{"id":23930,"date":"2023-09-09T15:48:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T08:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/kinh-nghiem-di-nha-tu-phu-quoc\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T14:03:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T07:03:58","slug":"phu-quoc-prison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-prison\/","title":{"rendered":"Phu Quoc Prison \u2013 A Guide to the Historic War Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"304\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-prison\/#\"><strong>Phu Quoc Prison<\/strong><\/a> stands as a stark reminder of Vietnam&#8217;s tumultuous past. During both the French colonial era and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vi.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chi%E1%BA%BFn_tranh_Vi%E1%BB%87t_Nam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vietnam War<\/a><\/strong>, it served as a site of immense suffering and brutality. Today, the prison has been transformed into a museum and memorial, offering visitors a glimpse into the nation&#8217;s resilience and the horrors of war.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29442\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29442\" class=\"wp-image-29442 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison.jpg\" alt=\"An Thoi POW Camp\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Phu Quoc Prison &#8211; Where the glorious history of the nation is preserved<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 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href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-prison\/#Getting_to_Phu_Quoc_Prison\" title=\"Getting to Phu Quoc Prison\">Getting to Phu Quoc Prison<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-prison\/#Exploring_the_History_of_Phu_Quoc_Prison\" title=\"Exploring the History of Phu Quoc Prison\">Exploring the History of Phu Quoc Prison<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-prison\/#Phu_Quoc_Prison_under_French_Colonialism\" title=\"Phu Quoc Prison under French Colonialism\">Phu Quoc Prison under French Colonialism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-prison\/#Phu_Quoc_Prison_under_the_US-Puppet_Regime\" title=\"Phu Quoc Prison under the US-Puppet Regime\">Phu Quoc Prison under the US-Puppet Regime<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-prison\/#7_Most_Memorable_Locations_at_Phu_Quoc_Prison\" title=\"7 Most Memorable Locations at Phu Quoc Prison\">7 Most Memorable Locations at Phu Quoc Prison<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-prison\/#Gate_of_the_8th_Military_Police_Battalion\" title=\"Gate of the 8th Military Police Battalion\">Gate of the 8th Military Police Battalion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-prison\/#Prisoner_of_War_Cemetery\" title=\"Prisoner of War Cemetery\">Prisoner of War Cemetery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-prison\/#Kien_Van_Church\" title=\"Kien Van Church\">Kien Van Church<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-prison\/#Additional_Relic_Exhibition_House\" title=\"Additional Relic Exhibition House\">Additional Relic Exhibition House<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-prison\/#Section_B2\" title=\"Section B2\">Section B2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-prison\/#Martyrs_Monument_at_Sim_Hill\" title=\"Martyrs&#8217; Monument at Sim Hill\">Martyrs&#8217; Monument at Sim Hill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-prison\/#Gate_and_Command_House_of_the_Prison_Camp\" title=\"Gate and Command House of the Prison Camp\">Gate and Command House of the Prison Camp<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-prison\/#Should_you_explore_Phu_Quoc_Prison_on_my_own_or_with_a_guided_tour\" title=\"Should you explore Phu Quoc Prison on my own or with a guided tour?\">Should you explore Phu Quoc Prison on my own or with a guided tour?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-prison\/#Other_destinations_near_Phu_Quoc_Prison\" title=\"Other destinations near Phu Quoc Prison\">Other destinations near Phu Quoc Prison<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Phu_Quoc_Prison\"><\/span><strong>Introduction to Phu Quoc Prison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Phu Quoc Prison<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as Phu Quoc POW Camp (An Thoi POW Camp in English), is a historical site located on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/phu-quoc-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phu Quoc Island<\/a><\/strong> in An Giang Province, Vietnam. During the First Indochina War (1946-1954), the prison was known as Cay Dua Prison (Coconut Tree Prison). Built in 1946, this prison once held 40,000 prisoners, including many staunch revolutionaries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The relic site covers an area of <\/span><b>over 40 hectares<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including areas such as detention areas, torture areas, underground tunnels, a memorial house, and many valuable historical artifacts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In 1995<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Phu Quoc Prison was recognized as a National Relic Site by the Ministry of Culture &#8211; Information. The Phu Quoc Prison Museum currently houses thousands of artifacts, images, and videos depicting the harsh prison life and the heroic sacrifices of the revolutionary fighters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Phu_Quoc_Prison\"><\/span><strong>Where is Phu Quoc Prison?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Phu Quoc Prison<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is located at 350 Nguyen Van Cu Street, An Thoi Ward, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang. <strong>Phu Quoc Prison<\/strong> is about 29 km south of the center of Duong Dong town, which is equivalent to a 40-minute drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d15714.71482553159!2d104.0186942!3d10.0433494!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x31a79798731f35f3%3A0x67cb351d65412a49!2sPhu%20Quoc%20Prison%20History%20Museum!5e0!3m2!1sen!2s!4v1712890848776!5m2!1sen!2s\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Opening hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monday to Saturday<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 7:30 AM &#8211; 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM &#8211; 4:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sunday<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 7:30 AM &#8211; 11:30 AM<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Entrance fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Free<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_to_Phu_Quoc_Prison\"><\/span><strong>Getting to Phu Quoc Prison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 3 main means of transportation from Duong Dong center to Phu Quoc Prison:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Motorbike<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The route you can follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start from Duong Dong town and go south on Tran Hung Dao Street.