The Con Dao Museum preserves the powerful history of a land once called “hell on earth.” Through thousands of artifacts, photos, and documents, it reveals the harsh lives of prisoners and the courage of revolutionary soldiers. This must-visit site offers a deeper understanding of Con Dao’s past and the resilient spirit of the Vietnamese people.

The Governor’s Palace (Dinh Chúa Đảo) is one of Con Dao’s key historical landmarks. Once the residence and office of colonial governors, it features classic French architecture and displays artifacts and photos illustrating the harsh prison system of the time. A visit here offers insight into Con Dao’s turbulent past and the resilience of Vietnam’s revolutionary prisoners.

Phu Hai Prison: This is where hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese revolutionary prisoners were exiled. It holds legendary stories such as the Rice Grinding Cell, the infamous Dark Room used for torture, and the Con Lon Stone Breaking Area. French Tiger Cages: Explore the solidly built “tiger cage” system, hidden within a labyrinth of inner and outer gates designed to disorient political prisoners and mislead observers. American Tiger Cages: Constructed in 1971, these small, damp confinement rooms were used by the U.S.-backed regime to break the revolutionary spirit of Vietnamese political prisoners. Cow Shed Isolation Area: Originally a livestock area for raising cows and pigs, the site had nine solitary confinement rooms, 24 pig pens, two cow cages, and a manure pit. In 1930, the French converted it into a prison for female inmates. In 1963, the U.S. transformed the pig pens into 24 prison cells.

Vo Thi Sau’s Grave – A Symbol of Courage and Patriotism in Con Dao Located within Hang Duong Cemetery, the grave of national heroine Vo Thi Sau is one of the most sacred sites in Con Dao. Vo Thi Sau was a young revolutionary who was executed by the French colonialists in 1952 at the age of 19 for her involvement in the resistance movement. Her final resting place has become not only a historical landmark but also a spiritual destination where locals and visitors come to pay tribute. Many believe in her spiritual presence and visit to pray for peace, health, and good fortune. At night, her grave glows with offerings of candles and flowers, creating a solemn yet touching atmosphere. Then our car will take you back your hotel