Suoi Tranh Waterfall: An Untouched Tourist Destination on the Pearl Island

Suoi Tranh Waterfall is an eco-tourism destination nestled within the Suoi Tranh tourist complex in Phu Quoc Island. It is renowned for its pristine beauty, boasting lush primary forests, cascading streams over rocky outcrops, and a diverse ecosystem. If you’re planning a trip to Phu Quoc, be sure to add Suoi Tranh Waterfall to your itinerary and experience its wonders firsthand!

1. Introducing Suoi Tranh

Tranh Waterfall is a popular tourist destination known to both domestic and international visitors when visiting Phu Quoc Island. Previously, this place still retained its pristine beauty, serving as a relaxing stopover for locals after a hard day’s work and also the venue for major festivals on the island.

Suoi Tranh originates from the streams on the Ham Ninh mountain range, stretching for 15km. Suoi Tranh flows through many different terrains and locations, creating waterfalls and deep-water lakes. When entering the complex and walking for about 30 minutes, you will see a waterfall about 2m high. Below the foot of the waterfall is a place where the water gathers as large as a lake, about 1 – 1.5m deep.

1.1 Where is Suoi Tranh Phu Quoc located?

Suoi Tranh, also known as Tranh Waterfall or Suoi Tranh Waterfall, is a waterfall on the Suoi Tranh stream in the area of Suoi May Hamlet, Duong To Commune, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang Province, Vietnam.

1.2 The Origin of Suoi Tranh’s name

The name “Suoi Tranh” was given by the poet Dong Ho on one of his visits to the place. He was captivated by the poetic beauty, like a “painting”, of the forest nestled next to the gentle stream. Therefore, he decided to name the stream “Suoi Tranh”.

Nowadays, Suoi Tranh is becoming more and more well-known, and from there, the Suoi Tranh Phu Quoc tourist resort began to gradually take shape.

2. When is the best time to visit Suoi Tranh?

The best time to visit Suoi Tranh is from June to November. This is the rainy season, so Suoi Tranh has the most abundant water, creating majestic and beautiful streams and waterfalls. Although this is the rainy season, the weather in Phu Quoc is not too harsh. Rain usually only occurs in the afternoon or evening, so you can still comfortably visit Suoi Tranh during the day.

In fact, Suoi Tranh is not a large waterfall with “fierce” rapids, but this place still captures the hearts of visitors because of its beautiful natural setting hidden in the heart of the mountains. The natural favoritism has made Suoi Tranh an ideal stopover at any time of the year.

3. How to get to Suoi Tranh Phu Quoc tourist resort?

Suoi Tranh is located about 10km – 16 minutes drive from the center of Phu Quoc, Duong Dong town. Depending on the time of day and traffic congestion, the time may be reduced.

• If you want to go to this place on your own, the easiest way is to follow the DT 45 road 2km to get out of Phu Quoc City. At the intersection with road 30/4 (DT47), turn left and follow road 30/4 (DT47), you need to go straight along the road for about 7.5 km to reach Suoi Tranh.

You can choose many different means of transportation such as motorbike, self-driving car, taxi… Most visitors choose to rent a motorbike to have an ideal adventure trip. The motorbike rental price usually only fluctuates from 120,000 – 200,000 VND/day.

4. What makes Suoi Tranh Phu Quoc beautiful?

Suoi Tranh is famous for its pristine and poetic beauty, attracting visitors with its clear streams, majestic waterfalls, and beautiful natural scenery. This place promises to bring visitors unique and unforgettable experiences of Phu Quoc’s beautiful scenery.

4.1. Admire the majestic waterfall

The magnificent natural landscape of Suoi Tranh

To get to Suoi Tranh, from the entrance of the tourist area, you will have to walk through a winding path, shaded by cool green trees with tall tropical trees to reach Tranh waterfall. The waterfall flows down from a cliff over 2m high, creating a white foam, creating an extremely majestic scene. The sound of water flowing down and the chirping of birds create a melodious melody, dispelling all worries.

