Many people travel to Côn Đảo to pay their respects to Cô Sáu, offering incense in memory of Võ Thị Sáu, a Hero of the People’s Armed Forces, and learning about Hàng Dương Cemetery and the historic sites associated with her life. First-time visitors often ask: what should you prepare for a visit to Cô Sáu’s grave, which flowers should you bring, are mirrors, combs, clothing and conical hats needed, and what should you wear?
In the past, many visitors prepared large offering trays, votive paper, paper clothing or elaborate sets of offerings. Côn Đảo has since introduced the Green Offering Basket programme, which encourages fresh flowers, fruit and environmentally friendly items, with no offering or burning of votive paper and less plastic waste.
Preparing for a visit to Cô Sáu’s grave need not be complicated. A bouquet of fresh flowers, a small fruit basket or neatly arranged offerings that reflect your personal customs are enough to express respect.
Alongside offerings, consider appropriate clothing, Hàng Dương Cemetery’s visiting hours, the guidance for offering incense and respectful behaviour within the memorial grounds.
This guide explains what to prepare before visiting Cô Sáu’s grave, from choosing offerings and following the Green Offering Basket criteria to buying items on the island and planning an evening visit.
What should you prepare for a visit to Cô Sáu’s grave?
For a first visit to Hàng Dương Cemetery, preparations fall into three main groups: offerings, clothing and travel essentials.
Offerings for remembrance
Simple, suitable offerings include:
- Fresh flowers such as chrysanthemums, lotuses, tuberoses or other varieties.
- A modest quantity of fresh seasonal fruit.
- A reusable basket or tray for the offerings.
- Actual, usable mirrors, combs, hats or scarves if you wish to follow a personal custom.
- Incense and related items, in accordance with the site’s management guidance.
Not all of these items are required.
You can pay your respects with just a bouquet of flowers while following the site’s rules. You do not have to buy a complete offering set to enter Hàng Dương Cemetery.
Clothing
Choose neat, respectful clothing suitable for a cemetery.
Wear shoes or sandals that are comfortable for walking, as Hàng Dương Cemetery covers a fairly large area.
For an evening visit, bring a light jacket if the weather calls for one. For a daytime visit, consider a hat, drinking water and sun protection for the journey.
Documents and essentials for travel from the mainland
If travelling to Côn Đảo by high-speed ferry or plane, prepare the appropriate identification documents and electronic tickets.
Save your hotel details, transfer arrangements and the address of Hàng Dương Cemetery to make getting around easier.
For a large group, agree in advance who will buy the offerings, keep the ferry tickets and arrange transport. Clear responsibilities help avoid buying duplicate items or wasting time gathering the group.
Which flowers are suitable for visiting Cô Sáu’s grave?
Fresh flowers are the most common choice for offering baskets at Hàng Dương Cemetery.
There is no rule requiring every visitor to bring a single particular type or colour of flower.
What matters is that the flowers are fresh and arranged respectfully, without excessive plastic accessories or floral foam.
White chrysanthemums
White chrysanthemums are commonly used at commemorative occasions in Vietnam.
Their simple appearance suits the cemetery setting, and they are easy to arrange into small bouquets.
They are a good choice if you want a modest offering that is easy to carry.
White lotuses
White lotuses are another popular choice for offerings at Cô Sáu’s grave.
The lotus has symbolic meaning in Vietnamese culture, often associated with purity and reverence.
You can bring a lotus bouquet or combine lotuses with other natural leaves and flowers.
However, lotuses are sensitive to heat and transport time. If travelling by ferry from the mainland, consider buying them on Côn Đảo to reduce the risk of wilting before the visit.
Tuberoses and other fresh flowers
Tuberoses, gladioli and other seasonal flowers are also suitable if they fit the memorial setting.
Choose a moderately sized bouquet rather than an oversized arrangement.
There is no need to seek out a rare or expensive flower. A simple, carefully prepared bouquet is appropriate for remembrance.
Are white flowers compulsory?
No.
White flowers are common at commemorative occasions, but Hàng Dương Cemetery’s rules do not make them compulsory.
Choose fresh flowers that suit your circumstances, while following the Green Offering Basket criteria and instructions at the historic site.
Which fruit should you bring to Cô Sáu’s grave?
Alongside fresh flowers, fruit often appears in offering baskets at Hàng Dương Cemetery.
Common choices include oranges, apples, pears, grapes, bananas and other fresh seasonal fruit.
