Ham Ninh Fishing Village, Phu Quoc – Experience the Seafood “paradise” of Pearl Island

Phu Quoc today has taken on the vibrant appearance of a modern tourist city. However, amidst the hustle and bustle, Ham Ninh fishing village still maintains its inherent simplicity and rusticity. In this article, Rooty Trip will explore with you the experience of visiting Ham Ninh Phu Quoc fishing village, as well as the interesting things hidden in this ancient village!

1. Where is Ham Ninh Phu Quoc fishing village?

Ham Ninh fishing village is quietly hidden at the foot of Ham Ninh mountain, on provincial Road 47, Ham Ninh commune, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang.

In the beginning, this place was just a desolate, uninhabited land. Later, a few people began to migrate here. After many wars for territory, it was not until after the country was unified that Ham Ninh village was officially recognized as part of Kien Giang province.

2. Ideal time to visit Ham Ninh Phu Quoc fishing village

The ideal time to visit Ham Ninh fishing village to fully explore and enjoy the best experience is from October to March next year. During this period, the weather is usually dry, cool and sunny, and is also the fishing season for the fishing community on the island.

In the summer, Ham Ninh fishing village in Phu Quoc often has cool temperatures, creating ideal conditions for enjoying the sea and participating in activities such as swimming or boating with fishermen. You also have the opportunity to watch the sunrise and sunset without worrying about rain.

3. Means of transportation to Ham Ninh Phu Quoc

There are many roads to reach Ham Ninh fishing village, it is not necessary to go through Phu Quoc. You can depart from Rach Gia or Ha Tien, there are speedboats to get here. Below are 3 ways for you to get to Ham Ninh fishing village as follows:

• Method 1 – Travel from Phu Quoc City: From Phu Quoc to Ham Ninh will go by road, you can take a taxi or travel by motorbike. From Duong Dong ward, you follow Provincial Road 47, heading south of the island. At the intersections, just turn east to reach Ham Ninh fishing village.
• Method 2 – Travel from Ha Tien City: In Ha Tien, you can buy a Ha Tien – Cau Cang expressway ticket to go to Ham Ninh fishing village.
• Method 3 – Travel from Rach Gia City: From Rach Gia, you buy a ticket to take the speedboat to Bai Vong. Coming here, you can choose to take a taxi or rent a motorbike to go to the fishing village only about 4km away.

How to get to Ham Ninh Phu Quoc fishing village

4. What does Ham Ninh Phu Quoc fishing village have? 5 experiences not to be missed

Ham Ninh has begun to receive more attention and attract many tourists. There are also more restaurants with a variety of dishes, open all day for tourists to freely visit and shop. This is a wonderful Phu Quoc tourist destination for tourists who want to explore the culture and life of the indigenous community.

Let’s take a look at the reviews about Ham Ninh Phu Quoc fishing village that Rooty Trip compiled below:

4.1. Eat seafood at Ham Ninh market

Ham Ninh Crab seafood at Ham Ninh market

What to eat in Ham Ninh fishing village? Ham Ninh Fishing Village is a place that provides fresh seafood for Phu Quoc City. Tourists coming here must visit Ham Ninh seafood market because they will enjoy the freshness and sweetness of authentic seafood.

The most famous here is Ham Ninh crab, many delicious dishes are made from crab such as: steamed crab, crab soup cake, and crispy fried milk crab,… In addition, there are much other seafood for you to choose from such as: Lobsters, fish, clams, oysters, squid,… are all processed on the spot according to diners’ requests.

Ham Ninh crab is a famous brand at night, visitors can explore the cuisine here when walking around Ham Ninh Phu Quoc night market. The crabs here are delicious, sweeter and firmer than in other regions. Many dishes are made from crabs such as steamed crabs, roasted tamarind, fried milk crabs with fish sauce, crab hotpot, etc. In addition, there are many delicious dishes made from other types of seafood such as abalone and squid. , herring, lobster, mantis shrimp, crab fried rice…

Seafood here is caught and resold by small traders themselves. In terms of price, of course, it is very affordable. In fact, there are many places selling delicious seafood in this fishing village. You can refer to the Top 9 delicious seafood restaurants in Ham Ninh fishing village voted by Rooty Trip and diners.

4.2. Buy souvenirs and specialties at Ham Ninh market

Many types of dried specialties as gifts for the trip

Seafood in Ham Ninh fishing village is the original seafood for the entire Phu Quoc region. Therefore, when coming here, the first choice to buy is definitely seafood. If you live in neighboring provinces, you can freely choose fresh seafood such as Ham Ninh sea crab, squid, shrimp, fish, etc. If you live further away, the dried seafood is equally diverse. There are many types of dried specialties such as: dried squid, dried fish, dried shrimp, etc. Seafood prices here are lower than in other places on the Pearl Island, so take the opportunity to buy them during the days you are still here.

4.3. Catch beautiful sunrises and sunsets

The overwhelming beauty of the sea at dawn

Located in the Northeast of Phu Quoc city, Ham Ninh is known as the place to welcome the first and most beautiful sunrise on the whole island. Tourists arriving in Ham Ninh early in the morning can fully enjoy the overwhelming beauty of this sea. When the sun gradually rises from the East, you will admire the image of that large red star as if floating on the sea surface.

Sometimes I wonder “Should I go to Ham Ninh Phu Quoc fishing village” when this is just a small fishing village. Simply watching the sunrise in this simple place is enough to bring peace to our hearts. Under this romantic background, you will definitely have countless precious virtual photos.

Not only sunrise, when sunset falls in Ham Ninh fishing village, you will also see the sky glowing with orange, red, yellow and purple colors, creating an extremely romantic scene. and poetic.

