Ham Ninh fishing town — Attraction in Phú Quốc

We've been here a couple of weeks back after a long and wobbly ride towards the so-called Starfish beach. Forget about the beach, the people apparently are fishing them out the sea and dropping them on the sand to dry, a shame. But the people from this place seem to be honest about their fishing profession. The fish you order from the menu is freshly made and ready within 10-30 minutes. The price is not steep for the actual plate you are receiving. There's even an "Instagram" photo spot with a chair and a little tree. (If that's your cup of tea) The host was friendly and her husband was the cook and...

Hàm Ninh Fishing Town (Làng chài Hàm Ninh) was a bit of a letdown for us. There's really nothing special about it, and it feels more like a place for locals than tourists. The area was quite dirty, and we found it lacking in charm compared to other places on the island. If you're looking for a better experience, I’d recommend heading to the main night market, which offers much nicer things to try. Another downside here was how difficult it was to find a taxi back - be prepared for a bit of a struggle...

It had many small restaurants on pier, where you could see fishermen bringing live seafood straight to the shops. Customers were to choose the menu and negotiate on the price. The food was cheap and it had its own sentimental value to it.

But since the pier was torn down, (only a half way) this hot tourist fishing village is not as used to be. Many local businesses have been closed down, some seafood restaurants still open on the northen side of Ham Ninh village with...