Two thousand per capita, you can enjoy visiting Phu Quoc Island - Hardcore Guide

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☆ Overall expenses: 2 adults and 1 child, 2,000 yuan per person.

 

• Ticket 1300, tax refund 200, actual 1100
• Boat ticket 990
• Two nights in vinoasis, two nights in premier residencies, a total of 2,000
• Get cash to eat locally, take a taxi and buy specialties for 1,000
• Safari + Cable Car Ticket 440
• Swipe card for two meals 250
• Spa for two persons 300

Why? Where is Phu Quoc Island? ? How do you do it with an average of 2,000 children per capita? ? ?

It’s time to popularize science in Dumpling Mama’s little classroom ~ Phu Quoc Island is... a small visa-free outlying island in Vietnam

Popular science is over! Thinking about it, a month and a half has passed since the National Day, and the next short holiday is still a month and a half away, and my restless heart is starting to get excited. The vacations for group dads were all gone, so I had no choice but to take the lead and take the young and old out on vacation alone. After a lot of intelligence collection work, I finally made a choice between Xiamen and Phu Quoc Island. After looking at the 30% discount on air tickets in Phu Quoc Island and the original price of high-speed rail tickets in Xiamen, I chose the hard mode on impulse because it would be a waste not to save the wool. .

What is hard mode? The most critical point is the language barrier. Not only do young and old people understand, but I don’t understand it either. After all, 4 years ago in Vietnam, our language skills required us to point to our heads and make a buzzing sound when borrowing a hair dryer from the guy at the front desk... 4 years have passed. I wonder if the Vietnamese people have any international English proficiency. I have improved, but I have regressed anyway. Just thinking about this makes me shiver.

 

I heard that the JW Marriott in Phu Quoc Island is the most beautiful Marriott hotel in the world, and it is also a gathering place for Xiaohongshu Internet celebrities. When I sent the hotel introduction (price) to the group dad, he actually waved his hand... pointed at the dusty Christmas tree in the corner of the living room, and said to me, don't put up the Christmas tree, replace it with a money tree, so easy~

Although I was very affectionate and polite to him, and I repeatedly promised that I did not have the heart to become an Internet celebrity, we cannot let money become a stumbling block that prevents our children from becoming Internet celebrities. After all, Tuanzi is also a celebrity with fans. After arguing, I had to resort to my trump card and asked Tuanzi, do you want to live in the Marriott or want money? Tuanzi said categorically, money! (I look up to the sky OS: You lost the opportunity to stay in an internet celebrity hotel, hang out with internet celebrity girls, marry Bai Fumei, become CEO and reach the pinnacle of life...) Under double pressure, my JW Marriott internet celebrity road had to go bankrupt. In the end, I told Tuanzi’s dad that I would never change my mind: When you become a successful person, if Marriott opens the most beautiful hotel in the world to Mount Everest, you have to take me with you! The group dad said, okay, let’s wait until the Marriott drives to Mount Everest...I...

☆ Air ticket + ferry ticket

 

Pay attention to the special offer information at any time, take action when it is time to take action, and travel across Kyushu in a hurry (with built-in sound effects)... The group dad said that I am very good at managing my family when it comes to spending money. He couldn't believe the price of 1,300 for a round trip for three people.

However, after paying attention to the recent developments on the other side of the river, in order to prevent my air ticket from being ruined, I had no choice but to reluctantly buy another 990 round-trip ferry ticket... However, only some airlines can transfer directly from Shekou Port. In advance, go to the official website of Hong Kong Airlines Inquire.

☆ Hotel

 

After checking Ctrip, Tongcheng, booking, Mafengwo, Xiaohongshu... I made a comparison table that summarized what I have learned throughout my life. It was really difficult for me. Considering that the Pearl Resort is a must-go, and my JW Marriott dream, even if I can't stay, I will live next door to it. This time, let me feel the atmosphere of the Internet celebrity hotel, I believe it will not be far away from staying there next time. Consider both Pearl Oasis and Residence One.

When I made an inquiry, I settled on 3,000 for 4 nights. I am as virtuous as I am and as sensible as I am. I compared prices with many parties and paid attention to the discount information of major apps, and finally won the price of 2,000 on the same trip. Made me laugh for three minutes!

After booking, remember to send an email to the hotel in advance to confirm. If you need to arrange airport pick-up in advance.

