A tiny archipelago off the southern coast, only a small number of travelers wind up in Con Dao. Though the trip requires extra effort, those who commit to the journey are rewarded with some of the country’s most blissful beaches and best snorkeling. Much of the island is covered by the Con Dao National Park. Its dense jungle will give you ample chance to uncover a paradise of your own.
1. Dam Tre Bay (Vinh Dam Tre)
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Located about 3 km from Co Ong airport, Dam Tre is a small bay located north of Con Dao island and surrounded by tall mountains. This is still pretty much pristine and wild, with the old, majestic mountainside making up for the lack of peaceful white sand beaches. When the water recedes, it will reveal small rocks with beautiful shapes beneath. Tourists can also try to step on the rocks, and take the most unique Instagram check-in pictures with them.
The road to Dam Tre Bay is not on the map. Therefore, you need to ask the locals for specific instructions or ask the tour guides. Before going, you should check the situation of the high and low tides.
2. Nhat Beach (Bai Nhat)
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According to Australia’s News site, Bai Nhat has been listed as one of the six most beautiful and unspoiled beaches in Asia. Bai Nhat is a beach located only about 6 km southeast of Con Dao town, an ideal destination for tourists who love and want to experience the rare unspoiled beauty of nature.
The natural scenery in Nhat beach is still very wild and there is almost no human impact, so the beach is still full of sand mixed with stones, each wave overlapping the other on the shore.
3. Love Peak (Dinh Tinh Yeu)
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Love Peak is the name of a mountain in Con Dao located on Hon Ba not far from Bai Nhat, and it looks like the silhouette of a couple hugging, symbolizing deep and lasting love.
A lot of couples come here to take pictures for their wedding photo albums, capturing sweet moments in a peaceful and happy atmosphere. Aside from the gorgeous sightseeing, this place is also a wonderful choice for people who love exploring themselves, trekking and trying out new things.
4. Dam Trau Beach (Bai Bien Dam Trau)
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Dam Trau Beach is located near Co Ong Airport, on the outer edge of Con Dao National Park and adjacent to Con Dao Secret Beach. From the town center, you need to cross a distance of about 14km to get here. This is praised by many tourists as the most beautiful beach in Con Dao, and its beauty is further confirmed when Travel & Leisure magazine honored Dam Trau as one of the 25 most wonderful beaches in the world.
5. Suoi Nong Beach (Bai Suoi Nong)
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Hot Springs Beach, also known as Mysterious Beach or Con Dao Secret Beach, is located on a small Dam Trau beach. This is one of the most beautiful destinations in Con Dao, possessing beautiful natural scenery like a fairyland. Coming here, you can participate in different activities such as camping, swimming, and enjoying the fresh air.
This place is called “Hot Springs Beach” because of its hot water that is about 50 degrees Celcius all year round, creating a lovely and fairytale–like scenery. The best time to go to Hot Springs Beach is from March to September every year. At this time, the weather in Con Dao is sunny, and cool, and is suitable for swimming and entertainment.
6. Tau Be Cape (Mui Tau Be)
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Tau Be Cape is located on Co Ong Street, connecting the center of Con Dao town to Co Ong airport, about 7km from the center of Con Dao to the east.
With clear blue water surrounded by steep cliffs, forming a “natural swimming pool” is an ideal destination for those who are passionate about photography, love beauty, and love to explore and experience new things.
Lonely Planet names Con Dao among best destinations in Asia
NDO – Travel website Lonely Planet has named Vietnam’s Con Dao Islands as one of the top ten places to visit in the next 12 months.
Mekong Delta, southern islands are new domestic tourism hotspots
The Mekong Delta and southern islands like Phu Quoc and Con Dao are dominating domestic tour bookings as COVID-19 cases rise elsewhere in Vietnam.
What to Do in Vung Tau and Con Dao Islands
It would seem a paradox but Vung Tau gains a lot from being the biggest crude oil extraction centre of Vietnam. As a result it has a more able infrastructure compared with many cities in the country and it’s easy to get around and see the many sights. For the historic Con Dao Island, one should not miss the opportunity to visit the infamous prisons and their ‘tiger cages’ before heading off to see the island’s beautiful National Park and other locations.
Con Dao beach among top 10 eco-friendly beaches in Southeast Asia
Dat Tham Beach on Con Dao Island has been listed as one of the top ten eco-friendly beaches in Southeast Asia by the UK’s The Independent newspaper.
Vietnam Airlines: passengers to/from Con Dao eligible for flight date change
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced that passengers buying tickets to or from Con Dao via Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho are eligible for changing flight dates.
