{"id":30901,"date":"2022-08-29T15:52:48","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T08:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/hon-mong-tay-phu-quoc\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T11:30:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T04:30:38","slug":"mong-tay-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/mong-tay-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Phu Quoc Mong Tay Island &#8211; Scuba diving paradise &#038; wild experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wild, pure, and liberal are the adjectives that describe <strong>Mong Tay island<\/strong> (<strong>Fingernail island in Phu Quoc<\/strong><strong>) <\/strong>&#8211; a place that still retains its pristine features from its earliest days. Perhaps that is why this place is always visited by a large number of &#8220;travelers&#8221;. If you have fallen in love with the beautiful and idyllic scenery of the island, join <a href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rooty Trip<\/strong><\/a> to discover more about this scenic spot &#8211; <strong>Phu Quoc Mong Tay Island<\/strong> travel experience below!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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(Fingernail Island)\">Introducing Mong Tay Island (Fingernail Island)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/mong-tay-island\/#Where_is_Mong_Tay_Island\" title=\"Where is Mong Tay Island?\">Where is Mong Tay Island?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/mong-tay-island\/#What_does_the_origin_of_the_name_Mong_Tay_Island\" title=\"What does the origin of the name Mong Tay Island?\">What does the origin of the name Mong Tay Island?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/mong-tay-island\/#Good_time_to_go_to_Mong_Tay_Island_Fingernail_Island\" title=\"Good time to go to Mong Tay Island (Fingernail Island)\">Good time to go to Mong Tay Island (Fingernail Island)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/mong-tay-island\/#How_to_get_to_Mong_Tay_Island\" title=\"How to get to Mong Tay Island\">How to get to Mong Tay Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/mong-tay-island\/#Whats_attractive_about_Phu_Quoc_Fingernail_Island\" title=\"What&#8217;s attractive about Phu Quoc Fingernail Island?\">What&#8217;s attractive about Phu Quoc Fingernail Island?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/mong-tay-island\/#Swimming_in_the_Sea\" title=\"Swimming in the Sea\">Swimming in the Sea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/mong-tay-island\/#Coral_snorkeling\" title=\"Coral snorkeling\">Coral snorkeling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/mong-tay-island\/#Watch_the_sunset\" title=\"Watch the sunset\">Watch the sunset<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/mong-tay-island\/#Take_virtual_photos\" title=\"Take virtual photos\">Take virtual photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/mong-tay-island\/#Hear_about_the_Robinson_anecdote\" title=\"Hear about the Robinson anecdote\">Hear about the Robinson anecdote<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/mong-tay-island\/#Must-try_dishes_at_Mong_Tay_Island\" title=\"Must-try dishes at Mong Tay Island\">Must-try dishes at Mong Tay Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/mong-tay-island\/#What_should_I_bring_when_visiting_Mong_Tay_Island_during_the_day\" title=\"What should I bring when visiting Mong Tay Island during the day?\">What should I bring when visiting Mong Tay Island during the day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introducing_Mong_Tay_Island_Fingernail_Island\"><\/span><strong>Introducing Mong Tay Island (Fingernail Island)<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Mong Tay Island<\/strong> <strong>(Fingernail Island)<\/strong> is a beautiful small island in Phu Quoc, located in the middle of the majestic waters of Kien Giang. This place attracts tourists by its peaceful space, pristine beaches, and rich coral reefs.<\/p>\n<p>This land was once covered with fingernail trees. To this day, Mong Tay Island still retains the natural beauty of a &#8220;Robinson island&#8221; that few places have.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Mong_Tay_Island\"><\/span><strong>Where is Mong Tay Island?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d9808.699512797064!2d104.01873945619708!3d9.913963750786488!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x31a7bc30f38fca41%3A0xd4785ea0d83f1b9!2sMong%20Tay%20island!5e0!3m2!1sen!2s!4v1711680417059!5m2!1sen!2s\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Hon Mong Tay is a small island in the An Thoi archipelago, located south of <a href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Phu Quoc<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; the Pearl Island, only about 45km from the city center. Although located between Ba Lua Island and Hai Tac Island, Mong Tay Island does not belong to any island.<br \/>\nBecause of its isolated location from the mainland and hidden from maritime shipping routes, this place has hardly suffered any impact from human hands. This helps Hon Mong Tay still retain its simple and liberal natural features. This <b><a href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-beautiful-sites\/#phu_quoc_image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beautiful Phu Quoc science<\/a> <\/b>is even considered by many people as &#8220;<strong>Maldives in Vietnam<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_origin_of_the_name_Mong_Tay_Island\"><\/span><strong>What does the origin of the name Mong Tay Island?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_56619\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56619\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56619\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-does-the-origin-of-the-name-mong-tay-island.webp\" alt=\"Mong Tay island \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-does-the-origin-of-the-name-mong-tay-island.webp 800w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-does-the-origin-of-the-name-mong-tay-island-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-does-the-origin-of-the-name-mong-tay-island-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-does-the-origin-of-the-name-mong-tay-island-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-56619\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mong Tay island belongs to the An Thoi island complex<\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>The reason it is called<strong> Mong Tay Island<\/strong> is because in the past there were many &#8220;Mong Tay&#8221; trees on the island, also known as Pemphis Acidula, a unique tree with an oval shape, two pointed leaves, and small white flowers growing densely on the island.