Suoi Tranh Phu Quoc is truly a “healing medicine” for those souls who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

4.2. Camping and dining amidst the green nature

Camping and dining at Suoi Tranh Phu Quoc

Imagine the feeling of sitting next to a gentle stream, nestled under the shade of trees to sing cheerful stories and enjoy delicious BBQ parties. It will help your soul relax and feel the peace of life. Suoi Tranh will be the ideal place for you to experience that.

There are quite a few tent rental services here, so you can be completely comfortable camping here. To make the party perfect, you can prepare food at home or buy it at Duong Dong Phu Quoc market.

4.3. Take a dip in the cool stream and relax comfortably

Bathing in the cool stream at Suoi Tranh Phu Quoc

The clear and cool Suoi Tranh stream is an ideal destination for visitors to enjoy a refreshing and relaxing feeling. Visitors can freely swim, bathe in the stream and immerse themselves in the pristine nature. Bathing in the stream is free and comfortable, so you don’t have to worry about anything! Just prepare all the necessary supplies. When bathing, be careful with large rocks with moss, they are very slippery!

4.4. Check-in with the natural scenery of Suoi Tranh Waterfall

Checking-in – An indispensable activity when visiting Suoi Tranh

With the backdrop of the waterfall “trickling” over the rocks and flowing through the trees, the scenery at Suoi Tranh will surely help you get quality “virtual living” photos. It would be a pity to miss out on checking in when standing in front of the majestic scenery at Suoi Tranh. So, don’t forget to bring your cute bikinis and your camera or phone to capture these moments.

Suoi Tranh has many beautiful photo shooting angles such as:

• The wooden bridge over the stream: Here, you can admire the panoramic view of the poetic stream and take stunning “virtual living” photos.
• Natural swimming pool: You can bathe in the stream and take pictures with the majestic waterfall background.
• The trail: Along the trail, you can take pictures with ancient trees, colorful flowers, and the pristine natural scenery.

4.5 Explore the mysterious Bat Cave

Exploring Bat Cave at Suoi Tranh Tourist Area

Suoi Tranh will amaze you with the mysterious Bat Cave, located right on the top of the mountain. The cave is about 200m high and 50m deep, and it has many unique stalactites. During the dry season, the sunlight seeping through the cracks and reflecting on the stalactites makes the surrounding scenery even more dreamy and magical.

Coming to Suoi Tranh and exploring the mysteries of Bat Cave is always a favorite experience for many people.

5. What to eat at Suoi Tranh Waterfall?

What to eat at Suoi Tranh Waterfall?

Although it is a famous tourist destination, there are almost no restaurants or eateries here to serve food and drinks. You can prepare food in advance such as grilled skewers, bread, and soft drinks if you plan to camp or organize BBQ parties. At the same time, you can also enjoy Phu Quoc specialties such as herring salad, free-range chicken, or bun ken at restaurants and local eateries located throughout Duong To commune.

Suoi Tranh is truly an ideal stopover to soothe the soul after the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Hopefully, the article about Suoi Tranh Phu Quoc above will help you have a more comprehensive view of this ecotourism area. If you are interested in tours of the pearl island, contact Rooty Trip immediately for quick advice!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the entrance fee to Suoi Tranh Waterfall?

The entrance fee to Suoi Tranh in 2024 is 30,000 VND/tourist/time. This price has changed from the previous price of 10,000 VND.

(This cost includes parking fees).

• Suoi Tranh is open to welcome visitors from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays, holidays and Tet holidays.

Is it allowed to cook at Suoi Tranh?

Cooking is allowed but there are some restrictions because preserving the natural landscape and public hygiene is very important in ecotourism areas. Making a campfire is prohibited in Suoi Tranh area.

Therefore:

• Cooking is only allowed with a mini gas stove or mini charcoal stove.
• You must clean up the cooking area after use.

What to wear when going to Suoi Tranh?

You should:

• Wear comfortable, easy-to-move clothes such as cotton or stretch fabric are the best choices.
• T-shirts, shorts, and skirts will be suitable for sightseeing, playing and taking pictures.
• Bring a swimsuit if you want to swim in the stream.
• A towel is necessary to dry yourself after swimming in the stream.
• Non-slip shoes will help you move safely on steep and slippery terrain.
• A hat is required to protect your skin from the sun.

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