{"id":12256,"date":"2026-06-26T08:31:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T01:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/?p=12256"},"modified":"2026-07-08T17:03:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T10:03:01","slug":"mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao","title":{"rendered":"B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o: Tips for Visiting and Praying for a Romantic Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amid the vast expanse of sea and sky at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o, next to the H\u00e0ng D\u01b0\u01a1ng Cemetery\u2014a memorial to the heroic martyrs who fell in the fight for national independence. There is also a special spiritual site that preserves the story of a woman\u2019s loyalty, self-sacrifice, and patriotism. That place is <strong>Temple<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0Ms. Phi Y\u1ebfn at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as <\/span><b>An Son Temple C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #003366;color:#003366\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #003366;color:#003366\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao\/#Tong_quan_ve_Mieu_Ba_Phi_Yen_tai_Con_Dao_An_Son_Mieu\" >Overview of the B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o (An S\u01a1n Shrine)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao\/#Mieu_Ba_Phi_Yen_tai_Con_Dao_o_dau_Huong_dan_cach_di_chuyen\" >Where is the B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o? Directions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao\/#Gio_mo_cua_va_Gia_ve_tham_quan\" >Opening Hours and Admission Fees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao\/#Lich_su_thang_tram_va_Kien_truc_doc_dao_cua_Mieu_Ba_Phi_Yen_tai_Con_Dao\" >The Turbulent History and Unique Architecture of the B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao\/#Lich_su_hinh_thanh_va_cac_moc_thoi_gian_quan_trong\" >History of formation and important milestones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao\/#Kham_pha_kien_truc_%E2%80%9Cchu_Nhat%E2%80%9D_va_khuon_vien_thanh_tinh_Mieu_Ba_Phi_Yen_tai_Con_Dao\" >Discover the \u201cNh\u1ea5t\u201d character-shaped architecture and the serene grounds of the B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao\/#Giai_thoai_bi_thuong_ve_Thu_phi_Hoang_Phi_Yen_Le_Thi_Ram\" >Tragic anecdotes about Concubine Hoang Phi Yen (Le Thi Ram)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao\/#Loi_khuyen_ai_quoc_va_ban_an_luu_day_ra_Hon_Ba\" >Patriotic advice and the sentence of exile to Con Dao.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao\/#Noi_uat_han_mat_con_va_cau_ca_dao_luu_truyen_muon_doi\" >The grief of losing a child and a timeless folk song<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao\/#Cuoc_giai_cuu_va_cai_ket_giu_tron_danh_tiet\" >Rescue and a Chaste Ending<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao\/#Le_gio_Ba_Phi_Yen_%E2%80%93_Net_van_hoa_tam_linh_dac_sac\" >The Commemoration of B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn \u2013 A Unique Spiritual and Cultural Trait<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao\/#Kinh_nghiem_vieng_tham_Mieu_Ba_Phi_Yen_tai_Con_Dao_va_di_Con_Dao_cau_duyen\" >My Experience Visiting the B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o and Going to C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o to Pray for a Romantic Partner<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao\/#Huong_dan_sam_le_chuan_bi_mam_cung_Mieu_Ba_Phi_Yen_tai_Con_Dao\" >Guide to Purchasing Offerings and Preparing the Offering Tray for the B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao\/#Nhung_luu_y_ve_tac_phong_va_trang_phuc_khi_vieng_tham_Mieu_Ba_Phi_Yen_tai_Con_Dao\" >Guidelines on Behavior and Attire When Visiting the B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/mieu-ba-phi-yen-tai-con-dao\/#Cac_dia_diem_du_lich_tam_linh_ket_hop\" >Spiritual tourism combined with<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attached to the tragic life of <\/span><b>Concubine Ho\u00e0ng Phi Y\u1ebfn (L\u00ea Th\u1ecb R\u0103m)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the temple is not only a <\/span><b>Con Dao historical site<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rich in cultural value, it is also a place where people and tourists place their spiritual faith. For those who want to understand more deeply about the history, culture, and unique legends of this sacred land, <strong>Temple<\/strong><strong>\u00a0Ms. Phi Y\u1ebfn at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong>\u00a0is a must-visit stop.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12260\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12260\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12260 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kham-pha-kien-truc-an-son-mieu-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"Explore the B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o (An S\u01a1n Shrine)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kham-pha-kien-truc-an-son-mieu-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kham-pha-kien-truc-an-son-mieu-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kham-pha-kien-truc-an-son-mieu-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kham-pha-kien-truc-an-son-mieu-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Explore the B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o (An S\u01a1n Shrine)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tong_quan_ve_Mieu_Ba_Phi_Yen_tai_Con_Dao_An_Son_Mieu\"><\/span><b>Overview of <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Temple<\/strong><\/span><strong> Ms. Phi Y\u1ebfn at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o (An Son Temple)<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mieu_Ba_Phi_Yen_tai_Con_Dao_o_dau_Huong_dan_cach_di_chuyen\"><\/span><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Temple<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0Ms. Phi