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Con Dao is famous for being a beautiful, pristine island with beautiful beaches and rich natural forests. In addition, this place is considered a symbol of spiritual tourism with famous sacred places. With a glorious history, this land has witnessed many ups and downs and many sacrifices of heroes who left to protect the Fatherland. With two large cemeteries, Hang Keo cemetery and Hang Duong cemetery, it is the resting place of more than 3,000 graves. This July, on the day of war invalids and martyrs, take a boat with Phu Quoc Express to visit the graves of heroic martyrs. Grave of Miss Sau and Con Dao tourism ok
Grave of martyr Vo Thi Sau at Hang Duong cemetery
Talking about spiritual tourist attractions in Con Dao, you will definitely think of the tomb of the heroic martyr Vo Thi Sau in Hang Duong cemetery. This is the most sacred and most visited site here. Located at Hang Duong Cemetery - Con Dao, Miss Sau's grave is a famous sacred stop. Rarely does any tourist who makes the effort to come to this island not stop here to visit the grave of Miss Sau. There was even a time when the grave of this heroine with a tragic yet heroic past became the main reason why Con Dao became extremely close to the mainland.
Address of the grave of Ms. Sau - national heroine Vo Thi Sau
Miss Sau's grave belongs to Hang Duong cemetery, located about 1km from the center of Con Dao town. This is the burial place of more than 2,000 heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives in many resistance wars, lasting from 1862 to 1975. Passing dozens of other martyrs' graves, you will see Miss Sau's grave located on the left side of the main entrance gate, in area B of the cemetery.
Address: Hang Duong Cemetery, Nguyen An Ninh, Con Dao, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam.
How to get to visit Co Sau's grave - Con Dao
Take the speedboat to Con Dao
Previously, when the high-speed boat serving Con Dao tourism had not appeared, you could only book a flight ticket to Con Dao from Ho Chi Minh City or the mainland at a high cost. Currently, Vietnam has many shipping companies serving the need to travel to Con Dao by high-speed boat and traveling to the island by high-speed boat is truly a unique travel experience for you to witness with your own eyes how beautiful and vast the Vietnamese islands are. One of the most modern ships is the Thang Long - Phu Quoc Express, this is the largest single-hull passenger ship in Vietnam. With modern engines, the ship can surf easily, ensuring the health of you. no seasickness on the long route to Con Dao.
Currently, Thang Long ship There are routes Saigon – Con Dao, Tran De - Con Dao, Vung Tau – Con Dao. Helps you be more flexible during your move.
You can refer to cost of boat trip to Con Dao and schedule of Thang Long ship to Con Dao in July-August 2024 as well as other ship routes of Phu Quoc Express here
What season should I visit Ms. Sau's grave?
The best time to visit Con Dao to visit Co Sau's grave is:
- Beginning of the year: This time coincides with the Lunar New Year from January to March of the lunar calendar, many tourists will come here to pray for fortune, luck, ask for offerings or return offerings, visit the grave of Co Sau and other heroic martyrs to pray for blessings of good luck and peace. In addition, this is a suitable time because the 23rd day of the first lunar month is her death anniversary. Therefore, this is also the time when Con Dao attracts a large number of tourists to visit and pay respect to Co Sau's grave.
- July: In July, there is War Invalids and Martyrs Day, so this is also the occasion for tourists to flock to Con Dao to visit Co Sau's grave as well as to show gratitude to the heroic martyrs who have contributed to protecting the peace of the country. In addition, tourists also come to Con Dao in July to perform the Vu Lan ceremony to show filial piety and erase the sin of ingratitude.
However, Hang Duong Cemetery is open all year round, so visitors can visit Co Sau’s grave at any time of the year. The important thing is to carry in your heart a sincere heart, respect and remember the deceased. Once you set foot in this sacred place, you will feel an indescribable sense of patriotism and pride.
What time of day should I go to Hang Duong cemetery and visit Ms. Sau's grave?
Visiting Co Sau's grave at Hang Duong cemetery is a sacred experience that many tourists want to experience. Currently, Hang Duong cemetery is open from 7am to 10pm every day, to serve the needs of tourists visiting Co Sau's grave and the fallen heroes. However, in the concept of Con Dao people, the later at night the more sacred it is to visit Co Sau. Therefore, the time from 8pm to 10pm often attracts many people to visit Co Sau's grave. If you want to visit in the evening, the time from 6pm to 8pm is considered the most suitable.
It is not only important to choose the time, but also to be respectful and sincere when visiting. Let your heart and mind be at ease, so that you can enjoy a quiet space and offer sincere prayers to Co Sau.
Prepare and prepare offerings when visiting Ms. Sau's grave
According to the experience of many people visiting Ms. Sau's grave, you can prepare offerings at home and bring them to visit or around the cemetery. On the island, there are also services to help you fully prepare offerings.
However, the offerings should include the following items:
- Conical hat, mirror and comb set, stack of gold bars, stack of gold and silver coins, mineral water, incense and candles.
- You should prepare more white daisies or white roses because Ms. Sau really likes white flowers.
- Regarding the fruit tray, lekima was the fruit that Aunt Sau liked the most when she was alive. So everyone often prepared it on the tray to offer to her.
- If possible, you should bring sticky rice, roast pork and real offerings such as ao dai, cosmetics sets, etc.
- You should also prepare more items to visit the graves of martyrs at Hang Duong cemetery.
In addition, you should also note to turn the conical hat upside down and place the offerings on it, and place the ceremony on her grave. Ask for help from the locals to be able to fully prepare the offerings when visiting her grave!
However, the above list is for reference only, depending on your wishes and financial needs, you should prepare appropriate offerings. And what you should have is a sincere heart, gratitude, and respect for the sacrifices and blood of Ms. Sau as well as the heroes of the Revolution. Ms. Sau will surely bless and protect those with sincere hearts and sincerity.
Hope those Experience of visiting the grave of Miss Sau Con Dao that Phu Quoc Express has just shared will help you in your upcoming visit to the grave of Ms. Sau as well as the deceased heroes and visit Con Dao. Phu Quoc Express wishes you a happy and fulfilling trip to Con Dao with your loved ones.
