Trường Beach
Twenty kilometres of golden sand, facing the perfect sunset
About
Bãi Trường stretches an unbroken 20 kilometres along the west coast of Phú Quốc island, its golden sand backed by a fringe of casuarina trees that rustle in the Gulf of Thailand breeze. The water runs a steady blue, and when the dry season settles in, the sea calms enough for easy swimming. A dense strip of seafood shacks lines the shore, filling the air with charcoal smoke and the clatter of shellfish. West-facing all the way, the beach catches the full arc of the sunset — the main event that draws visitors back evening after evening. It's lively, it's long, and it's unapologetically popular.
How to get there
Bãi Trường sits just 5 minutes by car from Dương Đông town centre along Trần Hưng Đạo road — access is straightforward daily. If you're coming from the mainland, daily ferries run from Rạch Giá port and take around 150 minutes. Phú Quốc International Airport (PQC) is only 3.2 km away, making arrival easy. Parking is available in a mix of informal roadside spots along Trần Hưng Đạo and some paid lots near resort clusters; note that the northern end sees heavy traffic year-round, so aim to park further south.
Who it's for
For couples
The long, west-facing shore is made for slow sunset walks — pick a quiet stretch south of the main resort cluster, grab a table at one of the seafood shacks, and let the evening do the work.
For families
The flat, easy-access sand runs for kilometres, giving kids plenty of room to roam during the dry season when the water is calm enough for moderate swimming — just stay alert to jellyfish warnings from May onwards.
Our take
Feet in the sand, eyes on the screen
Bãi Trường is not a secret, and it doesn't pretend to be — 20 kilometres of golden sand on a west-facing coast is simply hard to keep quiet. During the dry season (November to April), the blue water calms down, the seafood shacks fire up, and the sunsets deliver. Outside those months, skip the water entirely: the southwest monsoon from May to October brings choppy surf and jellyfish, and neither is worth testing. The beach is flat, accessible, and well-served by nearby hotels and restaurants, which makes it genuinely practical as well as scenic. It's busy, especially near the resort clusters, but walk south and the strip opens up. For a long, lively, sunset-focused beach stay on Phú Quốc, this is the obvious choice.
What to do
The Dương Đông Night Market, 1.5 km away, is the island's liveliest evening stop — seafood, local produce, and genuine street-food energy. Dinh Cậu Rock Temple, a clifftop shrine 2 km from the beach, is worth the short trip at sunset when the light hits the harbour entrance perfectly. For nature, Phú Quốc National Park is 8 km inland — a UNESCO-recognised biosphere reserve covering more than half the island with primary rainforest trails.
The casuarina tree line at the southern end of the strip frames golden sand against blue water — shoot in the last hour before sunset for warm, directional light.
Dinh Cậu Rock Temple, 2 km north, gives you a dramatic clifftop silhouette over the harbour that works especially well at dusk.
Where to eat
Roman and Anna's are both within 300 metres of the beach and make easy stops before or after a swim. F5 serves Thai and local dishes at 400 metres, while Café Iris offers Vietnamese food at the same distance — good for a slower, shaded lunch. Lê Nga, also 400 metres out, rounds off a solid cluster of nearby options without you needing to go far.
Where to stay
Cuu Long Resort and Amarin Resort & Spa are the closest options, both within 100 metres of the sand. Salinda Premium and Dusit Princess sit 200 metres back and offer a step up in comfort. Eden Resort at 300 metres is another solid choice if the first two are full.
Photography
The west-facing shoreline makes the entire 20 km strip a natural sunset gallery — position yourself near the casuarina tree line in the late afternoon for silhouettes against the orange sky. Dinh Cậu Rock Temple, 2 km north, gives you an elevated clifftop frame over the harbour at the same golden hour.
Good to know
Swim only during the dry season (November to April) — from May through October, the southwest monsoon brings choppy surf and jellyfish, and you should stay out of the water during those months. No littering on the beach: keep it clean and carry your rubbish out. Respect resort boundaries along the strip — some sections of sand are private. The northern end is congested with traffic all year, so walk or ride south for a calmer experience.
Map
Nearby places
Cuu Long Resort
Amarin resort&spa
Salinda Premium
Dusit Princess
Eden Resort
Things to see around Dương Tơ
Dương Đông Night Market
Lively seafood and local produce market in the island's main town
Phú Quốc National Park
UNESCO-recognised biosphere reserve covering over half the island with primary rainforest
Dinh Cậu Rock Temple
Clifftop shrine overlooking the sea at the entrance to Dương Đông harbour, popular at sunset
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- Photo 3 — Dan Searle from London, England · source · CC BY-SA 2.0
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