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Con Dao, Vietnam

Con Dao, Vietnam Travel Guide 1. Recommended Attractions 1. Con Dao National Park: This is a great place for snorkeling. The coral reef in the reserve is mainly composed of hard corals, which extend over 10 square kilometers of seabed before the beach. You can see marine life that is not often seen elsewhere. 2. Dong Beach: With its beautiful romantic beach, fine sand, and blue sea, this is a great place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty. 3. Con Dao Museum: From the natural ecological environment to the history of Western colonization to today's development in all aspects, this museum allows travelers to quickly learn about Con Dao. 4. Con Dao Prisons: Con Dao has a tragic past as a prison island. You can visit the prison site to learn about its history. 2. Food Experience 1. Semi-dried Mackerel: Fishermen wash the mackerel they catch with salt water and dry them in the sun until they are semi-dry, without any seasoning or preservatives. This fish can be made into many different dishes, such as fried, stewed, dipped in tomato sauce, or grilled. 2. Oyster Porridge: Made with freshly caught wild oysters, the oysters are cleaned, marinated with enough spices, and then stir-fried until flavorful. The cooked porridge is then mixed with the stir-fried oysters and side dishes, which is very delicious. 3. Moon Crab: This is a very strange-looking crab with many red spots on its back, which is very similar to the moon. In the Con Dao Islands, the most common way to prepare this crab is to boil or steam it, and the crab meat is delicious when dipped in salt and lemon pepper. In addition, moon crabs can also be used to make hot pot, soup, and noodles. 4. Horse Conch: The conch is shaped like a pointed cone, and the white conch meat is plump and tempting. The usual cooking methods are blanching, charcoal grilling, frying, or cold salad. The Con Dao Islands' specialty is grilled horse conch with scallion oil. 3. Recommended Accommodation We recommend staying at Six Senses Con Dao, which is located in the most beautiful part of the island, facing the sea and backed by hills, with beautiful scenery. The hotel also offers thoughtful services such as private car transfers, custom ice cream, a fitness center, and outdoor beach activities. 4. Transportation Guide 1. Air: You can first arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and then take a flight to Con Dao. There are more than 20 flights available every day. 2. Land: After arrival, the hotel will provide a private car transfer service. If you want to drive in Vietnam, you need to apply for the relevant documents in advance and follow the local traffic rules. When planning your trip, it is recommended to choose the right attractions and activities according to your interests and schedule, and pay attention to the local weather and seasonal changes to better enjoy your trip.
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