A small prison camp built in the early 1940s on Con Dao, adjoining and leading into the French tiger cages
Phu Tuong Camp is a small camp in the Con Dao prison system, built by the French in the early 1940s. Its first name was Banh III annex; it was later also known as Lao III annex, Bac Ai annex camp, Camp 4, and finally Phu Tuong Camp. The site belongs to the Con Dao Prison Special National Relic, recognised by the Prime Minister on 10 May 2012. The camp covers about 5,800 m², with 8 communal cells in two rows, plus a kitchen, storehouse and infirmary. Phu Tuong adjoins the French tiger cages, an isolated area with no main gate, reached only by small passages from Phu Tuong and Phu Tho camps; on the official visiting route, Phu Tuong Camp and the French tiger cages are therefore combined into a single stop. When visiting, dress respectfully; the French tiger cages are included in the relic site's combined ticket.
English text: machine translation from the Localis platform — proper names kept in Vietnamese.Good to know
Best time to visitYear-round; mornings are best
Services
- Visit Phu Tuong Camp together with the adjoining French tiger cages
- Learn about the Banh I – Banh III camps of the prison system
- Combine with Phu Hai Camp and Con Dao Museum
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