Also known as the coconut tree prison, Di Tích Nhà Tù Phú Quốc represents an embodiment of war crimes turned into a national heritage site. Originating in the Indochina War, the prison was divided into four areas that held over 14,000 prisoners--those who resisted French colonial rule between 1946 and 1954. It served the same purpose during the Vietnam War, except that the U.S. troops rebuilt the areas and separated them strictly for men, women, and elders with tight supervision. Exhibits display gruesome torture tools for crucifixion, boiling, and hammering teeth, as well as the infamous Catso tiger cage: a pitch-black cell, extremely hot during the day and cold during the night, which left prisoners blind and mentally unstable upon release. You can visit the prison with a tour guide service, or explore it freely on your own. Put Di Tích Nhà Tù Phú Quốc on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our An Thoi travel route planner.
Create an itinerary including Di Tích Nhà Tù Phú Quốc
Unable to display map at this time. Please try again later.
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors
Tours to Di Tích Nhà Tù Phú Quốc
Di Tích Nhà Tù Phú Quốc reviews
-
I came here with friends as we toured round the island in taxi for the day. In the museum building there are some displays, some of which had English translations. For me the most interesting part... more »
-
Phu Quoc Prison Phu Quoc Island Coconut Prison, South Phu Quoc 752214168 [...] Did I LIKE it? Definitely nothing for the feeble minded After 15 minutes I was in tears, hopelessly. I can't even go.... more »
-
A compelling and insightful place, showing the brutal reality of POW prison life. Free entry. English translations could be better, but you get a good idea of what they say.
-
Really great experience - seeing the remains of what was once a detention centre/prison for captives during the war, one could almost feel the pain the prisoners endured. From the barbwire fences to "tiger cages", the exhibits stirred imagination and feelings of anger. Nothing fancy overall, but the takeaway is bound to stick in memory for a long, long time to come.
Plan your trip to An Thoi
Get a personalized trip
A complete day by day itinerary
based on your preferencesCustomize it
Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedulesBook it
Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% offManage it
Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.
Popular things to do in An Thoi
Side trips from An Thoi
Hidden gems in An Thoi
Nearby attractions in An Thoi
Trips to Di Tích Nhà Tù Phú Quốc by other users
60 days in Asia & South Pacific
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Sigiriya
·
Kandy
·
Kuala Lumpur
15 days in Vietnam
BY A USER FROM SWITZERLAND
Hanoi
·
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
·
Hue
32 days in Vietnam
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
Hanoi
·
Hai Phong
·
Halong Bay
43 days in Southeast Asia
BY A USER FROM ISRAEL
Chiang Mai
·
Luang Prabang
·
Hanoi
60 days in Southeast Asia
BY A USER FROM COLOMBIA
Bangkok
·
Siem Reap
·
Phnom Penh
60 days in Southeast Asia
BY A USER FROM COLOMBIA
Hanoi
·
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
·
Hoi An
