Ganh Dau Cape is located in the northwest of the island. This cape is a tourist destination that still retains many pristine beauties, likened to a charming rough gem. With fresh, fine white sand and clear blue seawater, Ganh Dau Cape gives visitors many experiences like in paradise when visiting here.
What makes Ganh Dau Cape special
What makes Ganh Dau Cape special is the harmonious combination of the wild beauty of nature and the rare peaceful atmosphere. First of all, Ganh Dau Cape stands out with its curved coastline, clear blue sea, fine sand and natural rocky outcrops jutting out into the sea, creating a unique landscape. On clear days, Ganh Dau Cape offers visitors a unique experience of seeing the Cambodian mainland.
In addition to the beautiful scenery, this place is also considered “the most beautiful place to watch the sunset in Phu Quoc”, when the setting sun reflects on the calm sea, creating a poetic scene. Ganh Dau Cape is also an area with an old fishing village, visitors can experience the life of fishermen and enjoy fresh seafood right on the beach.
It is the combination of wild nature, a special location, a romantic sunset, and a rustic fishing village culture. These characters create the unique attraction of Mui Ganh Dau Cape, a peaceful destination different from other bustling beaches in Phu Quoc.
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Top things to do at Ganh Dau Cape
Ganh Dau Cape will be the place for you to experience all the interesting activities.
Swimming and sightseeing
Ganh Dau Cape Phu Quoc has a soft curve, fine white sand and clear blue water all year round. Visitors can freely swim, stroll along the sand or lie down to relax under the shady coconut trees. The peaceful, pristine space brings a rare feeling of relaxation.
Watching the sunset
Ganh Dau Cape Phu Quoc is one of the most beautiful sunset viewing spots. When the sun gradually disappears behind the horizon, the orange-yellow light reflects on the sea surface, creating a romantic scene, very suitable for couples or those who love taking landscape photos.
Enjoying seafood
The seafood restaurants along Ganh Dau Cape Phu Quoc are renowned for their fresh ingredients and affordable prices. You can try grilled shrimp, grilled fish with salt and chili oand steamed squid with lemongrass. All of these dishes are simply prepared to preserve the sweetness of the sea. Eating in the space of the gentle sea breeze is a very memorable experience.
Viewing the Cambodian coast
From the rocky cape jutting out into the sea, on clear days, visitors can see the Cambodian coast in the distance. The feeling of standing at the northwestern tip of the island and looking out to another country brings excitement and novelty.
Diving to see coral or going by boat
If you love exploring, you can rent a small boat to go around the Ganh Dau Cape Phu Quoc or join a snorkeling tour to see coral. The seawater here is obvious, with many coral reefs and colorful small fish, very suitable for those who want to experience nature under the sea.
Check-in and take photos
The undulating cliffs, green coconut trees and curved coastline create a beautiful scene for souvenir photos. Visitors can take photos in the early morning or at sunset to have the most natural light and warm sky color.
Nearby attractions worth exploring
Below are the places near Ganh Dau Cape with detailed descriptions for each place
Ganh Dau Fishing Village
Just a few minutes’ drive from Ganh Dau Cape, this small coastal village still retains its simple, unspoiled features. Visitors can watch boats being moored, buy fresh seafood, or try rustic dishes prepared by the locals. This is an ideal place to experience the peaceful lives of the island’s fishermen.
Nguyen Trung Truc Temple
Located near the coast of Ganh Dau, the temple was built to commemorate national hero Nguyen Trung Truc. The space is quiet and sacred, with architecture imbued with Southern culture. Every year in the 8th lunar month, the Nguyen Trung Truc festival attracts a large number of tourists and locals to offer incense and pay their respects.
Vinpearl Phu Quoc
About 10–15 minutes from Ganh Dau Cape, this is the largest tourist complex on the island, with a VinWonders amusement park, a Vinpearl Safari semi-wild zoo, and an international standard golf course. This location is suitable for families, groups of friends, or couples who want to combine relaxation with entertainment.
