Kiss Bridge and Sunset Town in Phu Quoc: history, tickets and how to visit

Kiss Bridge and Sunset Town at a glance

The essentials, dated as of November 2026:

• Location: An Thoi, southern Phu Quoc. Phu Quoc is now administered as a special zone of An Giang province; older guides and maps still say Kien Giang.
• Operator: Sun Group (Sun World).
• Opening date: 22 December 2023.
• Length: 800 m, in two arms of about 400 m each, with a 30 cm gap in the middle.
• Bridge ticket: 50,000 VND (about US$1.90 / €1.65), with a possible higher price at peak sunset hours.
• Time needed: 1 to 1.5 hours for the bridge, a full afternoon and evening for the town.

Vietnamese names help with search and wayfinding: Cầu Hôn (the Kiss Bridge) and Thị trấn Hoàng Hôn (Sunset Town). The wordplay is worth knowing: hôn means "kiss", and hoàng hôn means "dusk", so the town's name carries the bridge inside it.

Sunset Town versus Kiss Bridge. Many visitors do not realise these are two different things. Sunset Town is a free-to-enter resort district on the waterfront. Kiss Bridge is a separately ticketed structure inside it, built on the wave barrier that protects the shore. You can walk the town, eat, watch the light change and see the bridge from public terraces without paying anything.

The verdict in three lines: worth it if you are staying in or visiting the south of the island, and worth combining with the cable car or a show. Not worth a long dedicated drive from the north for the bridge alone.

The story behind Kiss Bridge

The backstory is where this place becomes more than a photo stop, and it is rarely told in full.

Why a bridge, and why here

Kiss Bridge sits on the wave barrier protecting the Sunset Town waterfront: a breakwater turned promenade. One published guide states this, and it fits the geography of the site. The bridge is not a crossing in any practical sense. Nothing needs to get from one side to the other. It is a destination built on infrastructure.

That fits Sun Group's wider strategy in the south of Phu Quoc: a cluster of "icon" attractions designed to pull visitors to the island's southern tip. The Hon Thom cable car, the Kiss of the Sea show (stated investment above VND 3,400 billion, about US$130 million / €112 million) and the La Festa hotel all arrived in the same season.

The comparison the operator invites is with its own Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills near Da Nang, opened in 2018. The chairman of the Phu Quoc People's Committee publicly framed Kiss Bridge as the island's equivalent. As places, they are very different: one floats in cloud at 1,400 m, the other sits at sea level over open water.

Design and engineering

The architect is Marco Casamonti, of Italian studio Archea Associati. The structure is built as cantilevers anchored by a pylon tilted at 65 degrees, extending about 25 m into space. The combined cantilevered weight is quoted at about 400 tonnes. The tips use glass quoted at 96% transparency, and LED lighting takes over after dusk.

These figures come from the Sun Group inauguration release of December 2023. Treat them as operator figures rather than independent engineering data.

The two inspirations

The first is Michelangelo's Creation of Adam in the Sistine Chapel. The two nearly touching fingertips become the 30 cm gap at the centre of the bridge: close enough to almost meet, never quite.

The second is the Vietnamese legend of Ngưu Lang and Chức Nữ, the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. Separated by the Jade Emperor, the lovers meet once a year on a bridge of magpies, cầu Ô Thước, on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. The story is told across East Asia, and in Vietnam it is tied to the "Ngâu rain", the showers that often fall around that date. For couples planning a trip, the next occurrence falls in early August 2027; check a lunar calendar to confirm the exact day.

Claims to handle with care

The claim that the sun sets exactly between the two arms "every 1 January" appears in published material. The operator's own wording is looser, describing the New Year or year-end season. Treat the alignment as strongest around the year-end period and do not plan a trip around one exact date.

Construction dates are another muddle. One guide gives May 2021 to late 2022, which sits oddly with a December 2023 opening. Only the opening date, 22 December 2023, is confirmed.

What you see on site, spot by spot

The visit makes most sense in physical order, as a walk.

Arriving: the clock tower, the cable car terminal and the waterfront

Orientation first. The Venice Clock Tower, the Anh Duong cable car station and the Sunset Town waterfront form the arrival cluster. This is a purpose-built, Italian-inspired resort district, with Pompeii-style ruins, an Arc de Triomphe replica, a San Marco-style square, the Dragon Stairs and the Ceramic Road. It is not a historic Vietnamese town, and some streets feel empty in the middle of the day. Come expecting a stage set that becomes convincing at dusk, and it works.