Y\u1ebfn at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong> Where? How to get there<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the most famous spiritual destinations on the pearl island, <strong>Temple<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0Ms. Phi Y\u1ebfn at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is always a landmark that many tourists visit to hear the tragic historical story of a virtuous woman. The temple's official name is <\/span><b>An Son Temple C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located on Ho\u00e0ng Phi Y\u1ebfn Street in Residential Area No. 3, about 2 km southwest of the town center of C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shrine is conveniently located near many famous attractions, such as the C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o Museum, An Hai Beach, and Nui Mot Pagoda. As a result, visitors can easily combine a cultural, historical, and spiritual exploration into a single day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To go to <strong>An Son Temple<\/strong>, tourists can choose to travel by motorbike, electric car, or taxi. The roads are spacious, flat, and very easy to navigate thanks to the clear signage system. This convenience has made <strong>Temple<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0Ms. Phi Y\u1ebfn at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> become an essential stop on any itinerary to explore the town of C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gio_mo_cua_va_Gia_ve_tham_quan\"><\/span><b>Opening Hours and Admission Fees<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Temple<\/strong><strong>\u00a0Ms. Phi Y\u1ebfn at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong> Open daily from approximately 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This is a community place of worship, so visitors are welcome to enter, tour, and offer incense completely free of charge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than just a sacred place of worship, the shrine also embodies the warm and hospitable cultural spirit of the people of C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o. Anyone who steps through the temple gates can feel the solemn, serene atmosphere and the reverence that the local people have held for Lady Phi Yen for hundreds of years.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12257\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12257\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12257 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/den-tho-ba-phi-yen-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of the B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o (An S\u01a1n Shrine)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/den-tho-ba-phi-yen-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/den-tho-ba-phi-yen-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/den-tho-ba-phi-yen-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/den-tho-ba-phi-yen-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Overview of the B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o (An S\u01a1n Shrine)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lich_su_thang_tram_va_Kien_truc_doc_dao_cua_Mieu_Ba_Phi_Yen_tai_Con_Dao\"><\/span><b>The turbulent history and unique architecture of <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Temple<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0Ms. Phi Y\u1ebfn at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lich_su_hinh_thanh_va_cac_moc_thoi_gian_quan_trong\"><\/span><b>History of formation and important milestones<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of <strong>Temple<\/strong><strong> Ms. Phi Y\u1ebfn at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0tied to the tragic life of <\/span><b>Empress Consort Ho\u00e0ng Phi Y\u1ebfn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who is popularly known by the real name <\/span><b>Le Thi Ram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to local legend, after B\u00e0's death in 1785, the people built a shrine to commemorate her merits and integrity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By 1861, when the French colonists occupied C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o, the residents were displaced from their homes, causing the shrine to gradually fall into disrepair and eventually collapse over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It wasn't until 1958, during the period of the US-ARVN administration of the island, that the local people joined hands to rebuild the temple more elaborately on the old foundation. Since then, this place has become one of the <\/span><b>Con Dao historical site<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> carries special cultural value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2007, An Son Temple was recognized as a Provincial Historical and Cultural Relic. Notably, in April 2022, <\/span><b>B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn's Death Anniversary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It has been officially recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, affirming the historical value and long-standing religious beliefs of the C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o community.