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn left onto Nguyen Van Cu Street.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go straight for about 25 km, Phu Quoc Prison will be on your right hand side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Notes:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be careful, pay attention to traffic safety and obey traffic rules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring with you full identification papers and necessary items.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended to fill up the gas tank before going because the distance is quite far.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring sunscreen, hats, and water as the weather in Phu Quoc is quite hot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended to go in a group to support each other in case of an accident.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Taxi<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily catch a taxi on the street or call a taxi through reputable <strong>taxi<\/strong> companies such as Mai Linh, Vinasun,&#8230; The taxi fare from Duong Dong center to Phu Quoc Prison ranges from <\/span><b>150,000 VND to 200,000 VND<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is recommended to negotiate the price before getting in the car to avoid being overcharged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain public hygiene and do not litter in the car.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Bus<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can take bus number 10 from Duong Dong center to Phu Quoc Prison. The bus fare is 15,000 VND\/trip. However, the bus only runs at certain times of the day, so you need to be aware of the travel time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_the_History_of_Phu_Quoc_Prison\"><\/span><strong>Exploring the History of Phu Quoc Prison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Phu Quoc Prison<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has witnessed the fierce battles of both the anti-French and anti-American resistance wars, aimed at protecting the independence of the Vietnamese nation. To make your visit to Phu Quoc Prison more complete, you can learn about the history of this place beforehand to better understand and prepare mentally when visiting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phu_Quoc_Prison_under_French_Colonialism\"><\/span><strong>Phu Quoc Prison under French Colonialism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>After occupying Phu Quoc in 1946<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the French decided to build the largest prison in Southeast Asia to detain revolutionary fighters. During the anti-French resistance war, General Hoang Kiet, under the control of the French colonialists, led more than 30,000 Kuomintang troops to flee to Vietnam and station themselves in Phu Quoc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>After they left in 1953<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the French used the Kuomintang barracks as a prison to detain over 14,000 prisoners of war. The name Cay Dua Prison also began to appear from here. Cay Dua Camp, one of the largest and most brutal prisons built by the French colonialists during the Vietnam War.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In 1952<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the jailbreak of 200 prisoners was directed by the Party Committee Standing Committee with the aim of organizing the liberation of a large revolutionary force. Although the result was unsuccessful, the riot at Ben Dam &#8220;was an attack on the enemy&#8217;s lair, shaking their domination.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In July 1954<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, under the Geneva Accords, France was forced to return most of the prisoners of war at Cay Dua Camp to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Cay Dua Camp became a symbol of the steadfast will and indomitable spirit of our army and people in the war against France.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29432\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29432\" class=\"wp-image-29432 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-21.jpg\" alt=\"Phu Quoc Prison is surrounded by barbed wire fences\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-21.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-21-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Phu Quoc Prison is surrounded by barbed wire fences.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phu_Quoc_Prison_under_the_US-Puppet_Regime\"><\/span><strong>Phu Quoc Prison under the US-Puppet Regime<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>At the end of 1955<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Republic of Vietnam built Cay Dua Central Training Camp at the old Cay Dua Camp in Phu Quoc with a total area of 4 hectares, including male, female, and elderly prisons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>On January 2, 1956<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 598 prisoners from the Bien Hoa Central Training Camp were transferred to Gia Dinh, then brought to Phu Quoc on the navy&#8217;s Black Giang ship from Saigon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>From February to September 1956<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in just 7 months, there were about 100 prisoners who escaped and some were shot dead while trying to escape from the prison camp.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>After 1957<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Republic of Vietnam authorities made some changes to the prisoners at Cay Dua Camp. Some political prisoners were transferred to the mainland, while others were exiled to Con Dao prison.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In 1966<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the US-puppet regime built the Phu Quoc Communist Prisoner of War Camp, which is more than 400 hectares wide, in An Thoi Valley, 2 km from the old &#8220;Cay Dua Camp&#8221;. This is considered the earthly hell of all those who were exiled here.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29426\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29426\" class=\"wp-image-29426 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-18.jpg\" alt=\"Phu Quoc Camp\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-18.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-18-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Phu Quoc Prison bears the marks of a devastating war<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Most_Memorable_Locations_at_Phu_Quoc_Prison\"><\/span><strong>7 Most Memorable Locations at Phu Quoc Prison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside the prison are exhibition rooms, housing valuable artifacts, images, and documents that recreate the harsh lives and indomitable spirit of communist prisoners of war during the war. Here are 7 prominent places that are mentioned and visitors can consider visiting:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gate_of_the_8th_Military_Police_Battalion\"><\/span><b>Gate of the 8th Military Police Battalion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>The gate of the 8th Military Police Battalion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the main entrance to the 8th Military Police Battalion, which guards and controls <\/span><strong>Phu Quoc Prison Camp<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The gate is built in a classical French architectural style with 2 square pillars made of solid bricks and an iron core. The special feature is the curved arched roof, creating a majestic and imposing appearance. The gate is surrounded by barbed wire fences, reminiscent of the past guard duty.