The south wing

The south entrance sits near the Kiss of the Sea theatre and the Hon Thom cable car side. The walk out over the water begins here. There is an Eggyolk Coffee outlet on this wing, reported open 8:30 to 21:00. The approach to the touch point builds slowly, with the second arm visible across the gap and the sea moving underneath the glass panels.

The gap

Thirty centimetres is smaller than most people expect. It photographs better from a short distance than from directly above, because the two arms need to read as one near-complete line. Expect a queue at the touch point, especially in the 30 minutes before sunset. People hold the spot for photos, and the glass tips attract the longest waits. Wait your turn, keep moving, and take the photo on the second pass if the first is crowded.

The north wing

The north entrance sits near the Vui-Fest Bazaar night market. Bacio Restaurant is on this side, reported open 14:00 to 22:00, serving Italian and Vietnamese food, with balconies facing both the sea and the town. The two entrances are roughly 1 to 2 km apart, which matters for planning: crossing back is a longer walk than exiting on the other side.

After dark

LED lighting runs the length of both arms after dusk. On the horizon, fishing boat lights appear. The Kiss of the Sea fireworks finale, reported at around 21:30 and lasting about 7 minutes, is visible from parts of the bridge and the town, though the north wing is closed or restricted during the show itself. What you cannot see from the bridge is the water-screen show in full, which faces the theatre.

What sets it apart from similar places

Kiss Bridge versus the Golden Bridge. The Golden Bridge near Da Nang sits at 1,400 m in the Ba Na Hills, reached by cable car, and is a full-day excursion built around hands emerging from hillside and cloud. Kiss Bridge sits at sea level, takes a short walk, and is built around sunset and a gap. One is a mountain experience, the other an evening one.

Kiss Bridge versus free sunset spots. Phu Quoc has plenty of free places to watch the sun go down: the Duong Dong and Ong Lang coast, the area around Dinh Cau rock shrine, and Sunset Town's own public terraces. The 50,000 VND ticket buys the walk over the sea and the gap itself. It does not buy a better sunset. On a cloudy evening, the free terraces are the smarter choice.

Sunset Town versus Duong Dong. Duong Dong is the working island town, with markets, traffic and street food. Sunset Town is a designed resort district with escalators, buggies and staged architecture. For a base, Duong Dong is cheaper and more central; Sunset Town is quieter and closer to the southern beaches and the cable car.

Place	Cost	Time needed	Best for
Kiss Bridge	50,000 VND (about US$1.90)	1 to 1.5 hours	The gap photo, sunset walk over water
Golden Bridge, Ba Na Hills	Cable car ticket required	Half or full day	Cloud, altitude, mountain views
Sunset Town public terraces	Free	30 minutes	Sunsets on a budget, bridge views from above
Dinh Cau rock shrine, Duong Dong	Free	30 minutes	Local atmosphere, harbour sunsets

Opening hours

Hours change, so treat these as last known values as of November 2026 and confirm on the day.

The south wing is reported open 7:00 to 20:40 and again 21:45 to 23:00. The north wing is reported open 7:00 to 23:00, but closed or restricted during the Kiss of the Sea show. One source describes the north wing as the fireworks viewing side from about 21:30. The gap in the south wing schedule, 20:40 to 21:45, lines up with show operations, so read it as an operational closure rather than a mistake.

Ticket counters at both ends are reported open 7:00 to 22:00. Published sources differ by about an hour on the evening closure (20:30 versus 20:40); the later figure appears in the more official material.

Closures happen for weather (strong wind, storms) and for private events or professional photo sessions. Build a little flexibility into your evening and check at the counter when you arrive.

Tickets and prices

This is where sources disagree most, so here is everything in one place, dated as of November 2026.

Item	Price (VND)	Approx. USD / EUR	Who is free	Status
Kiss Bridge, standard	50,000	US$1.90 / €1.65	Children under 1 m	Confirmed by multiple sources
Kiss Bridge, peak hours 16:00 to 19:00	100,000	US$3.80 / €3.30	Children under 1 m	Reported by one guide, last known
Kiss of the Sea show	1,000,000	US$38 / €33	Not applicable	Indicative, check official channels
Symphony of the Sea	660,000	US$25 / €22	Not applicable	Indicative
Combo, both shows	1,350,000	US$51 / €44	Not applicable	Indicative
Hon Thom cable car, return	850,000	US$32 / €28	Varies by height	Indicative

The peak-hour tier is the main open question. One guide lists 100,000 VND from 16:00 to 19:00. Another, last updated in December 2024, lists a flat 50,000 VND. The peak tier may have changed. Check the counter price before you queue.

