Relax and beach
On the geographic map of Vietnam, Con Dao is an archipelago in Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province and is located about 230 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. Con Dao has an area of 76 square km and consists of 16 islands in total. Just that
Coming here, you can understand why Con Dao has long been hailed as “one of the ten most charming and mysterious islands on the planet.”
If you are generally enchanted by long sandy beaches with clear blue water, visiting Con Dao is definitely a good option for you.
Just wander around the island and you will find many accessible beaches and each with a unique and wild beauty that is different from all the others.
If you want to go there, read our article on how to get to Con Dao
Bai Dam T Beachrau
Possessing untouched nature, blue water, white sand, and colorful coral reefs, Dam Trau is one of the most beautiful beaches that visitors should not miss when traveling to the island.
Not only can tourists enjoy swimming or sunbathing but you can also get to know a little of its history and culture.
Bai Suoi Nong Beach
Bai Suoi Nong is situated near Dam Trau.
To get there, tourists are required to pass through a forest tunnel. Thanks to this geographical separation, the beach is almost untouched with white sand and lush mangroves.
Lo Voi Beach & Bai An Hai
Lo Voi and Ban An Hai are located along Ton Duc Thang Street, providing an excellent place to do some camping.
These two beaches are suitable for people traveling with family and children, as they are easier to reach than others. Lo Voi Beach is famous for its long strip of white sand, the beach shaded by numerous poplar trees. An Hai Beach is surrounded by majestic mountains. An Hai is also the largest beach in the central area of the island.
Beach Bhave Dat Dat
Known as one of the most beautiful beaches in Con Dao, Bai Dat Doc brings an unspoilt natural landscape covered with thick forest and rocky mountains.
Besides, there are some good hotels and resorts near this beach, so it is very convenient in case you want to stay there for a few days.
Con Dao Museum
The Con Dao Museum has many precious objects collected during the war. The gallery is divided into four spaces referring to these subjects: Con Dao – Country & People; Con Dao – A hell on earth; Con Dao – Battlefield and and Con Dao today.
In addition, a special corner is dedicated to images and objects of female heroes of the war, such as Vo Thi Sau – young girl who died heroically. More than 2000 coins and antiques are on display here.
Con Dao Prison
Formally commissioned in 1982, Dao Con Prison is classified as one of the oldest and most important remains in Vietnam built by the French.
Now, Dao Con Prison and its tragic history has become a demonstration of how people will overcome the bad deeds of others. For that reason alone, this place is worth a visit.
Con Dao National Park
Established in 1993, Con Dao National Park is the only place in the country where forests and marine life are conserved.
Famous for its wild beauty, the flora and fauna of Con Dao National Park is extremely rich, with more than 882 species of plants and 150 species of animals. A trip to Con Dao National Park will allow you to do all kinds of leisure activities like fishing, boating, cycling, etc.