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29410\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29410\" class=\"wp-image-29410 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-10.jpg\" alt=\"Gate of the 8th Phu Quoc Prison\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-10.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-10-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29410\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gate of the 8th, Phu Quoc Prison.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prisoner_of_War_Cemetery\"><\/span><strong>Prisoner of War Cemetery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The prisoner of war cemetery has an area of about <\/span><b>20,000m\u00b2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located on Hill 100, about 1km from the prison camp, section B2. Since 1975, it has been built with reinforced concrete and has a fence surrounding it. The cemetery is the final resting place of more than 3,000 communist prisoners of war who died in Phu Quoc Prison.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29356\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29356\" class=\"wp-image-29356 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nghia-dia-tu-binh-phu-quoc-1.jpg\" alt=\"Phu Quoc Prisoner Cemetery\" width=\"680\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nghia-dia-tu-binh-phu-quoc-1.jpg 680w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nghia-dia-tu-binh-phu-quoc-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nghia-dia-tu-binh-phu-quoc-1-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29356\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Phu Quoc Prisoner Cemetery (Photo: Long Tam Pharmacy Phu Quoc)<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kien_Van_Church\"><\/span><strong>Kien Van Church<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Kien Van Church<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with an area of over <\/span><b>4000m\u00b2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, was built in <\/span><b>1968 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by prisoners of war, using cement, wood, steel and other materials available in the prison. The architecture of the church is simple but very impressive, with a high roof, large windows and white walls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kien Van Church is not only a place of worship and prayer for prisoners of war, but also a center for cultural, educational and spiritual activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29440\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29440\" class=\"wp-image-29440 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-25.jpg\" alt=\"Explore Kien Van Church\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-25.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-25-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Explore Kien Van Church, Phu Quoc.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Relic_Exhibition_House\"><\/span><strong>Additional Relic Exhibition House<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exhibition house has a spacious exhibition space with an area of about <\/span><b>200m\u00b2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, divided into two rooms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Room 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> displays artifacts and the history of the formation and existence of the prison.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Room 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> displays over <\/span><b>100 documentary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> photos depicting the enemy&#8217;s torture as well as the bravery and steadfastness of our ancestors during the arduous war period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its modern architecture harmoniously combined with traditional details, it has honored the historical value of the relic. The special feature is the use of advanced technologies such as touch screens, virtual reality, etc. to increase interaction and experience for visitors. Through that, visitors also have the opportunity to explore new perspectives and the mysterious stories behind this relic.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29434\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29434\" class=\"wp-image-29434 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-22.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibition house supplements\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-22.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-22-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Exhibition house supplements the relics depicting brutal enemy torture images.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_B2\"><\/span><strong>Section B2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Section B2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Phu Quoc Prison, with an area of over <\/span><b>17,000m\u00b2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is currently being restored. This area includes many items such as watchtowers (guard posts), fences, the gate of Section B2 prison camp, barbed wire tiger cages, kitchens, dining rooms, detention areas and torture chambers&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When entering Section B2, visitors seem to be turned back in time, to the years of fierce war. This place evokes in visitors feelings of emotion, pity and gratitude for those who sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of the nation, and at the same time helps visitors better understand the silent sacrifices and indomitable spirit of the Vietnamese people.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29420\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29420\" class=\"wp-image-29420 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-15.jpg\" alt=\"Phu Quoc Prison\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-15.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-15-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This scene that always appear in the torture area of Phu Quoc Prison<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29412\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29412\" class=\"wp-image-29412 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-11.jpg\" alt=\"Barbed wire tiger cages\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-11-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barbed wire tiger cages &#8211; just need prisoners to move or change positions to be stabbed by barbed wire into their bodies<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Martyrs_Monument_at_Sim_Hill\"><\/span><strong>Martyrs&#8217; Monument at Sim Hill<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on an area of <\/span><b>12,420.5m\u00b2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Martyrs&#8217; Monument at Sim Hill impresses with its unique architecture. The Martyrs&#8217; Monument is designed with two <\/span><b>5m <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high waves on either side, and in the middle is a sharp block hollowed out inside for about 2m, meaning &#8220;the people who came out of that place&#8221; symbolizing the steadfast and indomitable will of the Vietnamese people.