Explore Ganh Dau Cape Phu Quoc – The wild and majestic beauty of Pearl Island
What To Do In Phu Quoc
Nestled in the pristine Northwest of Phu Quoc, Ganh Dau Cape appears as a rough pearl with majestic natural beauty, attracting tourists with its inherent peace and wilderness. In this article, Rooty Trip will explore Ganh Dau Cape Phu Quoc and share useful experiences so you can have a complete trip!
1. Introduction about Ganh Dau
Ganh Dau attracts tourists because of its wild, idyllic beauty and unique features. Visitors will feel relaxed when immersed in nature, enjoying the fresh air and poetic scenery.
1.1. Where is Ganh Dau located?
Ganh Dau is also known as Ganh Dau Cape, is located in Ganh Dau commune, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang province.
Ganh Dau Cape is located in the northwest of Phu Quoc island, about 30km from the center of Duong Dong ward. This cape is located in Ganh Dau commune, about 4km by sea from Cambodia.
1.2. What does the origin of the name Ganh Dau mean?
There are two main theories about the origin of the name Ganh Dau
Theory 1: Ganh Dau is named after the type of dau rai tree (also known as wind oil tree) that grows abundantly in this area. This plant has yellow oil, which when rubbed on the skin will create a warm feeling. Local people often use otter oil to treat skin and joint diseases and flu.
Theory 2: Ganh Dau is named after an ancient lighthouse built during the French colonial period. This lighthouse uses oil for lighting, helping ships move safely in the area. Therefore, local people call this place Ganh Dau.
2. When should you go to Ganh Dau?
The best time to explore Ganh Dau is from November to April every year. This time has entered the dry season, and the climate here is extremely cool and pleasant.
This is the ideal time to travel to Ganh Dau because:
- Weather: The dry season in Ganh Dau has little rain, clear blue sky, and warm sunshine, suitable for outdoor activities.
- Sea: Ganh Dau Beach in the dry season is calm, the waves are calm, the sea water is clear blue, very beautiful, and safe for swimming.
- Tourism activities: The dry season is the peak tourist season in Ganh Dau, so you can participate in many attractive tourist activities such as: Scuba diving to see coral; Explore the surrounding small islands; Camp overnight on the beach; Enjoy fresh seafood
In addition, you can also consider traveling to Ganh Dau during the rainy season (from May to October). The rainy season in Ganh Dau has rain but not too much, and it usually only rains at night. Going out in the rainy season has some advantages such as:
- Price: Tourist service prices in the rainy season are often cheaper than in the dry season.
- Few tourists: The rainy season is the low tourist season, so you will have more private space to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ganh Dau.
3. How to get to Ganh Dau
You can choose to move to Ganh Dau in the following 2 Methods:
- Method 1: You can ride a motorbike from Duong Dong ward, go to the North of the Island along DT45 then go to DT973 to get to Ganh Dau. Otherwise, you will rent a taxi or travel by Vinbus from Phu Quoc center to Ganh Dau.
- Method 2: You can go by sea, specifically by speedboat towards Ganh Dau Phu Quoc.
4. What to do when coming to Ganh Dau?
Ganh Dau beach stretches more than 500m, shaped like a bow, shielded by majestic mountains and coconut trees along the shore. Coming here, there are many experiences that you should not miss:
Experience swimming at Ganh Dau
Ganh Dau Beach is as clear as a mirror and extremely quiet, with few waves. There are many colorful coral reefs and marine life around. You can choose to swim at the beach to immerse yourself in the cool water or walk barefoot on the sand.
Explore VinWonders amusement park and VinPearl Safari Phu Quoc
VinWonders – the largest theme park in Vietnam. All 12 themes are inspired by famous fairy tales around the world. The park has more than 100 different games for all ages. Especially the thrilling rotations are enough to make your heart pound with free falls from a height of 16 meters.
Besides, remember to visit the Vinpearl Safari semi-wild animal sanctuary. This is the common home of more than 3,000 animals from many different countries. Remember to save beautiful photos taken with these adorable animals.
Check-in at Rach Vem fishing village
Known as the “starfish kingdom”, Rach Vem is one of the Phu Quoc fishing villages that you must definitely visit. This traditional village is famous for its starfish sunbathing along the golden sand. Under the shimmering sunlight, from afar the beach looks like a red star. This brilliant scene will help you capture “million-like” frames.
Watch the beautiful sunset at Ganh Dau
Ganh Dau is an ideal place to watch the Phu Quoc sunset. This place is known as “paradise” for those who love peace and want to enjoy romantic moments when the sun gradually sinks into the sea.
When sunset falls, the sky of Ganh Dau puts on a brilliant shirt with orange-yellow, purple-pink, and bright red colors. The sun gradually disappeared behind the mountains, dyeing the space and the sea yellow.
You can choose for yourself many ideal locations to watch the magnificent sunset. Stand on the beach, enjoy the cool breeze and gentle sound of waves, or climb the large rocks for panoramic views of the sea and sky.
Visit Grand World Phu Quoc
Grand World Phu Quoc is designed in Italian architectural style, the beauty of this city is likened to a miniature version of Venice. “The city that never sleeps” Grand World has many interesting activities to experience all day. The most attractive feature for tourists is the “Legend of Bamboo” project made from more than 32,000 bamboo trees. There is also a Love Lake located along extremely poetic streets.
