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20+ things worth experiencing when coming to Con Dao, Vietnam

1. Dam Trau Beach 

Dam Trau Beach is an ideal "shelter" if you want to find a private and peaceful space. You can comfortably relax in the cool, clear water and enjoy the waves crashing on the smooth sand.
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2. Nui Mot Pagoda 

Nui Mot Pagoda (Van Son Tu) is based on the mountain. From the south, there is a view of green mountains and forests. To the east is Con Son Bay, with a picture of the color of the sea gradually spreading. Looking to the north is An Hai lotus field.

3. Love Peak

Love Peak is Located on Hon Ba, not far from Nhat Beach. This place is so named because it resembles the shape of a couple embracing each other. Because of that, many couples come here to pray and watch the romantic sunset.

4. Snorkeling to see corals 

There are many diving equipment rental services at Tai, Bay Canh, Tre, Cau, and Egg Islands. You will be free to swim in the clear blue water like the legendary mermaids and see the beautiful coral reefs, colorful fishes, and a diverse and rich ecological environment.

5. Watch sea turtles lay eggs on Bay Canh Island. 

The peak breeding season of sea turtles is from June to September. This is also the time when you should schedule a trip to Con Dao if you want to see turtles laying eggs.

6. Visit Con Dao National Park. 

You can experience a walk through the rainforest to Ong Dung Beach, located on the other side of the island. Then you can swim and snorkel here.

7. Bathing in Dam Trau beach. 

Dam Trau is mentioned as the most beautiful beach in Con Dao, 15km from Con Son town. The story of the Cau guy and the Trau woman is attached to this beach.

8. Enjoy oyster porridge and almond jam. 

What to eat when coming to Con Dao? Oyster porridge is a dish tourist often hear from each other. They must try when visiting Vung Tau and Con Dao in particular. Besides, Bang Jam is only available in Con Dao. This kind of jam is made from the seeds of the eagle. When eaten, it has a salty and sweet taste mixed with the smooth taste of eagle seeds.

9. Visit Mystic Hang Duong Cemetery. 

The grave of martyr Vo Thi Sau at Hang Duong cemetery, is a must-see. You can go to Mass at midnight without worrying because the cemetery is busy. Ceremonies and fruits should be prepared from home because the cemetery does not have a line to sell offerings. An indispensable ritual item is a comb mirror. If you can bring fresh flowers, you should use white flowers. Sau is considered by the people of this land a saint, protecting and dissolving sorrows. The married couple also went to the grave and burned incense to Ms. Sau, asking for help.

10. Con Dao Prison - Visit Hell on Earth. 

Coming to Con Dao Prison, you will understand why this place is called "hell on earth." The historical relic of the prison here has 19 relics divided into two periods, the French prisons and the American - puppet prisons. The French prisons: Phu Son and Phu Hai, are located in the center, so visiting is very convenient. Cow stables and tiger cages are real hells on Earth. The cowshed area still has a pit of manure and urine where the enemy is full of damnation, forcing prisoners to soak up their chests.

11. Strange Fishing In The Sea 

The ideal place is Nhat Beach, located on the famous Love Peak of this land. According to the "experts" of shark fishing, islanders, the most appropriate time to go shark fishing is when night falls. The fish is big or small, more or less, depending on the weather and the water.

12. An Hai Beach

Only 10 minutes walk from the center, surrounded by mountains, the sea is very calm, with small waves, clear blue water, and quite warm.

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13. Bai Dat Doc

It was created by Gorges deep into the coast. The beach is relatively small and quiet, suitable for couples or people who like quiet beaches.

14. Bay Canh Island

This is the second largest island among 16 islands in the Con Dao archipelago. The island is covered with primeval rainforest, and you can especially participate in scuba diving to see fascinating corals here.

15. Dam Tre Bay

Surrounded by mangrove forests, at Dam Tre, visitors can not only take a boat to explore these forests but also watch nesting nests and snorkel to see corals.

16. Con Dao Museum

Coming to the museum, you can learn the history of Con Dao's formation through artifacts, antiquities, pictures, and documents from the French colonial period to the present.

17. An Hai Lake

People in this archipelago depend on their primary source of fresh water supply from An Hai Lake. It is also one of the famous tourist attractions in Con Dao.

18. Moon crab

This crab is named "moon" probably because they have characteristic round spots like the moon on their back. The price is from 270,000 to 400,000 VND per kilogram, depending on the size of the crab, and it can process a lot of delicious dishes.

19. Her breast snail

This snail is attractive from the outside and has an attractive taste inside. In the past, dishes made from snails could only be enjoyed by kings. Later, her breast snail became a daily dish of people visiting the sea.

20. Take a leisurely walk on the beautiful road of Ton Duc Thang

The road becomes as poetic as the scene in a Korean movie. The sea breeze gently blows on the tree-lined trees on the street, creating beautiful, innocent, dancing spots of flowers like a painting on the road. The most beautiful road in Con Dao is probably Ton Duc Thang.

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21. Go to a raft house at Ben Dam port to eat seafood

Ben Dam port is located in the southwest of Con Son island, about 15 km from the center of Con Dao town. You will dock here if you take a ship from Vung Tau City to Con Dao.

22. The island lord's house 

The island lord's house is also known as the big man's palace. The island lord's palace is the headquarters of the prison system. All the prison administration apparatus, from the island lord to the officials on the whole island, are under the control of the island lord.
Con Dao is peaceful but also carries a heroic historical value of the nation. You should arrange a reasonable schedule and see the weather forecast for a memorable and comfortable trip.

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