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29400\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29400\" class=\"wp-image-29400 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-4.jpg\" alt=\"Martyrs' Monument\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29400\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Martyrs&#8217; Monument at Sim Hill<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gate_and_Command_House_of_the_Prison_Camp\"><\/span><strong>Gate and Command House of the Prison Camp<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gate and the command house of the prison camp are currently being restored with reinforced concrete, a corrugated iron roof and wooden windows. The front door is built with strategic iron bars and barbed wire. This work is simple but has many historical marks, recreating a part of <\/span><strong>Phu Quoc Prison<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; the most brutal prison and torture camp in Vietnamese history.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29396\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29396\" class=\"wp-image-29396 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-2.jpg\" alt=\"Gate and Command House of Phu Quoc Prison before renovation\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29396\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gate and Command House of Phu Quoc Prison before renovation<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are some additional images collected by Rooty Trip about Phu Quoc Prison. You can refer to it to learn more about the suffering that this place has experienced during these bloody wars.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29422\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29422\" class=\"wp-image-29422 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-16.jpg\" alt=\"Prisoners are detained at Phu Quoc Prison\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-16.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-16-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prisoners are detained en masse at Phu Quoc Prison.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29402\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29402\" class=\"wp-image-29402 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-5.jpg\" alt=\"Prisoners are tortured to the extreme\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29402\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prisoners are tortured to the extreme, with no life left.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29436\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29436\" class=\"wp-image-29436 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-23.jpg\" alt=\"Inhuman punishments\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-23.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-23-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inhuman punishments.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29406\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29406\" class=\"wp-image-29406 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-7.jpg\" alt=\"Phu Quoc Prison\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-7.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-7-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Phu Quoc Prison &#8211; where patriotism can overcome all hardships.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29430\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29430\" class=\"wp-image-29430 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-20.jpg\" alt=\"Brutal tooth extraction torture\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-20.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-20-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brutal tooth extraction torture.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29398\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29398\" class=\"wp-image-29398 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-3.jpg\" alt=\"Prisoners subjected to 'boiling oil pot' torture\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29398\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prisoners subjected to &#8216;boiling oil pot&#8217; torture.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29416\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29416\" class=\"wp-image-29416 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-13.jpg\" alt=\"Burning the genitals of prisoners\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-13.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-13-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Burning the genitals of prisoners to eradicate reproduction.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29424\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29424\" class=\"wp-image-29424 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-17.jpg\" alt=\"Brutal guards torture prisoners\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-17.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-17-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brutal guards torture prisoners.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29414\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29414\" class=\"wp-image-29414 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-12.jpg\" alt=\"'Body pressing' torture method\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-12.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-12-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8216;Body pressing&#8217; torture method.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29414\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29414\" class=\"wp-image-29414 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-12.jpg\" alt=\"Nailing into the bodies of prisoners\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-12.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-12-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nailing into the bodies of prisoners.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29438\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29438\" class=\"wp-image-29438 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-24.jpg\" alt=\"Terrifying punishments at Phu Quoc Prison.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-24.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-24-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are always terrifying punishments at Phu Quoc Prison.