Bai Dai
Only about 5 km from Ganh Dau Cape, Bai Dai is known as one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet with fine golden sand and clear water. Visitors can swim, sunbathe or relax at luxury resorts along the coast. The atmosphere here is very peaceful and romantic.
Rach Vem
About 12 km from Ganh Dau Cape, Rach Vem is renowned for its red starfish village, a typical check-in point of Phu Quoc. From December to April, hundreds of starfish appear near the shore, creating a unique scene. Visitors can also sit and eat fresh seafood on rafts in the middle of the sea, enjoying the food while admiring the scenery.
Suoi Tranh and Suoi Da Ngon
Located on the road from Duong Dong to Ganh Dau Cape Phu Quoc, these are ideal stops in the middle of the mountains and forests. Visitors can bathe in the stream, climb the waterfall, admire the forest trees and take photos with the fresh scenery. The rainy season is the time when the stream is most beautiful, with plenty of water and coolness.
Grand World Phu Quoc
Located near Vinpearl, Grand World is a vibrant “city that never sleeps” with a miniature European space, the Venice Canal, the “Quintessence of Vietnam” show, and many cafes, bars, and restaurants that are open all night. This is an ideal destination for tourists who love taking photos, shopping, and experiencing the island’s nightlife.
Ganh Dau cape visiting guide
There are many ways to get to Ganh Dau Cape because this is one of the most popular places in Phu Quoc.
How to get Ganh Dau Cape
Ganh Dau Cape is located in the North of Phu Quoc, about 30 km from Duong Dong town center. The most popular way is to rent a motorbike or self-drive car which allows you to be proactive about time and stop to admire the scenery along the way.
If you go in a group or family, you can book a taxi or a package tour, the price ranges from 400,000-700,000 VND for a round trip. In addition, some tours from Lily’s Travel to explore the North of the island also stop at Mui Ganh Dau, which is very suitable for visitors who want to combine visiting many places in a day.
Best time to visit Ganh Dau Cape
The best time to visit Ganh Dau Cape is the dry season, from November to April of the following year. At this time, the weather is sunny, the sea is calm and the water is clear and very convenient for swimming, watching the sunset or visiting the fishing village.
From May to October, Ganh Dau Cape enters the rainy season, often with short showers or strong winds. But the air is cooler and more peaceful, suitable for those who like quietness and avoid crowds. In particular, December to March is the most beautiful time of the year: a clear sky, light sunshine, a brilliant sunset, and blue sea. It is ideal for taking photos, relaxing or combining to visit the northern points of Phu Quoc island.
What to eat at Ganh Dau Cape
When visiting Ganh Dau Cape in Phu Quoc, travelers can enjoy a wide variety of fresh seafood dishes that capture the rustic and authentic flavor of the local fishing village.
Herring salad (Gỏi cá trích)
This is one of Phu Quoc’s signature dishes, made from fresh herring mixed with grated coconut, onion, and herbs. It’s served with rice paper and a sweet and sour dipping sauce, offering a a refreshing yet flavorful taste of the sea.
Depending on the restaurant and the way of preparation, the price of Herring Salad in Phu Quoc is as follows:
- About 100,000 – 150,000 VND/plate at popular restaurants.
- Higher-end restaurants can cost from 150,000 – 300,000 VND/plate or more.
- If you buy packaged (herring salad with spices) to take home, the price is about 420,000 VND/kg.
Grilled cobia with chili salt (Cá bóp nướng muối ớt)
Cobia has firm and naturally sweet meat, grilled over charcoal with spicy chili salt. The combination of salty, spicy, and sweet flavors makes it perfect for an afternoon by the beach. Grilled cobia with chili salti in Phu Quoc usually costs from 470,000 VND/kg if you buy the pre-processed type, while fresh cobia at the market or restaurant can cost around 270,000-300,000 VND/kg depending on the size and source of catch. Many restaurants in Phu Quoc said that the price can change daily depending on the amount of fresh seafood brought to the island.