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Pemphis Acidula trees play an important role in protecting the coast from wave erosion. The name Mong Tay Island in Phu Quoc was named and used by the first people living on the island to this day.<\/p>\n<div class=\"productBox\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cho-ca-an-tai-hon-gam-ghi-phu-quoc.jpg\" alt=\"3 Islands By Speedboat\" \/>\n<div class=\"productBox_content\">\n<div class=\"productBox_content_title\">3 Islands By Speedboat<\/div>\n<div class=\"productBox_content_info\">\n<div class=\"productBox_content_info_price\">700,000\u0111\/person<\/div>\n<div class=\"productBox_content_info_day\">Daily Tour<\/div>\n<div class=\"productBox_content_info_button\"><a style=\"color: #fff !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/product\/3-islands-by-speedboat-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_time_to_go_to_Mong_Tay_Island_Fingernail_Island\"><\/span><strong>Good time to go to Mong Tay Island (Fingernail Island)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The best time is from November to April every year.<\/strong> This is when Phu Quoc enters the dry season with dry, sunny weather but the temperature only fluctuates around 25-28 degrees Celsius, so it is very suitable for sightseeing activities and enjoying the wild, liberal pace of life at Mong Tay Island. Possessing its own wild and peaceful beauty, Mong Tay Island can still be an ideal tourist destination for all four seasons of the year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Mong_Tay_Island\"><\/span><strong>How to get to Mong Tay Island<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mong Tay Island is 45km from Duong Dong ward and 35km from <a href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Phu Quoc airport<\/strong><\/a>. Travel time to the island may vary depending on the mode of travel and traffic conditions.<\/p>\n<p>From the airport or Phu Quoc city center, you can rent a motorbike or taxi to continue moving to An Thoi Port in the dry season or Sao Beach Port in the rainy season. Then catch a boat or canoe to go to Mong Tay Island.<\/p>\n<p>==&gt; Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/product\/phu-quoc-cable-car-islands-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Speedboat tour to 3 islands and Hon Thom cable car for 1 day<\/strong><\/a> so you don&#8217;t have to worry about renting a boat to get around!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_attractive_about_Phu_Quoc_Fingernail_Island\"><\/span><strong>What&#8217;s attractive about Phu Quoc Fingernail Island?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dressed in pristine natural scenery and a simple, liberal pace of life, but not at all boring. Mong Tay Island still fascinates many &#8220;travelers&#8221; with its many attractive activities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swimming_in_the_Sea\"><\/span><strong>Swimming in the Sea<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_56610\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56610\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56610\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/swimming-in-the-sea-mong-tay-island.jpg\" alt=\"mong tay island\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/swimming-in-the-sea-mong-tay-island.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/swimming-in-the-sea-mong-tay-island-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/swimming-in-the-sea-mong-tay-island-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/swimming-in-the-sea-mong-tay-island-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-56610\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clear blue water at Mong Tay Island<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The natural scenery at Hon Mong Tay is like a beautiful landscape painting, painted with the green of the coconut trees, the pure white of the sand, and the emerald green of the water. Everything blends in harmony to open up an incredibly wonderful scene.<\/p>\n<p>According to our experience in traveling to Mong Tay Island Phu Quoc, there is nothing better than immersing yourself in the clear blue water and enjoying the liberal pace of life in this land. In particular, the seawater here is so clear that we can see through to the bottom, clearly seeing each unique coral reef with its diverse shapes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coral_snorkeling\"><\/span><strong>Coral snorkeling<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_56595\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56595\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56595\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/coral-snorkeling-in-mong-tay-island-min.jpeg\" alt=\"mong tay island\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/coral-snorkeling-in-mong-tay-island-min.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/coral-snorkeling-in-mong-tay-island-min-400x253.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/coral-snorkeling-in-mong-tay-island-min-768x486.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/coral-snorkeling-in-mong-tay-island-min-600x380.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-56595\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Explore coral at Mong Tay Island<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The sea areas around Mong Tay Island have the advantages of clean water and strong coral growth. With a diversity of coral species and marine life, the coral ecosystem here is ranked one of the richest in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, you must definitely admire the beautiful coral clusters when coming here. In particular, early morning or late afternoon is the ideal time. At these times, the sunlight is not too bright, making it comfortable for you when diving and creating a more brilliant underwater scene.