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Phu Quoc is the largest island of Vietnam. The island is part of Kien Giang province. The district of Phu Quoc includes the island proper and 21 smaller islets. Moreover, it is also the largest town on this island, whose total area is 574 km².
Situated in the Gulf of Thailand 45 km west of Ha Tien on the Vietnamese mainland and 15 km south of the coast of Cambodia, Phu Quoc is ringed with some of most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, and offers the best seafood in the country. Phu Quoc island and its beaches was voted to be "The Most Cleanest and Beautiful Beach of World" by ABC News as from the end of February, 2008. Bai Sao is located on a private gulf so that there is always small rippling emerging on the coast. Sand has a spotlessly white color and sea is pure as crystal. This is one of seaside resort still reserves its natural beauty. Tourists are free to enjoy sea and go fishing. After that, restaurant will prepare a hearty, harmonious meal from fishes that customers have caught. Duong Dong town is known by its dried seafood and native dogs. They are wild animal but have been trained as hunting dogs by local people. Incredible ability in catching fishes or snakes makes this type of dog become well-known in the world. You should take a chance to participate a night fishing- squid journey. It is one of the most attractive activities here. Phu Quoc, however, home to the best fish sauce (nuoc mam), fermented fish sauce in the world, also reputedly known to produce high quality pepper. Pepper cultivation is located inland in the center of the island. It brings a specific aroma, hot, strong taste that is deeper than other places. Phu Quoc has a monumentally impressive pearl reservation. Local people established separately a village to rear as well as collect pearls. With a poetic scenery, fresh air and uncommonly special seafood, Phu Quoc not only is a peaceful convalescence paradise but also satisfied almost fastidious tourists with its produce.
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