There is no rule requiring an exact number of pieces or a fixed selection of fruit.
How should you choose fruit?
Choose fresh, clean, unbruised fruit that is easy to arrange on an offering tray.
Medium-sized fruit is generally easier to transport.
If you want several varieties, a small basket is enough. Avoid buying large quantities that could go to waste.
When travelling by high-speed ferry, avoid bringing large amounts of easily bruised or very strong-smelling fruit.
Do you need a five-fruit offering tray?
A tray of five types of fruit is a familiar offering in Vietnamese culture, but it is not required when visiting Cô Sáu’s grave.
You may bring a few types of fruit according to your preferences and circumstances.
It is more important that the basket is compact, does not obstruct walkways and meets the size limits.
Should you bring a large quantity of fruit?
There is no need.
Hàng Dương Cemetery receives many people offering incense. If everyone brings excessive quantities of offerings, collecting and handling them after visits becomes more difficult.
Bringing a reasonable amount reduces waste and the volume of refuse that needs to be transported and processed on the island.
Are mirrors, combs, conical hats and clothing needed for a visit to Cô Sáu’s grave?
Many visitors ask this when preparing their offerings.
In Côn Đảo’s folk religious traditions, some people offer mirrors, combs, conical hats, scarves or clothing when visiting Võ Thị Sáu’s grave.
This custom is associated with the memory of a female resistance fighter who died at a very young age.
It is important to distinguish customs followed by some visitors from mandatory rules at the historic site.
Mirrors, combs, hats and clothing are not compulsory offerings when visiting Cô Sáu’s grave.
If you wish to offer a mirror or comb, which kind should you choose?
If you wish to follow this custom, choose real items that can continue to be used.
Do not bring paper mirrors or combs for burning, or votive paper sets intended to be burnt as offerings.
Choose small items that fit inside the basket and do not create excessive packaging waste.
Can you offer conical hats, scarves and clothing?
Real items such as conical hats, scarves and clothing have been documented in Green Offering Baskets on Côn Đảo.
If you wish to offer these, make sure the items comply with the rules and the management’s arrangements for accepting offerings.
Avoid bringing many sets of clothing or bulky items.
The management may sort and reuse serviceable items through the Green Offering Basket programme.
Must you buy a complete Cô Sáu offering set?
No.
The sets promoted by shops are generally commercial products assembled to meet customer demand.
There is no rule requiring a complete set of flowers, fruit, a mirror, a comb, a scarf, a hat, clothing or perfume before you can offer incense.
You can select suitable items yourself, or simply bring fresh flowers and fruit.
Do not spend beyond your needs because of claims that particular offerings are “compulsory”, “the most complete” or “only spiritually effective if expensive”.
What is Côn Đảo’s Green Offering Basket programme?
The Green Offering Basket is an environmentally friendly approach to preparing offerings, introduced at Hàng Dương Cemetery, Côn Đảo Memorial Temple, Hàng Keo Cemetery and other places of worship on the island.
The programme aims to end the offering and burning of votive paper and reduce plastic waste from commemorative activities.
Following a pilot phase starting in 2024, the programme has applied daily at participating historic sites since early 2025.
In 2026, the programme continues at Hàng Dương Cemetery and other memorial sites on the island.
The five Green Offering Basket criteria
According to the published guidance on Côn Đảo, a Green Offering Basket must meet five criteria:
- No votive paper money or paper offerings.
- No single-use plastic cups or bottles.
- No plastic bags.
- No single-use plastic trays.
- No floral foam for arranging or securing flowers.
Arrange offerings in a reusable basket or tray, preferably using natural materials and limiting packaging that is difficult to break down.
How large can a Green Offering Basket be?
The published criteria require a compact basket, with its height, length and width each no greater than 50 cm.
This size limit makes arranging offerings and moving around the memorial grounds easier.
An individual visitor or a small family does not need a basket as large as the maximum permitted size.
A bouquet or a small fruit basket is usually enough for remembrance.
Why did Côn Đảo introduce Green Offering Baskets?
Previously, burning votive paper and using plastic items and floral foam for offerings generated large amounts of waste at historic sites.
As an island destination, Côn Đảo faces particular challenges in transporting and processing waste.
Limiting single-use items reduces environmental pressure and smoke, while improving the appearance of memorial sites.
At Hàng Dương Cemetery, reducing the burning of votive paper also helps maintain a solemn atmosphere, lowers fire risk and reduces visitors’ and residents’ exposure to smoke.
