CON DAO, called Poulo Condore by western sailors, was for a long time a little-known and inaccessible destination for foreign tourist. From 1862 to 1975, the archipelago housed a large and brutal prison for opponents of French colonialism and former Saigon regime. Nowadays, Con Dao is becoming known as a paradise for nature tourists, seekers of peace and beauty, as well as for honeymooners. Here you can wander among poignant symbols of the past as well as explore undisturbed forests, white sand beaches, colourful coral reefs, and a vivid underwater world. The atmosphere is peaceful and tranquil, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
 History :
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1284 : Adventurer Marco Polo’s boat casting in Con Dao to avoid a storm.
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Early 1500’s : The sea-faring Portuguese first coming to Con Dao.
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1783 : The Vietnamese Lord Nguyen Anh going into hiding in Con Dao.
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November 28th , 1787: Treaty of Versailles signed between King Louis 16th and Pigneau De Beùhaine, who was on behalf of Lord Nguyen Anh, allowing the French to have certain interests in Con Dao.
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November 28th , 1861: Con Dao captured and occupied by the French.
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March 20th to April 19th, 1895: Right in Con Dao, Camille Saint Saens, the well-known French composer, finishing three last chapters of the famous opera, Brunenhilda.
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1862 to 1975: Con Dao used as a prison for opponents of French colonialism and the former Saigon regime.
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1975 until now: Con Dao remaining as a quiet island for nature lovers and a get-together place for former prisoners. |
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