5. 5. What to eat when coming to Ganh Dau? Top 6 best Ganh Dau restaurants in Phu Quoc
After swimming and having fun, what do tourists eat at Ganh Dau Phu Quoc? You can visit Ganh Dau market to enjoy fresh seafood. In addition, this place also has no shortage of restaurants from popular to luxurious. The restaurants all use fresh seafood so there is no need to worry about the quality. In particular, you must definitely visit the following addresses to fill your stomach with delicious dishes:
5.1 Gio Bien Restaurant (Ganh Dau)
- Address: Group 8, Mui Duong Beach, Chuong Vich Hamlet, Ganh Dau commune, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province
- Operating hours: 09:00 – 22:00
Gio Bien Restaurant is a long-standing famous restaurant in Phu Quoc, always among the top delicious restaurants in Ganh Dau Phu Quoc. The restaurant has been known since before Phu Quoc Ganh Dau received the attention it has today. Gio Bien Restaurant is located inside the large and luxurious resort grounds. Sea Breeze is also a suitable address to hold a wedding or year-end party.
5.2 Bien Hai Quan Phu Quoc
- Address: Group 1, Ganh Dau hamlet, Ganh Dau commune, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province
- Operating hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Bien Hai Quan is located right next to Ganh Dau beach, the restaurant space is decorated in a friendly, simple manner, with a rustic local character. The restaurant’s design space is also quite large, suitable for tour groups. Bien Hai Quan’s menu is also very diverse, full of Phu Quoc specialties such as seafood from squid, fish, shrimp, oysters, crabs, etc. Bien Hai Quan’s most famous dish is close to many tourists. Far favorites are grilled sea urchins with onion grease and grilled sea urchins with quail eggs
5.3 Hai Dang Restaurant
- Address: Ganh Dau hamlet, Ganh Dau commune, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province
- Operating hours: 10:00 – 23:00
Hai Dang Restaurant with a large campus of more than 5,000 square meters, combined with a high-class resort hotel. The restaurant is located 30m above sea level, the overall space is a perfect embrace of the sea and mountains. In front of Hai Dang restaurant is a large beach area, every night there are beach bars, parties, and birthdays combined with campfires.
5.4 Tree House Phu Quoc Restaurant
- Address: Hamlet 4, Cua Can Commune, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province
- Operating hours: 15:00 – 22:00
When mentioning places to eat in Ganh Dau Phu Quoc, Tree House is indispensable. The restaurant is located at the end of the view of Mong Tay Island, this is a garden restaurant that is very methodically invested in every detail. Surrounding the shop is a green campus, with large old trees covered with foliage that completely shade the outside without the need for a roof. The restaurant’s seafood is purchased locally from fishermen, and even the processed vegetables and herbs are grown by the restaurant itself. For that reason, the quality of Tree House’s food is always highly appreciated.
5.5 The Pepper Grill Restaurant
- Address: Bai Dai, Ganh Dau commune, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province
- Operating hours: 07:00 – 22:00
The Pepper Restaurant is one of the famous restaurants that helps you answer the question of what to eat in Ganh Dau Phu Quoc. The Pepper stands out with its luxurious yet cozy space, creating comfort and ease for customers when enjoying the food here. The restaurant is famous for grilled seafood dishes such as: Lobster, mantis shrimp, squid, snails, oysters, etc. In addition, the restaurant also serves a number of other dishes such as sushi, sashimi.
6. Where to stay when coming to Ganh Dau?
Around the Ganh Dau beach area, there are many hotels with a variety of prices for you to choose as a place to stay. However, most tourists come here to relax, so the hotels all have adequate quality services. Below are a few hotel addresses you can refer to when traveling to Ganh Dau Phu Quoc:
Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc resort complex
Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc is built on an extremely large area of land, combining resorts, restaurants, and shopping and entertainment centers. Rooms at VinOasis are designed from 45 to 84m2, spacious, luxurious, and fully equipped. Each room has a balcony facing the sea, so you can comfortably enjoy in-room service and admire the beauty of the sky at any time.
Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc contact information:
- Address: Bai Dai Commune, Ganh Dau Town, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province.
- Price: From 2,800,000 VND/room/night.
Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay
Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay is the most worthwhile resort in Phu Quoc. This is a luxury resort, including rooms, suites and villas. The rooms here all have a Mediterranean design style, using modern and cool blue tones. Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay also has a full range of services including: gym, spa, swimming pool and conference room.
Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay contact information:
- Address: Bai Dai Commune, Ganh Dau Town, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province.
- Price: From 2,573,000 VND/room/night.
Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort
Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort is located on a beach stretching from Ganh Dau to the West Bay. This high-end resort is designed in a classic European style, combined with charming natural scenery, making visitors here overwhelmed. This is also the place where the wedding of the century took place for many famous couples in the entertainment world.
Contact information for Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort:
- Address: Bai Dai Commune, Ganh Dau Town, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province.
- Price: From 3,402,000 VND/room/night.
Vinpearl Discovery Wonderworld Phu Quoc
Inside Vinpearl Discovery Wonderworld Phu Quoc are luxury villas with large gardens in front. This resort mostly serves high-end customers with a need for privacy and quiet. At the same time, this place is also located near Phu Quoc golf course, very convenient when tourists need entertainment with this noble sport.
Contact information for Vinpearl Discovery Wonderworld Phu Quoc:
- Address: Bai Dai Commune, Ganh Dau Town, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province.
- Price: From 5,306,400 VND/room/night.
Vinholidays Fiesta Phu Quoc
Vinaholidays Fiesta Phu Quoc is designed in a bold U shape, surrounding an 80m2 outdoor swimming pool. With more than 687 rooms, this place is a suitable stop for families or tourists in groups.
Contact information for Vinaholidays Fiesta Phu Quoc
- Address: Bai Dai Commune, Ganh Dau Town, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province.
- Price: From 976,000 VND/room/night.
Exploring lands that are still wild is always an interesting thing that fascinates many souls who love to travel. Hopefully, the experiences of going to Ganh Dau Phu Quoc shared above have helped you get more ideas for your upcoming trip.
Refer to Phu Quoc travel guide with Rooty Trip to love Phu Quoc.
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