Hang Duong Cemetery
Nghĩa trang Hàng Dương
A cemetery holding about 20,000 people who died in Con Dao prison. Incense burns through the night before the grave of the heroine Võ Thị Sáu.
Hang Duong Cemetery lies northeast of Côn Sơn town. It holds about 20,000 prisoners who died in Con Dao prison from the colonial period until 1975, though only a few graves bear names. The most revered is the grave of the heroine Võ Thị Sáu, executed at the age of 19. Vietnamese visitors often come at night to offer incense and flowers and to leave combs and mirrors. The centre of the park has a monument and a memorial wall. Entry is free. Please dress appropriately and keep quiet.
Opening hours
Open all day (night rituals mostly 9:00 PM–midnight)
Nearby sights
- Tiger Cages
- Con Dao Museum
- Con Dao Market
- Con Dao Prison – Phu Hai Camp
- Governor's Mansion
- Pier 914
- Dat Doc Beach
- Ma Thien Lanh Bridge Ruins