What happens to offerings afterwards?
One notable part of the Green Offering Basket programme is the sorting and reuse of offerings.
According to reporting by Voice of Vietnam and other media in 2026, flowers, fruit, sweets and other usable items are sorted after being offered.
Some suitable fruit and sweets are passed on to charitable activities. Items no longer suitable as food may be used as animal feed or processed as organic waste.
Clothing, hats and some other real, usable items are sorted for further use.
This reduces waste and gives offerings a useful second life after commemorative visits.
Do not retrieve, move or take other people’s offerings without permission. If you wish to collect your own items afterwards, ask the management staff for guidance.
Offerings you should not bring to Cô Sáu’s grave
Alongside choosing suitable offerings, avoid items that do not meet the Green Offering Basket rules.
Votive paper, paper money and paper clothing
Do not bring sets of votive paper, spirit money, paper houses, paper vehicles or paper clothing to offer and burn.
Hàng Dương Cemetery’s current rules do not permit the burning of votive paper or paper offerings.
Older advice recommending large quantities of paper money or paper offerings is therefore no longer consistent with the rules now in force.
Plastic trays and floral foam
Some flower baskets use floral foam to hold the stems in place.
This material is difficult to break down and creates considerable waste when removed.
Instead, choose bouquets tied with string, or reusable baskets and trays.
Plastic bags and single-use plastic bottles
Use a cloth bag, reusable basket or another suitable reusable container to carry your offerings.
Bring drinking water in a reusable bottle.
Do not leave plastic bottles, plastic bags or food packaging at graves.
Bulky offerings
Avoid oversized or multi-tiered baskets and decorations that could obstruct walkways.
On busy days, bulky baskets also make queuing and arranging offerings at the receiving area more difficult.
Choose simple, respectful arrangements that are practical for both visitors and the management team.
Three simple ways to prepare offerings for Cô Sáu’s grave
Depending on your group size and circumstances, you can choose one of the following three approaches.
Option 1: A fresh bouquet for a solo visitor
This is the simplest choice.
Prepare a small bouquet with minimal plastic packaging and place it in a permitted location.
This suits business travellers, visitors combining remembrance with historical sightseeing, and anyone who does not wish to perform elaborate religious rituals.
Option 2: A flower and fruit basket for a family
Use a small basket containing fresh flowers and a few types of fruit.
Choose a reusable basket with no votive paper, floral foam or single-use plastic items.
This is suitable for families, groups of friends or anyone preparing shared offerings.
Option 3: A basket with additional customary items
Alongside flowers and fruit, some families may choose to add real mirrors, combs, scarves or hats.
Keep quantities modest and make sure everything fits neatly inside the basket.
These items are voluntary, not a condition for offering incense.
Whichever option you choose, follow Hàng Dương Cemetery’s current rules.
Should you buy offerings on the mainland or on Côn Đảo?
Both are possible, but buying on Côn Đảo is often more convenient for travellers arriving by high-speed ferry.
Buying on the mainland
If you want to choose the flowers, fruit or personally meaningful items yourself, you can prepare them before travelling.
However, consider the baggage you will take aboard the ferry and how to keep flowers and fruit in good condition during the journey.
Large baskets can be inconvenient to carry from home to the port, onto the ferry and then on to your hotel.
Fresh flowers may wilt or become damaged during a ferry journey lasting several hours.
Buying on Côn Đảo
The island has shops selling fresh flowers and fruit, as well as services that prepare offering baskets.
Many shops have switched to Green Offering Baskets, using real, usable items and reducing plastic packaging.
This is a practical option for visitors arriving by ferry or plane who do not want to carry extra baggage.
Before paying, ask exactly what is included, how large the basket is and what it costs.
Do you need to order offerings in advance?
On ordinary days, you can usually buy offerings after arriving on the island.
At busy times, such as the anniversary of Cô Sáu’s death, major holidays or weekends, contact a shop in advance if you want a particular flower or basket arrangement.
However, there is no need to order many days ahead if you only want a simple bouquet or fruit basket.
If arriving on Côn Đảo late, check shop opening hours so you do not reach the cemetery unprepared and then spend time looking for somewhere to buy offerings.
What should you wear to visit Cô Sáu’s grave?
Hàng Dương Cemetery is the resting place of many fallen heroes, revolutionary fighters and patriotic Vietnamese people.
Your clothing should show respect for this historic place of remembrance.
