https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news.html vi Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:01:00 GMT Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:01:00 GMT https://condao.com.vn/en/rss.html https://condao.com.vn/uploads/logo_8e4dce633d4bcff6738048fbfd85e6a1.jpg https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news.html 144 31 https://condao.com.vn/en/news/local-news/overview-of-con-dao-2026-1163.html Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:01:00 GMT Rising from the deep blue of Vietnam’s southeastern sea, Con Dao is a rare sanctuary where untouched nature, profound history, and spiritual serenity exist in perfect harmony. Once known for its powerful historical legacy, today Con Dao captivates travelers with pristine beaches, emerald waters, rich marine life, and a quiet, reflective atmosphere found nowhere else in the country. More than a destination, Con Dao is a journey into Vietnam’s soul—raw, resilient, and deeply moving.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-national-park-officially-joins-the-iucn-green-list-1143.html Wed, 10 Dec 2025 04:12:00 GMT On November 29, Con Dao National Park, in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), held a ceremony to celebrate its official recognition on the IUCN Green List — a global standard honoring protected areas with outstanding governance and conservation effectiveness.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-within-reach-through-ho-chi-minh-city-s-3d-digital-map-1137.html Tue, 9 Dec 2025 21:12:00 GMT Locals and travelers can now immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of Con Dao through a 360° virtual reality experience available on Ho Chi Minh City’s interactive 3D/360 smart tourism map—offering a fresh, innovative way to explore the island’s natural and cultural treasures.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/reopening-of-the-ma-thien-lanh-so-ray-eco-tourism-trail-1136.html Mon, 8 Dec 2025 03:12:00 GMT From 15 November 2025, the Ma Thien Lanh – So Ray eco-tourism trail will officially reopen to visitors after being temporarily closed for more than 10 months.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/vietjet-air-announces-resumption-of-direct-flights-to-con-dao-starting-november-25-1135.html Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:11:00 GMT Vietjet Air has announced plans to resume direct flights from Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports to Con Dao at the end of November, with increased frequency beginning December 2025.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/the-240th-traditional-festival-commemoration-of-lady-phi-yen-in-2025-new-highlights-and-outstanding-activities-1133.html Thu, 4 Dec 2025 02:12:00 GMT The Traditional Festival of Lady Phi Yến – a National Intangible Cultural Heritage – is one of Côn Đảo’s most iconic celebrations, embodying the island’s rich folk culture and deep spiritual history. In 2025, the 240th edition of the festival will take place from December 5–7 (the 16th–18th day of the 10th lunar month) at the An Sơn Temple Relic Site. This year’s event features a diverse range of new activities designed to showcase the beauty of Côn Đảo to visitors from near and far, while elevating the festival into one of the island’s signature cultural tourism experiences.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/sun-group-proposes-to-sponsor-master-plan-for-con-dao-airport-expansion-1129.html Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:06:00 GMT Sun Group Joint Stock Company (Sun Group) has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Construction, offering to sponsor the master plan for Con Dao Airport (Ba Ria - Vung Tau province).]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/photoshoot-in-con-dao-goes-viral-for-its-swiss-like-scenery-1128.html Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:06:00 GMT A photo collection from a casual trip by a photographer from Ho Chi Minh City has captured the attention of online communities. Some viewers even commented that the landscapes in Con Dao resemble those of Switzerland.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/philippine-green-turtle-lays-84-eggs-in-con-dao-1126.html Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:06:00 GMT 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]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/touch-the-milky-way-under-con-dao-s-tranquil-night-sky-1125.html Sat, 31 May 2025 04:05:00 GMT From April to September, Con Dao enters its best season to admire the Milky Way, when the sky is crystal clear, the stars shine brightly, and nature remains breathtakingly unspoiled. This is also an ideal time to visit Con Dao and explore its eco-tourism and wellness experiences.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/lo-voi-mountain-becomes-the-hottest-check-in-spot-in-con-dao-1123.html Tue, 13 May 2025 03:05:00 GMT Lo Voi Mountain is attracting the most tourists and locals in Con Dao this travel season, thanks to its panoramic view of the town.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/must-know-notes-for-visiting-con-dao-this-season-2025-1120.html Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:03:00 GMT No burning of votive papers, no plastic items, a new high-speed ferry route, and a ban on four-wheeled electric vehicles—these are just some of the key updates travelers should know when visiting Con Dao during this upcoming tourist season.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/high-speed-ferry-route-from-downtown-ho-chi-minh-city-to-con-dao-officially-launched-1119.html Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:03:00 GMT 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).]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-district-effectively-implements-waste-separation-at-source-1118.html Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:03:00 GMT Although Con Dao District does not yet have a waste treatment facility, it has successfully implemented waste separation at source (WSAS) in recent years.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/thousands-of-locals-and-tourists-join-the-traditional-raft-race-festival-in-con-dao-1117.html Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:04:00 GMT 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.