- Sunset Town and Grand World are in the An Thoi district, southern tip — 22–25 km by road from Long Beach villas (30–40 min drive)
- The Hon Thom cable car (7,899.9 m, world's longest sea cable car) departs from right here — $26–30 USD return per adult
- Grand World has free entry; nightly shows run 7:00–10:00 PM along the European canal street
- Bai Sao beach — Phu Quoc's most beautiful — is 8–10 km north of Sunset Town (15 min drive)
- Villa stock in this corridor is smaller than Long Beach; book early for peak season (Dec–Feb)
- Best suited to: couples wanting evening entertainment, families with cable-car-age kids, or guests doing a 2–3 night south-island base
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What Are Sunset Town and Grand World, and Where Do They Sit?
Both are Sun Group developments on the southern coast of Phu Quoc, clustered around An Thoi town near the island's tip. Grand World is the larger resort complex — a European-style canal town with restaurants, live music stages, and shopping running roughly 2 km along a constructed waterway. Sunset Town is the adjacent entertainment and cable car precinct where the Kiss Bridge sits and the Hon Thom cable car departs.
They share a car park and most visitors move between them without noticing a boundary. For planning purposes, treat the whole area as a single evening destination that also happens to be the departure point for the most famous day trip on the island.
An Thoi itself — the actual town just south of the Sun Group zone — is a working fishing and ferry port. It has supermarkets, hardware shops, and the An Thoi ferry terminal for boats to the archipelago. Practical, but not charming. The Sun Group properties are the reason travellers come to this part of the island.
Phu Quoc's airport is on the island's eastern side, roughly central. The drive from the airport to Sunset Town is 12–15 km, about 20–25 minutes — actually shorter than the airport-to-Long-Beach drive. If your first night is a late arrival, south-island villas have a mild transfer advantage.
The Hon Thom Cable Car — Why This Matters for Your Villa Choice
The cable car to Hon Thom (Pineapple Island) holds a Guinness record: 7,899.9 m of continuous sea crossing, the world's longest. The crossing takes about 15 minutes one way. You leave the An Thoi terminal, pass over open water and three visible small islands, and land on Hon Thom's resort side.
Current pricing runs approximately $26–30 USD per adult return, with reductions for children under 1 m height (check current rates as Sun Group adjusts seasonally). The cable car runs roughly 8:00 AM–8:00 PM. I've taken it a dozen times with guests and the views on a clear morning — looking back at Phu Quoc's southern hills with the archipelago spread out ahead — are worth the ticket alone.
What Is on Hon Thom?
Two sides, genuinely different. The resort side has a full water park: slides, wave pools, rope courses. Plan 3–4 hours if you have children who want to use the rides. The far side of the island, a 10-minute walk through forest from the resort entrance, has a completely natural beach — fine sand, calm clear water, almost no development, and usually very few people outside high season. No sunbeds for hire. You bring your own food and drink or buy at the small shack at the trailhead.
For guests staying in south-island villas, the cable car is a half-day excursion with no logistical friction — walk out, cross, spend a morning at the natural beach, come back for lunch. For Long Beach guests, the same trip requires 30–40 minutes of driving each way first, which is still doable but changes the day's rhythm entirely.
Kiss Bridge, Canal Streets, and the Evening Programme
The Kiss Bridge (Cau Hon) is Sunset Town's centrepiece: a pedestrian bridge lit with coloured LEDs, shaped so its reflection forms a stylised kiss from certain angles. It sits over the main canal. Entry to the surrounding area is free. It photographs well after 7:00 PM when the full lighting is active. In daylight it's just a concrete footbridge — plan accordingly.
Grand World's evening programme along the canal street runs from around 7:00 PM. The programme rotates, but typically includes a water music show projected on canal fountains, fire performers, and themed street parades. Headline events in the main amphitheatre may require separate tickets ($5–15 USD range, check the Sun World counters at the main entrance). The canal restaurants are busy from 6:30 PM — arrive by 6:00 if you want a waterside table without a wait.