The rules require visitors to wear polite, modest clothing when entering the cemetery and temple.
Suitable clothing for women
Options include a shirt, a sleeved top, long trousers, a suitably long skirt or a traditional áo dài.
Clothing should be neat, easy to walk in and not overly revealing.
An áo dài or white clothing is not compulsory.
If you choose to wear an áo dài when offering incense, bring suitable footwear for walking around the cemetery.
Suitable clothing for men
Men may wear a shirt, polo shirt or sleeved T-shirt with long trousers, or similarly respectful clothing.
Avoid very short garments, theatrical outfits or clothing with images or slogans inappropriate for a memorial setting.
A suit or elaborate ceremonial clothing is not necessary for an individual visit.
Must you wear black or white?
No.
Hàng Dương Cemetery requires respectful, modest clothing, but does not require every visitor to wear a particular colour.
Choose understated colours appropriate to the occasion.
Neatness, modesty and respectful behaviour matter more.
Should you wear shoes or sandals?
As Hàng Dương Cemetery has extensive grounds and many paths, choose shoes or sandals that are comfortable to walk in.
Trainers or low-soled sandals are usually suitable for walking through several sections of the cemetery.
Avoid high heels that make walking difficult, particularly for an evening visit or when accompanying older people.
Should you visit Cô Sáu’s grave during the day or at night?
Both daytime and evening visits are suitable, provided they fall within Hàng Dương Cemetery’s visiting hours.
The published schedule lists two visiting periods:
- Morning: 7:00–11:30.
- Afternoon and evening: 13:00–24:00.
According to the published schedule, the cemetery welcomes visitors from Monday to Sunday, including public holidays and Tết.
However, hours may change for commemorative events, maintenance or special management requirements.
Visiting in the morning
Morning is convenient for visitors wishing to learn about the history, explore the cemetery sections and visit nearby sites.
Daylight makes it easier to walk around and read the information on gravestones.
This is a good option for families with children or older adults.
Visiting in the early evening
Evening is a popular time to pay respects to Cô Sáu.
The weather is usually cooler than during the day, but the grave area can be busy on holidays and weekends.
If planning an evening visit, arrange return transport and arrive well before closing time.
Do you have to visit at midnight?
No.
Visiting at exactly midnight reflects the customs or personal wishes of some people. It is not a requirement.
The published closing time is 24:00, so you should not arrive too close to midnight.
If your purpose is simply to offer incense and remember Võ Thị Sáu, choose any permitted visiting period that suits your itinerary.
A suggested visiting route at Hàng Dương Cemetery
Võ Thị Sáu’s grave is in Section B of Hàng Dương Cemetery.
For groups holding commemorative ceremonies, the Côn Đảo National Monument Conservation Centre provides guidance on a general remembrance route before visiting specific graves.
Independent visitors may use this route as a reference, but do not need to carry out all the formalities intended for an official delegation.
Step 1: Go to the ceremonial courtyard
This is where collective ceremonies honour fallen heroes and others who died on Côn Đảo.
You may spend some time in remembrance before continuing to the burial sections.
Step 2: Visit Section A
Section A contains the graves of historical figures including Lê Hồng Phong, Nguyễn An Ninh and Vũ Văn Hiếu.
If time allows, offer incense and learn about those resting here.
Step 3: Continue to Section B to visit Võ Thị Sáu’s grave
From Section A, follow the signs towards Section B.
At Cô Sáu’s grave, follow the management staff’s instructions.
When it is busy, queue without pushing and do not place offerings in restricted locations.
Step 4: Visit Sections C and D if time allows
These sections are the resting places of many revolutionary fighters and people whose remains were brought together from other burial locations on Côn Đảo.
You may continue offering incense in remembrance as time and circumstances allow.
The full cemetery route in the guided programme usually takes about 45 minutes.
Do you need to recite a prayer at Cô Sáu’s grave?
There is no requirement for every visitor to recite a fixed prayer when visiting Võ Thị Sáu’s grave.
Visitors coming for historical remembrance may observe a minute’s silence, lay flowers or offer incense as instructed.
Those following a religious custom may express their remembrance and wishes in their own simple, respectful words.
An example of words of remembrance:
Today we come to Hàng Dương Cemetery to respectfully offer flowers and incense in memory of Võ Thị Sáu, Hero of the People’s Armed Forces.
We express our gratitude for her sacrifice and for the generations of fallen heroes who fought for the independence and freedom of their homeland.
