Quick answer (checked October 2026):
- Grand World (Ganh Dau, north-west Phu Quoc) is free to enter and open 24 hours. It’s best from late afternoon: the free Charm of Venice water show runs 9.30–9.55pm, and the paid Quintessence of Vietnam show runs 8.15–9pm (300,000 ₫ adult).
- Sunset Town (An Thoi, southern tip) is a Mediterranean-style town with the Kiss Bridge, the Hon Thom cable car and the nightly Kiss of the Sea show at 9pm (950,000 ₫).
- They’re at opposite ends of the island, so most people do them on different evenings.
- Stay nearby: Vinholidays Fiesta is inside Grand World; La Festa Phu Quoc is in Sunset Town.
Phu Quoc has two purpose-built evening districts. Grand World, in the north next to VinWonders, is a canal-side shopping and entertainment area modelled loosely on Venice. Sunset Town, in the far south, is a pastel hillside town by the sea, built around the cable car to Hon Thom island. Both are free to walk around. The main costs are the shows and rides.
Planning a day at the theme park as well? The VinWonders, Vinpearl Safari and Grand World guide covers tickets and combos for the northern attractions.
Grand World vs Sunset Town at a glance
| Grand World | Sunset Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Ganh Dau / Bai Dai, north-west coast | An Thoi, southern tip |
| Entry | Free, open 24/7 | Free to walk around |
| Best time | 5pm onwards | Late afternoon for sunset, then the 9pm show |
| Headline show | Quintessence of Vietnam, 8.15pm (300,000 ₫) | Kiss of the Sea, 9pm (950,000 ₫) |
| Free show | Charm of Venice water show, 9.30pm | — |
| Also there | Gondolas, Teddy Bear Museum, Bamboo Legend, night market | Kiss Bridge, Hon Thom cable car, sea-view bars |
| Good for | Families, photos, cheaper evening | Sunset, the big show, island day trips |
Grand World Phu Quoc
Grand World opened on 21 April 2021 and covers about 85 hectares beside VinWonders and Vinpearl Safari in Ganh Dau. Its centre is a canal lined with brightly painted, Venice-style buildings, with shops, restaurants, cafés and street performers. Entry is free and, according to Vinpearl, the district is open 24 hours. Daytime is quiet and hot; it comes alive from late afternoon.
Bamboo Legend marks one of the main approaches to Grand World.
Shows and attractions at Grand World (2026)
Prices are adult / child (100–140 cm, and seniors 60+). Under 100 cm is free. Checked October 2026.
| Attraction | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Quintessence of Vietnam (large outdoor show on Vietnamese history and culture) | 8.15–9pm | 300,000 ₫ / 230,000 ₫ |
| Charm of Venice water, light and music show on the canal | 9.30–9.55pm | Free |
| Gondola ride on the canal | Evening | 200,000 ₫ / 150,000 ₫ |
| Teddy Bear Museum | Daytime and evening | 200,000 ₫ / 150,000 ₫ |
| Show + museum combo | — | 450,000 ₫ / 340,000 ₫ |
| Laser show | Approx. 10.45pm | Free (approx. time) |
| Night market stalls | Approx. 4pm–2am | Free to browse |
Free mini-shows and street performances run around the canal during the day and early evening. Show times can change for events and weather, so check on the day.
Book Grand World show and attraction tickets on Klook →
More on individual attractions: Grand World, Teddy Bear Museum, Colors of Venice.
Bamboo Legend
Bamboo Legend is a bamboo pavilion about 15 m high, built from around 42,000 bamboo poles to a design by Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia. It’s one of the most photographed structures in Grand World and is free to look at. See Bamboo Legend.
Bamboo Legend: around 42,000 bamboo poles, designed by Vo Trong Nghia.
Getting to Grand World
- From the airport: about 30 km, roughly 30–35 minutes by car.
- VinBus route 17 runs between the airport and Grand World; fares are up to 50,000 ₫ (checked October 2026).
- From Duong Dong: by taxi, ride-hailing app or scooter, about 30 km north.
- Around the complex: a free internal shuttle connects the Vinpearl attractions if you hold a paid ticket.
See getting around Phu Quoc for taxis, apps and scooter hire.
A suggested Grand World evening
- About 5pm: arrive, walk the canal and Bamboo Legend while it’s light.
- 6–7.30pm: dinner along the canal or at the night market.
- 8.15pm: Quintessence of Vietnam (paid), or a gondola ride.
- 9.30pm: the free Charm of Venice show on the canal.
Sunset Town (An Thoi)
Sunset Town is a Mediterranean-styled district on the coast at An Thoi, at Phu Quoc’s southern tip. It’s built on the slopes facing west over the sea, so as the name suggests, it’s busiest around sunset. The main reasons to come are the Kiss Bridge, the evening Kiss of the Sea show and the Hon Thom cable car to the islands.
Sunset Town mixes Mediterranean and Roman-style architecture.
Kiss Bridge
The Kiss Bridge is a pedestrian bridge over the sea whose two halves stop just short of each other, a popular spot for sunset photos. It’s free to visit. See Kiss Bridge.
The Kiss Bridge’s two halves don’t quite meet.
