Category: The Southern Coast

🌴 Things to Do on Con Son Island – Outdoor Adventures Await! Con Son Island isn’t just about history and quiet beaches—it’s also the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts who want to explore by land and sea. From cycling down empty coastal roads 🚴‍♂️ to snorkeling in coral-rich waters 🤿 and hiking through lush forest […]

🪦 Hang Duong Cemetery – A Place of Memory and Martyrdom in Con Dao 📍 Location: About 1km northeast of Con Son town on Nguyen An Ninh Street🕓 Open: 24 hours daily🎟️ Admission: Free👕 Note: Modest attire required — no shorts or sleeveless tops Set among quiet trees and shaded paths, Hang Duong Cemetery stands […]

🔒 Phu Hai Prison – Echoes of Resistance on Con Dao Island 📍 Location: Nguyen Hue Street🕒 Opening Hours: Daily, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM🎟️ Admission: Entry fee applies Step into history at Phu Hai Prison, the oldest and largest detention center on Con Son Island, once infamous for […]

🏛️ Con Dao Museum – A Window Into the Island’s Past 🕰️ 📍 Location: Nguyen Hue Street🕒 Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM🎟️ Entry Fee: Yes (affordable) The Con Dao Museum is a must-visit for travelers seeking to understand the island’s deep and often painful history. This modern museum offers a […]

🏘️ Con Son Town – The Tranquil Heart of the Con Dao Archipelago 🌊 Nestled on the main island of Con Son, this village-like town is the largest and most developed settlement in the Con Dao Archipelago. While still delightfully laid-back, Con Son Town is where you’ll find nearly all the available accommodation, cafés, and […]

📜 A Brief History of Con Son Island – From Outpost to “Devil’s Island” ⛓️ The history of Con Son Island—the largest island in Vietnam’s Con Dao Archipelago—is as dramatic as its natural beauty. Its strategic location in the South China Sea made it a key point of interest for various colonial powers, but few […]

🌴 Discover the Con Dao Archipelago – Vietnam’s Hidden Gem 🌊 Tucked away in the southern reaches of Vietnam, the Con Dao Archipelago is a pristine chain of 16 emerald-green islands scattered like confetti across the South China Sea, located approximately 185 km south of Vung Tau. 🗺️ These islands remain one of Vietnam’s best-kept […]