In the early mornings, Shark Cape is the best option for a hike. Just on Ben Dam road, close to Bai Nhat beach, is a rock formation that resembles the nose of a shark. The beautiful natural scene of Shark Cape and the clean air that welcomes the fresh wind have made this place the most popular tourist destination in Con Dao.

Con Dao was once referred to as “hell on earth” when keeping and torturing many prisoners during the war, in contrast to today’s serene natural beauty. Con Dao continues to communicate enigmatic sacred tales verbally even in the present, after the historical gloom has passed. Con Dao Prison is a must-see if you want to revisit the past. 

When visiting Con Dao, you must unquestionably pay a visit to Vo Thi Sau’s cemetery. She was a martyr who lost her life fighting for Vietnamese independence from French colonialists. The grave of Vo Thi Sau is respectfully located in Hang Duong Con Dao cemetery, together with thousands of other warriors and patriots who died from 1862 to 1975 in Con Dao Prison. There are numerous areas to repose across the spacious and open Hang Duong Con Dao Cemetery area. You can take walks around and learn more about the historic past of the nation’s heroes.

You can catch a glimpse of the jet as it nearly touches down at Con Dao Airport. Bamboo Airways currently offers six round-trip flights every day, and you can choose the appropriate time to check-in at Dam Trau Beach.

The lone temple on this list of well-known Con Dao tourist destinations is Van Son Tu Nui Mot. The temple has two directions that gaze out toward the sea and two that look up toward the mountain. Visitors will notice the magnificent and historic structures of the Ly Tran Dynasty as they stroll through Van Son Tu Nui Mot. This is a terrific site for you to check in because it has a big space and a great view.

Possessing an area of nearly 6,000 hectares on land and 14,000 hectares in water, Con Dao National Park was born three decades ago. This place still retains its original beauty due to little human impact. Con Dao National Park concentrates more than 30 species of brilliant orchids, 100 species of vines and many rare herbs and woods. This place is also home to many animals recorded in the Red Book of Vietnam. In addition, there are more than 2000 species of creatures waiting for you to visit.

The noodle soup known as Hai Khiem “bun rieu” has earned a special place in Con Dao cuisine. Ba Hai has made use of the local resources and sea crab on the island to create a traditional crab cuisine, unlike many other locations on the mainland where it is simple to find freshwater crab. This unique cuisine is exclusively available in Con Dao and nowhere else.

Address: 22 Nguyen Hue street, Con Dao.

A dish not to be missed when people come to Con Dao is the nutritious oyster porridge. Porridge is cooked by simple ingredients from rice, fresh and greasy Con Dao oysters with a little pepper, cilantro, and non-fragrant red onion. When you eat it, you will feel the fragrant plasticity of rice mixed with the sweet and cool taste of oyster meat. A bowl of oyster porridge is about 35,000 – 50,000 VND.

Vu Nang snail is one of the unique dishes of the cuisine here. This type of snail has a pyramid shape, the outer shell is dark gray, the inner surface is sparkling, covering the snail’s flesh. The price of the dish ranges from 70,000 VND to 100,000 VND. To enjoy Vu Nang snails, visitors should go to seafood restaurants or markets in Con Dao.

It would be wonderful to wake up a little earlier and enjoy the serene surroundings as the sun rises in the east. Your journey to Con Dao will include a wonderful memory of seeing the sunrise at Shark Cape.

It’s a terrific experience to plan a coral reef diving excursion in Hon Tai, Hon Trac, Hon Tre, Hon Bay Canh, or Hon Egg. You’ll have unrestricted access to the stunning coral reefs in the chilly blue sea.

If you visit Con Dao between July and September, you must unquestionably observe turtles laying eggs. While sea turtles are in their mating season, Con Dao is also where the majority of them are found. Only spend one night on Bay Canh island if you wish to witness turtles lay their eggs under the instruction of rangers. You are only permitted to access the island for 4-6 hours. The mother turtle comes ashore to lay eggs anywhere between 10 am and 12 am.

Flying is your only quick option if you want to go to Con Dao. Bamboo Airways is the first airline to use the Embraer jet to Con Dao.

Moreover, there are 6 round-trip flights every day from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to this island operated by Bamboo Airways. To travel to this city, you can book a flight to Con Dao and pick a reasonable time.

From the town center, it is roughly 13–15 kilometers from Con Dao airport. Taxis and motorcycles are always accessible in the area outside the airport. To make your travel more convenient, please select the mode of transportation that works with your schedule.