for long-tailed macaques, silver grumbling tummies including delicious authentic Vietnamese dishes at the on-site
langurs and the occasional otter. noodle soups and rice dishes. Ba Mien Restaurant.

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