May we live responsibly, preserve good traditions, cherish peace and honour the values passed down by earlier generations.
This is only a suggested tribute, not an official prayer issued by the site’s management.
You do not need to memorise it or say it aloud if you do not wish to. Maintaining a solemn atmosphere and respecting others are more important.
Points to remember when offering incense at Cô Sáu’s grave
Do not push through crowds
On major holidays, many people may visit during the same period.
Queue, follow instructions and allow others time to offer incense as well.
Place offerings in the designated locations
Do not place baskets directly on the grave or in areas marked as restricted without permission.
If you are unsure where offerings are accepted, ask the management staff.
Do not light candles or burn votive paper without following the rules
Incense and candles may only be used in permitted locations.
Do not burn votive paper or paper offerings within the cemetery.
Keep quiet and do not play loud music
This is a place of historical remembrance. Avoid loud conversations, speakers or activities that disturb others.
Do not bring pets
Hàng Dương Cemetery’s rules prohibit visitors from bringing pets into the cemetery grounds.
If travelling with a pet, arrange suitable care before your visit.
Do not take other people’s offerings
Some people follow a custom of receiving a blessed share of offerings afterwards, but collecting or using offerings at the site must follow the management’s procedures.
Do not take offerings, flowers or other items left by someone else without permission.
If you wish to collect your own items, ask the staff responsible.
Look after the cemetery grounds
Do not step on graves, move historical objects without permission or drop litter.
In particular, use offering baskets without single-use plastic to reduce waste after your visit.
Do you need to hire a guide for a visit to Cô Sáu’s grave?
You can visit Hàng Dương Cemetery independently and offer incense in accordance with its rules. Hiring a ritual guide is not compulsory.
If you want to learn about Võ Thị Sáu’s life, the cemetery’s history and the people resting here, you may choose an appropriate historical guiding service.
Institutions or organisations wishing to hold a formal commemorative ceremony should contact the site’s management for guidance.
According to the published information, groups wishing to arrange a formal ceremony should make contact during office hours at least one working session in advance.
Visitor registration telephone number: 0254 3830 517.
Do not rely on claims that expensive offerings or a particular private ritual are compulsory in order to visit Cô Sáu’s grave.
Preparing for a visit when travelling to Côn Đảo by high-speed ferry
If travelling by high-speed ferry, the most convenient approach is often to pack light and buy flowers and fruit after reaching the island.
Check the ferry schedule first
Ferry services to Côn Đảo may change because of weather, operating plans or maritime safety conditions.
Check ticket availability for both directions before booking a hotel or buying perishable offerings.
If travelling from Trần Đề, Vũng Tàu or Saigon, check the departure port, arrival port and onward travel time to the town centre.
Avoid taking a large offering basket onto the ferry
Tall or multi-tiered flower baskets and fragile items can make travelling inconvenient.
If bringing offerings from the mainland, choose compact, lightweight items and pack them in accordance with the ferry operator’s rules.
Buy flowers after checking in
Once on the island, you can check in, rest and then buy flowers and fruit at a convenient time.
This reduces the risk of wilting and avoids carrying offerings throughout the journey.
Allow time for the cemetery visit
On a two-day, one-night trip, you could set aside the afternoon or evening of the first day to visit Hàng Dương Cemetery.
If also visiting Côn Đảo Memorial Temple, check its opening hours, which may differ from the cemetery’s visiting hours.
Check the high-speed ferry schedule to Côn Đảo before choosing your departure date.
Checklist before visiting Cô Sáu’s grave
Before travelling, quickly check the following:
| Item | What to check |
|---|---|
| Ferry or flight tickets | Correct dates and directions, with the return journey checked |
| Documents | Identity card, passport or other appropriate documents |
| Hotel | Check-in time and change policy if the ferry is delayed |
| Transport | Transfer from the port or airport to the town centre |
| Fresh flowers | Compact and lightweight, with no floral foam |
| Fruit | Fresh, in a reasonable quantity |
| Customary items | Real, usable items; not compulsory |
| Offering basket | Meets the Green Offering Basket criteria |
| Clothing | Respectful, modest and easy to walk in |
| Visiting hours | Check Hàng Dương Cemetery’s current schedule |
| Health and wellbeing | Allow time to rest after the sea journey |
| Environment | No votive paper, plastic bags or single-use plastic |
Being well prepared does not mean bringing large quantities of offerings.
A well-organised trip with time to rest and attention to the rules is usually more convenient than preparing excessive offerings.
