Tre Lon

Con Dao Islands


This islet, west of Con Son Island, has a couple of tiny, pristine, empty cove beaches. Talk to boat captains in Con Dao about setting up a trip here.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Con Dao Islands attractions

1. Ma Thien Lanh Bridge

3.44 MILES

The ruins of this bridge, built by prisoners under the French occupation, lie in the hills 1km northwest of Con Son town.

2. Van Son Temple

4.14 MILES

This large hilltop temple complex, 1km southwest of the town centre, enjoys fine views over Con Son town and islands offshore to an ocean-filled horizon…

3. Cow Shed

4.48 MILES

Built by the French in 1930, this crumbling complex was initially known as the 'pigsty' as prisoners were kept in farmyard-style quarters and fed like…

4. Revolutionary Museum

4.63 MILES

Located in the former French commandant's residence, this museum has exhibits on Vietnamese resistance against the French, communist opposition to the…

5. Museum Vo Thi Sau

4.64 MILES

Small museum dedicated to the life of teenager martyr and national heroine Vo Thi Sau.

6. Phu Hai Prison

4.74 MILES

The largest of the 11 jails on the island, this prison dates from 1862. Thousands of prisoners were held here, with up to 200 prisoners crammed into each…

7. Hang Duong Cemetery

4.86 MILES

Some 20,000 Vietnamese prisoners died on Con Son and 1994 of their graves can be seen at the peaceful Hang Duong Cemetery, located at the northeastern…

8. Bao Tang Con Dao Museum

4.9 MILES

This impressive museum has more than 2000 exhibits, including many rare documents, dioramas and excellent photographs, which comprehensively record the…

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