Tiger Cages
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The "tiger cages" where prisoners were kept under iron grates and watched and tortured from above. Their existence was exposed to the world by an American journalist in 1970.
The French tiger cages were built in 1940 at Phu Tuong camp. More than a hundred cells have iron grates on top, and guards would walk the upper passage, looking down and pouring lime water on the prisoners. In 1970, American journalists photographed and exposed the cages, which provoked international outrage. The authorities later built American-style tiger cages at Phu Binh camp. The site has been preserved in its original state and includes wax figures. A visit takes about 40 minutes. Tickets are sold for the site and other relics, such as Phu Hai camp. The content is harrowing, so it is not recommended for young children.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–11:30, 13:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Con Dao Museum
- Con Dao Market
- Hang Duong Cemetery
- Con Dao Prison – Phu Hai Camp
- Governor's Mansion
- Pier 914
- Dat Doc Beach
- Con Dao National Park