Con Dao

Province ·🇻🇳 Vietnam

Area 76 km²

Time zone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

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Con Dao Essentials

Con Dao presents a stark contrast between its colonial history and natural preservation. The island houses the extensive Con Dao Prison complex, including the Phu Hai and Phu Tuong camps where the infamous "tiger cages" are preserved. Historic sites like Pier 914 and the Palace of the Island Chief offer insight into the French and American eras. Complementing the history are pristine natural sites such as Bãi Đầm Trầu and Bãi Đất Dốc, alongside Shark Cape’s coastal views and the central Con Dao Market.

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Con Dao Dark Tourism

Con Dao’s history as a penal colony spans over a century, from French colonial rule through the Vietnam War. This collection documents the 'Hell on Earth' prison system, featuring the infamous French and American Tiger Cages, the Phu Hai complex, and the repurposed Cow Stables. It includes Hang Duong Cemetery, the final resting place of thousands of political prisoners and national heroine Vo Thi Sau, alongside several monuments dedicated to the victims of the archipelago's incarceration camps.

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Map of Con Dao

Practical information

Currency: Vietnamese Dong VND ₫ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity: Type A / Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Vietnamese
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +84

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