According to the magazine, Vietnam has long scored highly with Australian travelers for its affordability, vibrant street food, spectacular landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.
From Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth, travelers can find direct flights to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City for under $200, before conveniently connecting onward to Phu Quoc.
For lovers of tropical beaches, Phu Quoc offers what Australians once found in Bali years ago: long stretches of white sand, turquoise waters, and a laid-back pace of life.
From Khem Beach and Sao Beach to the pristine southern shores, much of the island’s landscape still retains its natural charm. Alongside its coastline lies a lush primary forest ecosystem with jungle trekking routes – an ideal choice for adventurous travelers.
What sets Phu Quoc apart, Escape notes, is the seamless blend of nature and modern experiences.
A highlight is the sea-crossing cable car linking An Thoi to Hon Thom – recognized as the world’s longest three-wire cable car system – allowing visitors to glide above the waters and take in panoramic views of Phu Quoc’s seascape from a bird’s-eye perspective.
If Bali charms visitors with its ancient temples and distinctive spiritual atmosphere, Phu Quoc leaves its mark through symbolic seaside architecture.
For Australian travelers, it offers something both familiar and refreshingly new – a tropical paradise that preserves a sense of unspoiled freedom, enhanced by the comforts and dynamic energy of a destination rising strongly on Asia’s travel map.
Phu Quoc was one of top 10 trending destinations for Australian tourists this year, according to data from American online travel agency Expedia.
The Vietnam’s largest island received a record number of 8.1 million tourists including 1.8 million foreign arrivals in 2025.
During the nine-day Tet holidays from Feb. 14-21, it attracted 366,000 visitors, up 30% from last year.
The island, voted Asia’s most beautiful by readers of Condé Nast Traveler last year, expects to receive 8.5 million tourists this year, up 5% from last year, including two million foreigners, an 11% increase.
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