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-opens-sports-festival-to-celebrate-major-holidays-in-april-and-may-2025-1116.html Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:04:00 GMT On April 27, Con Dao District held the opening ceremony of the Sports Festival in celebration of major national holidays taking place in April and May. Attendees included Mr. Phan Thanh Bien, Permanent Deputy Secretary and Chairman of the District People’s Council; Mr. Phan Trong Hien, Deputy Secretary and Chairman of the District People’s Committee; along with representatives from the District People’s Council, People’s Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, government agencies, armed forces, local residents, tourists, and students.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-hosts-special-exhibition-one-striped-homeland-to-commemorate-50-years-of-reunification-and-liberation-1115.html Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:04:00 GMT On the morning of April 23, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and the Liberation of Con Dao, the Provincial Museum – Library held the opening ceremony of the special exhibition titled “Non song lien mot dai” (One Striped Homeland) in Con Dao District. The event was attended by Mr. Nguyen Minh Triet, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism; local leaders of Con Dao District; representatives from agencies, armed forces, residents, and visitors.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/more-sea-turtles-expected-to-nest-in-con-dao-in-2025-1114.html Fri, 7 Mar 2025 09:03:00 GMT Ba Ria - Vung Tau – With a favorable start to 2025, Con Dao National Park anticipates an increase in the number of sea turtles coming to nest on the island in the near future.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/travel-guide-to-con-dao-in-april-must-visit-destinations-and-exciting-activities-for-an-unforgettable-trip-1113.html Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:04:00 GMT April is an ideal time to plan a getaway to Con Dao, where you can immerse yourself in a variety of exciting outdoor activities such as swimming, snorkeling, sunset watching, and even witnessing sea turtles laying eggs.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/nearly-11-000-tourists-visit-con-dao-during-hung-kings-commemoration-holiday-1112.html Wed, 9 Apr 2025 08:04:00 GMT Since the Lunar New Year, Con Dao has attracted a large number of visitors for sightseeing and relaxation. Tourists come not only to enjoy the pristine natural beauty—with crystal-clear beaches and fine white sand—but also to experience a journey of historical remembrance. During the 3-day Hung Kings' Commemoration holiday alone, the island welcomed nearly 11,000 tourist arrivals.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-will-organize-various-entertainment-activities-to-celebrate-the-50th-anniversary-of-its-liberation-1111.html Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:03:00 GMT 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]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-proudly-ranks-among-the-top-10-most-hospitable-cities-in-vietnam-1109.html Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:04:00 GMT Booking.com – The online travel platform Booking.com has announced the Top 10 most hospitable cities and Top 5 most hospitable regions in Vietnam as part of the 13th annual Traveller Review Awards 2025.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/when-the-green-island-speaks-up-for-the-environment-1108.html Tue, 8 Apr 2025 10:04:00 GMT On March 15, in Côn Đảo, the Management Board of the project "Reducing Ocean Plastic Waste in Vietnam" (under the Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment), in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature in Vietnam (WWF-Vietnam) and the Côn Đảo District Cultural - Information - Sports and Tourism Center, organized a workshop to share the "Handbook on Reducing Plastics and Managing Waste at Source, Towards a Circular Economy for Tourism Service Businesses in Côn Đảo District" (hereinafter referred to as the handbook).]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/dugongs-spotted-swimming-near-the-shore-of-con-dao-1107.html Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:02:00 GMT In recent days, several videos capturing dugongs swimming close to the shore of Con Dao have been widely shared on social media. These rare and captivating scenes of dugongs gliding through the crystal-clear waters have further highlighted the natural beauty of Con Dao.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/surge-in-international-tourists-experiencing-forest-and-marine-ecotourism-in-con-dao-1105.html Tue, 18 Feb 2025 03:02:00 GMT 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.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/phu-quy-express-high-speed-ferry-launches-first-trip-from-downtown-ho-chi-minh-city-to-con-dao-1104.html Tue, 1 Apr 2025 08:04:00 GMT 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.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-encourages-tourists-to-avoid-purchasing-from-street-vendors-1103.html Tue, 11 Feb 2025 07:02:00 GMT In response to the growing issue of street vendors operating in unauthorized areas and around dining establishments, Con Dao District has issued plans to strengthen the management of street vending and small-scale retail. Authorities are also calling on tourists to avoid purchasing food provided by street vendors.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/experience-a-realistic-and-immersive-journey-with-the-con-dao-tourism-map-1102.html Tue, 14 Jan 2025 03:01:00 GMT The Con Dao National Tourist Area Management Board has completed Phase 2 of the upgrade for the 360-degree Con Dao tourism map. The map now includes new destinations such as Dam Tre, Dat Tham, Bai Bang, Hon Tai, Hon Trung, Hon Tre Lon, An Son Shrine, and Phu Son Camp.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/con-dao-during-peak-tourism-season-1101.html Mon, 3 Feb 2025 03:02:00 GMT 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.]]> https://condao.com.vn/en/news/news/the-times-introduces-12-most-beautiful-destinations-in-vietnam-1100.html Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:12:00 GMT Vietnam is not just about Ha Long Bay or ancient Hanoi; it also has many wonders in the highlands, islands, and a captivating history and culture, The Times notes.]]>