King of the Sun

... Must-visit spots in Sunset Town

Carved from a single block of Carrara marble, the "King of the Sun" fountain impresses with its magnificent and mysterious beauty in Sunset Town.

King of the Sun Fountain

The "King of the Sun" fountain is a landmark feature of Sunset Town in Phu Quoc. This magnificent structure draws inspiration from the Sun God Helios—a deity who traversed the mortal realm in his chariot, spreading light, until he was captivated by the beauty of the local sunset and decided to make this place his resting spot.

Inspired by the legend of Helios—the god who drove a flying chariot to bring light to every land—the renowned Frilli family of sculptors collaborated with Sun Group to create the majestic and awe-inspiring "King of the Sun" fountain.

Carved from a monolithic block of Carrara marble—the same material used for Michelangelo’s *David*, a crowning achievement of Renaissance art—the "King of the Sun" fountain in Sunset Town (Phu Quoc) embodies the mystical allure and exquisite beauty of a timeless sculptural masterpiece, vividly capturing the noble deity’s majestic stance.

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This magnificent structure was inspired by the Sun God Helios

This magnificent structure draws inspiration from Helios, the Sun God—who, while traversing the mortal realm on his chariot to spread light, happened upon Sunset Town and decided to stay, captivated by its enchanting sunset.

Weighing in at 30 tons, the Sun God Fountain is not merely an iconic landmark; it also embodies the town's breathtaking, ethereal beauty—a splendor so exquisite it could captivate the gods themselves.