☆ Visa

 

Phu Quoc Island is visa-free for entry. If you are flying direct, you do not need to apply for a visa. If you are transferring from Ho Chi Minh City, you must apply for a visa online in advance. If the old version of the passport starts with E, you can directly use the passport to pass the customs. If the new version of the passport starts with G, you need to apply for an entry paper when entering the country. There is no need to prepare photos in advance, just prepare soft sister coins...

☆ Currency

 

Domestic banks cannot exchange Vietnamese dong. U.S. dollars are basically universal in the local area and can be exchanged for small denominations. After all, 1 U.S. dollar can be exchanged for 23,500 Vietnamese dong. It is also painful to count zeros. As soon as you leave the airport, there is a BIDV ATM machine 20 meters to the right at the bottom of the stairs. According to the experience of many netizens, this bank has the lowest handling fees... Huaxia has also canceled the policy of free handling fees for the first overseas cash withdrawal per day. The maximum you can withdraw is 2 million, and the handling fee is about RMB 10. On the final return trip, there is an exchange office opposite the check-in where you can exchange everything back into US dollars. You can take 1,000 back to your country as a souvenir~

For exchange rate conversion, simply remove 10,000 and multiply it by 3. For example, 10,000 Vietnamese dong is approximately equal to 3 soft sister coins.

☆ language

 

The staff at major attractions and hotels can basically communicate in English without any problem. Although they have a heavy accent, it doesn’t matter, as long as you believe that you have a heavy accent and speak Chinese english boldly. In large hotels, you can find some people who can speak Chinese. However, it is difficult for small merchants and taxi drivers to communicate. Ordering at food stalls and small stalls relies on gestures on mobile phones and calculators. Before getting into the taxi, ask the hotel front desk to help you explain where to go... basically there are not many problems.

☆ Others

• Buy a phone card on Taobao in advance. The Vinaphone signal is pretty good, basically 4G.
  
• Don’t skimp on accidental insurance when traveling abroad, especially if you are traveling with children. Remember to choose a policy that includes medical care, which is only 30 yuan per serving.
• Commonly used medicines for children, colds, fevers, diarrhea, ear thermometers...

• Print the air ticket itinerary and hotel confirmation form in advance.

• Download google map, google translate, translator abroad.
  
• Domestic two-hole sockets are universal and do not require a converter.
  
• When taking a local taxi, please look for Xiaobai and Xiaolu.

The following is super detailed and practical information...

【Day 1】

 

Shenzhen Shekou Port-Hong Kong Airport-Phu Quoc Island

Accommodation: vinoasis

If you arrive at Shekou Port in advance, only 20 airlines can handle one-stop check-in. Others can register their tickets at the Hong Kong and Macao departure area and can enter the waiting area through security check 30 minutes in advance. There are very few people and there is almost no need to queue.

The flight takes 30 minutes to arrive at the Hong Kong Airport Skyline Passenger Terminal for check-in. When checking in, you will be given a departure tax refund form. One ticket will be refunded 120 Hong Kong dollars. There is no child ticket... Board directly.

Go in and turn right for 50 meters and you will see a particularly obvious tax refund window at the elevator entrance. Go get your money!

Take the airport train to terminal 1 in 3 minutes and go directly to the 6th floor. While waiting for the flight, you can shop around and eat at the airport. Don’t waste the 240 Hong Kong dollars in tax refund by the way.

After the plane arrives, go down the elevator and directly in front of it is the immigration office. After applying for a visa or an old passport, go directly to the queue. Don’t hesitate, otherwise you will cry in line... If you have a letter that starts with G, go to the right side to apply for the immigration paper, fill in the form and take a photo. The 2-inch photos prepared in advance are completely useless. After all, this is their way of generating income. 50 for one person, 100 for 3 people, 150 for 4 people... The asking price is arbitrary and there is no change. The little red paper should be kept well, if you lose it, you will not be able to return home. The efficiency of exit processing is extremely low. After studying English and reviewing Chinese characters in Tuanzi, I didn’t know how many pages of Logic Dog it was, and I still had to wait in line for at least an hour...

After withdrawing cash, walk 10 meters to the right and you will see the pick-up counters of various hotels. Even if you don’t understand, you can still feel the enthusiasm of the Vietnamese people for the RMB.