Practical Timing for an Evening Visit
Budget roughly 3–4 hours: arrive 6:00–6:30 PM for dinner, walk the canal after dark, catch a show at 8:00 PM, cross the Kiss Bridge before 9:30 PM when the crowds begin to thin. Taxis and Grab drivers queue outside the main entrance until at least 10:30 PM. If you're on a motorbike, the road north toward Long Beach is well-lit and straightforward.
One detail most visitors miss: the best view of Grand World's canal lighting is from the small pedestrian bridge on the north side of the complex, not from the main waterfront promenade. Walk through the resort to the far canal edge about 20 minutes after arrival. The promenade is packed; the north bridge usually has five people on it. I show this to every group I host who asks about Sunset Town.
How Far Is Sunset Town from Long Beach Villas?
The road distance is 22–25 km depending on which part of Long Beach your villa is on. By taxi or Grab, the trip takes 30–40 minutes with normal evening traffic. By motorbike — 25–35 minutes at a comfortable pace. The main route follows National Road 46 south through Duong Dong and down the west coast. Road quality is good throughout; the southern stretch past An Thoi airport is lit.
| Starting Point | Road Distance | Drive Time | Taxi Approx. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach (central) | 22–25 km | 30–40 min | $12–18 USD |
| Ong Lang | 28–32 km | 40–50 min | $15–22 USD |
| Duong Dong town | 18–20 km | 25–35 min | $10–15 USD |
| Phu Quoc Airport | 12–15 km | 20–25 min | $8–12 USD |
| Bai Sao beach | 8–10 km | 12–18 min | $6–10 USD |
The upshot: a single evening trip from Long Beach to Grand World is perfectly practical. Going every other night gets expensive and slow if you're relying on taxis. If Sunset Town and the cable car are the main reason you're coming to Phu Quoc rather than another beach destination, then basing yourself in the south makes sense. If they're a single item on a wider list — Long Beach is still the more flexible base.
Bai Sao Beach — The Nearby Bonus for South-Island Guests
Bai Sao is 8–10 km north of Sunset Town by road, about 15 minutes by motorbike or taxi. It is consistently rated Phu Quoc's most beautiful beach: white sand, shallow turquoise water warm year-round at 28–30°C, and the hills behind it framing the bay. The water stays clear even after light rain, which the western coast beaches don't always manage.
For guests based in the south, Bai Sao is a morning beach destination and the Hon Thom cable car is an afternoon one. That combination fills two days of a 3–4 night south stay without touching Long Beach at all. Add one evening at Grand World and you have a complete itinerary for a short focused trip.
Bai Sao does have limitations worth knowing: food options are a handful of beach shacks and one or two proper restaurants, nothing like Long Beach's variety. There are no late-afternoon sunbeds after about 4:30 PM — most shacks pack up early. And the road between Bai Sao and Sunset Town has one awkward stretch of roughly 2 km near the coastal resort zone where the road narrows. Fine in daylight, fine at walking pace at night — just worth knowing before you rent the smallest motorbike available.
For more on what to do around the south of the island and a full day-by-day framework, see our 7-day Phu Quoc itinerary.
Who Does the Sunset Town and Grand World Area Actually Suit?
This is worth being direct about, because the marketing imagery around Sunset Town attracts guests whose actual itinerary would be better served by a different base.
Good fit: Couples who want a European-atmosphere evening walk and the Kiss Bridge photos as a genuine priority. Families with children 8–14 who will use the Hon Thom water park — it's genuinely good and the cable car ride alone is a memory. Guests doing a split stay of 3–4 nights south then 3–4 nights Long Beach. Anyone whose flight arrives late and who wants a shorter transfer from the airport on night one.
Less good fit: Guests who plan to spend most of their days at the beach — Bai Sao is nearby but only one beach; the variety is limited. Anyone who wants the Duong Dong night market, Dinh Cau temple, or the north-island national park as regular activities — all are 35–50 minutes away by road. Groups who want a wide villa selection: the south district has perhaps 20–30% the villa inventory of Long Beach, and boutique standalone private pool villas are scarce. Guests on a tight budget who will find taxi costs adding up quickly.
- Hon Thom cable car is on your must-do list? → South villa makes sense.
