A tragic sea accident involving Indian tourists on Saturday near Vietnam’s famous tourist destination Phu Quoc Island shocked everyone. A tourist boat carrying 36 people suddenly capsized, in which 32 Indian tourists were aboard. So far 15 Indians have died in the accident, while 21 people were rescued safely.
According to initial information, high sea waves and passengers not wearing life jackets are considered to be the major reasons for the accident. This boat was going to take tourists on a trip to Ngoi Island from the beautiful Hon May Rut located near Phu Quoc, but met with an accident just 400 meters from the shore. With this, let us know about Phu Quoc Deep of Vietnam…
Phu Quoc, located in the Gulf of Thailand in the south-western part of Vietnam, is the largest island of the country. There is a group of 22 small and big islands around this island with an area of about 574 square kilometers. It is called ‘Pearl Island’ because of its natural beauty, white sand beaches, clear blue sea and luxury resorts. The island is only about 4 kilometers from Cambodia, but is administratively entirely part of Vietnam.
Why is Phu Quoc so special?
1. 150 kilometer long beautiful coastline- Phu Quoc has more than 150 kilometers of coastline. The most famous beaches are Long Beach, Sao Beach, Khem Beach, Ong Lang Beach. The sea here is so clean that in many places the bottom is visible.
2. UNESCO Biosphere Reserve-Phu Quoc is not only a tourist destination but is also very important from the environmental point of view. In view of the biodiversity of the forests, mangroves, coral reefs and marine creatures here, UNESCO has declared it a Biosphere Reserve. Almost half of the island is covered with national parks.
3. World’s Longest Sea-Crossing Cable Car-Hoan Thom Cable Car is the biggest landmark of Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Its length is approximately 7.9 kilometers. Among the world’s longest cable cars built over the sea. The journey takes about 15 minutes and offers spectacular views of the sea and small islands.
4. VinWonders Theme Park- It is considered to be the largest theme park in Vietnam. Present here- Water Park, Roller Coaster, Aquarium, Adventure Zone, Family Entertainment
5. Vinpearl Safari- This is the first and largest Safari Park in Vietnam. Thousands of animals including lion, tiger, giraffe, elephant, zebra, rhinoceros can be seen here.
How many Indians go to Phu Quoc every year?
There has been a tremendous increase in the number of Indian tourists to Phu Quoc island of Vietnam in recent years. To promote tourism, Vietnam had set a target of attracting about 3 lakh (3,00,000) Indian tourists in the year 2025. The island is becoming increasingly popular among Indian travelers due to its easy travel, beautiful beaches and affordable luxury experience.
Main reasons for the popularity of Phu Quoc among Indians-
- Visa-free entry for up to 30 days – Phu Quoc is the only region of Vietnam where Indian citizens can directly arrive and stay without a visa for 30 days under prescribed conditions.
- Better air connectivity – Due to direct or convenient connecting flights from cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, reaching here has become easier than before.
- World-class tourist attractions- White sand beaches, luxury resorts, vibrant nightlife, attractions like ‘Kiss of the Sea’ show and ‘VUI-Fest Bazaar’ are especially liked by Indian tourists.
- Affordable foreign holiday – Phu Quoc offers great luxury experiences at a lower budget than popular destinations like Thailand and Bali, making it the first choice for Indian families, honeymoon couples and young travelers.
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