It takes about 40 minutes to drive from the airport to Pearl Resort. Before arriving at the resort, the surrounding facilities made my mother question me. Are you here for vacation? Is this worse than the farm in the 1980s? The street lights are not as dark as here, right? Have you been cheated or sold... I felt relieved after entering the resort.

 

The check-in process was smooth. There was a young man at the front desk who could speak Chinese, but he ignored me when I told him hello. Maybe he thought my English was better... I almost got lost after looking at the hotel map.

The room is not luxurious but very clean.

The room order will be delivered in about 20 minutes, and the meal payment can be swiped by credit card ~

【Day 2】

 

Hotel Beach-Hotel Water Park-Dongdong Night Market
Accommodation: vinoasis

Tuanzi woke up coughing at around 4 o'clock in the morning. I have never seen the sky in Shenzhen at 4 o'clock in the morning, but I have seen the sky in Vietnam at 4 o'clock in the morning...

In desperation, I studied the map of the hotel and found that there was a small clinic, as if I had seen a savior. I went to have breakfast before 7 o'clock. As soon as I saw the dumplings I ate, my disease was half cured. The more I looked at it, the more it looked like a foodie's disease. "I want to eat cereal, I want to drink orange juice, I want passion fruit"... Obviously Vietnamese rice noodles and coffee are a perfect match.

After breakfast, I went straight to the small clinic. No, I was dragged out of the children's playground... There are some commonly used medicines in the small medicine cabinet, which should be able to deal with common ailments. I was prescribed a bottle of medicine for bronchitis and asked how much the answer was free... I was overjoyed, socialism is good!

After visiting the hotel, go to the front desk to book a free bus to the night market in the evening. You must make a reservation at least 3 hours in advance. The timetable is as follows.

In the afternoon, we went to the water park first. There are water facilities for both children and adults. The dumplings are a bit smaller and feel more suitable for children over 4 years old. Maybe it was because I slipped my foot in the first activity and threw him into the water. Serious psychological shadow...

We set off to the night market at 5:30 and waited for the bus at the back door 10 minutes early. The journey took 30 minutes. The night market was not big. I bought a durian for 150,000 yuan and it tasted average. It was far less delicious than the ones in the Philippines. The restaurant waiters along the way are working hard to attract customers in at least 5 languages. Hello, Savadika, Anyasayo, hello, Gongmi Qiwa... The key is that they can not only say hello but also order food. Let me I seriously doubt my education level.

When I was confused, I instinctively opened Dianping. After seeing the reviews, xu restaurant was not bad. The key is that the boss speaks Chinese well, so he is the one. I ordered a lobster, shrimp heads cooked in porridge, shrimp tails fried with garlic, a plate of squid, a plate of water spinach fried with garlic, and a green coconut.

The total cost is 850,000 yuan. How much is it in RMB? I can finally click with my eyes closed and become a rich man! Having said that, you still have to be under the care of Dianping, the motherland, to be able to safely avoid being ripped off or stepped on. It is worth recommending.

Then I went shopping and bought some dried jackfruit, and ordered a mixed fruit smoothie priced at RMB 30,000 from a roadside smoothie stand. Even my mom, who is extremely picky about tastes, said it was delicious three times...

Then take the hotel bus back. The departure time is very punctual, so don’t be late.

【Day 3】

 

Safari
Accommodation: premier residences

After taking the medicine, Tuanzi finally slept through the night. After breakfast, pack your luggage and check out the shuttle bus from the hotel to the safari park about 10 minutes in advance. No reservation is required.

Tickets can be purchased on Taobao one day in advance for cheaper than local prices, and you can exchange tickets directly at the door.

The number of park tour buses is 100,000 per person. The kid zoo is very suitable for children. In addition, there are several feeding areas. A piece of food costs 30,000. It is true that children can make the best money in the world. It is really a big deal.

You need to change to a large bus in the wild area. Tigers and lions are very aloof. Zebras, black bears, rhinos, and giraffes will automatically surround you. When you come out of the wild area, turn right and there is a giraffe restaurant. Don’t miss it when you pass by. You can feed the giraffes at zero distance, which is especially suitable for taking pictures. If one portion is not enough, have two portions...

