{"id":1199,"date":"2025-12-24T17:51:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T10:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/?p=1199"},"modified":"2025-12-26T13:54:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T06:54:09","slug":"phu-quoc-a-new-perspective-discovering-historical-traces-at-phu-quoc-pow-camp-relic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/en\/phu-quoc-a-new-perspective-discovering-historical-traces-at-phu-quoc-pow-camp-relic\/","title":{"rendered":"Phu Quoc: A New Perspective \u2013 Discovering Historical Traces at Phu Quoc POW Camp Relic"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<div class=\"entry-header-text entry-header-text-top text-left\"><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<div class=\"entry-header-text entry-header-text-top text-left\">\n<div class=\"entry-image relative\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-a-new-perspective-discovering-historical-traces-at-phu-quoc-pow-camp-relic\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cover-ENG.jpg\" alt=\"A Historical Legacy: Phu Quoc POW Camp\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cover-ENG.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cover-ENG.jpg 940w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cover-ENG-716x600.jpg 716w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cover-ENG-768x644.jpg 768w\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"badge absolute top post-date badge-square\">\n<div class=\"badge-inner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content single-page\">\n<p>When Phu Quoc comes to mind, most people immediately picture azure waters, vibrant coral reefs, and breathtaking purple-orange sunsets painting the horizon. Yet beyond this pristine natural beauty lies something more profound \u2013 a painful but deeply significant memory that embodies the unwavering loyalty and indomitable spirit of the Vietnamese people: Phu Quoc\u00a0 Prisoner of War Camp (or Phu Quoc Prison).<\/p>\n<p>During this National Day holiday on September 2nd, as the entire nation celebrates beneath red flags adorned with golden stars, many visitors choose to set foot in what was once dubbed \u201chell on earth\u201d to honor the sacrifices that forged today\u2019s independence.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\">\n<p class=\"toc_title\">MAIN CONTENTS\u00a0<span class=\"toc_toggle\">[<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-a-new-perspective-discovering-historical-traces-at-phu-quoc-pow-camp-relic\/#\">hide<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc_list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-a-new-perspective-discovering-historical-traces-at-phu-quoc-pow-camp-relic\/#8220Hell_on_Earth8221_Within_an_Island_Paradise\">\u201cHell on Earth\u201d Within an Island Paradise<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-a-new-perspective-discovering-historical-traces-at-phu-quoc-pow-camp-relic\/#A_Journey_Through_Memory_From_Prison_Gates_to_Exhibition_Halls\">A Journey Through Memory \u2013 From Prison Gates to Exhibition Halls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-a-new-perspective-discovering-historical-traces-at-phu-quoc-pow-camp-relic\/#Why_Visit_During_National_Day\">Why Visit During National Day?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-a-new-perspective-discovering-historical-traces-at-phu-quoc-pow-camp-relic\/#From_Memory_to_Pride\">From Memory to Pride<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-a-new-perspective-discovering-historical-traces-at-phu-quoc-pow-camp-relic\/#Conclusion_A_Multifaceted_Phu_Quoc_Explore_to_Understand_and_Preserve_for_Future_Generations\">Conclusion: A Multifaceted Phu Quoc \u2013 Explore to Understand and Preserve for Future Generations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHell_on_Earth%E2%80%9D_Within_an_Island_Paradise\"><\/span><span id=\"8220Hell_on_Earth8221_Within_an_Island_Paradise\"><b>\u201cHell on Earth\u201d Within an Island Paradise<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Phu Quoc Prison, also known as the Prisoner of War Camp or Coconut Tree Prison, was constructed in 1953 during French colonial rule and later expanded by the Saigon government during the resistance war against American imperialism (1954-1973). Spanning nearly 400 hectares, this facility once imprisoned over 30,000 communist prisoners \u2013 courageous individuals who remained steadfast and unyielding, willing to endure any torture to defend their ideals of freedom.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58185\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58185\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-58185 size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9230457772_0d87d22a2b.jpg\" alt=\"Panoramic view of Phu Quoc Prisoner of War Camp (ARVN POW Camp) in 1973, with rows of tin-roof barracks spread across a wide valley.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9230457772_0d87d22a2b.