Con Dao is an island district in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. In the past, this place was known as a hell on earth, a place that marked the history of a period of national struggle that was both heroic and tragic.
Panorama of Con Dao
Con Dao Prison is a place of torture and detention of political prisoners during the years of resistance against the French colonialists and American imperialists. Officially started on November 28, 1861, just 4 months after the French colonialists occupied our country, Con Dao Prison was built to have a place to detain and torture political prisoners. This place was even recognized as the harshest prison in Indochina at that time.
Fresh water reservoirs in Con Dao
Con Dao today has become an ideal tourist destination for those who want to explore the wild beauty and learn about the history of Vietnam. Here, visitors can visit the prison system, museum, Hang Duong Cemetery... to understand and feel more deeply about the history of the sacred land of the Fatherland; At the same time, you can also explore the ocean world with colorful coral reefs and primeval forests with rich flora and fauna, and most of all, return to nature, away from the noisy life of the city.
Dawn on Ben Dam
Con Dao with countless beautiful beaches along with Con Son Bay includes 16 different large and small islands gathered like a big family, creating an amazing natural picture that can make every step of visitors nostalgic.
Panoramic view of Ben Dam
Especially viewing Con Dao from above, visitors can see the panorama of Con Dao, the water reserve lake, wharf 914, Ben Dam, winding roads around the island...
Van Son Pagoda
Golden afternoon of Con Dao
Pier 914, where 914 political prisoners fell during the construction of the pier
Construction site of Con Dao water reserve lake
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Update day : 25/11/2023
Vung Tau Cathedral was first built in 1889. Song Vinh church in Phu My town was just inaugurated in December 2022. These are also two famous tourist destinations in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.
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(VTC News) - Vietnam's unique sea-crossing roads always attract tourists to explore
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Less than 1km from the town center, the 20-hectare Hang Duong cemetery is lined with green trees, where the graves of Heroine Martyr Vo Thi Sau and many other patriots and revolutionary soldiers are located.
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After many years of construction, Co May Bridge has now taken on a new look with red seagulls flapping their wings as if welcoming tourists every time they come to Vung Tau beach.
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History has left in Con Dao today a system of prisons, watchtowers, vestiges of torture, lime kilns, along with more than 20,000 revolutionary soldiers who survive with life. with the atmosphere and the spirit of flowers and plants here.
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Just over 100km from Ho Chi Minh City, Xuyen Moc district (Ba Ria - Vung Tau province) is a famous ecotourism destination of the Southeast, where forests, mountains and sea form a beautiful overall picture.
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Nhat Tu Son, Hon Ba or Diep Son ... all have trails under the sea and all make visitors "fascinated".
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The icy asphalt road between golden rice fields, stretching as far as the eye can see in An Nhut commune, Long Dien district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province is attracting a large number of people and tourists to take photos.
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An Nhut countryside market, Long Dien district (Ba Ria - Vung Tau province) has just opened and has attracted a large number of local people and tourists from near and far to experience and enjoy rustic dishes every afternoon every day. .
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(SGTT) - Less than 100km from Ho Chi Minh City, Long Dien salt area (Long Dien district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province) has been visited by many tourists recently. With impressive scenery when viewed from above, this salt field was also voted by Saigon Tiep Thi readers into the "Top 7 Impressive Vietnam" in 2023.
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