Transportation in Con Dao

At present, the main mode of transportation to reach Con Dao is to take a flight from Ho Chi Minh City. There are 5 flights arriving at Con Dao Co Ong Airport every day: Air Mekong, two flights a day; Vietnam Air Services Co. (VASCO) , three shifts a day. The ferry runs to Vung Tau City every other day and the journey takes about 12 hours.

The main means of transportation on the island are motorcycles. Compared with the overwhelming army of motorcycles in Hanoi and Saigon, Con Dao can be called a paradise for motorcycle self-driving tours in Vietnam. The coastal roads are flat and empty, and the roadside is rich in tropical vegetation. , only the occasional airport shuttle minibus and locals’ motorcycles pass by. The scenery along the way is magnificent, with every step of the way, the sea breeze blows, and the sound of the waves hits my ears. How can I compare to this freedom? The best way to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Con Dao is by motorcycle. There are few vehicles on the island and safety can be fully guaranteed. It is very convenient to rent a motorcycle on the island. This service is available in various hotels. The cost is about 120,000 dong per day. After the gas is used up on the first day, you have to pay for the refueling yourself. Gasoline on the island is 23,000 dong per liter.

The self-driving motorcycle tour starts from the center of the island and can be divided into two sections to visit separately.

1. Drive along the northeastern coast road to Con Dao Airport, which is about 15 kilometers.

2. Proceed along the southwest coast highway to Ben Dam Pier as the end point. The journey is about 12 kilometers.

Every morning you can visit Con Dao Market first and taste local food. Baguettes are a good choice. Especially the fish market in the early morning is worth a visit. The price is cheap and the local people are simple. Although language communication is not very convenient, the price will definitely not be divided in two, so you can rest assured that this is the second time I have visited Con Dao. important reasons. After purchasing, ask the hotel owner to process it, not to mention the taste. After breakfast, we set off by car. Old French buildings can be seen everywhere in the center of the island. There is a good resort hotel on Ton Duc Thanh Road by the sea: Saigon Con Dao Resort.

First travel in the northeast direction. Today’s goal is Con Dao Airport (San Bay Co Ong). After passing through the hilly road deep in the jungle, the first thing you reach is Bai Dat Doc Beach. The famous luxury hotel chain Six Senses Con Dao is located on this beach. The design style of the hotel fully respects the local natural environment and is completely integrated with the surrounding environment. If you don't pay attention when passing by here, it is difficult to notice its existence. There are rare manatees distributed in Bai Dat Doc, which feed on seagrass in shallow waters. It is probably not easy to observe them.

Continue to drive to Mui Tau Be Bay, which is 3 kilometers away. This section of the road climbs to the highest point of the entire section. The sea wind is extremely strong. You need to be cautious while traveling and do not get too close to the coast side of the road. However, this section of the journey has extremely beautiful scenery, a broad view, and the magnificent scenery of the South China Sea.

During the march, we had to pass through several places where the Vietnam People’s Liberation Army was stationed. Personal experience fully proved that the Vietnam People’s Liberation Army is a powerful and people-friendly army. On such a remote and remote island, he trained hard, always kept in mind the people's entrustment, was kind and easy-going to comrades from the motherland, responded to their requests, and firmly stated that the Nansha Islands have been our country's inherent territory since ancient times! !

The friendship between the brothers of the two countries has a long history and is deep-rooted. Although there are minor frictions from time to time, the overall situation of stability and unity is the mainstream, and the sovereignty disputes between the two sides can be temporarily shelved! !

About 200 meters away from Con Dao Airport, you can ride motorcycles and there are obvious road signs. Follow the path to Dam Trau, the best beach that tourists can visit at present, located at the westernmost end of the airport runway. , the beach you saw when the flight took off and landed is exactly here. The waves are gentle and the sand is white. It is also a vantage point to enjoy the sunset on the sea

There is a small village around the airport. Con Dao has a warm and humid climate all year round. , this season you can also see newly planted seedlings and various melons. After careful observation, the soil is all sandy.

After returning to Con Son from Con Dao Airport, we walked along an empty and flat road on the northern periphery and accidentally discovered a French-style Buddhist temple: An San Temple. Among the countries in Southeast Asia, only Vietnamese culture is deeply nourished by Chinese culture. The ubiquitous traditional Chinese characters, the lunar calendar marks on the calendar, and the statues of the God of Wealth worshiped by businessmen are all reminders that Vietnam has been China’s inherent territory since ancient times. , we have indisputable evidence for this!

After the northeastern route is completed, the next step is to take the southwest route, aiming for Ben Dam, another residential area on the island. Egrets can be seen everywhere, and the beauty of Con Dao's natural environment is evident.

The ride is 5 kilometers away from Ben Dam, which is the highest point of this uphill route: Mui Ca Map. The strong sea breeze is really unexpected. Compared with the northeast route, it is simply dwarfed, so be careful. , it is difficult to control the direction of a motorcycle, and there are records of locals being blown off motorcycles on this section of the road, so when traveling here, try to stay as close to the side of the mountain as possible, and you need to be extra careful! ! After bypassing the Mui Ca Map, we started to go all the way down. A pristine and open beach: Bai Nhat is in front of us. The white and delicate beach, surrounded by various gravels on the shore, exudes the beauty of loneliness. Several foreigners were traveling with us, and we were extremely happy. , stop to change clothes and take a dip in the sea.

Not far ahead we arrive at Ben Dam, Con Dao’s main fishing port and cargo terminal. There are many fishing boats on the sea. The local fishermen are friendly and easy-going. We took the opportunity to watch how they fish. When traveling to Con Dao, you not only appreciate the pure and beautiful scenery, but the kind smiles everywhere are heart-warming. Geographically speaking, Con Dao can be called the "Hainan Island" of Vietnam, but this Hainan Island has blue sea, beautiful people and things. Abundant, makes people happy and feels comfortable. Don't have the mentality of a passer-by, your smile will bring you friendship and joy everywhere.

About 80% of the Con Dao Islands belongs to Con Dao National Park. The main purpose is to protect the most important sea turtle breeding ground in Vietnam. The National Park Management Office on the island has a special itinerary. The destination is Con Son Island. Bay Canh Island to the east, including camping, snorkeling, and observing sea turtles laying eggs at night. The first itinerary is to drive around the island by motorcycle. The next itinerary is to explore the wildlife resources of Con Dao. Con Dao is also the best diving base in Vietnam with well-preserved coral reefs.