Phu Quy island off the coast of Lam Dong province and Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa province have been highlighted by the French maritime, yachting, and marine weather website figaronautisme.meteoconsult.fr as two of the most stunning destinations along the East Sea.

Accessed mainly by sea and featuring modest infrastructure and services, Phu Quy Island has long remained relatively untouched by mass tourism.

According to an article published on January 18, Phu Quy, situated off the southern coast of Vietnam, is described as one of the lesser-known islands on the East Sea tourism map.

Accessed mainly by sea and featuring modest infrastructure and services, the island has long remained relatively untouched by mass tourism.

Even today, it primarily attracts travellers willing to embrace simplicity in exchange for a largely unspoiled island environment.

Phu Quy’s landscape is strongly shaped by geology, with volcanic cliffs, rugged coastlines, and small coves of clear blue water. Local life remains closely tied to fishing and traditional maritime activities.

The island’s beaches have seen little commercial development, instead offering opportunities for low-key experiences such as swimming, coastal exploration, and nearshore snorkelling.

The site characterises Phu Quy as a slow-paced destination where tourism blends with tranquillity and closeness to nature.

In contrast, Nha Trang represents a more dynamic approach to coastal tourism. Situated along a broad bay and surrounded by small islands easily reached by boat, the city offers favourable conditions for beach recreation and marine leisure. Over time, Nha Trang has become one of Vietnam’s key gateways to exploring the East Sea.

According to the French website, Nha Trang successfully combines a vibrant seaside urban atmosphere with surrounding island environments.

While the central beachfront remains lively, the islands within the bay provide more secluded spaces, featuring sheltered beaches, shallow coral reefs, and panoramic views across the bay.

This balance has helped sustain Nha Trang’s long-standing appeal within regional maritime tourism.

By highlighting Phu Quy and Nha Trang alongside other destinations such as Koh Rong in Cambodia, Palawan in the Philippines, and Gaya Island in Malaysia, figaronautisme.meteoconsult.fr underscores the diversity of the East Sea as a tourism region, with Vietnam’s destinations standing out for their variety and depth.

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