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_the_sunset\"><\/span><strong>Watch the sunset<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_56616\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56616\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56616\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/watch-the-sunset-in-mong-tay-island-min.jpg\" alt=\"mong tay island\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/watch-the-sunset-in-mong-tay-island-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/watch-the-sunset-in-mong-tay-island-min-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/watch-the-sunset-in-mong-tay-island-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/watch-the-sunset-in-mong-tay-island-min-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-56616\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Admire the beautiful sunset at Mong Tay Island<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cSunset is the time when the beauty of a tourist destination becomes more divine and memorable than ever.\u201d That&#8217;s right, the sunset scene at Mong Tay Island always makes travelers fascinated and love this place more.<\/p>\n<p>In the afternoon, when the last rays of sunlight begin to sink from the sea surface, it is also sunset, the red and yellow colors mixed with the blue sky create an extremely romantic and magical scene.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_virtual_photos\"><\/span><strong>Take virtual photos<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_56613\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56613\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56613\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/take-virtual-photos-in-mong-tay-island.webp\" alt=\"mong tay island\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/take-virtual-photos-in-mong-tay-island.webp 800w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/take-virtual-photos-in-mong-tay-island-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/take-virtual-photos-in-mong-tay-island-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/take-virtual-photos-in-mong-tay-island-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-56613\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take photos at Mong Tay Island<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It would be a mistake if the trip to Mong Tay Island Phu Quoc was not preserved with amazing photos. Although there has not been too much investment in tourism, every square meter on the island is an ideal background for creating eye-catching photos.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hear_about_the_Robinson_anecdote\"><\/span><strong>Hear about the Robinson anecdote<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_56598\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56598\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56598\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hear-about-the-robinson-anecdote.webp\" alt=\"mong tay island\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hear-about-the-robinson-anecdote.webp 800w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hear-about-the-robinson-anecdote-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hear-about-the-robinson-anecdote-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hear-about-the-robinson-anecdote-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-56598\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Listen to the Robinson anecdote at Mong Tay Island<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Because of its wildness and desolation, people also call Mong Tay Island with another liberal name, Robinson Island, along with a true anecdote about Mr. An &#8211; an island lord nicknamed the blind knight by fishermen.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. An is a pioneer, bringing life to this pristine island for the past 13 years. Having the opportunity to go to Phu Quoc Fingernail Island, sip some sim wine, enjoy seafood, and listen to &#8220;Robinson anecdotes&#8221; will definitely bring you a wonderful experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"productBox\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tour-phu-quoc-3n2d-tron-goi-cho-nguoi-lan-dau-di-phu-quoc-3.jpg\" alt=\"Tour du l\u1ecbch Ph\u00fa Qu\u1ed1c 3 ng\u00e0y 2 \u0111\u00eam tr\u1ecdn g\u00f3i - Gi\u00e1 c\u1ef1c \u01b0u \u0111\u00e3i!\" \/>\n<div class=\"productBox_content\">\n<div class=\"productBox_content_title\">Phu Quoc tour 3 days 2 nights package &#8211; Extremely preferential price!<\/div>\n<div class=\"productBox_content_info\">\n<div class=\"productBox_content_info_price\">2,990,000VND\/person<\/div>\n<div class=\"productBox_content_info_day\">3 days 2 nights<\/div>\n<div class=\"productBox_content_info_button\"><a style=\"color: #fff !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/product\/phu-quoc-tour-3n2d-package\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Must-try_dishes_at_Mong_Tay_Island\"><\/span><strong>Must-try dishes at Mong Tay Island<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_56607\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56607\" class=\"size-full wp-image-56607\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/must-try-dishes-at-mong-tay-island.jpg\" alt=\"mong tay island\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/must-try-dishes-at-mong-tay-island.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/must-try-dishes-at-mong-tay-island-400x240.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/must-try-dishes-at-mong-tay-island-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/must-try-dishes-at-mong-tay-island-600x360.