- Evening entertainment every night matters? → South villa is efficient.
- You want diverse beach days? → Long Beach or Ong Lang as base, day trip south.
- Night market and local food are a priority? → Stay closer to Duong Dong.
- Split stay, 7+ nights? → 3 nights south, 4 nights Long Beach — works well.
- Arriving late, flying out early from south Phu Quoc? → South villa cuts 15 min off transfers.
For a broader overview of how the south An Thoi area fits into Phu Quoc's villa zones, the complete areas comparison covers all five districts with prices and scores. Our things to do in Phu Quoc guide lists the cable car, Grand World shows, and Bai Sao among the top island activities with current practical details.
South vs North Villa Area — What Changes
The south district's real advantage is concentration: the cable car, the canal shows, and Bai Sao are all within 15–20 minutes. Nothing else on the island clusters its top attractions this tightly. The cost is a thinner villa market and more driving for anything north of Duong Dong.
Long Beach, by comparison, sits at the centre of the island's logistics: night market 2–3 km away, airport 20 minutes, every beach zone reachable in 30–45 minutes. It doesn't have the cable car on the doorstep, but it doesn't need to.
If a guest told me they had five nights and wanted to do Sunset Town and Grand World twice, Hon Thom once, Bai Sao twice, and not much else — I'd put them in the south without hesitation. If that same guest also wanted the night market, diving trips, and the national park, the south would be the wrong call. For browsing available villas across all areas, our full villa listings include current availability and specifications for both north and south districts.
Frequently Asked Questions — Sunset Town, Grand World & South Phu Quoc Villas
Sunset Town is a European-themed entertainment district built by Sun Group near An Thoi at the southern tip of Phu Quoc. It features recreated Italian and Mediterranean canal streets, the illuminated Kiss Bridge, a nightly light-and-sound show, and direct access to the Hon Thom cable car — the world's longest sea cable car at 7,899.9 m.
Grand World is a large resort and entertainment complex also developed by Sun Group on Phu Quoc's southern coast. It includes a European-style town with canals, international restaurants, live performance venues, a shopping street, and nightly cultural shows. Grand World and Sunset Town are adjacent and form a single entertainment corridor roughly 2 km long.
Sunset Town is approximately 22–25 km by road from Long Beach villa properties, taking about 30–40 minutes by taxi or motorbike depending on traffic. The cable car station to Hon Thom is adjacent to Sunset Town at An Thoi, on the southern tip of the island.
The Hon Thom cable car connects An Thoi (Sunset Town) to Hon Thom island (Pineapple Island) across open sea. At 7,899.9 m it holds the Guinness record as the world's longest sea cable car. The crossing takes about 15 minutes one way and costs approximately $26–30 USD per adult return (check current rates). Hon Thom has a beach park, water slides, and a quiet natural beach on the far side.
The Kiss Bridge (Cau Hon) is an illuminated pedestrian bridge at Sunset Town, shaped to resemble two figures kissing when viewed from the side. It spans a canal in the European-themed district and is lit with coloured LEDs after dark. Entry to the Sunset Town zone is free; specific show areas or cable car tickets are sold separately.
A villa near Sunset Town suits guests whose trip centres on the Grand World shows, Hon Thom day trips, and Bai Sao beach — all within 5–15 minutes by car. If your priority is Long Beach sunsets, Duong Dong night market, or the north-island national park, a villa in the south adds 30–40 minutes of driving to those activities each way.
Grand World hosts nightly performances including a water music show, fire-juggling acts, and themed street parades along the canal district. Shows typically run 7:00–10:00 PM. The programme changes seasonally; current schedules are posted at the Sun World ticket counters near the main entrance. Entry to Grand World itself is free; headline shows may require tickets ($5–15 USD range, check current pricing).
Bai Sao beach is approximately 8–10 km by road from Sunset Town and Grand World, taking around 15 minutes by taxi or motorbike. For villa guests in the south, Bai Sao is a short morning drive — which makes combining a cable car afternoon with a quiet beach morning genuinely easy.