Frequently asked questions about offerings for Cô Sáu’s grave
What is the simplest preparation for a visit?
You can bring a fresh bouquet or a small fruit basket, wear respectful clothing and visit during Hàng Dương Cemetery’s opening hours.
Must you buy a mirror and comb?
No. Mirrors and combs are part of customs followed by some people, not compulsory offerings.
Do you need to buy clothing as an offering for Cô Sáu?
No. If you wish to offer clothing or a scarf as part of a custom, choose real items and follow the guidance on accepting offerings.
What colour flowers should you bring?
White flowers are often chosen for remembrance, but no rule requires one particular colour.
Can you bring votive paper when visiting Cô Sáu’s grave?
Do not bring votive paper or paper offerings. Côn Đảo applies the Green Offering Basket programme, and Hàng Dương Cemetery’s rules prohibit burning votive paper.
Is the Green Offering Basket programme compulsory?
When bringing offerings to participating historic sites, follow the Green Offering Basket criteria: no votive paper, single-use plastic, plastic bags, plastic trays or floral foam.
What is the maximum basket size?
The published maximum is 50 × 50 × 50 cm in length, width and height.
Can you buy offerings on Côn Đảo?
Yes. Shops on the island sell flowers, fruit and Green Offering Baskets. Ask what is included and confirm the price before buying.
Must you wear an áo dài?
No. Visitors should wear respectful, modest clothing. An áo dài is a suitable choice, but not a requirement.
Must you wear white?
No. The rules do not require all visitors to wear white or black.
Must you visit Cô Sáu’s grave at midnight?
No. You may visit during the permitted periods of 7:00–11:30 and 13:00–24:00 in the published schedule.
Where is Cô Sáu’s grave?
The grave of Hero Võ Thị Sáu is in Section B of Hàng Dương Cemetery, Côn Đảo Special Zone, Ho Chi Minh City.
Do you need to hire someone to recite a prayer?
No. You can offer incense yourself, observe a minute’s remembrance or express a simple tribute in your own words.
What should you consider when visiting with children or older adults?
Choose a convenient visiting time, avoid very busy periods, wear comfortable footwear and arrange suitable transport.
Can you take your offerings home afterwards?
Follow the management’s instructions for handling offerings. Do not take other people’s items or move offerings that have already been accepted without permission.
Visiting Cô Sáu’s grave: Respect is not measured by the size of your offerings
For many residents and visitors, paying respects to Cô Sáu on Côn Đảo is an act of remembrance with historical and cultural meaning.
Preparing for the visit need not become a financial burden or involve overly complicated rituals.
A fresh bouquet, a small fruit basket or a few carefully prepared real items are appropriate for Hàng Dương Cemetery.
More important are respectful clothing, visiting during opening hours, keeping quiet and following the Green Offering Basket rules.
Avoiding votive paper, floral foam and single-use plastic does not diminish the meaning of remembrance. It also helps protect Côn Đảo’s landscape and environment.
If you wish to learn more about Võ Thị Sáu, combine the cemetery visit with Sở Cò Historic Site, Côn Đảo Museum and Côn Đảo Memorial Temple.
These places offer a fuller understanding of her life and the island’s history, beyond the rituals associated with offerings.
Respect is not measured by the cost of an offering tray. A thoughtful visit that honours history and protects the environment is also a way of expressing gratitude to those who lost their lives.
Planning your journey to Côn Đảo
If travelling by high-speed ferry to visit Cô Sáu’s grave, check the schedules in both directions, the arrival port, travel time and change or cancellation conditions before booking accommodation.
Con Dao Express provides information on high-speed ferry routes to Côn Đảo, timetables, indicative ticket prices and guides to help visitors plan their journeys.
See the Côn Đảo Express ferry schedule to choose suitable outward and return dates.
Ferry schedules may change with the weather and operating plans. Passengers should confirm their sailing’s status before departure.
Reference sources
- Hàng Dương Cemetery information portal: visiting hours, grave locations, rules and the incense-offering route.
- Côn Đảo tourism portal, “Working Together for a Green Côn Đảo”: the five Green Offering Basket criteria.
- Côn Đảo tourism portal: Green Offering Baskets implemented daily since 2025.
- Voice of Vietnam, “Green Offering Baskets: A Closed-Loop Journey on Côn Đảo” (29 May 2026).
- Côn Đảo National Monument Conservation Centre: information on the historic-site network and commemorative activities.