Grilled sea urchin with scallion oil (Nhum nướng mỡ hành)
Sea urchins are cut in half, topped with scallion oil and roasted peanuts, then grilled over charcoal. The rich aroma and creamy sweetness of the urchin make this a favorite among seafood lovers.
Grilled sea urchin with scallion oil is one of Phu Quoc’s seafood specialties that many tourists love. The price of this dish usually ranges from 40,000 to 45,000 VND per sea urchin, depending on the size and preparation method. If you buy in large quantities or as a set at a popular seafood restaurant, the price can be a little cheaper.
Steamed crab with beer or lemongrass (Ghẹ hấp bia / hấp sả)
Ganh Dau’s crabs are known for their firm and sweet meat. They’re steamed fresh on order, preserving their natural flavor, and best enjoyed with salt, pepper, and lime. Fresh crabs are steamed with lemongrass or beer to retain the sweetness of the meat, mixed with a bit of characteristic aroma, creating a simple but attractive flavor that any tourist to the pearl island should try at least once. The price of this dish usually ranges from 100,000 to 300,000 VND per portion, depending on the size of the crab and the time of day.
Grilled or steamed squid with ginger (Mực nướng / mực hấp gừng)
Freshly caught squid with thick, crunchy flesh can be either grilled or steamed. Both methods bring out the squid’s natural sweetness and delicate aroma. The price of grilled squid in Phu Quoc is often called “the current price”. Because it depends on the size of the squid and the time of catching. Some shops list a reference price of about 470,000 VND/kg for large squid.
Grilled snails, scallops, and steamed clams with lemongrass (Ốc hương, sò nướng, nghêu hấp sả)
These simple yet popular seafood dishes are perfect for enjoying by the seaside. Visitors can sit at small beachfront eateries, savor grilled snails with scallion oil, and listen to the sound of the waves. In Phu Quoc, the prices of these seafood dishes are quite reasonable and vary depending on the size and time of day. Fresh snails cost about 150,000-180,000 VND per kg, while clams steamed with lemongrass are usually about 100,000-120,000 VND/kg. Snail or clam dishes grilled at popular restaurants range from 40,000-90,000 VND per plate. In general, these are easy-to-enjoy dishes, rich in the flavor of the sea and very popular with tourists when coming to the pearl island.
Phu Quoc sim wine (Rượu sim Phú Quốc)
To complete the meal, try a glass of sim wine — a mildly sweet and fragrant local specialty made from wild myrtle fruit. It pairs perfectly with seafood dishes. In Ganh Dau, you’ll find many casual seaside seafood restaurants such as Huong Bien, Ganh Dau Seafood, and floating seafood houses run by local fishermen. You can pick live seafood from the tanks and have it cooked to your liking.
The reference price for a bottle of sim wine in Phu Quoc is about 140,000-200,000 VND for a bottle of 600 ml. For other capacities or higher concentrations, the price can be up to 270,000 VND or more per bottle.
Photography and travel tips
Here are some tips for taking photos and visiting Mui Ganh Dau to help you have a complete trip and capture many beautiful moments
Choose the best time
The best time to take photos is early morning (6am–8am) or late afternoon (4:30pm–6pm). At this time, the light is soft, the sun is soft and yellow, very suitable for taking pictures of sparkling seascapes, boats and brilliant sunsets.
Attire suitable for the seascape
You should choose light-colored clothes or light tones such as white, blue, or beige to stand out against the sky and sea. Women can choose long dresses or boho dresses; men should choose shirts or linen clothes to look natural and comfortable.
Take photos from many different angles
At the rocky cape jutting out into the sea, you can capture the whole view of Ganh Dau Bay and the Cambodian coast in the distance. The rocky beaches and small sandbanks around are also ideal angles for landscape or portrait photos.
Don’t miss Ganh Dau fishing village
The fishing village near the cape is worth visiting and taking pictures. Images of fishermen preparing nets, colorful boats or dried fish drying in the sun will help you have vivid everyday photos imbued with the culture of the island.