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kham_pha_kien_truc_%E2%80%9Cchu_Nhat%E2%80%9D_va_khuon_vien_thanh_tinh_Mieu_Ba_Phi_Yen_tai_Con_Dao\"><\/span><b>Discover the \u201cNumber One\u201d architecture and tranquil grounds <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Temple<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0Ms. Phi Y\u1ebfn at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campus <strong>Temple<\/strong><strong>\u00a0Ms. Phi Y\u1ebfn at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong> approximately 4,200 m\u00b2, with a traditional \u201cch\u1eef Nh\u1ea5t\u201d (character one) architectural style characteristic of Southern religious structures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the main gate, visitors will encounter a prominent horizontal lacquered board with Han characters that reads \u201c<strong>An Son Temple<\/strong>\u201cStepping through the gate is a wide courtyard shaded by green trees, with a round pond and a rockery simulating a cave on Hon Ba \u2013 where, according to legend, Lady Phi Yen was once imprisoned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most striking feature for many people is the ancient persimmon trees that are hundreds of years old. Each blooming season, the faint scent of persimmon flowers spreads throughout the campus, creating a rare sense of relaxation and peace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside the main hall, the statue of B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn is placed in a solemn position. There is also an altar dedicated to Admiral Ng\u1ecdc L\u00e2n, along with many gods and Buddhas according to folk beliefs. The quiet, cool space makes anyone who visits feel a sense of peace in their soul.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12263\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12263\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12263 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lich-su-an-son-mieu-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"The Turbulent History and Unique Architecture of the B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lich-su-an-son-mieu-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lich-su-an-son-mieu-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lich-su-an-son-mieu-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lich-su-an-son-mieu-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Turbulent History and Unique Architecture of the B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giai_thoai_bi_thuong_ve_Thu_phi_Hoang_Phi_Yen_Le_Thi_Ram\"><\/span><b>Tragic anecdotes about Concubine Hoang Phi Yen (Le Thi Ram)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Loi_khuyen_ai_quoc_va_ban_an_luu_day_ra_Hon_Ba\"><\/span><b>Patriotic advice and the sentence of exile to Con Dao.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1783, during a period of historical upheaval, Lord Nguy\u1ec5n \u00c1nh fled to C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o to escape pursuit by the T\u00e2y S\u01a1n forces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Nguy\u1ec5n \u00c1nh intended to request French military aid to regain power, <\/span><b>Empress Consort Ho\u00e0ng Phi Y\u1ebfn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, real name <\/span><b>Le Thi Ram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, discouraged<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDomestic matters should not rely on outsiders, as it may lead to many complications later on.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The advice demonstrates her foresight and patriotic spirit. However, Nguy\u1ec5n \u00c1nh suspected her of colluding with the T\u00e2y S\u01a1n army. He initially intended to have her executed but later commuted the sentence to banishment to a cave on H\u00f2n B\u00e0 island in the middle of the sea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, when we talk about <\/span><b>Legend of Lady Phi Yen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the people of C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o still see this as a testament to the patriotism and self-sacrifice of a woman who was ahead of her time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Noi_uat_han_mat_con_va_cau_ca_dao_luu_truyen_muon_doi\"><\/span><b>The grief of losing a child and a timeless folk song<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tragedy didn't end there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the Tay Son army continued their pursuit, Nguyen Anh hurriedly boarded a boat and fled. At that time, his 5-year-old son <\/span><b>Hoi An Prince<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, commonly known by the folk as <\/span><b>Prince Pumpkin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, crying for mom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In his anger, Nguy\u1ec5n \u00c1nh threw his son into the sea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The boy's body washed ashore in the area of modern-day Koro. Locals discovered it and took it for burial. Legend has it, a con <\/span><b>Black Tiger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> appeared to protect the tomb, so the villagers respected him even more and established the C\u1eadu Temple to worship him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tragedy of the mother and son is passed down through generations by the famous folk verse:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe wind carries the mustard greens to the sky,<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The leftover vegetables are left to endure a bitter life.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In which, the C\u1ea3i plant symbolizes <\/span><b>Prince Pumpkin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, While coriander is the image of a grandmother <\/span><b>Le Thi Ram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, The mother had to live with the pain of losing her child and injustice throughout her life.