There are two animal performances every day. Check the time in advance. The total tour time is 4 hours. Already exhausted~

Because changing hotels from the northernmost to the southernmost tip of Phu Quoc Island requires a taxi for 200 RMB, I chose to take the hotel's shuttle bus to the airport. However, I had to make a reservation at the front desk 5 hours in advance. Taking a taxi from the airport to premier residences only cost 260,000 yuan. ...Be as witty as me, manage your household as well as me~

 

Premier Residencies is only one wall away from the internet celebrity JW. The price is only 4 cents. It is a hotel-style apartment with very good management and service. Mainly Europeans and Americans. I didn't meet a single Chinese after staying there for two days. There are few people and the environment is comfortable. Children's paradise facilities It is fully equipped and the entire hotel is built around the swimming pool. We stayed on the first floor and the back door led out to the garden. It felt like the entire swimming pool was covered by the hotel. The price/performance ratio was very high. The disadvantage was that there were few restaurants in the hotel, only one buffet restaurant and one Western restaurant.

We took the dumplings for a swim and then went to the hotel to have a meal and rest.

【Day 4】

 

Hotel Beach-Children's Paradise-Sea Cable Car

Accommodation: premier residences

 

In the morning, we played at the beach of the hotel. The hotel provides sand digging toys, kayaks, volleyball balls, etc... It is said that the water here is the clearest and you can see small fish. There may be a lot of garbage on the shore at low tide...

You can walk to the Marriott along the beach, but it's a pity that Tuanzi doesn't have the Internet celebrity dream of going to the children's paradise, chatting and playing with the foreign children and refusing to return.

I got up at 3pm and took a taxi to take the cable car. I was misled by Xiaohongshu and the driver took me on the right path. I insisted on asking him to stop and turn around and take the wrong path... I only paid 50,000 for the fare and took 150,000. The driver was very Chun Pu was smiling and very happy the whole time...

The cable car tickets are purchased on Taobao one day in advance for 45 yuan per person for a round trip. There is no need to exchange tickets and enter directly with the QR code. After arriving, there was a free scenic bus to the beach on the left. The scenery of the island was pretty good, and the sunset was amazing when we came back at 5:30.

We took a taxi to a food stall on the main road outside the hotel for dinner, NGA LAM. They were all locals and I thought the food must be good. However, the boss and the waiters couldn’t communicate in even the simplest English. I actually ordered a table. vegetable……

 

Two large flower crabs, 4 extra large shrimps with paste, and a plate of Dongfeng snails totaling 430,000 yuan. The price is not particularly cheap, but the clearly marked price is definitely not a rip-off. Moreover, the breeding industry in Vietnam is probably not developed yet, and the seafood tastes great. , pure wild and delicious. There are also people selling boxes of fruits, ranging from RMB 30,000 to RMB 50,000 for large and small boxes. Jackfruit is so recommended that I went to buy an avocado smoothie and only had a few pieces left when I came back...

After dinner, the taxi fare back to the hotel was RMB 20,000. I made an appointment with the spa one day in advance for RMB 990,000 for 60 minutes. There happened to be a buy-one-get-one-free event~~ It was a bit overwhelming, and I felt like I had earned a million.

【Day 5】

 

Phu Quoc Island-Hong Kong Airport-Shenzhen

 

After breakfast, one person was responsible for packing the luggage and the other took the dumplings to the amusement park. The golden rooster is independent, or is it asking the monkey to climb the tree? In short, it’s okay to move. If you don’t discharge the battery now, how can you sleep on the plane~

Check out at 10 o'clock and take a taxi to the airport in less than 30 minutes for 250,000. The remaining money can be converted into US dollars at the airport exchange window. The speed of exiting customs is much faster than entering customs. It only takes 10 minutes to complete all the procedures and arrive at the terminal. To highlight the point, there is no drinking water at Phu Quoc Airport! A bottle of mineral water costs 2 US dollars, and a package of the smallest package of dried mango costs 3 US dollars, so if you want to bring specialties, don’t come to the airport to buy them...

 

The flight landed at 3:30 in advance. As soon as we came out, we saw the sign for the Mainland Macau Clippers and went directly to check in. You can only buy tickets for 1 hour later, which fully reflects the advantage of buying a round-trip ticket. The 4:30 ferry ticket I bought in advance can be directly checked in. I asked before that if the flight is delayed, I can directly change all the sailings on the day, 30 I will be back in the warm embrace of my great motherland in a few minutes~

Stay tuned for the Tuanzi version of the travel diary...