On the afternoon of February 23rd, 2024, the five-star cruise ship Le Jacques Cartier arrived at Ben Dam Port, Con Dao Island District, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, bringing 151 international tourists to the island to visit the some ecological and spiritual tourist attractions.
On the afternoon of February 19, 2024 (January 10), the Con Dao District Women's Union coordinated with the Con Dao Labor Federation to organize a cuisine contest to celebrate the Vietnam Communist Party and the 2024 Lunar Year on Ton Duc Thang Street, in front of the Island Lord's House relic. Participating in the contest were leaders of District party committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Fatherland Front Committee along with more than 40 competing teams; a large number of officials, soldiers, people from all walks of life in Con Dao district and tourists.
"Food Court Celebrating Lunar New Year 2024" will take place from February 7-17 from Nguyen Hue - Le Hong Phong roundabout to Le Hong Phong - Pham Van Dong intersection by the Management Board of Con Dao National Tourist Area organization.
Con Dao District People's Committee has just issued Plan No. 05/KH-UBND dated January 8, 2024, organizing activities to celebrate the 94th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2024) and the Lunar New Year 2024.
Following the success of the environmental propaganda combining check-in point at Sunrise Con Dao in the area near Mobile Ranger Station (zone 3, Con Dao district), the Management Board of Con Dao National Tourism Area continues to launch a second propaganda combined with the check-in point in Con Dao, Regenerative Zone (near the Coast Guard area, Ben Dam)
The pilot plan "Promulgate and raise public awareness of environmental protection and biodiversity conservation in Con Dao combined with a scenic photo spot (check-in)" referred to as "Con Dao Dawn" was officially put into operation by the Management Board of Con Dao National Tourist Area on December 16, 2023 at the Mobile Ranger Station area.
To create a joyful and exciting atmosphere for officers, soldiers, people and tourists to enjoy spring and welcome Tet, Con Dao District will organize a series of activities of culture, art, physical training, and sports, an exhibition, spring entertainment area, food area... on the occasion of Lunar New Year 2024.
As part of the traditional festival: the 238th death anniversary of Mrs Phi Yen in 2023 in Con Dao district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, the flower and five-fruit tray arrangement contest attracted many people and tourists to participate, creating a joyful and vibrant atmosphere at the An Son shrine site.
The Con Dao Folk Baking Competition is one of a series of activities organized for the traditional festival of Phi Yen, aimed at spreading very unique cooking experience. At the Folk Baking event, you will fully enjoy and appreciate the works made from very special cakes.
On the morning of November 28th, 2023 (on the October 16th in the lunar calendar), Con Dao district (Ba Ria-Vung Tau province) held the opening ceremony of the Traditional Festival: 238th death anniversary of Mrs Phi Yen which was attended by thousands of residents and tourists.
On the morning of November 26th, People's Committee of Con Dao District successfully organized the first marathon - mountain climbing competition in 2023, creating a joyful and healthy playground for all classes of people on the island and tourists on the occasion of the traditional festival The 238th death anniversary of Mrs Phi Yen.
The high-end cruise ship named National Geographic Resolution arrived at Ben Dam Port, Con Dao district, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on the morning of October 5, 2023 bringing 40 international tourists to the island to visit ecotourism sites in the district.
The Management Board of Con Dao National Tourist Area organized a delegation to promote Con Dao tourism at the 17th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Expo - ITE HCM 2023.
On August 11th, Bui Hoa An, Deputy Director of the Department of Transport of Ho Chi Minh City, held a working meeting with relevant units in Ba Ria Vung Tau province to discuss the opening and early operation of a high-speed train from HCMC to Con Dao island, and vice versa, which is expected to operate at the end of 2023, bringing convenience to tourists to travel between two localities.
SUP paddling – a water entertainment sport - favorite experience of young people at the present time is receiving a lot of attention from tourists from all over the world. This sport generates experience that makes many visitors ecstatic and do not want to return to the city.
In addition to direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to Con Dao, tourists can also travel by boat from the mainland. Here is some useful information about taking the boat to Con Dao.
On the evening of April 28, Con Dao National Park celebrated its 30th anniversary. The habitat, species and natural ecosystems of forests and seas here are preserved almost intact