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12259\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12259\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12259\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/giai-thoai-ba-phi-yen-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"Tragic anecdotes about Concubine Hoang Phi Yen (Le Thi Ram)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/giai-thoai-ba-phi-yen-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/giai-thoai-ba-phi-yen-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/giai-thoai-ba-phi-yen-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/giai-thoai-ba-phi-yen-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tragic anecdotes about Concubine Hoang Phi Yen (Le Thi Ram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cuoc_giai_cuu_va_cai_ket_giu_tron_danh_tiet\"><\/span><b>Rescue and a Chaste Ending<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to legend, after being imprisoned on Hon Ba, <\/span><b>White Ape<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> together <\/span><b>Black Tiger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helped get the lady out of the cave.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to the mainland, she visited the grave of her child in Co Ong village and then moved to live in An Hai village.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the 15th day of the 10th lunar month in 1785, during a vegetarian village ceremony, the name <\/span><b>Bi\u1ec7n Thi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> accused of damaging her reputation. To preserve her honor and integrity, she severed her own arm and committed suicide at the young age of 24.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The people were moved by that loyalty and built a temple to commemorate them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To this day, many people still recite the verses:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBurning incense to swear loyalty to Lord God,<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your chastity whole, your heart complete...\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a tribute to the woman who chose death to protect her honor and her character.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Le_gio_Ba_Phi_Yen_%E2%80%93_Net_van_hoa_tam_linh_dac_sac\"><\/span><b>The Commemoration of B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn \u2013 A Unique Spiritual and Cultural Trait<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year, on the 17th and 18th of the 10th lunar month, the people of C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o once again solemnly celebrate <\/span><b>Memorial Service for Mrs. Phi Y\u1ebfn C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <strong>An Son Temple<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is considered the largest folk festival on the island, attracting a large number of locals and tourists from far and wide to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A special feature of the festival is that all offerings are vegetarian, as the Lady passed away during a vegetarian ritual. During the festival, there will be many activities such as a procession of royal seals, incense offering, folk art performances, reading of eulogies, and tasting vegetarian dishes prepared by the local people themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond its religious significance, the festival is also an occasion for the community to commemorate virtuous women, while honoring the patriotic spirit, self-sacrifice, and unwavering loyalty of B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12262\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12262\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12262\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/le-gio-ba-phi-yen-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"The Commemoration of B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn \u2013 A Unique Spiritual and Cultural Trait\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/le-gio-ba-phi-yen-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/le-gio-ba-phi-yen-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/le-gio-ba-phi-yen-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/le-gio-ba-phi-yen-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Commemoration of B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn \u2013 A Unique Spiritual and Cultural Trait<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kinh_nghiem_vieng_tham_Mieu_Ba_Phi_Yen_tai_Con_Dao_va_di_Con_Dao_cau_duyen\"><\/span><b>My Experience Visiting the B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o and Going to C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o to Pray for a Romantic Partner<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Huong_dan_sam_le_chuan_bi_mam_cung_Mieu_Ba_Phi_Yen_tai_Con_Dao\"><\/span><b>Guide to purchasing offerings and preparing a worship tray <strong>B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important things when visiting <\/span><strong>B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The offerings must be entirely vegetarian.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors should prepare fresh flowers such as daisies, lotuses, or lilies; a five-fruit offering; sticky rice and sweet soup; along with incense and candles. Absolutely do not bring meat or fish, or any savory offerings into the temple area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to folk belief, <strong>Madame Phi Yen<\/strong> is a symbol of virtue, fidelity, and unwavering love. Therefore, many people choose <\/span><strong>Go on a C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o matchmaking trip<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at An Son Temple, hoping to find a good romantic partner or maintain a lasting happy family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important thing in prayer is not expensive offerings, but sincerity and good intentions of each person.