Hang Duong Cemetery

Resting place of revolutionary fighters on Con Dao, part of the Con Dao Prison Special National Relic Site

Located on Nguyen An Ninh Street, Hang Duong Cemetery is the resting place of steadfast revolutionary fighters who gave their lives on Con Dao for the independence and freedom of the nation. The cemetery is part of the Con Dao Prison Special National Relic Site, recognised by the Prime Minister on 10 May 2012. The cemetery grounds cover nearly 20 ha and are divided into four sections. Section A is the resting place of the late General Secretary Le Hong Phong and patriot Nguyen An Ninh; Section B holds Hero of the People's Armed Forces Vo Thi Sau and Mr. Luu Chi Hieu; Section C holds Hero of the People's Armed Forces Le Van Viet; Section D gathers graves relocated from the Hang Keo and Hon Cau cemeteries, including that of Hero of the People's Armed Forces Tran Van Thoi. Since 1992, the cemetery has been restored and embellished, becoming the place where heroes, martyrs, revolutionary fighters and patriots who died on Con Dao are laid to rest. The memorial complex includes a ceremonial area with the main monument and a relief depicting the history of Con Dao, and a stone garden with the "Indomitable" relief and the statues of "Fidelity" and "Hope". In front of the cemetery stands the Con Dao Temple, which honours the forebears, the heroes and martyrs, and the compatriots who sacrificed their lives for independence and freedom. The cemetery is usually the first stop on the Hang Duong Cemetery – Con Dao Temple – Ba Phi Yen Shrine – Nui Mot Pagoda route. Since January 2026, Nguyen An Ninh Street leading to the cemetery has featured the "National Flag Road – Con Dao Flower Road". When visiting, please dress respectfully, keep quiet, do not bring pets, avoid plastic bags and single-use plastics, and do not burn votive paper; do not buy from street vendors around the relic site. Groups wishing to hold a commemorative ceremony should register with the management board one session in advance.

English text: machine translation from the Localis platform — proper names kept in Vietnamese.