Places not to be missed when coming to Con Dao

(NLDO)- With a harmonious combination of wild nature, tragic history and spiritual culture, Con Dao is not only a destination but also an emotional journey.

Not as noisy and bustling as many other coastal areas, Con Dao brings a rare peace. Walking on the tree-lined streets, breathing in the fresh air, or sitting on the beach listening to the waves, visitors will fully feel the "uniqueness" of this island.

Every road and every row of trees on the island not only leaves traces of time but also contains profound historical value.

Coming to Con Dao, tourists almost all visit Hang Duong Cemetery - the resting place of thousands of revolutionary soldiers and patriots who died during the resistance years. In the solemn space, lighting an incense stick before the grave of Vo Thi Sau or the heroic martyrs, everyone clearly feels the sacredness and deep gratitude. In the evening, the flow of pilgrims to Hang Duong is always crowded, creating a unique spiritual culture of Con Dao.

A place not to be missed when coming to Con Dao is to visit the Con Dao prison system, once known as "hell on earth", now becoming a destination for today's generation to learn more about the past. The prison system in Con Dao includes: Phu Hai Prison, Phu Son Prison, Phu Tho Prison, Phu Tuong Prison, Tiger Cage isolation area, Cow Cage area, Phu An Prison... clearly recreating the harsh prison regime that revolutionary prisoners had to endure.

Con Dao owns many beautiful beaches that are rare in Vietnam. Among them, Dam Trau Beach is voted as one of the most pristine and charming beaches on the planet, with golden sand, green casuarina trees and clear sea water; Lo Voi Beach and An Hai Beach are beaches near the center, suitable for tourists who want to stroll and swim gently;

Dam Tre Bay and Con Son Bay are ideal places for kayaking, coral reef viewing and experiencing pristine nature. In particular, the sunset on Con Dao sea is an unforgettable experience for those who love photography and enjoy the tranquility.

Hon Bay Canh is a popular tourist destination, especially during the sea turtle egg-laying season (from May to October). This is the place with the largest number of mother turtles laying eggs in Vietnam. Tourists can join the rangers to watch and witness the moment when baby turtles hatch and crawl back to the sea, a rare experience in life.

Located on the top of the mountain, Nui Mot Pagoda is a famous spiritual destination of Con Dao. From here, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Con Son town, An Hai lake and the vast blue sea. The pagoda has a harmonious beauty between Buddhist architecture and natural scenery, creating a sense of peace and serenity.

A trip to Con Dao would not be complete without enjoying the typical cuisine here. Fresh seafood dishes such as snails, moon crabs, red grouper, lobster, dried squid, etc. always attract diners. In addition, roasted areca nuts, a simple but unique gift, have become a famous specialty, often bought by tourists as gifts.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/nhung-diem-den-dung-bo-qua-khi-den-con-dao-196250818091226119.htm