4.4. Swimming and SUP boating is extremely fun

Experience SUP boating in Ham Ninh waters

Try swimming at Ham Ninh beach once and you will feel the clear difference compared to other seas. The proportion of investment in tourism exploitation in Ham Ninh is still small, so this land still retains the wildness bestowed by Mother Nature.

The seawater in Ham Ninh is so green and clear that you can see through to the bottom. This experience will make your trip truly relaxing with the clean blue sea. If you still don’t know what to do in Ham Ninh Phu Quoc, try the extremely interesting SUP boating sport. The feeling of rowing in the cool blue water of Ham Ninh will definitely not disappoint you!

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4.5. Check-in at the legendary wharf (wooden bridge)

Wooden Bridge Ham Ninhh Phu Quoc

The main wharf has long been considered a symbol in Ham Ninh. The bridge has a rustic beauty with old wooden bars and moss. From the bridge, visitors can look far away to see the peaceful Ham Ninh fishing village, with basket boats moored on the wharf and rows of green coconut trees whispering in the wind.

4.6. Visit and learn about the pearl farming area

Pearl Farming Ham Ninh Fishing Village

In Ham Ninh, there are the largest pearl farming areas in Phu Quoc. This is a typical traditional profession of this village, existing side by side with fishing. Ham Ninh pearls are the most beautiful in Phu Quoc, with a variety of colors, sizes and prices. If you choose a model you like, don’t hesitate to buy it as a precious gift for your friends and relatives.

5. Hotel in Ham Ninh Phu Quoc

The tourist land will not lack hotels and resorts. Ham Ninh is now receiving more attention from the city government, which is why large and small projects are racing to be built. Below are some suggestions for accommodations with good service quality based on experience going to Ham Ninh fishing village from Rooty Trip:

• Naomi Resort

Naomi Resort Ham Ninh

Naomi Resort is designed with unique architecture, each bungalow is built on the sea and has a variety of room types suitable for many different customers. The space of mountains, forests, and sea surrounding the resort creates a poetic and quiet beauty suitable for those who want to stay away from the hustle and bustle of life out there.

Address: Cay Sao, Ham Ninh commune, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang province, Vietnam, 920000

Reference price: 800,000 VND/room/night

• Rocks Beach Boutique Phu Quoc

Rocks Beach Boutique Phu Quoc

Rocks Beach Boutique Phu Quoc is the most luxurious resort located in the middle of the Maldives Phu Quoc oasis. This is a 3-star resort with a unique design style with 28 rooms and bungalows built on the sea, bringing a new experience to customers that few resorts have.

Address: Group 5, Cay Sao Hamlet, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang

Reference price: 1,300,000 VND/night

• Lotus Home Phu Quoc

Lotus Home Phu Quoc

Lotus Home Phu Quoc is built alternately with rooms on land and at sea. The landscape surrounding the homestay includes mountains, forests, and the sea, creating a harmonious natural picture. In addition, Lotus Home Phu Quoc is built in a prime location near famous tourist destinations of Phu Quoc.

Address: Group 5, Cay Sao Hamlet, Ham Ninh commune, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang province

Reference price: 1,00,000 VND/room/day and night

• The Pier Phu Quoc resort

The Pier Phu Quoc resort

The Pier Phu Quoc resort is considered one of the best resorts in Phu Quoc. The resort has a unique design with small villas linked together via bridges. The resort space surrounded by mountains and blue sea creates a fresh, quiet atmosphere.

Address: Bai Thom, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang

Reference price: 2,000,000 VND/night

• Cosiana Resort

Cosiana Resort

Cosiana Resort is built along the coastline, all rooms have views overlooking Ham Ninh beach. This is a 3-star resort with full amenities, romantic and quiet. Cosiana Resort is a very popular resort address for couples when choosing to come to Ham Ninh.

Address: Bridge No. 12, Dong Dao Street, Group 5, Cay Sao Hamlet, Ham Ninh Commune, Phu Quoc City.

Reference price: from 1,149,000 VND/room/day and night.

• Wildland Resort

Wildland Resort

Wildland Resort is a 2-star resort, divided into bungalows, designed in the classic style of the 90s. The green space surrounding each resort creates a cool atmosphere and moderate privacy. Right. Wildland Resort has a much cheaper price than other resort hotels in Ham Ninh.

Address: Group 5, Cay Sao Hamlet, Ham Ninh Commune, Phu Quoc City.

Reference price: from 700,000 VND/room/day and night

6. Notes when traveling to Ham Ninh Phu Quoc

Ham Ninh Phu Quoc fishing village is also almost a pristine sea. So before coming here, you need to research carefully. A few small details can affect the experience of the whole trip. Here are some notes you need to remember before starting your journey:

• Prepare some medications in advance for this sunny and windy seaside, such as headaches, allergies or motion sickness medicine.
• Check all accessories and costumes such as swimsuits, sunglasses, phones, phone chargers, etc. There are almost no stores selling these items if you suddenly need them.
• Wear full protective clothing when swimming or participating in other activities at sea.
• When shopping for seafood at the market, be sure to ask the price carefully before buying to avoid being “ripped off” when paying.
• You need to book a hotel about 5 – 10 days in advance, as the peak tourist season here will quickly run out of rooms.

Above are all the experiences of going to Ham Ninh fishing village that Rooty Trip wants to share with you. We hope the above information will be enough to help you plan to explore the beauty and interesting things in Ham Ninh. Rooty Trip always has tours to Phu Quoc to explore all the beautiful scenery from North to South of this island. Please visit Rooty Trip to refer to tours with full prices according to your needs.

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