Kiss of the Sea show
Kiss of the Sea is a large outdoor show combining water effects, lasers, live performers and fireworks, staged on the sea in front of a seafront amphitheatre of about 5,000 seats.
- Time: daily at 9pm.
- Price: 950,000 ₫; children under 1 m free (official site, checked October 2026).
- Note: the official site says Tuesday performances may run as an effects-only show without live performers. Check before booking a Tuesday.
Book Kiss of the Sea tickets on Klook →
More: Kiss of the Sea show.
Kiss of the Sea is staged on the water with lasers and fireworks.
Hon Thom cable car
The Hon Thom cable car leaves from near Sunset Town and runs about 7.9 km (7,899.9 m) over the sea to Hon Thom island. It holds a Guinness World Record as one of the longest three-rope cable cars. A round-trip ticket costs approx. 850,000 ₫ per adult (third-party listings, October 2026) and includes the Aquatopia water park and Exotica attractions on Hon Thom. Check the official price before you go.
Full details: An Thoi, the cable car and the islands and Hon Thom cable car terminal.
A suggested Sunset Town evening
- Afternoon: take the cable car to Hon Thom if you want a beach or water-park day.
- About 5pm: back in Sunset Town; walk the streets and the Kiss Bridge.
- Sunset: a drink on a sea-view terrace.
- 9pm: Kiss of the Sea.
Can you do both on the same day?
It’s possible, but it’s a long day. Grand World is on the north-west coast and Sunset Town is at the southern tip, roughly an hour or more apart by road (approx.). Both are at their best in the evening, and both headline shows start after 8pm. Most visitors pick one per night: Grand World on the night of a VinWonders or Safari day, and Sunset Town on the night of a Hon Thom cable-car day.
Where to stay near Grand World
Vinholidays Fiesta Phu Quoc
A large 4-star hotel (687 rooms, opened 2020) inside the Grand World complex, so you can walk out to the canal and the evening shows. Vinpearl describes an 800 m² swimming pool. Agoda shows an 8.8 score from about 11,500 reviews (October 2026).
Check prices for Vinholidays Fiesta on Agoda → · Our Vinholidays Fiesta page
Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc
A 5-star resort (514 rooms, opened 2018) on the beach in the same Vinpearl area, roughly 600 m from the Grand World canal (approx.), with a private beach and a shuttle.
Check prices for Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc on Agoda → · Our Radisson Blu page
Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
A 5-star beachfront resort (636 rooms, opened 2014) on the north-west coast, about 1.5 km from Grand World. Agoda shows an 8.8 score from about 11,300 reviews (October 2026).
Check prices for Vinpearl Resort & Spa on Agoda → · Our Vinpearl Resort & Spa page
Where to stay near Sunset Town
La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton
A 5-star hotel (opened 2023) in Sunset Town itself, about 450 m from the Kiss Bridge. Agoda shows a 9.1 score from about 4,600 reviews (October 2026).
Check prices for La Festa Phu Quoc on Agoda → · Our La Festa page
Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay
A large 5-star resort (629 rooms) on Bai Khem beach, about 2.7 km from Sunset Town. Agoda shows an 8.7 score from about 7,000 reviews (October 2026).
Check prices for Premier Residences Emerald Bay on Agoda → · Our Premier Residences page
Comparing areas? See where to stay in Phu Quoc.
FAQ
Is Grand World Phu Quoc free?
Yes. Entry to Grand World is free and the district is open 24 hours. You pay only for specific attractions such as the Quintessence of Vietnam show (300,000 ₫ adult), gondola rides (200,000 ₫) and the Teddy Bear Museum (200,000 ₫). The Charm of Venice water show is free.
What time are the shows at Grand World?
Quintessence of Vietnam runs 8.15–9pm, and the free Charm of Venice water show runs 9.30–9.55pm (checked October 2026). A laser show usually follows at about 10.45pm. Times can change for events and weather.
What is the best time to visit Grand World?
From about 5pm. It’s quiet and hot during the day; in the evening the canal is lit up, the night market is open and the shows run.
How much is the Kiss of the Sea show?
950,000 ₫ per person, with children under 1 m free, according to the official site (October 2026). It starts at 9pm daily.
Where is Sunset Town Phu Quoc?
At An Thoi, on the southern tip of Phu Quoc. It’s next to the departure station for the Hon Thom cable car.
How far is Grand World from Sunset Town?
They’re at opposite ends of the island, roughly an hour or more apart by road (approx.). Most visitors do them on separate evenings.
How do I get to Grand World from the airport?
It’s about 30 km, around 30–35 minutes by car. VinBus route 17 also runs between the airport and Grand World, with fares up to 50,000 ₫ (checked October 2026).
Which hotel is closest to Grand World?
Vinholidays Fiesta Phu Quoc is inside the Grand World complex. Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc and Vinpearl Resort & Spa are also nearby.
Opening hours, show times and prices on this page were checked against Vinpearl, the official Kiss of the Sea site and other published sources in October 2026, and may change. Hotel details are from each hotel’s Agoda listing (October 2026). This page contains affiliate links; see the affiliate disclosure.
