Phú Quý Island

Phú Quý is a volcanic island in the South China Sea, some distance southeast of Phan Thiết. Its shores and surrounding waters have long supported fishing communities. During the wars between the Trịnh and Nguyễn in the seventeenth century, fishermen from the central coast came to the island, some seeking fishing grounds and others driven there by the winds. The island lies apart from the mainland but remains closely connected to its maritime life.