A green turtle (also known as Chelonia mydas) weighing an estimated 100 kg and tagged in the Philippines arrived at Bay Canh island in Con Dao and laid 84 eggs
On the morning of March 21, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport, in coordination with relevant units, held a ceremony to officially announce the launch of a high-speed ferry route from District 4 to Con Dao (Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province).
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025) and the Liberation of Con Dao (May 1, 1975 – May 1, 2025), Con Dao District held the 19th annual Traditional Raft Race Festival in 2025. More than just a cultural-sport-tourism event, the festival also serves as a historical reenactment of the legendary “Raft Escapes” – daring attempts by prisoners to flee the island and continue the fight for independence.
The People’s Committee of Con Dao District has recently issued Plan No. 94/KH-UBND outlining the activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam (April 30), Liberation of Con Dao (May 1), the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19), along with other national holidays in April and May 2025
The Management Board of Con Dao National Park (Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province) has reported that from the beginning of 2025 to date, the Park has welcomed and served over 3,540 visitors, marking a 14% increase compared to the same period last year. Notably, international tourists accounted for more than 50%, with over 2,000 arrivals participating in eco-tourism experiences in both forest and marine environments, as well as other services.
On March 29, 2025, the Phu Quy Express high-speed ferry, operated by Thanh Thanh Phat Passenger Transport Co., Ltd., departed from Saigon Port in District 4, carrying over 370 passengers and safely arrived at Con Dao Passenger Port.
Con Dao District, in Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, not only boasts untouched natural landscapes and crystal-clear beaches but also preserves heroic historical values. This makes Con Dao one of the most attractive destinations for both domestic and international tourists. Currently, as it enters peak travel season, the island welcomes thousands of visitors daily for sightseeing and relaxation.
Six Senses Con Dao, a luxury resort in Vietnam, has just been awarded the 2024 Global Recognition Award for outstanding quality in sustainable hotel services.
On November 30, Vietnam Airlines collaborated with Ben Dam Port Management Board, Vietnam Coast Guard 33, and Residential Area No. 10 of Con Dao District to conduct training sessions aimed at increasing awareness of plastic waste sorting among locals. This program is part of the “Green Con Dao Day” activities
The "Green Living Festival," organized by the Department of Information and Communications of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province in collaboration with the Con Dao District People's Committee, aims to promote environmental protection and sustainable development of the islands in Ba Ria - Vung Tau for 2024, under the theme "For a Green Sea and Island," will officially take place on December 17 in Con Dao District.
Ms. Vo Thi Van, Head of the Management Board of Con Dao National Tourism Area, said that in order to extend the length of stay, increase room capacity and revenue during the low tourist season, Con Dao district has announced packages of room discounts, train tickets, and event schedules, festivals taking place from now until early 2025.
The total number of tourists to Con Dao in the first 9 months is estimated at around 556,125, reaching 94.9% of the annual plan and achieving 100.42% compared to the same period in 2023. Of which: International tourists accounted for about 20,871, reaching 122.77% of the annual plan and achieving 160.04% compared to the same period in 2023. The total estimated revenue is about 2,083.157 billion VND, reaching 99.77% of the annual plan and achieving 104.6% compared to the same period in 2023.
Following Plan No. 43 dated January 26, 2024, from the Con Dao District People's Committee, which promotes and mobilizes individuals and organizations to "Say no to the burning of paper offerings at sites and monuments in the district, contributing to building a civilized, green - clean - beautiful Con Dao".
On June 9th, at Cat Lon beach, Bay Canh island - Con Dao, 100 tourists, divided into two groups of 50 people each, released 87 baby turtles into the sea
The Green Handprint Challenge is an online competition organized by the Management Board of Con Dao National Tourism Area in collaboration with WWF-Vietnam. This activity is part of a series of plastic reduction communication campaign in Con Dao in 2024.
In response to "World Ocean Day" and "Vietnam Sea and Island Week ", on the morning of June 8th, at Con Dao National Park, Ma Thien Lanh street, Con Dao district (Ba Ria-Vung Tau province), Secret Sport Events Joint Stock Company, in collaboration with the Management Board of Con Dao National Park, organized the Con Dao Run Challenge 2024 - the first edition of the event for the year 2024.
Con Dao District shows determination with the policy of "Say no to the burning of votive offerings at historical points, sites within the district, contributing to the construction of a civilized, green, clean and beautiful Con Dao."