Entry to the bridge is free with a same-day Hon Thom Nature Park ticket, a same-day Kiss of the Sea ticket, or a stay at certain Sun Group hotels, including La Festa, JW Marriott Emerald Bay and Premier Village. Confirm the hotel arrangement at check-in.

Buy only from the operator or clearly authorised sellers, and keep the QR code or paper ticket. Resale and unofficial bundles are where problems start.

Shows and fireworks

The evening programme is the reason most people stay late, and it changes more often than the bridge hours.

Kiss of the Sea combines a water screen, fire, lasers and performers, starting around 21:00, with fireworks at about 21:30. The Tuesday question is a documented disagreement: the show site first said artists rest on Tuesdays, then said daily from 15 November 2025. Treat it as reported daily and confirm for your date.

Symphony of the Sea is a jet-ski and flyboard show in the bay. The 19:45 main programme comes from a November 2025 schedule. A revamped season was announced for 10 November 2026, so times may change; do not plan around a fixed start.

One guide also reports a pre-sunset water sports show at 17:00 to 17:30. This is unconfirmed.

Fireworks and some effects are visible from public parts of Sunset Town, depending on position and visibility. There is no guaranteed free viewing spot, so do not build an evening around one.

Time (approx.)	Event	Where it can be seen	Ticket needed
16:00 to 17:00	Walk the bridge in soft light	Kiss Bridge	Bridge ticket
17:30 to 18:20	Sunset (varies by season)	Bridge, town terraces, waterfront	Bridge ticket or free
19:45	Symphony of the Sea (reported)	Bay side of Sunset Town	Show ticket
21:00	Kiss of the Sea	Theatre	Show ticket
21:30	Fireworks, about 7 minutes	Bridge north wing, parts of town	Show ticket or free depending on spot

Best time, season and insider tips

Best hour. Arrive around 16:00 to 16:30. Walk the bridge in softer light, and be at the touch point 30 to 40 minutes before sunset. Sunset runs from about 17:30 in December to about 18:20 in the middle of the year; check a sunset table for your date.

Season. The dry season from November to April gives the clearest sunsets. In the rainy season, roughly May to October, cloud often hides the sun and afternoon thunderstorms can close the bridge.

Where to stand. Enter from the south, closer to the theatre and the cable car, walk to the touch point, then exit north for dinner at the night market or Bacio. This avoids doubling back between entrances that are 1 to 2 km apart.

What most visitors miss. The free views of the bridge from the hillside terraces are arguably better than the view from the bridge itself. Morning light on the empty walkway is quiet and photogenic. The town's escalators and electric shuttles save a lot of walking, though their hours are not guaranteed.

Crowds. The busy window is the hour before sunset. Weekdays outside Vietnamese holidays are calmer. The next big peaks are Tet, in early February 2027, and the 30 April to 1 May holiday.

Etiquette at the gap: do not hold the spot for long, wait your turn, never climb on railings or glass, and give way during wedding and professional photo sessions.

Rules, safety and practical risks

Dress code. No formal code is published for the bridge. Resort-district norms apply, so cover up away from the beach. Confirm at the counter if unsure.

Photography. Personal photography is normal. Professional shoots, tripods and commercial filming may need approval. Drone flights over Sunset Town require authorisation from the relevant Vietnamese authorities, and flying without it is not an option.

Heat and sun. The bridge has little shade. Bring water and sun protection, especially at midday. The hillside paths are steep.

Weather and structure. Stay behind the railings and expect closures in strong wind. Supervise children near the glass panels.

Return trip. Public transport is limited at night and there is no guaranteed shuttle after a 21:00 show. Arrange the return in advance. Scooter riders need a valid licence recognised in Vietnam, and should not ride after drinking or when tired.

Getting there and getting back

Distances are consistent across sources; durations are not. Fares are indicative and last known.

