Con Dao, a secluded paradise boasting peaceful allure
When it comes to Con Dao, people would be reminded of the tragic history witnessing resilient years of war. However, Con Dao of the modern days has turned into an attractive magnet on Vietnam’s tourist map thanks to its spectacular scenery, diverse ecosystem, and special historical values.
Con Dao, also known as Con Lon, Con Son, is an island district in Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province. Con Dao covers an area of about 76 km2, including 16 large and small islands with a population of about 6,000 people.
Every corner in Con Dao contains the historic values of the nation. Photo: Minh Duy/ via Nhan Dan
The island has been named in the list of “top 10 most charming islands on the planet” by Lonely Planet Magazine and in the list of “the best secret islands on earth” by Travel + Leisure, according to Nhan Dan Newspaper.
The island has welcomed a large number of domestic and foreign visitors as it is an ideal place to seek tranquility.
Hang Duong cemetery, the resting place of thousands of revolutionary soldiers. Photo: Minh Duy/ via Nhan Dan
914 Pier Photo: Minh Duy/ via Nhan Dan
914 Pier, a famous historic site in Con Dao. 914 is the number of prisoners who died during the pier construction process.
Photo: Minh Duy/ via Nhan Dan
The pier was constructed in 1893 with a designated length of 107 meters. Under many renovations, it has been expanded to 300 meters long and 5 meters wide.
Photo: Minh Duy/ via Nhan Dan
It is a perfect place to admire the sunrise as well as where boats anchor to provide seafood for Con Dao.
Con Dao boasts the serene atmosphere and crystalline sea. Photo: Minh Duy/ via Nhan Dan
Ben Dam Bay Photo: Minh Duy/ via Nhan Dan
Aquaculture farming at Ben Dam Bay. Photo: Minh Duy/ via Nhan Dan
Aquaculture farming at Ben Dam Bay. Photo: Minh Duy/ via Nhan Dan
Photo: Minh Duy/ via Nhan Dan
Tourists can have the chance to mingle into the fishermen’s life while sampling fresh seafood.
Photo: Minh Duy/ via Nhan Dan
Con Dao has long acquired reputation for its long white sand beaches and turquoise seawater.
A corner of Hon Cau Beach. Its untouched beauty remains intact. Photo: Minh Duy/ via Nhan Dan
Con Dao offers the best check-in corners Photo: Minh Duy/ via Nhan Dan
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 24): Vietnam – A rising star in Asia: Indian professor; Valuable artifacts, documents on Vietnam-Indonesia friendship exhibited; Vietnam’s economy surges in 2025, sets sights on double-digit growth in 2026; Vietnam poised to become regional LNG hub amid energy transition.
In the first 11 months of 2025, the total number of international tourists to Vietnam has reached more than 19.1 million, which increased by 20.9% compared to the number of a year earlier. This number is the highest breakthrough of Vietnam, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak of more than 18 million arrivals in 2019, according to the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
Vietnam, currently implementing the Green Tourism Development Program for the 2023–2025 period, reaffirmed its commitment to building sustainable destination models, enhancing digital transformation, reducing carbon emissions, and spreading benefits to local communities.
On the morning of November 7, the garden within the Vietnamese Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa, was filled with laughter and chatter as more than 40 international guests attended a Vietnamese cooking class. The participants included members of the International Diplomatic Spouses Association in South Africa and representatives of the South African Women’s Association.
The People’s Committee of Quang Tri Province announced its approval of the eco-tourism project “Exploring the Calocedrus Rupestris Forest and Kling Cave” within Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park on October 23.
In recent months, Vietnam’s expanded visa exemption policy has made it easier for European travelers to visit and explore the country, with the number of Eastern European tourists searching for Vietnamese destinations on the Agoda platform surging by 59%. Among these, the “Pearl Island” of Phu Quoc has emerged as the most favored destination, witnessing a remarkable 113% increase in searches compared to the same period last year.
On October 18, the Vietnam Pho Festival 2025 officially kicked off at Our Tampines Hub in Singapore, attracting a large number of visitors eager to explore and savor Vietnam’s iconic dish.
Vietnam has outshined many strong contenders to secure a place among the top 10 most beloved global destinations in two major categories: “World’s Best Destination” and “World’s Friendliest Country.”
According to the announcement by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Tri province on October 07. The renowned travel magazine Travel and Leisure selected 6 caves in Quang Tri province as must-see destinations in Vietnam.
National
Travel
Travel
Travel
Travel
Travel
Travel
Travel
Travel
Travel