May Rut Island - A must-see attraction in Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc has long been famous for the unspoiled beauty of its long beaches and the deep blue waters of the immense ocean. In addition, the beach with clear water and white sand is a special attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. In addition, Phu Quoc is also attractive by its small unspoiled islands with marine ecosystems and rare coral reefs. May Rut Island is one of such islands.

May Rut Island is located in the south of Phu Quoc Island. This place is not affected too much by human hands, so it is almost a wild and rustic island and also the place that attracts the most tourists.

Here you can notice the landscape combining pure water and delicate landscape formed by different natural features. The water is so blue that you can see the bottom clearly. Guests can swim, fish and snorkel. Of course, when coming to May Rut island, you will not be able to resist the desire to soak in the crystal clear blue water here.

For those who love photography, May Rut Island is a paradise of beautiful photos with white sand background and blue sea. You can get up early to take impressive photos of sunrise and great moments at sunset.

May Rut Island is also famous for its thrilling and fascinating stories about Ms. Bay Yen's family from the first days of her arrival on the island. Guests often call her by the name "Lord Island". The story started a long time ago since her family from Hon Chong (Kien Luong district, Phu Quoc island) crossed the sea to the island to set up tents, go fishing, catch snails, and pick wild fruits to live. Ms. Bay Yen is a very hospitable person. Guests are always treated to delicious dishes full of the aftertaste of the sea. First-time visitors may not know the “rules” of this place; it's not about asking "how much" or other money related questions. Ms. Yen said she only cooks food to invite guests, not to buy or sell. Therefore, the tourists who visit Ms. Yen's house send her some money to make a living on this deserted island.

Until recent years, this place has become more crowded because many tourists come here by boat to explore the wonderful beauty of the island. And after returning, everyone constantly shared about the hospitality and warmth of the "Lord Island" family, so it became more and more famous.

When traveling to Phu Quoc, most tourists want to experience fishing, snorkeling and watching coral. Most people enjoy coming to May Rut Island to dive and see the coral. More importantly, visitors will be immersed in the ravishing space of clear blue water and peaceful atmosphere.

Because of the characteristic nature of Phu Quoc island, it is an extremely abundant source of seafood. Visitors to May Rut Island also enjoy scuba diving to catch sea urchins (Cau Gai or Nhum). Sea urchin is a great specialty of this island. Its appearance can scare tourists because of its rough appearance and iridescent black color. However, this dish is full of vitamins and minerals that are good for our health.

The tools used to catch sea urchins and snorkeling at Hon May Rut are quite primitive. It is just an iron tongs about 1m long used to pick up each sea urchin and put it in the basket. Sea urchins after catching, remove the spines, wash and cook immediately to keep their freshness. There are a number of ways to prepare sea urchins such as cooking soup, steaming, or raw salad, etc. The most common way to prepare it is to bake. You can also enjoy sauteed sea urchin, sea urchin soup or sea urchin sauce.

The ideal time for you to visit May Rut Island is from September to March of the lunar calendar every year when the weather is warm, sunny, no rain, and the sea is calm.