While local Vietnamese mentioned more about history of Con Dao, this amazing island is truly a treasure for discerning travelers who seek for ultimate romance and relaxation.
Since the archipelago is off beaten track, visitors will find themselves lost in nature with numerous chance to dive, trek and enjoy the sea excursion in Con Dao.
The largest of the islands is Con Son, also known by its colonised name of Iles Poulo Condore. Settled as early as the 16th century by Europeans and then the British East India Company two centuries later, the island has gone on to have a culturally rich and politically intense history.
Under French rule Con Son was a penal colony for opponents of French colonialism and saw the imprisonment of many Vietnamese revolutionary heroes. Right up until the American War when US troops joined the South Vietnamese government who had captured the island from the French, Con Son had become infamous for its mistreatment and torture of its detainee's. The many prisons, now desolate shells, scatter the island along with manicured gardens and photogenic French villas.
Today Con Son has a sleepy and tranquil atmosphere with several lovely beaches and a beautiful untouched interior. The island can be reached by a regular 45 minute flight from Saigon.
Reference:
Con Dao Travel Guide
Top Things to do in Con Dao
Since the archipelago is off beaten track, visitors will find themselves lost in nature with numerous chance to dive, trek and enjoy the sea excursion in Con Dao.
The largest of the islands is Con Son, also known by its colonised name of Iles Poulo Condore. Settled as early as the 16th century by Europeans and then the British East India Company two centuries later, the island has gone on to have a culturally rich and politically intense history.
Under French rule Con Son was a penal colony for opponents of French colonialism and saw the imprisonment of many Vietnamese revolutionary heroes. Right up until the American War when US troops joined the South Vietnamese government who had captured the island from the French, Con Son had become infamous for its mistreatment and torture of its detainee's. The many prisons, now desolate shells, scatter the island along with manicured gardens and photogenic French villas.
Today Con Son has a sleepy and tranquil atmosphere with several lovely beaches and a beautiful untouched interior. The island can be reached by a regular 45 minute flight from Saigon.
Reference:
Con Dao Travel Guide
Top Things to do in Con Dao
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