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-56607\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some dishes you must try when coming to Mong Tay Island<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Similar to the seas and islands of Pearl Island, Mong Tay Island also &#8220;holds&#8221; tourists because of its fresh seafood resources, processed into unique dishes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Abalone:<\/strong> \u200b\u200bAlthough expensive, abalone on the island is extremely fresh and delicious, with rich nutritional content. Abalone can be varied in many ways such as steaming, grilling, boiling, etc. But the most attractive dish is still grilled abalone with fatty cheese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sea urchin:<\/strong> A very popular seafood in Phu Quoc, fresh, sweet, and fatty sea urchin meat is prepared in many different ways. However, on Mong Tay Island, sea urchins are often enjoyed by grilling with onion and peanuts. Although simple, it makes diners extremely excited.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Squid:<\/strong> A popular seafood on Mong Tay Island, the squid is fresh, delicious, and has sweet meat, processed immediately after catching. Squid is often simply prepared by fishermen by steaming and eating with sweet and sour fish sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-herring-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Herring salad<\/a>:<\/strong> This is the &#8220;number 1&#8221; specialty in Phu Quoc in general and Hon Mong Tay in particular. The dish is a combination of fresh fish meat mixed with rustic ingredients such as grated coconut, peanuts, onions, etc. To add a rich flavor, jackfish salad is often served with rice paper, raw vegetables, and sweet and sour fish sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, because it is wild and sparse, Mong Tay Island is definitely an ideal camping location. When traveling here, you can bring food or buy some fresh seafood to have a BBQ party along the beach.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Travellers&#8221; come to Mong Tay Island not to enjoy high-end services, this is an opportunity to enjoy the generosity of nature and enjoy the peaceful space. Therefore, a BBQ party by the beach will definitely be an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_bring_when_visiting_Mong_Tay_Island_during_the_day\"><\/span><strong>What should I bring when visiting Mong Tay Island during the day?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To prepare to visit Mong Tay Island during the day, you should carefully prepare essential items for a smooth trip. Things to bring include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sunscreen:<\/strong> Always bring sunscreen to ensure your skin is protected and avoid skin damage in the sun.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunglasses and hats:<\/strong> You will feel more comfortable when your eyes and head are protected. In particular, these items help you avoid sunstroke and glare when sightseeing on the island.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insect spray:<\/strong> This may be necessary, especially if there are small children. You will avoid being bothered by insects during the tour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Life jackets:<\/strong> Life jackets are essential for you to comfortably participate in diving, swimming, boating, swimming, etc. activities safely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Backup charger:<\/strong> Always make sure your phone has enough battery to record beautiful moments, especially emergency contacts when needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We hope this article about <a href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/mong-tay-island\/\"><strong>Mong Tay Island Phu Quoc<\/strong><\/a> travel experiences will help you gain more useful information for your upcoming journey. If you are interested in island tours, contact Rooty Trip immediately for quick support!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Frequently asked questions<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are young children suitable to visit Mong Tay Island?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can take young children to visit Mong Tay Island. The natural environment here is a great condition for children to approach and explore nature. On this small island of Phu Quoc, many open spaces have also been developed, convenient for children to play.<\/li>\n<li>However, traveling to Mong Tay Island requires taking a boat or speedboat, which can cause children to get seasick or feel uncomfortable. In particular, when children are traveling with them, parents need to pay attention to wearing life jackets and supervise carefully to ensure the baby&#8217;s safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Is there a combined tour between Hon Mong Tay and other islands?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Yes. Rooty Trip is offering a\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/product\/best-snorkeling-phu-quoc-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-day BBQ coral reef diving canoe tour<\/a><\/strong>. This tour is a combination of visiting Mong Tay Island and other islands of Phu Quoc Island. You will have the opportunity to explore the wild beauty of\u00a0 Mong Tay Island and some other places such as Gam Ghi Island, Doi Moi Island, Ganh Dau Cape, and Phu Quoc national forest.<\/p>\n<p>You can easily visit this beautiful island through our <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-daily-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1043\"><strong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1019\">Phu Quoc Daily Tours<\/strong><\/a> departing daily from Duong Dong town center.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: #289683;\"><strong>ROOTY TRIP PHU QUOC<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Address: 191 Tran Hung Dao Street, Cua Lap Ward, Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province<br \/>\nPhone\/Whatsapp: 0886.068.886 \u2013 033.906.2222<br \/>\nEmail: cskh@rootytrip.com<br \/>\nFanpage: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rootytripphuquoc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rootytripphuquoc\/<\/a><br \/>\nInstagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rootytrip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rootytrip\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wild, pure, and liberal are the adjectives that describe Mong Tay island (Fingernail island in Phu Quoc) &#8211; a place that still retains its pristine features from its earliest days. 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