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An Thoi

Vietnam

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1An Thoi

    Welcome to An Thoi, the southern terminus of Phu Quoc Island. As we stand here, you are witnessing a profound geographical and socio-economic pivot point. …

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  2. 2The Pulsing Heart — An Thoi Port

    We begin our detailed exploration at the An Thoi Port, the primary maritime artery of the island. To understand Phu Quoc, one must understand its relationship with the sea, and there is no better place to witness this than here. …

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  3. 3A Walk Through the Town — Local Commerce

    As we move inland into the heart of An Thoi town, the atmosphere shifts from the industrial scale of the port to the intimate scale of a traditional Vietnamese community. An Thoi is relatively small compared to the urban sprawl…

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  4. 4Engineering Marvel — The Sun World Station

    Continuing south, we arrive at one of the most visually stunning landmarks in all of Southeast Asia: the An Thoi Cable Car Station. This facility serves as the departure point for the Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park cable car…

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  5. 5The White Crescent — Bai Sao

    Located approximately 25 kilometers from the center of Duong Dong, Bai Sao, or Sao Beach, is widely considered the crown jewel of Phu Quoc’s coastline. Nestled on the eastern shore of the An Thoi region, its name translates to…

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  6. 6The Ice Cream Shore — Bai Kem

    Directly south of Bai Sao lies its equally stunning neighbor, Bai Kem, or Kem Beach. The name 'Kem' is the Vietnamese word for 'ice cream,' a vivid descriptor for the beach's sand, which is so white and fine that it resembles a…

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  7. 7Vestiges of History — The Coconut Tree Prison

    To truly understand the depth of An Thoi's history, one must visit the Phu Quoc Prison, often referred to as the 'Coconut Tree Prison.' While this audio guide focuses on the natural and modern beauty of the region, this site…

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  8. 8An Thoi

    As our journey through An Thoi comes to a close, we return to our starting point with a deeper appreciation for the complexity of this southern tip. We have traversed a landscape that is simultaneously a working-class fishing…

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What is An Thoi?

An Thoi is a place in Vietnam with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationVietnam
TypeNature
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates10.0433, 104.0139
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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