During the conflict, there was a Con Dao that was compared to hell on earth. Additionally, Con Dao is marked on the tourist map as a paradise on the blue sea with a diverse array of flora and fauna.
Rare beautiful rich seas
Con Dao is well known for its several stunning beaches, which have crystal-clear water and expansive stretches of white sand coasts, but it is also a National Park with abundant marine and forest biological resources. Con Dao is thought to be rich in density and diversity of the most diverse species in Vietnam because it is situated on the exchange zone of two warm ocean currents from the south and cold from the north down. Because it is a relatively offshore island area, human activities have not significantly changed the nature of marine ecosystems. 1,493 species have been identified in the maritime ecosystem region around Con Dao, which is divided into three main habitats: the mangrove, seagrass, and coral reef ecosystems. According to statistics, the Con Dao watershed is home to up to 44 species that are Red Book-listed as being highly uncommon gene sources for the seas of Vietnam. Sea creatures and reptiles can also be found in the Con Dao seas. The long-snouted Delphin, the blue whale, and the sea cow, sometimes known as the dugong, are the three marine mammals that are most frequently encountered. The dugong is a species that needs international protection. Additionally, Con Dao is the only location in Vietnam where sea cows still live in close proximity to seagrass. In Con Dao, sea turtles and sea snakes are both common marine reptiles. Con Dao is home to the majority of sea turtles in Vietnam. Up to 17 sandbars have been identified as turtle breeding grounds, and up to 4 beaches are known to host 1,000 mother turtles per year.
More than 2,700 different species of living things, including more than 100 rare and indigenous flora and fauna species, may be found in Con Dao National Park's forests. The World Conservation Union (IUCn) has listed numerous uncommon and endangered species in its "red book," including Con Dao long-tailed macaques, Nicobar pigeons, and Indian pythons.
Fascinating tours
Visitors to Con Dao will have a wide range of tour alternatives, including spiritual tourism, historical tourism, ecotourism in forests, ecotourism in the sea, ecotourism in sports, and tourism that combines scientific study.
Con Dao offers a wide variety of eco-tours because it is an archipelago with 16 big and tiny islands. Marine eco-tours can get fairly busy, especially in the summer. Visitors can explore islands including Seven Edge island, big Bamboo island, little Bamboo island, Tai island, and Egg island from the center of Con Dao town by canoe or canoe while engaging in coral diving activities, observing mussels, and fishing. The tour to see turtles lay their eggs is the most unique thing to do in Con Dao. If you visit Con Dao during the turtle breeding season, which typically lasts between 4 and 9 months, you must visit the turtle breeding grounds and release the baby turtles back into the wild on your own. Typically, a turtle laying trip lasts from 4 p.m. the previous day until 6 a.m. the following morning. Visitors can also enjoy seeing the sunset and sunrise over the huge island waters at this time.
As a sizable national park, people frequently take part in forest eco-tours. Con Dao offers visitors wonderful experiences such as strolling through the forest to breathe in the fresh air, listening to the singing of wild birds, witnessing each flock of vibrant butterflies circling, and coming across several rare wildlife species.