Combine visiting nearby places
In Ganh Dau, you can visit Vinpearl Safari, Grand World Phu Quoc, or Dinh Cau Temple on the same day. At the end of the day, returning to Ganh Dau to watch the sunset is the best choice.
Prepare photography equipment
Bring a wide-angle lens or use a phone with panoramic mode if you enjoy taking landscape pictures. Don’t forget a spare battery, because this area is quite far from the center, with few places to plug in.
Protect the environment and safety
When taking photos, avoid climbing on sharp rocks or stepping on coral. Keep the beach clean and only bring footprints so that Mui Ganh Dau always retains its wild and peaceful appearance.
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FAQs about Ganh Dau Cape
Some questions that Lily’s Travel often receives from tourists who want to visit Mui Ganh Dau and other places nearby.
Is there an entrance fee to Ganh Dau Cape?
Entrance to Ganh Dau Cape is free if you only freely visit the cape area and the common beach. However, if you use additional services (renting a lounge chair, using the resort, joining a paid tour…), there will be additional costs. The prices of these services will be published right at the store.
Swim in Ganh Dau Cape safely?
Swimming at Mui Ganh Dau is quite safe thanks to the gentle coastline, gentle waves and clear blue water all year round. This area has few boats passing by so the water is calm and very suitable for swimming and relaxing. However, during the rainy season (from May to October), there are sometimes strong winds or strong waves. You should avoid swimming far from shore. Overall, this place is one of the most peaceful and safe beaches in the North of Phu Quoc.
How far is it from Duong Dong?
Ganh Dau Cape is about 28–30 kilometers northwest of Duong Dong town. If traveling by motorbike or car, it will take you about 40–50 minutes to travel along the DT45 route or the North Island coastal road. The road is quite easy to travel, flat and has many beautiful seascapes, so tourists often combine visiting Ganh Dau with nearby places such as Vinpearl Safari, Grand World or Rach Vem fishing village in the same trip.
Are there restaurants or cafes nearby?
Around Ganh Dau Cape, there are many restaurants and cafes for you to choose from.
Restaurants
- Gio Bien Restaurant (Group 8, Chuong Vich Hamlet): seafood dishes start from around 130,000 VND/dish and up.
- Son Hai Quan (Group 5, Rach Vem Hamlet, ~12 km from Ganh Dau) offers seafood dishes with common prices ranging from 50,000 VND to ~300,000 VND each.
- Ozone Seafood (Bai Dai, Ganh Dau Commune): high-end seafood dishes cost around 200,000 VND – 450,000 VND/dish.
Cafe
- Mun’s Cafe & Rum Bar: located close Ganh Dau Cape, has an open space under the shade of coconut trees, suitable for relaxing during the day and switching to a small bar in the evening. Drink prices range from 30,000 to 80,000 VND.
- 40six Beach Haus: by the beach, modern decor and chill space cafe – bar.
- Chill Bistro: A small garden cafe, drink prices range from 50,000 to 80,000 VND.
Can you see Cambodia from Ganh Dau Cape clearly?
From Ganh Dau Cape, visitors can clearly see the Cambodian coast, which is only about 3–4 kilometers away. On clear days, you can easily see houses, trees and the beach on the other side. The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon, when the light is soft and visibility is far. The beach is also a great location to take landscape photos and watch the sunset along the border.
Lily’s Travel‘s Phu Quoc tours often combine a visit to Ganh Dau Cape with Vinpearl Safari, Grand World or Rach Vem, making the trip more complete with many unique natural and cultural experiences. If you need more travel information, please contact Lily’s Travel immediately.
Ganh Dau Cape is one of the best places to visit in Phu Quoc. This beach is famous for its pristine seascape and clear blue water. This place is peaceful, suitable for those who want to get away from crowded areas to enjoy the fresh air. In Ganh Dau Cape, you can swim, watch the sunset, enjoy fresh seafood and explore the coastal fishing village.
