Phu Quoc Prison
Phu Quoc Prison
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Rechkemmer F
4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This museum is an absolute must-visit for anyone who wants to learn more about the prison's history. The museum has detailed timelines depicting the prison's evolution and major events, and they collaborate with local communities to collect and showcase oral histories of the prison's impact on individuals and families.
Written 1 December 2023
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Peter-Chua
Singapore, Singapore801 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Just opposite the fish sauce. Very informative signages located all around the premises. A sad sight and something to remember.
Written 26 November 2023
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Abdulla Al Shehab
Zayed Town, Bahrain47 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
History to know about Phu Quoc and Vietnam it is a military prison. The prison was built in 1949–1950 by French colonialists. You need about 45 mins to an hour.
Written 19 November 2023
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GAZZA1976
Province of Almeria, Spain31 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Very interesting place.. worth a visit.
Shows the horrors of this war and the tortures administered by prison guards
Written 11 November 2023
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crawfords37
Coffs Harbour, Australia223 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Visiting the prison was a very moving but interesting experience. Hard to believe that people in such recent times can be so barbaric. As others have stated more detailed information on the history of the prison would be helpful.
Written 31 October 2023
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victoriag179
Melbourne, Australia17 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family

Found the fibreglass mannequin displays of torture with not a lot of context a bit baffling. Were VC being tortured because of their beliefs or to get information out of them? Why did the French build this prison on this Island?
The scenes are barbaric and it would have been good to have had a deeper insight into the history of this place as well as perhaps some personal stories which highlight the conditions and experiences of both sides.
Found it a worthwhile visit & would recommend but if you’re a history buff try and research beforehand.
Written 29 September 2023
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255100Scotty68
Melbourne, Australia253 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Sad but a must see, the place needs some work done around it before it disappears.
You really need to read everything that is displayed to get a better understanding of the history of the place.
Written 28 August 2023
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JC 23
Hong Kong, China70 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
A must do on your trip to Phu Quoc. Puts Ernest Hemingway's quote - "Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime", into context.
Written 28 July 2023
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Jaroslav Nečas
Brno, Czech Republic1,408 contributions
Dec 2022
Entrance is for free. Area is not large, you can go through in 1 hour. Exhibition describes entire history, even the worst stuff. Descriptions are in English and Vietnamese language.
Written 16 June 2023
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steve p
Sydney, Australia3 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We loved this prison.It was free entry and very quiet.We could spend the time to view the prison and learn more about what went on.The tunnel
Was amazing
Written 19 May 2023
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