An Thoi Archipelago, located in the Southeast of Phu Quoc, is one of the attractive destinations you should not miss when you are in Phu Quoc. The archipelago impresses tourists by its pristine sceneries of the beach, the islets, the rock rapids, and fishing boats mooring in the port. Coming to the archipelago, you will be immersed in the wild nature and have chances to enjoy these things below.

• Visiting around the islets
• Snorkeling and watching coral reefs and different types of marine creatures
• Fishing and squid fishing on the boats
• Walking around An Thoi port
• Learning about the Vietnamese wars time in Phu Quoc Prison
• Visiting fishing sauce factory

Visiting around the islets

An Thoi archipelago has 18 islets in total. However, there are 5 of them have local people living. The beauty of these islets is as vivid and colorful as a picture. This is created from the combination of the stunning landscape and the idyll life of local people.

To visit the islets in An Thoi archipelago, you should hire a boat from local people and let them take you to those islets. Thom islet, Coconut islet, Mong Tay islet, and May Rut islet are some famous islets here.

· Thom islet

Thom islet provides you with lots of activities. They are joining different water games in the Sun World entertainment park, swimming in the beach, canoeing, surfing, etc. Staying in the cable car to the islet, you can have a chance to admire a panoramic view of the sea.

· Coconut islet

Coming to Coconut islet, you can relax and lie on the beach under the coconut trees. Besides, you can see the fishermen gathering here to catch fish. You can buy seafood and let the local people process them for you.

· Mong Tay islet

Mong Tay islet is a pristine islet with not many people and boats coming. Immersing yourself in the seawater and lying on the beach will be a pleasant experience on this islet.

· May Rut islet

May Rut islet attracts tourists by its idyll natural scenery of the turquoise sea water. You can get yourself diving into the water, watch the coral reefs, and join catching fish and sea urchin with local people.

Besides those islets above, you should drop in Dau islets, Roi islets, Trang islets, Vang islet, or Xuong islet. They are all unspoiled and sparsely populated. You will definitely enjoy the atmosphere in An Thoi Archipelago.

Snorkeling and watching coral reefs

The beaches in An Thoi archipelago are crystal clear with turquoise color of the sea. In the beach areas in An Thoi, the sand is smooth. No matter where you set foot on, the sand will settle down, and the seawater is not turbid. Therefore, you can easily see the color fishes swimming, all kinds of jellyfishes, and coral reefs.

An Thoi has various ecosystems in both the land and under the sea. This is home to many colorful fishes such as catfish, horse fish, etc. Gam Ghi islet is regarded as the most beautiful place to admire the coral reefs in An Thoi archipelago. The beach here is shallow and clear; therefore, you can see the coral at the bottom of the sea. Besides, you can catch up with and take photos of the rapid rocks at different shapes in this islet.

Let’s come and immerse yourself in the majestic ocean world in An Thoi archipelago.

Fishing and squid fishing on the boats

Phu Quoc possesses a great sea resource, especially in the sea of An Thoi. An Thoi provides a large amount of seafood to the mainland. Coming to An Thoi, you should not miss floating on the sea to catch fish. Experiencing catching fresh fishes will be an unforgettable experience. After fishing and having your achievements, you can let the cook process them and enjoy right on the boat.

In the evening, you will continue staying on the boat and doing squid fishing. Roi islet is the most suitable place for squid fishing. The squid fishing time starts at 5.00 p.m. and ends at 9-10 p.m. To catch the squid, you should choose proper baits and learn about the skills.

Let’s challenge yourself with the experience you have never tried before.

Walking around An Thoi port and market

An Thoi is a place converging the largest number of ports and fishing ports in Phu Quoc. An Thoi port is the main port here. The ships at 3000 tons of weight can also be mooring here.

The most crowded time in An Thoi port is in the early morning. You can catch up with the images of fishermen coming and leaving the port for netting and catching fishes. You can also listen to the sound of the boats and the fishermen selling and exchanging seafood.

An Thoi port is a busy place for transporting goods, but it is also a place to pick up and transfer passengers to visit beautiful islands in Phu Quoc.

Cau Sau and An Thoi are two famous markets located right in the center of An Thoi island. The goods here are plentiful. You can find every type of fresh seafood from squids, fishes, shrimps, etc. You can also have a chance to enjoy local people ‘s food.

Exploring Phu Quoc Prison

Phu Quoc Prison, also known as the Coconut Prison, is located in An Thoi town, 28 kilometers to the South from Duong Dong Town. The prison is the witness of Vietnamese patriots during the Indochina and Vietnam war.

During the wars, the prisoners here had to show brutal tortures such as being nailed to hands, feet, head, burnt, etc. Coming to Phu Quoc prison, you will see the most terrible sufferings prisoners have to suffer.

Phu Quoc prison has 12 areas in total. They are numbered from one to twelve. Each of the regions can contain 3000 prisoners. The Tiger cage is one of the tortures the colonial and emperor regime use. The tiger cages are made entirely of barbed wire, interwoven around and on the roof. These tiger cages are located outdoors, can confine one to five people depending on the size and shape of the cage.

The original artifacts in both indoor and outdoor display areas in prison are still preserved and almost unchanged. Visiting the prison, you can have a realistic look at the cruelty of the colonial and emperor regime.

Let’s come and learn about Vietnamese history as well as the unyielding spirits of Vietnamese!

Visiting fish sauce factory

In particular, Phu Quoc in general and An Thoi archipelago has an advantage of the diverse types of fishes. They have a large number of anchovies, which is a vital ingredient to make fish sauce.

Visiting An Thoi, you should not miss coming to see the fish sauce factory. The fish sauce is made by traditional technology and stored in large wooden carks. Standing in the door of the factory, you can smell the aroma of the pure fish sauce.