Phu Quoc Fish Sauce Factory (Khai Hoan)
Nhà thùng nước mắm Khải Hoàn
Phu Quoc fish sauce is among Vietnam's most famous. At the factory you can see fish sauce fermenting in huge wooden barrels, tour the production process and taste it.
Phu Quoc fish sauce holds Vietnam's protected geographical indication. It is made by fermenting anchovies with sea salt in huge wooden barrels for more than a year. Several traditional fish sauce factories around Duong Dong are open to visitors. Khai Hoan is the best known, where you can see dozens of tall wooden fermentation barrels, learn about grading and production, and taste and buy the sauce. Visits are free, but the smell is strong. Note that most Vietnamese airlines prohibit fish sauce in carry-on luggage, and checked luggage is also restricted. Buy specially sealed packaging, or enjoy it locally.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Phu Quoc Night Market & Dinh Cau
- Duong Dong Market
- Phu Quoc Pepper Farm
- Coi Nguon Museum
- Phu Quoc Pearl Farm (Ngoc Hien)
- Suoi Tranh Stream
- Sunset Sanato Beach Club
- Long Beach (Bai Truong)