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nhung_luu_y_ve_tac_phong_va_trang_phuc_khi_vieng_tham_Mieu_Ba_Phi_Yen_tai_Con_Dao\"><\/span><b>Notes on demeanor and attire when visiting <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Temple<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0Ms. Phi Y\u1ebfn at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To show respect at sacred sites, visitors should choose modest, polite attire such as shirts with sleeves and long pants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When entering the temple grounds, maintain a solemn attitude, walk and speak softly, and refrain from loud laughter or taking photos in restricted areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially, the ancient persimmon trees within the campus <strong>Temple<\/strong><strong>\u00a0Ms. Phi Y\u1ebfn at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong> As the flower is revered by locals as a sacred symbol, tourists should not pick the flowers, break branches, or engage in any behavior that affects the landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, incense sticks and a lighter should be prepared in advance for the convenience of offering incense.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12258\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12258\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12258 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dot-nen-huong-mieu-ba-phi-yen-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"My Experience Visiting the B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o and Praying for a Romantic Partner\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dot-nen-huong-mieu-ba-phi-yen-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dot-nen-huong-mieu-ba-phi-yen-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dot-nen-huong-mieu-ba-phi-yen-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dot-nen-huong-mieu-ba-phi-yen-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My Experience Visiting the B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Shrine at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o and Praying for a Romantic Partner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cac_dia_diem_du_lich_tam_linh_ket_hop\"><\/span><b>Spiritual tourism combined with<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the visit <\/span><b>An Son Temple C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tourists can continue their journey to explore other famous spiritual sites on the island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A popular itinerary is: B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn Temple \u2192 N\u00fai M\u1ed9t Pagoda \u2192 N\u0103m C\u00f4 Temple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, to make the story of B\u00e0 Phi Y\u1ebfn and her unfortunate son complete, visitors should definitely visit Mi\u1ebfu C\u1eadu, located near B\u00e3i \u0110\u1ea7m Tr\u1ea7u. This is the place where <\/span><b>Prince Hoi An (Prince Cai)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a figure closely associated with a touching legend that has been passed down for more than two centuries in the C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That journey not only helps visitors understand more about local history and beliefs but also allows them to deeply feel the humanitarian values, loyalty, and sacrifice that have made the enduring vitality of <\/span><b>Con Dao historical site<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to this day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having existed for over two centuries, <strong>Temple<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0Ms. Phi Y\u1ebfn at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> not only a place that preserves a touching historical anecdote but also a symbol of loyalty, sacrifice, and the noble virtues of Vietnamese women. The pilgrimage to Ba Temple is not simply for praying for health, peace, or marital happiness, but also an opportunity for those who <\/span><strong>Go on a C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o matchmaking trip<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> express heartfelt reverence for a venerable personality. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have ever visited <\/span><b>An Son Temple C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Please share your feelings. And don't forget to book tickets <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/\">Phu Quoc Express high-speed ferry<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To make your spiritual journey\u2014a journey to fully discover the sacred values of the C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o region\u2014even more comfortable, safe, and economical!<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gi\u1eefa kh\u00f4ng gian bi\u1ec3n tr\u1eddi m\u00eanh mang c\u1ee7a C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o, b\u00ean c\u1ea1nh Ngh\u0129a trang H\u00e0ng D\u01b0\u01a1ng \u2013 n\u01a1i t\u01b0\u1edfng ni\u1ec7m c\u00e1c anh h\u00f9ng li\u1ec7t s\u0129 \u0111\u00e3 ng\u00e3 xu\u1ed1ng v\u00ec \u0111\u1ed9c l\u1eadp d\u00e2n t\u1ed9c. C\u00f2n c\u00f3 m\u1ed9t \u0111\u1ecba \u0111i\u1ec3m t\u00e2m linh \u0111\u1eb7c bi\u1ec7t l\u01b0u gi\u1eef c\u00e2u chuy\u1ec7n v\u1ec1 l\u00f2ng trung trinh, \u0111\u1ee9c hy sinh v\u00e0 tinh [&#8230;]\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":12342,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,55],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12256","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tin-tuc","category-con-dao"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12256","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12256"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12256\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12348,"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12256\/revisions\/12348"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12342"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12256"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12256"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12256"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}