Along with 9 other islands in the world in Yemen, Australia, Japan, Korea … Lonely Planet magazine voted Con Dao is one of 10 pristine and pure islands best in the world. From an famous political prisoner custody island, Con Dao has turned into a tourist paradise with a preserved national park, the island has dense forest, refuge and breeding of dolphins, turtles and beautiful coral reefs.
The tourists come here not just swoon before the blue sea and white sandy beaches stretching, the happy couple can also visit the famous historical sights and enjoy the sea turtles in season brood from May to November. Pristine Con Dao island and only includes some resorts are less concentrated in the town of Con Son. Perhaps because of the silence, this pristine island a destination for romantic couples who want a private space in the honeymoon period.
Con Dao is 97 nautical miles and 120 nautical miles off the southern province of Vung Tau and HCMC, respectively. The 76-square-kilometer Con Dao archipelago comprises 16 big and small islands. The biggest island is Con Son, covering 51 square kilometers. Some other prominent islands are Hon Ba, Hon Bay Canh, Hon Cau, Hon Bong Lan and Hon Vung. These islands are home to some 6,000 friendly and hospitable people.
On the map, Con Dao looks like a bear stretching out in the East Sea. Con Dao is endowed with many long, beautiful beaches shaded by almond trees and clear, blue seawater. It is a national park with diverse fauna and fl ora systems. In the sea, there are a wide range of colorful fi sh and coral reefs. Wild orchids, black squirrels, red-bowel squirrels and “gam gi” (a pigeon species) are abundant. Especially, Con Dao is one of the few locations in Vietnam where dugongs, dolphins and sea turtles are preserved.
Con Dao island paradise of pristine and healthy
During the war, Con Dao Island was a prison where revolutionaries were jailed. The Hang Duong martyrs’ cemetery is a place for commemorating heroes and heroines of national defense. Con Dao Museum protects objects and photos featuring the island’s history.
During the war, Con Dao Island was a prison where revolutionaries were jailed. The Hang Duong martyrs’ cemetery is a place for commemorating heroes and heroines of national defense. Con Dao Museum protects objects and photos featuring the island’s history.
Nowadays, these islands are a paradise for tourists to discover. Exploring Ong Dung and So Ray primitive forests, going fishing on Bong Lan Islet, catching squid on Tau Be tip, snorkeling, diving by Tre Islet and watching turtles laying eggs at night on Bay Canh Islet may be unforgettable trips.
