Sunset Town, Phu Quoc

What Sunset Town is

Sunset Town sits on a hillside on the southwest coast of Phu Quoc Island, in Kien Giang Province, Vietnam. The slope faces the sea with nothing in the way, which is the whole point of the place: the sun goes down over the water and the view stays open from the high ground.

It is not a traditional Vietnamese fishing village or a beach strip. The buildings are designed in a Mediterranean style, with bright colours and detailed façades, so the area looks more like a southern European seaside town set on a tropical island.

Why people go

There are two draws, and they work together.

• The sunset. Reviews often rank it among the best places in Vietnam to watch the sun set. The light turns the sea and the hillside a warm gold, and it is calm enough to sit and watch without much else going on.

• The architecture. The colourful buildings make easy backdrops for photographs, and some visitors spend hours walking around taking pictures.

It suits couples, solo travellers who want a quiet evening, and anyone who likes photography. If you want to see the sunset properly, plan to arrive well before it starts rather than just in time, so you can look around while the light is still good.

Getting there

Most visitors fly into Phu Quoc International Airport. The alternative is to cross by ferry from the mainland to the island. Either way, you then need local transport to reach Sunset Town on the southwest side: a taxi is the simplest option, though other transport works too.

Check the location on the map link below before you set off, and agree the destination clearly with your driver.