The Sunset Town and Grand World area suits couples who want evening entertainment without a long drive, families with older children who will enjoy Hon Thom water park and the cable car, and guests doing a 3–4 night split stay combining the south with Long Beach. It is less well-suited to guests who want beach access all day, proximity to Duong Dong markets, or a quiet natural setting.
Yes — a day trip from Long Beach to Sunset Town is common and practical. The drive is 30–40 minutes each way (22–25 km by road). Most guests combine it with a Hon Thom cable car crossing in the afternoon and the Grand World evening show, then return to Long Beach by 10:00 PM. A taxi for the round trip costs roughly $25–35 USD depending on wait time.
Yes — the area around Sunset Town has limited walkable infrastructure outside the resort zones. A motorbike rental ($8–12/day) or regular taxi use is essential. Grab operates on Phu Quoc and is usually cheaper than street taxis for one-off rides. If you plan to visit Bai Sao daily or explore the island, a motorbike is more practical than relying on Grab for multiple trips.
No — Grand World and Vinpearl Land are different attractions by the same developer (Sun Group). Vinpearl Land Phu Quoc is a large theme park and resort on the north coast near Long Beach, accessible via a gondola from the shore. Grand World is the European canal entertainment district on the south coast near Sunset Town. They are about 35–40 km apart by road.
After 6:00 PM. The European canal lighting and Kiss Bridge illuminations only make sense at night, and the performance schedule runs from around 7:00 PM. Visiting during the day is underwhelming — the canals look like any construction project in daylight. Budget 3–4 hours for an evening visit: stroll the canal street, watch a show, then cross the Kiss Bridge before 9:00 PM when crowds thin out slightly.
Grand World has a large international restaurant zone along the canal street — Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Italian, and seafood options, mostly mid to upper-mid range pricing ($15–40 USD per person for a main and drink). Quality is consistent but not exceptional by fine-dining standards. For the best local seafood, An Thoi town (3–4 km away) has simpler but often better-value fish restaurants used by locals.
Phu Quoc International Airport is approximately 12–15 km from Sunset Town by road, taking around 20–25 minutes by taxi. The airport is on the eastern side of the island; Sunset Town is on the southwest tip. Airport transfers to south-island villas cost roughly $12–18 USD — less than the transfer to Long Beach from the same airport.
Private pool villas in the south An Thoi district exist but the selection is considerably smaller than Long Beach or Ong Lang. Most large villa developments in this corridor are resort-style rather than standalone private villas. For a true private villa with pool close to Sunset Town, booking 3–4 months in advance is advisable, particularly for December–April peak season.
The Hon Thom water park side deserves 3–4 hours if you have children or enjoy slides; the natural beach on the far side of the island is worth a full morning for anyone who wants calm water and almost no crowds. Most visitors cross on the cable car ($26–30 USD return), spend half a day, and return by early afternoon. Staying overnight on Hon Thom is possible at the resort there but most villa guests treat it as a day excursion.
For a luxury villa stay in Phu Quoc, Long Beach and Ong Lang offer the widest private pool villa selection at the most accessible location. The south An Thoi district near Sunset Town and Grand World is a genuine option for guests whose itinerary centres on those attractions, but the villa stock is smaller. See our full areas comparison guide for a breakdown by travel style.
Luxury villa rates in the south An Thoi and Sunset Town corridor typically run $180–400 USD per night for a 3–5 bedroom private pool villa depending on season and specification. December–February peak adds a 20–30% premium. The same quality villa on Long Beach tends to run $175–380 USD per night, so pricing is comparable — the real difference is location convenience, not cost.
Sunset Town to Ong Lang beach is approximately 28–32 km by road, taking about 40–50 minutes. If you are considering a split stay with Ong Lang, the distance makes daily back-and-forth impractical — better to plan one or two evenings at Sunset Town during a week-long stay, with your main base elsewhere on the island.
The immediate shoreline adjacent to Sunset Town and Grand World is mostly rocky and fronts a commercial port — not suitable for swimming. Bai Sao beach (8–10 km north by road, 15 minutes) is the nearest good swim beach for south-island guests. The natural beach on Hon Thom island (accessible via the cable car) is also excellent for swimming and is included in the cable car entry zone.
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