Framed by snow-white beaches and hiding somewhere in the depths of the emerald jungle, more recently, Fukuok was a sleepy and quiet island in the middle of the Gulf of Thailand .Today it is a popular destination for white-skinned and light-eyed gentlemen from the West who are eager to spend a slushy European winter in the sun, or even escape from office everyday life to a village in the wilderness, but with an exotic touch of .Despite the fact that tourism on the island is developing by leaps and bounds - a new international airport has appeared, casinos and hotels, a golf course and roads are being built - most of Fukuoka still consists of thickets that are part of the national park territory .And, therefore, the natural "savagery" here will be in excess, but, tired of it, drink a cocktail by the pool no one will prohibit .If you consider that the size of this land area reaches, for example, the area of Singapore, then do not be afraid to get bored or miss: diving, kayaking, excursions to all kinds of farms, finally, luxurious massage, beach laziness and long feasts with fresh seafood - these are just some of the pleasures that Fukuok prepares for his guests .
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8-10-84-77-telephone number.
Geography and history
The island lies 45 km west of Ha Tien and in 15 km south of the coast of Cambodia. The length of about 50 km, Fukuok - the largest island in Vietnam. Once, in 1760-80, this island was the main base of the French missionary Pigneau de Behaine.
In addition, Fukuok remarkable that here, unlike the delta of the Mekong and virtually the entire country, do not grow rice. The main agriculture here is black pepper. Islanders also traditionally produce fish and seafood, and produce a famous and very high quality fish sauce (nuoc mam).
There are also unusual hunting dogs on the island. They are distinguished by curly tails and blue tongue and can carry out commands of their master at a distance of more than a kilometer. Unfortunately, today this breed got into the Red Book as an endangered species.
How to get
Vietnam Airlines commits four flights a day between Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Duong Dong, the main city of Fukuoka. A popular circular route between HCMC and the island is a trip from the Mekong Delta by boat, which departs from the township of Rach Gia. The same town - the main "outgoing" port of all ships to Fukuoka. Directly to the island, passengers arrive and sail to / from the port of An Thoi, which is in the southern part of the island.
Some companies carry shipments on hydrofoil ships between Rach Gia and Fukuok. Ships depart for the continent daily between 7 and 8.30 am, return between 12.30 and 13.30 (en route 2, 5 hours). The ticket price is from 150, 000 to 200, 000 adults, and 70-90, 000 for children. Tickets must be purchased in advance, 30 minutes before boarding.
Flights on hovercraft are organized by Super Dong (Rach Gia: 077-878 475, Fukuok: 077-980 111), Duong Dong Express (Rach Gia: 077-879 765, Fu-Kook: 077-990 747) and Hai Au (Rach Gia: 077-879455, Fu-Quoc 077-990 555). All have offices in the docks Rach Gia and on the island - in the docks An Thoi and in Duong Dong.
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Climate
Partly cloudy, thunderstorms +28 ° С in the afternoon +27 ° С at night ° С water |
Clearly +28 ° С in the afternoon +26 ° С at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, heavy rain, thunderstorms +27 ° С in the afternoon +26 ° С at night ° С water |
| Fukuoka weather forecast for 10 days | ||
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| in the daytime | + 30 | + 31 | + 32 | + 33 | + 32 | + 32 | + 31 | + 30 | + 30 | + 30 | + 30 | + 30 |
| night | + 21 | + 21 | + 22 | + 23 | + 24 | + 25 | + 25 | + 24 | + 25 | + 24 | + 23 | + 22 |
| of water | + 26 | + 27 | + 27 | + 28 | + 28 | + 28 | + 28 | + 28 | + 28 | + 27 | + 27 | + 27 |
The rainy season in Fukuoka (which is also often written as Fukuok) lasts from May to November, the rest of the time is a dry season for beach rest and snorkeling. The best time to visit is the middle of winter, when the sky is blue and the sea is calm, and the air temperature is not very hot. See also the current weather forecast for Fukuoka for 10 days.
Transport
On the island itself is most convenient to move around on a rented car, scooter or bicycle (it is necessary to stock up on water, as the dust on the island's roads is a pillar, the rental price is about $ 1 a day). In hotels and travel agencies, scooters are offered for rent - from 100 000 to 240 000 VND per day, depending on the set of options.
Or you can take a taxi (40 000-50 000 VND for a short trip). To see the local attractions, it is convenient to rent a taxi for the whole day: it will cost around 600 000 VND Regular regular bus services run between the port of An Thoi and Duong Dong. Buses run once per hour or two, the fare is 10 thousand dong.
Beaches
The beaches of the island are deservedly considered to be one of the cleanest and most beautiful in the world. The main tourist beach of Fukuoka is Ong-Lang, here most of the hotels are located. A special charm is the uninhabited beach of Sao, stretching for several kilometers along the southeast coast.
Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions of Fukuoka
All local excursions are directly connected to the sea: "Robinson's Day on a deserted island", "Fishing, snorkeling and sightseeing of corals", "Evening fishing". Approximate cost of excursions per person in a group is from 15 800 VND.
Bicycle excursion "Villages of folk crafts": the route of this cycle trip covers just three sides of the island's life - the plantation of black pepper, the production of fish sauce and the farm of hunting dogs.
In addition to diving in Fukuoka, you can do sea fishing, visit the "Coconut prison" and a national park or go on a sea cruise around the island..In the city itself you can see the Temple of the sea gods and go to the Art Gallery .Very popular excursions to pearl farms: there you can not only see the process of growing pearls, but also buy individual pearls or an entire necklace .Similarly, it makes sense to shell out a little while visiting black pepper plantations: Fukuoka is highly quoted in the world market of spices .
Diving in Fukuoka
Diving in Vietnam is considered the cheapest in the world: this applies to the prices of equipment, and to the services of instructors. In Fukuoka, he is also one of the most interesting in the country.
The main dive sites of Fukuoka are located on the north-west coast and the island of Antoy in the south. The north is good for beginners - the depth there does not exceed 10 meters, and the underwater world is spectacularly picturesque: coral colonies, rock formations, an abundance of colorful underwater inhabitants. In the south - more than 20 popular dive sites with a depth of 10 to 40 meters and visibility of 7-8 meters. In the vicinity of the islands strong currents are possible, and diving there is designed for trained athletes.
Fukuoka can also be trained and certified by PADI or SSI. Photo of Fukuoka (14)