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9230457772_0d87d22a2b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9230457772_0d87d22a2b-400x300.jpg 400w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58185\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Phu Quoc Prisoner of War Camp in 1973 \u2013 where thousands of Prisoners of War (POWs) were detained during the war. (credit: Internet)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The moniker \u201chell on earth\u201d was far from hyperbole. Along today\u2019s visitor pathway, tourists can witness recreated scenes: cramped tiger cages lined with barbed wire, suffocating solitary confinement cells devoid of light, and brutal punishments that once drew worldwide condemnation. Though the space remains silent, every detail pierces the heart \u2013 from the eyes of wax figures that still seem to burn with spirit, to the cold iron shackles still bearing rust stains of time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58167\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58167\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-58167 size-medium lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chu%E1%BB%93ng-c%E1%BB%8Dp-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Model of the \u201ctiger cages\u201d at Phu Quoc Prison, where prisoners were once confined in cramped spaces beneath layers of barbed wire.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chu\u1ed3ng-c\u1ecdp-800x450.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chu\u1ed3ng-c\u1ecdp-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chu\u1ed3ng-c\u1ecdp-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chu\u1ed3ng-c\u1ecdp-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chu\u1ed3ng-c\u1ecdp-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chu\u1ed3ng-c\u1ecdp.jpg 1280w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barbed-wire \u201ctiger cages\u201d \u2013 a brutal symbol of Phu Quoc\u2019s \u201chell on earth.\u201d (Credit: Internet)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These serve not merely as evidence of war crimes, but as living testament to the strength of the Vietnamese spirit. Amid brutal violence, these fighters maintained their faith, nurtured camaraderie, and sustained their determination to fight until the very end.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58158\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-58158 size-medium lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/M%C3%BAa-l%C3%A2n-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Prisoners at Phu Quoc Prison performing a lion dance, preserving solidarity and faith amid harsh captivity.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/M\u00faa-l\u00e2n-800x600.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/M\u00faa-l\u00e2n-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/M\u00faa-l\u00e2n-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/M\u00faa-l\u00e2n-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/M\u00faa-l\u00e2n-1000x749.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/M\u00faa-l\u00e2n.jpg 1024w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58158\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lion dance in captivity \u2013 a spirit of resilience and unyielding faith. (Credit: Internet)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Journey_Through_Memory_%E2%80%93_From_Prison_Gates_to_Exhibition_Halls\"><\/span><span id=\"A_Journey_Through_Memory_From_Prison_Gates_to_Exhibition_Halls\"><b>A Journey Through Memory \u2013 From Prison Gates to Exhibition Halls<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today, Phu Quoc Prison has been reconstructed and designated as a national historical relic. Visitors can easily access it, located just 15 kilometers south of Duong Dong center on Nguyen Van Cu Street. Tours typically last 1-2 hours and admission is completely free.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58068\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58068\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-58068 size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/C%E1%BB%95ng-ch%C3%ADnh-ph%C3%A2n-khu-B2.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to Phu Quoc Prison Relic \u2013 Gate of Subdivision B2 (Credit: Internet\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/C\u1ed5ng-ch\u00ednh-ph\u00e2n-khu-B2.jpg\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58068\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Entrance to Phu Quoc Prison Relic \u2013 Gate of Subdivision B2 (Credit: Internet)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>| Reference:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/tour-category\/car-rental-service\/\">Phu Quoc Island Private Car Rental Service<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The journey usually begins at\u00a0<strong>the main gate<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 where the national flag waves against the blue sky, opening into the silent space of memory. Venturing deeper inside, you\u2019ll encounter:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Tiger Cage Complex with Barbed Wire<\/b>: Recreating harsh imprisonment conditions where prisoners were confined under severe sun and wind.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58059\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58059\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-58059 size-medium lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chu%E1%BB%93ng-c%E1%BB%8Dp-800x533.jpeg\" alt=\"Visiting the \u201ctiger cage\u201d area at Phu Quoc Prisoner of War Camp (Credit: Internet)\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chu\u1ed3ng-c\u1ecdp-800x533.