{"id":4477,"date":"2026-01-17T09:56:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T09:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoangthanhthanglong.vn\/en\/?p=4477"},"modified":"2026-01-18T08:47:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T08:47:18","slug":"con-dao-a-sacred-archipelago-in-southern-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoangthanhthanglong.vn\/en\/con-dao-a-sacred-archipelago-in-southern-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"Con Dao \u2013 A Sacred Archipelago in Southern Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"503\">Con Dao is an archipelago located off the coast of Ba Ria \u2013 Vung Tau Province, consisting of 16 islands, with Con Son being the largest. The islands are known for their unspoiled natural beauty, clear blue waters, and peaceful beaches surrounded by the open sea.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"503\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13542 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hoangthanhthanglong.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/condao1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"599\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"503\"><em>Photo: Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"850\">Con Dao is also deeply associated with Vietnam\u2019s history of resistance and sacrifice. The Con Dao prison system was once known as the \u201chell on earth,\u201d bearing witness to the resilience and courage of Vietnamese revolutionaries. Today, these historical sites serve as important places for remembrance and education.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"850\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13543 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hoangthanhthanglong.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/condao2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"850\"><em>Photo: Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1149\">Beyond its historical significance, Con Dao is one of Vietnam\u2019s richest areas in terms of forest and marine biodiversity. Con Dao National Park protects tropical forests, coral reefs, seagrass beds, and serves as a crucial nesting site for endangered marine species such as sea turtles and dugongs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1149\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13544 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hoangthanhthanglong.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/condao3.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1149\"><em>Photo<\/em>: <em>Nguyen Ngoc Thien<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1439\">The spiritual atmosphere of Con Dao leaves a lasting impression on visitors, especially at the grave of Vo Thi Sau in Hang Duong Cemetery, where people come to pay their respects and offer prayers. The combination of nature, history, and spirituality gives the islands a unique and profound character.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1439\"><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13545 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hoangthanhthanglong.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/condao4.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1439\"><em>Photo: internet<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1647\">Today, Con Dao is an attractive destination for travelers seeking nature, eco-tourism, tranquil retreats, and historical exploration. It stands as a powerful symbol of peace and national memory in Vietnam.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1647\"><strong>NTT<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Con Dao is an archipelago located off the coast of Ba Ria \u2013 Vung Tau Province, consisting of 16 islands, with Con Son being the largest. The islands are known for their unspoiled natural beauty, clear blue waters, and peaceful beaches surrounded by the open sea. 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