Asia’s ‘best’ island Phu Quoc tops winter holiday wishlists of South Korean families

The island moved up four places from last year to lead the ranking, ahead of Fukuoka and Osaka in Japan.

The ranking was based on accommodation searches made by South Korean travelers accompanied by at least one child for stays between November 2026 and January 2027.

The data was released by Agoda on Oct. 30.

Two other Vietnamese destinations, Nha Trang and Da Nang, also made the top 10, ranking fourth and sixth.

Colorful waterfront buildings and traditional boat rides at Grand World, Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Photo by Unsplash

The list also included Tokyo, Okinawa, and Sapporo in Japan, Cebu in the Philippines, and Chiang Mai in Thailand.

Agoda said Phu Quoc’s appeal to families was supported by the start of its dry season in November, enabling outdoor activities.

Visitors can island-hop, snorkel, parasail, and visit night markets, theme parks, and safaris.

Earlier this year, Phu Quoc was named Asia’s Best Island for a second consecutive year at Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Phu Quoc welcomed 2.1 million international tourists in the first 10 months of 2026, up 59% year-on-year, while total arrivals exceeded 9.2 million, according to local authorities.

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