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29404\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29404\" class=\"wp-image-29404 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-6.jpg\" alt=\"Spirit of resilience, indomitable even in the face of impending death\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29404\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spirit of resilience, indomitable even in the face of impending death.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29418\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29418\" class=\"wp-image-29418 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-14.jpg\" alt=\"prisoners are brutally exploited.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-14-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Not only tortured, prisoners are also brutally exploited.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_explore_Phu_Quoc_Prison_on_my_own_or_with_a_guided_tour\"><\/span><strong>Should you explore Phu Quoc Prison on my own or with a guided tour?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The choice between self-exploration and a guided tour at <strong>Phu Quoc Prison Camp<\/strong> depends on your preferences and needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Self-exploration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to be flexible with your time and spend more time in the areas that interest you. However, you will need to research the information about each section yourself, which can be quite time-consuming and laborious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Booking a guided tour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> saves you time and effort in researching information. The guide will provide you with detailed information about the history of the prison, as well as fascinating historical stories. In addition, tours often combine visits to the prison and other places, saving you transportation costs and making it easier to arrange your itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Let Rooty Trip accompany you.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are looking for a tour package that includes a visit to Phu Quoc Prison, you can refer to Rooty Trip&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/product\/the-south-phu-quoc-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Phu Quoc Island tour<\/a><\/strong> with the following information:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the main areas of the prison such as area A, area B, area C, solitary confinement area, exhibition house, memorial area&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a guide who is knowledgeable about the history of Phu Quoc Prison explain each area in detail.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick-up and drop-off service, no need to worry about transportation. There will also be delicious meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take professional photos and videos with flycam, free of charge at tourist attractions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All-inclusive service including airfare, hotel, meals, sightseeing&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>With over 6 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of development and operation in the industry, experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated tour guides. In particular, Rooty Trip serves more than <\/span><b>7,500 customers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> each month and has more than <\/span><b>1,000 reviews<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><b>4.9\/5 stars<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the fanpage. More than that, Rooty Trip is honored to be a partner of more than 100 3-5 star hotels and resorts in Phu Quoc.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29428\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29428\" class=\"wp-image-29428 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-19.jpg\" alt=\"Rooty Trip in Phu Quoc\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-19.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phu-quoc-prison-19-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rooty Trip is chosen by many customers to have memorable trips in Phu Quoc<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_destinations_near_Phu_Quoc_Prison\"><\/span><b>Other destinations near Phu Quoc Prison<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are 7 tourist destinations near the prison that many visitors visit when they come to Phu Quoc:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sao Beach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (4.5km away): The most beautiful beach in Phu Quoc with fine white sand, turquoise water and many fun activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Khem Beach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (7km away): A pristine beach with long stretches of white sand, clear blue water and rows of shady coconut trees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hon Thom Island<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (12km away): The largest island in the An Thoi archipelago with many fun activities such as cable car, diving, visiting the zoo&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tranh Stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (8km away): An eco-tourism area with a cool stream, majestic waterfalls and wild natural scenery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phu Quoc Pepper Garden<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (6km away): Where visitors can learn about the pepper growing process and buy high-quality pepper products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ham Ninh Fishing Village<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (10km away): A traditional fishing village with unique stilt houses and many experiential activities such as night squid fishing, coral reef diving&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phu Quoc Fish Sauce Factory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (12km away): Where visitors can learn about the traditional fish sauce making process and buy high-quality fish sauce products.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I hope this article will help visitors gain more experience in visiting <\/span><strong>Phu Quoc Prison<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how to enjoy the most complete trip. <a href=\"https:\/\/rootytrip.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rooty trip<\/strong><\/a>, a reliable companion to help you experience the full beauty of Phu Quoc!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #289683;\">ROOTY TRIP PHU QUOC<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Address: 191 Tran Hung Dao Street, Cua Lap Ward, Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province<\/li>\n<li>Phone\/Whatsapp: 0886.068.886 \u2013 033.906.2222<\/li>\n<li>Email: cskh@rootytrip.com<\/li>\n<li>Fanpage: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rootytripphuquoc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rootytripphuquoc\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rootytrip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rootytrip\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phu Quoc Prison stands as a stark reminder of Vietnam&#8217;s tumultuous past. 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