Con Dao Island Historical Sites and Heritage Experience

A historical tour of Con Dao is a powerful journey into Vietnam’s past. From Phu Hai Prison and the Tiger Cages to Vo Thi Sau’s memorial, the island stands as a lasting symbol of resilience, sacrifice, and the unbreakable spirit of freedom.

1. 1

   Con Dao Prison

   15 min

   In the morning or afternoon, your driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby in Con Dao town to begin the historical tour.

2. 2

   Con Dao Musuem

   1 hour

   The Con Dao Museum showcases the island’s powerful history, once known as the “hell on earth,” through thousands of artifacts, photos, and documents that highlight the lives of prisoners and the resilience of revolutionary soldiers.

3. 3

   Island Spirit Palace

   1 hour

   The Governor’s Palace (Dinh Chúa Đảo) is a major historical site in Con Dao, featuring French colonial architecture and exhibits that reveal the island’s harsh prison system and revolutionary past.

4. 4

   Phu Hai Prison

   1 hour

   Visit Phu Hai Prison, the French and American Tiger Cages, and the Cow Shed Isolation Area—notorious sites that reveal the harsh prison system of Con Dao and the resilience of Vietnamese revolutionary prisoners.

5. 5

   Vo Thi Sau Monument

   30 min

   Visit Vo Thi Sau’s Grave at Hang Duong Cemetery, a sacred site honoring the national heroine and symbol of courage in Con Dao. After paying tribute, your vehicle will transfer you back to your hotel.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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