time seemingly stops on con dao island

Time seemingly stops on Con Dao Island

Con Dao Island, about 97 nautical miles from Vung Tau City, is considered a beautiful pearl of Vietnam’s sea tourism and is endowed with smooth beaches shaded by evergreen trees, fresh air, clear blue water, primitive forests and abundant wildlife as well as its historical relics.
con dao proving to be a magnet for visitors

Con Dao proving to be a magnet for visitors

Rich in forest resources, sea and national revolutionary historical relics, Con Dao was visited by nearly 60,000 tourist arrivals last year and the number touched 42,850 in this year’s first half.
con dao steers spiritual tourism towards sustainability

Con Dao steers spiritual tourism towards sustainability

Con Dao is taking practical steps to develop its spiritual tourism potential while embracing eco-friendly practices, with the aim of transforming the island into an environmentally responsible destination.
con dao airport to be upgraded to welcome large aircraft

Con Dao airport to be upgraded to welcome large aircraft

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is planning to upgrade and expand Con Dao airport so it can land bigger planes.
ideal venue for meetings at the secret con dao

Ideal venue for meetings at The Secret Con Dao

Meetings and industry tourism has experienced significant growth in recent years, providing an excellent chance for businesses to combine relaxation with networking and investment opportunities.
con dao new passenger port opens for tourists

Con Dao new passenger port opens for tourists

A new passenger port in Con Dao island district in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has received the first high-speed boat carrying over 200 passengers to the popular tourist destination, according to the Management Board of Ben Dam port.
two scenarios proposed to upgrade con dao airport

Two scenarios proposed to upgrade Con Dao Airport

New investment schemes have been proposed regarding the upgrade and expansion of Con Dao airport in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, including a public-private partnership (PPP) venture.
vinamilk and sojitz kick off vinabeef tam dao

Vinamilk and Sojitz kick off Vinabeef Tam Dao

The Vinabeef Tam Dao breeding and processing complex is the first project in the investment and collaboration plan between Vietnamese and Japanese high-tech agriculture corporations Vinamilk, Vilico, and Sojitz.
eco concerns raised over tam dao mountain resort

Eco-concerns raised over Tam Dao mountain resort

Conservationists have aired concerns over a plan to build a giant resort on the cool hilly mountains of Tam Dao in northern Vinh Phuc province, claiming the project would cause environmental damage.
con dao island launches zero plastic waste programme

Con Dao island launches zero plastic waste programme

Local authorities of Con Dao Island District, off the coast of southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, in cooperation with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF), have launched a Zero Plastic Waste programme, aiming to eliminate single-use plastic products.
direct flights expected to promote con dao tourism

Direct flights expected to promote Con Dao tourism

Thanh Hoa - Opening more direct flights to Con Dao Island, a tourism hotspot off southern Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, is an opportunity for the tourism destination, experts have said.
con dao island to be temporarily closed to prevent covid 19

Con Dao Island to be temporarily closed to prevent COVID-19

The popular tourist destination of Con Dao Island will close to tourists from Tuesday.
con dao archipelago a must see gem vogue paris

Con Dao archipelago a must-see gem: Vogue Paris

Con Dao archipelago in southern Vietnam is among the most “beautiful secret” winter escapes in the world, according to Vogue Paris, one of the world’s leading lifestyle magazines.
con dao island pioneers sea turtle protection

Con Dao Island pioneers sea turtle protection

Lam Duc Du, a forest ranger on Con Dao Island in the southern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau, wakes up at midnight, picks up his flashlight and goes down to the beach to collect turtle eggs.
dao thuc village water puppetry lures visitors

Dao Thuc village water puppetry lures visitors

When spring comes, people flock to Dao Thuc village on the outskirts of Hanoi to watch comical water puppet performances.