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chu\u1ed3ng-c\u1ecdp-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chu\u1ed3ng-c\u1ecdp-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chu\u1ed3ng-c\u1ecdp.jpeg 820w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58059\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visiting the \u201ctiger cage\u201d area at Phu Quoc Prisoner of War Camp (Credit: Internet)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Solitary Confinement Area<\/b>: Dark, suffocating rooms simulating conditions where inmates could only sit or lie in spaces smaller than 2 square meters.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58149\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58149\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-58149 size-medium lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Khu-bi%E1%BB%87t-giam-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Scene recreated with figures at Phu Quoc Prisoner of War Camp (Credit: Internet)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Khu-bi\u1ec7t-giam-800x450.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Khu-bi\u1ec7t-giam-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Khu-bi\u1ec7t-giam-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Khu-bi\u1ec7t-giam-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Khu-bi\u1ec7t-giam-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Khu-bi\u1ec7t-giam.jpg 1280w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58149\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scene recreated with figures at Phu Quoc Prisoner of War Camp (Credit: Internet)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Artifact Exhibition Room<\/b>: Preserving over 4,000 artifacts, from prisoners\u2019 crude daily items to valuable wartime documents and records.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58122\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58122\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-58122 size-medium lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ph%C3%B2ng-tr%C6%B0ng-b%C3%A0y-b%E1%BB%95-sung-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Ph\u00f2ng Tr\u01b0ng B\u00e0y B\u1ed5 Sung\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ph\u00f2ng-tr\u01b0ng-b\u00e0y-b\u1ed5-sung-800x600.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ph\u00f2ng-tr\u01b0ng-b\u00e0y-b\u1ed5-sung-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ph\u00f2ng-tr\u01b0ng-b\u00e0y-b\u1ed5-sung-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ph\u00f2ng-tr\u01b0ng-b\u00e0y-b\u1ed5-sung-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ph\u00f2ng-tr\u01b0ng-b\u00e0y-b\u1ed5-sung.jpg 999w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Exhibition room displaying real photographs of prisoners detained at Phu Quoc Prison Camp (Credit: Internet)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Victory Memorial Area<\/b>: Commemorating the indomitable spirit of thousands of fighters who perished or were permanently disabled here.\n<div id=\"gallery-1\" class=\"gallery galleryid-58218 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-a-new-perspective-discovering-historical-traces-at-phu-quoc-pow-camp-relic\/snapedit_1755946035612-2\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snapedit_1755946035612.jpg\" alt=\"\u0110\u00e0i T\u01b0\u1edfng ni\u1ec7m\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snapedit_1755946035612.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-58199\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snapedit_1755946035612.jpg 940w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snapedit_1755946035612-716x600.jpg 716w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snapedit_1755946035612-768x644.jpg 768w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-1-58199\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Martyrs\u2019 Memorial at Sim Hill, Phu Quoc Prisoner of War Camp (Credit: Internet)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/phu-quoc-a-new-perspective-discovering-historical-traces-at-phu-quoc-pow-camp-relic\/snapedit_1755946029625-2\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snapedit_1755946029625.jpg\" alt=\"Ngh\u0129a \u0111\u1ecba T\u00f9 binh Ph\u00fa Qu\u1ed1c (ngu\u1ed3n: s\u01b0u t\u1ea7m)\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snapedit_1755946029625.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-58208\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snapedit_1755946029625.jpg 940w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snapedit_1755946029625-716x600.jpg 716w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snapedit_1755946029625-768x644.jpg 768w\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-1-58208\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Memorial Area \u2013 Phu Quoc Prisoner Cemetery (Credit: Internet)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Walking through each area, visitors easily perceive not only the pain but also the fierce will to live of those who were once imprisoned. The stark contrast between the peaceful seascape outside and the brutal reality recreated within makes the experience all the more haunting and profound.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Visit_During_National_Day\"><\/span><span id=\"Why_Visit_During_National_Day\"><b>Why Visit During National Day?