Con Dao was formerly known as “Hell on earth”, because a series of prisons were built by the French colonialists and American troops during the war. However, at present, Con Dao is famous for many beautiful tourist spots like paradise, including Hon Bay Canh.
1. What’s about Hon Bay Canh?
Hon Bay Canh is the second largest island out of 16 islands in the Con Dao archipelago. Located to the east of Con Son Island, with an area of 683 hectares, consists of two parts connected by sand dunes in the middle called Bai. Big Cat. Hon Bay Canh is like a green stroke in the middle of the immense sea and sky of Con Dao, the entire island is covered by tropical forests. 
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This place has long been planned as a place for ecological restoration, which is strictly protected to ensure the biodiversity of the island. The rich nature has given this place an ecosystem with many different species, from coral reefs, seaweeds, sea grasses, to clams, snails, sea cucumbers, and fish living in the coral reefs. .
Big Cat Beach – the highlight on Hon Bay Canh
Bai Cat Lon is the site with the highest number of turtles laying eggs out of the 14 spawning grounds of Con Dao and also the most in Vietnam. Each year, hundreds of mother turtles come here to lay eggs. The peak of the breeding season is from April to September each year, each day it can reach up to 20-30 mother turtles ashore to nest and lay eggs. 
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Primary mangrove ecosystem in Hon Bay Canh
As deforestation is happening more and more today, it is rare for anyone to preserve the primeval beauty like on this island. The once mangrove ecosystem was formed on sandy grounds and dead corals in the Dam Bo area. Currently its area is about 5.1 hectares. Although not large, it is enough for us to see the diversity of nature. 
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According to statistics, there are 882 plant species and nearly 150 animal species on Bay Canh Con Dao island. Together with the ecosystems of the tropical rain forest on high, the ecosystem of sea grass beds, the coral reefs, this mangrove ecosystem has created a very complete link.
Con Dao Lighthouse
In the northeast of Hon Bay Canh, there is a lighthouse built by France in 1884 that still exists until now, is a favorite destination of tourists near and far. Visitors coming to Hon Bay Canh Con Dao can go to the lighthouse so they can see the entire sea and sky that surrounds this island as well as the waters of Con Dao.
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2. What to play on Hon Bay Canh?
Walking on the roads in Con Dao, especially on Hon Bay Canh, you will easily see slogans calling for environmental protection such as: “Before cutting a tree, plant a forest” or “Protect the environment. School is to protect our lives ”. 
@cofida
Because of strict planning and protection policies here, we have the opportunity to see the diversity of marine life such as coral reefs and countless other marine animals (mussels, snails, raw fish, sea cucumbers, sea turtles, sea grass, seaweed, …). Let’s join hands to help the people here protect this inherent purity and purity, this will definitely make your trip to Con Dao more meaningful.
In addition, you can also observe sea turtles spawning in Con Dao at night if you are curious, want to learn about the breeding process of this animal or you can also paddle, snorkel and watch corals, corals. There are diverse types of corals here with slate, tabletop, branch, and block corals that are all in the red book of Vietnam. Or visit the bird islands for a little while.
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@ bongraumuong2802
Visiting the primeval forest is also a very interesting activity. Mother Nature lovingly bestows Hon Bay Canh with such a rich “golden forest” ecosystem, but without seeing it, it is a waste of youth.
@tutu_tungtang
Visitors should also follow the mountain trail to reach Hai Dang mountain , zoom down to see the immense and majestic landscape of the sky and Con Dao sea. What could be better than this!
@ iamngoc.90
A small note is that you can enjoy a tour and take souvenir photos, but definitely do not litter and affect the habitat of the creatures here! Definitely must be a civilized tourist!
3. Some experiences to visit Hon Bay Canh
About transportation
With the starting point is the central island area of Con Dao to reach Hon Bay Canh, you need to travel by boat, boat or canoe under the coordination and guidance of the Visitor Center of Con Dao National Park or the local people. Phuong. You should not go alone to the Hon Bay Canh area where.
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About time to visit
You need to pre-register tours at the homestay, hotel or resort – where you are staying to arrange a time and have the appropriate guide. Because sightseeing activities also depend on the capacity of the natural conservation environment. During the day, maximum environmental capacity of 48 people per visit. At night, the number of visitors is about 20-25 people.
About personal belongings and supplies when visiting
Life jackets (or buoys) are an indispensable item when visiting the islands. If you don’t have your goggles prepared in advance, you can rent them at the National Park Center .
@tuansang1990
Looking around our country Vietnam, there are places that still retain the wild and peaceful features of nature like this. So what are you waiting for without immediately inviting the “sisters and aunts” to bring your backpack and enjoy the endless fresh air of this place. Hopefully, with the above sharing, we can help you to have a visit where the “silver sea gold forest” Hon Bay Canh in Con Dao is really meaningful and interesting!