Discover the pearls of heaven: Hon Cau Con Dao

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If you are a lover of sea tourism, passionate about the scenery of white sand and golden sunshine, you cannot miss the beautiful scenery in Cau Con Dao island. 

Referring to Con Dao, visitors are no longer surprised and unfamiliar with the green scenery of the sea, suitable for you to have a trip to experience on weekends or avoid hot summer days. In addition to familiar locations, there is a very special island in the Con Son archipelago called Cau Island. Hon Cau Con Dao has a wild and wild beauty so that any visitor who comes here will be surprised to see the pearl of heaven.

The location of Hon Cau

Hon Cau is one of 16 islands located in Con Dao, located about 8km northeast of the main island of Con Son, Phu Hai. This place used to be one of the first places where Vietnamese people set foot to reclaim and establish their business in the 14th century, associated with the reign of King Gia Long and witnessed many historical periods. Although life has many changes and changes, every time visitors come here, they can still see the typical poetic scenery of Cau Con Dao island like in the beginning. Travel experience in Cau Con Dao islandHon Cau is one of 16 islands located in Con DaoTravel experience in Cau Con Dao islandPristine natural scene at Cau Con Dao island

The story of Cau Con Dao island

Previously, the island was associated with the name Ba Thiet hamlet, an ancient village under the reign of King Gia Long. Hon Cau is also one of the islands where groundwater flows all year round, so it attracts the first people to live. At this point, visitors often hear the tale of the Cau island associated with Dam Trau beach in the 18th century. The story about the guy Cau and Trau, both intelligent and talented in one meeting, fell in love. . But ironically, Trau is the same brother, half-brother with Cau, he knew that he had left the land and released his raft to drift to an island and that is today’s Cau island . Travel experience in Cau Con Dao islandHon Cau is one of the first places to attract people to live

In addition, the location of Cau Con Dao island was also a hell on earth, imprisoning many famous revolutionaries of Vietnam, including the late Prime Minister Pham Van Dong in the period 1930-1931.Travel experience in Cau Con Dao islandHon Cau Con Dao was also a living hellTravel experience in Cau Con Dao islandUp to now, it attracts many visitors to come

Move to Hon Cau

As an island tour, according to Con Dao tourism experience,  the only means for you to move to Cau Con Dao island is a boat or canoe. About 30 to 60 minutes at sea, you can reach the island. Arriving on the island, you can see the vast white sand stretching along the bow shape, mixed with coconut trees and lush maple trees, creating an extremely poetic scene. Travel experience in Cau Con Dao islandThe only means for you to move to Cau Con Dao island is a boat or canoeTravel experience in Cau Con Dao islandInteresting experience when coming to Hon Cau

Experience activities at Cau Con Dao island

As soon as you set foot on Cau Island , perhaps what any visitor feels like is the green coconut trees, stretching all over the sand. Visitors can walk around the beach, watch the coconut trees or lie on hammocks, enjoy the cool taste of coconut in harmony with the taste of the sea. Travel experience in Cau Con Dao islandLush green coconuts stretching across the beachTravel experience in Cau Con Dao islandEnjoy the cool taste of coconut and watch the sea

The most favorable thing that nature offers at the island tourist site of Cau is the colorful coral reefs that make the watercolor here extremely special. Hon Cau is now one of the coral conservation areas of Con Dao, so you can also call this “the land of coral”. Every afternoon, when the tide goes down is the time when you can see the most beautiful and clear coral reefs. The coral appeared in the clear, brilliant sea on the shore near the shore, this is a scene that is not easy to get. Travel experience in Cau Con Dao islandHon Cau is also known as “the land of coral”.

Not only is the product of nature, the coral reefs here are also called as works of art. At this point, you can enjoy hunting or trying to touch the coral plates. There is no need to dive in the deep sea, to Hon Cau you can see this scene easily, immersing in the sea world.Travel experience in Cau Con Dao islandCoral is most beautiful at low tide

Not only watching the coral at night, many visitors also enjoy walking the sea here at night. On the sea at night you can watch the stars, camp and breathe the fresh air. Around April to September, there are often activities to release turtles to the sea, if you go at this time you will have the opportunity to explore the extremely interesting nightlife. Travel experience in Cau Con Dao islandHon Cau Con Dao is also the place to preserve many turtles

The cuisine of Cau Con Dao island is  also extremely diverse and has a strong taste of the sea. Some dishes that you can enjoy right on the sea such as snail, lobster .. are prepared by fishermen at sea. Travel experience in Cau Con Dao islandEnjoy the taste of the sea at Hon Cau

Tourist destination Hon Cau is suitable for those who are looking for a vacation with friends and family. Suitable for those who want to find a peaceful place to avoid the noisy and bustling city. The simplicity and rusticness of Hon Cau is what can hold visitors, whether coming or going, is always looking forward to. If you have the opportunity, in this summer do not miss the opportunity to explore the pearls in Con Dao!

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