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vietnamese National Day is not merely a time for rest, but a moment to remember history and those who sacrificed their youth for the motherland. Visiting Phu Quoc Prison during these days allows tourists to more deeply appreciate the meaning of freedom and independence.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>For young people and parents<\/b>: This offers an opportunity to revisit history not through textbooks, but through vivid evidence that ignites national pride.<\/li>\n<li><b>For children and students<\/b>: This provides a tangible lesson about sacrifice and resilient spirit, helping them better understand the value of today\u2019s peace.<\/li>\n<li><b>For international visitors<\/b>: This reveals a Vietnam that encompasses not only beautiful scenery but also a history of courageous struggle worthy of admiration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58131\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58131\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-58131 size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tham-quan.jpeg\" alt=\"Vietnamese navy officers visiting Phu Quoc Prison, reflecting on the brutal torture once inflicted on prisoners of war.\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tham-quan.jpeg\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visiting Phu Quoc Prisoners of War Camp \u2013 remembering history on Vietnam\u2019s National Day. (Credit: Internet)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Memory_to_Pride\"><\/span><span id=\"From_Memory_to_Pride\"><b>From Memory to Pride<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leaving Phu Quoc Prison, many visitors seek out nearby beaches \u2013 such as Sao Beach or Kem Beach \u2013 to sit quietly by the sea, contemplating the nation\u2019s transformation. Amid the gentle lapping of waves, the contrast becomes even more apparent: from \u201chell on earth,\u201d Phu Quoc has evolved into a paradise destination, symbolizing the eternal vitality of the Vietnamese people.<\/p>\n<p>On Vietnamese National Day, as the entire country proudly raises its head beneath the country\u2019s red flag with a golden star, memories of wartime years make this pride even more profound. The independence we now enjoy stems not only from the 1945 Declaration but was also paid for with blood, tears, and the unwavering will of thousands of fighters once imprisoned here.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58221\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58221\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-58221 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snapedit_1755948870757-716x600.jpg\" alt=\"Khem Beach, Phu Quoc (Credit: Internet)\" width=\"716\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snapedit_1755948870757-716x600.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snapedit_1755948870757-716x600.jpg 716w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snapedit_1755948870757-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/snapedit_1755948870757.jpg 940w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58221\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Khem Beach \u2013 one of the top beaches in Phu Quoc, Vietnam (Credit: Internet)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_A_Multifaceted_Phu_Quoc_%E2%80%93_Explore_to_Understand_and_Preserve_for_Future_Generations\"><\/span><span id=\"Conclusion_A_Multifaceted_Phu_Quoc_Explore_to_Understand_and_Preserve_for_Future_Generations\"><b>Conclusion: A Multifaceted Phu Quoc \u2013 Explore to Understand and Preserve for Future Generations<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visiting Phu Quoc during Vietnamese National Day means your journey won\u2019t end with pristine beaches or vibrant coral reefs, but will be enriched by unforgettable historical memories. From Phu Quoc Prison \u2013 where national resilience is etched in stone \u2013 to the vast ocean \u2013 home to ecosystems requiring preservation \u2013 everything creates a multifaceted Phu Quoc: simultaneously sorrowful yet proud, devastatingly beautiful.<\/p>\n<p>OnBird believes that every Phu Quoc experience carries dual value: exploring to understand, and preserving so future generations can still feel these emotions. This National Day, if you want your journey to be truly complete \u2013 both deeply reflective and naturally beautiful \u2013 let Phu Quoc tell you its story of past, present, and future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Phu Quoc comes to mind, most people immediately picture azure waters, vibrant coral reefs, and breathtaking purple-orange sunsets painting the horizon. Yet beyond this pristine natural beauty lies something more profound \u2013 a painful but deeply significant memory that embodies the unwavering loyalty and indomitable spirit of the Vietnamese people: Phu Quoc\u00a0 Prisoner of<a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/en\/phu-quoc-a-new-perspective-discovering-historical-traces-at-phu-quoc-pow-camp-relic\/\">&#8230;[Read More]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1200,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1199"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1199\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1298,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1199\/revisions\/1298"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/media\/1200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}