Fukuok - the largest island of the Gulf of Thailand, is located in the south of Vietnam , 45 km from the coast. He is also sometimes called poetically "an island of 99 mountains", because exactly how many of them have a backbone, gradually overthrown from the north. It is believed that the island is not sufficiently developed for tourism, although it has everything you need. The fact is that for many years its territory was the subject of a dispute between Vietnam and Cambodia. And at this time on the island itself there was nothing but a prison.
But as time has shown, a long desolation has gone to the island for good - now it attracts tourist flows precisely with its calm and untouched coast, and the beaches of Fukuoka have been recognized as one of the cleanest and most picturesque in the world.
Fukuoka Attractions
The most remarkable on the island is, of course, its nature. Making excursions on the island of Fukuok, you can hardly see something grand, for example, the famous National Park, in fact, is not much different from the landscapes of the island as a whole. But still there is something to see on Fukuoka:
- The old lighthouse is perhaps the most famous landmark of the island. Interesting in that it is a real miniature Buddhist temple, where local people come to worship and bring gifts. The lighthouse itself has long since ceased to function for its intended purpose;
- pearl farm - was established in 1998 and since then has enjoyed immense popularity among tourists who want to personally see the cultivation of pearls for free. And although the natural conditions of the ocean of the Gulf of Thailand in themselves contribute to the birth of pearls, it rarely grows to the required sizes in a natural way, because there is a need to grow it artificially, for example, for export. Ornaments from not the most successful examples of pearls can be bought here is not at all expensive;
- Kau Palace was built on the west coast in 1937 in honor of the sea mistress Thien Howe. Noteworthy is that it is erected on a rock and looks like its natural continuation. Local people believe that the goddess patronizes fishermen and seafarers and must visit the temple before going to sea, and also hold an annual festival in her honor;
- Pagodas - the most famous of them are located in the city of Zyongdong. Sung Hyung is located at the foot of the hill and is buried in luscious greenery, and in the courtyard of the structure is a statue, buried in water, surrounded by flowers. The Hung Long pagoda is located further in the rocks and is also striking with its quaint beauty and restraint.
Weather in Fukuoka
The island's climate is tropical and monsoon, which means having two main seasons - dry and wet. The wet season, when air masses move from sea to land, lasts approximately from April to the end of October. This time is marked by an abundance of rains and lack of sun, humidity of air reaches 87%. During the dry season the precipitation is minimal and the humidity does not exceed 77%.
The average annual temperature in Fukuoka is 27.7 ° C. The daily maximum does not exceed 31, but does not fall below 24 ° C.
Hotels Fukuoka, Vietnam
The infrastructure of the island does not cope with the existing influx of tourists, so if you want to relax from comfort in the high season , you should think about booking a hotel in advance. Otherwise, you risk on the spot to rush between the hotels in search of something acceptable for a relatively low fee. During the low season, you can rent a bungalow on the beach from 6 USD. and a villa from 50 USD. per day.
Holiday in the island of Phu Quoc
The island has everything you need, but it is unlikely that it will appeal to those who love nightlife and active "forays into the light." Most of the rest on the island will appeal to those who seek a quiet secluded beach holiday away from the hustle and bustle.
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