Sung Hung pagoda

Located in Duong Dong Town, visitors will experience the peaceful ambience under the old banyan tree at Sung Hung pagoda. In the beginning there were two pagodas: Sung Nghia (Sùng Nghĩa) and Hung Nhan (Hưng Nhân), but now they are reunited into the one pagoda named Sung Hung Pagoda. Phú Quốc island, Vietnam. Built in early of the 20th century on the bottom of a mountain near the town, its gate heads North with a generally suitable structure. This pagoda is surrounded by huge old trees. The main entrance conforms to a three-gate style (called Tam Quan).
The statue of the Goddess Quan Am Bo Tat overlooks the centre of the courtyard over a small lotus pond. In the main hall, Tam The Buddha is placed on the highest altar. On the wall is a painting depicting Monk Duong Tang's journey to the West. Behind this is the shrine that worships Gautama Buddha's ascendancy to Heaven.

Duong Dong market

When you tour Phu Quoc, do not limit yourself to just the beach. In this post, I’m recommending that you check out the Duong Dong Market.

Duong Dong Market is just right across the old bridge in central Phu Quoc or, to be exact, located in Duong Dong Town. With no tarmac road and hundreds of people and motorbikes packing the narrow path, it’s gonna be quite a dusty affair. But this is Vietnam. If you want to get into the real life of the Vietnamese people, see ladies with conical hats sitting on the floor selling vegetables and hawkers shouting to get attention to their stalls, go to this Duong Dong Market. You won’t be disappointed.

Everything in Duong Dong market looks so different from anything else in town: huge fish, odd fishing tools … A lively and cheerful atmosphere permeates the marketplace from vendors in conical-palm hats sitting on the ground with their small baskets of little fruits and vegetables to salespeople at their big well-stocked stands. A walk to the market jetty where you can take wonderful snapshots of boats constantly loaded and unloaded in a hurry is also worth trying.

Phu Quoc restaurant - where to eat

The Vietnamese love their food - in fact, they obsessed about it all day! As soon as they had their breakfast, they will soon think about what they would have for lunch...so it's not surprising that you will find an abundance of small eatery places springing across this tiny island.

The food on Phu Quoc island is heavily influenced by the bountiful harvest of fresh seafood, herbs and vegetable...it is fresh, simple yet utterly deliciously refreshing...no fancy garnishes or over the top big plate with tiny portion a-la French style.

Some places you come across might appear to be shabby by western standards...but do not be fooled by their appearances! With a little sense of adventure and you will soon discover some of the tastiest and most inexpensive food you've ever eaten.

 An Thai Cafe, Phu Quoc
A nice relaxing An Thoi restaurant with a good view of town and the sea. They offer fresh seafood as well as Vietnamese and western dishes as well as variety of cocktails at reasonable prices. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Cuisine: Seafood, Vietnamese, Western, Pizza
Price: < US $7
Address: Khu Pho 3, An Thoi, (77) 844 307
Direction: Located in An Thoi Town, Southern Phu Quoc

Carole Restaurant, Phu Quoc 

Terrific place set in a lovely garden setting underneath a giant thatched roof with an excellent menu and reasonable cocktail selection.  The staffs provide a good efficient level of service. Do try their cocktails…and particularly the Mojitos!
Cuisine: Seafood, Vietnamese, Western, Pizza
Price: < US $10
Address: 88 Tran Hung Dao St, Duong Dong
Direction: A short walk from the Saigon Phu Quoc Resort

Tropicana Resort Restaurant, Phu Quoc
Lovely outdoor terraced eating area serving great variety of Vietnamese and western food, over -looking the beach at sunset. Friendly service. Try the Crab fried rice or Lemongrass Fish.
Cuisine: Seafood, Vietnamese, Western
Price: < US $10
Address: Resort, on the beach. (77) 847 127
Directions:  3km south of Duong Dong town
Web: www.tropicanavietnam.com

 Trung Duong Restaurant, Phu Quoc
 Terrific variety of seafood and Vietnamese dishes on the menu. We give this restaurant a high recommendation, having eaten here many times as recently as January 2008 and always found the food to be tasty and great quality. Try the Crab fried rice with your meal or deep fried battered prawns if available.
Cuisine: Seafood, Vietnamese
Price:  < US $10
Address: Duong Dong St., Phu Quoc, (77) 980 504
Direction: Located in Duong Dong Town Center

Palm Tree Restaurant
One of the few that will serve vegan food upon request
Cuisine:  Seafood, Vietnamese, Vegan
Price: < US $10
Address:    Located between Mai House and La Veranda
Direction:    3km south of Duong Dong town

Laguna & Neptune Restaurant, Phu QuocLocated at the Sasco Blue Lagoon Resort with sea views. These restaurants offer a wide variety of dining options with an interesting selection of dishes combining Asian and western flavours.

Cuisine: Seafood, Vietnamese, International
Price: < US $15
Address: Sasco Blue Lagoon Resort, 64 Tran Hung Dao
Web: www.sasco-bluelagoon-resort.com

 Buddy Ice Cream & Info Cafe, Phu Quoc
Friendly staff that offer a great selection of Ice creams and shakes in a clean and modern setting. Try the banana splits or strawberry shakes.
Cuisine:Ice cream
Price:< US $10
Address: 26 Nguyen Trai Street, Duong Dong Town
Direction:Centre of Town on the way to the market

 Minh Tri Restaurant, Phu Quoc
 A nice local place to relax on the beach and enjoy a range of dishes and cocktails.
Cuisine: Seafood, European & South East Asian dishes
Price: < US $10
Address: Tran Hung Dao, Khu Pho 1, (77) 848 829
Direction:Long Beach, southern end of Duong Dong

Gop Gio Restaurant, Phu QuocA local restaurant highly regarded by travelers, offering fresh seafood at very reasonable prices. Nice casual place for a bit to eat.
Cuisine: Seafood, Vietnamese
Price: < US $10
Address: 145 Bach Dang St, 2nd Quarter, (77) 847 057
Direction: Located in center of Duong Dong town