Starting point	Distance	Mode	Duration	Indicative cost	Notes
Duong Dong	25 to 30 km	Car or taxi	About 40 minutes	Metered taxi or private car, check locally	Easiest option
Phu Quoc airport (PQC)	About 20 km	Taxi or pre-booked car	20 to 40 minutes	Metered	Sources differ on time; traffic and drop-off point explain it
North of the island	40 to 50 km	Car	About 1 hour	Higher fare	Long ride, combine with other stops
Duong Dong or Long Beach	Varies	Free Hon Thom shuttle bus	Varies	Free	Routes and times change; check Sun World's official transport page
Anywhere on the island	Varies	Grab	Varies	App-quoted	Availability in the south at night is lower

Ask to be dropped at the clock tower area, the cable car terminal, or a specific bridge entrance: south for the theatre and cable car, north for the night market. Within the town, walking, electric buggies and escalators cover most of it.

The last shuttle is unlikely to cover a late show. Book the return car before the fireworks, not after.

What to combine nearby

Inside Sunset Town: the clock tower, the Dragon Stairs, the exterior of Sun Signature Gallery, the Vui-Fest Bazaar night market and Sunset Town Beach.

The Hon Thom cable car is the best pairing. A return ticket, about 850,000 VND (US$32 / €28), also gives free bridge entry on the same day. The sensible order is cable car first, then Sunset Town and the bridge later in the afternoon.

A short ride away: Khem Beach, Sao Beach, An Thoi Market and port, and Ho Quoc Pagoda. Phu Quoc Prison, the Coconut Tree Prison historic site in An Thoi, is worth a factual, respectful visit; check opening details locally.

Sample plans. Three hours: arrive 16:00, walk the bridge, watch sunset, dinner at the night market. Full afternoon and evening: cable car in the early afternoon, Khem Beach, bridge at 16:30, dinner, then the 21:00 show and fireworks.

Who will love it, who may be disappointed, and the verdict

Will love it: couples, photographers, families with older children who enjoy lights and shows, and anyone staying in the south of the island.

May be disappointed: travellers looking for authentic Vietnamese street life, people who dislike crowds or heat, budget travellers who add every show, and anyone expecting a long or high bridge. The walk is short, and the gap is a design gesture rather than an experience in itself.

The verdict. The bridge is a short, photogenic stop, and its value comes from combination: sunset, dinner, a show, or the cable car earlier in the day. At 50,000 VND the ticket is cheap enough to try. If the sky is grey, skip it and use the free terraces instead. If you are driving from the north of the island only for the bridge, do not; add Khem Beach or the cable car to make the distance worthwhile.

FAQ

Q: What is Kiss Bridge in Phu Quoc? An 800 m pedestrian walkway over the sea at Sunset Town in An Thoi, opened by Sun Group on 22 December 2023. Its two arms stop 30 cm apart. It was designed by Italian architect Marco Casamonti and inspired by Michelangelo's Creation of Adam and the Vietnamese legend of Ngưu Lang and Chức Nữ.

Q: How far is Kiss Bridge from Sunset Town? It is inside Sunset Town, on the waterfront. Walking between the bridge's south and north entrances, or between the bridge and other points in town, is about 1 to 2 km. From Duong Dong it is about 25 to 30 km, and from the airport about 20 km.

Q: How much does it cost to visit Kiss Bridge? The last known price is 50,000 VND (about US$1.90 / €1.65) for visitors over 1 m, with a higher peak-hour rate of 100,000 VND reported by one guide. It is free for children under 1 m and with certain same-day tickets. Confirm at the counter.

Q: What time does the Kiss Bridge show start? The bridge is not a show. The Kiss of the Sea show is reported at about 21:00 with fireworks at about 21:30, and Symphony of the Sea has a separate evening schedule that may change after 10 November 2026. The north wing closes or restricts access during the show.

Q: When is the best time to see the sunset from Kiss Bridge? Be on the bridge by about 16:30 to 17:00 in the dry season, November to April, when clear skies are most likely. Sunset time varies through the year, from about 17:30 in December to about 18:20 mid-year.

Q: Do you need a ticket to see Kiss Bridge or enter Sunset Town? Sunset Town is free to enter, and the bridge can be seen from public viewpoints. A ticket is needed only to walk on the bridge. Shows are ticketed separately.

Q: Is Kiss Bridge worth the trip from Duong Dong or the north of Phu Quoc? Only if combined with the cable car, Khem Beach, dinner or a show. A single trip for the bridge alone is a long drive for a short walk.

Q: How do I get back after the evening show? Book a car or taxi in advance, since public transport is limited and shuttles may not run late. Scooter riders must hold a valid licence recognised in Vietnam and should avoid riding after drinking.