Phu Quoc Prison (Coconut Tree Prison) Tourism

Phu Quoc Prison, also known as Coconut Tree Prison, is a historic site located on the beautiful island of Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Originally built by the French colonists for the imprisonment of Vietnamese soldiers during the Indochina War, it was later used during the Vietnam War by the South Vietnamese government and American forces to house Viet Cong prisoners. The site served as a symbol of the brutalities of war, with reports of harsh conditions and severe torture that detainees suffered within its confines. Today, Phu Quoc Prison has been transformed into a museum to educate visitors about its grim history and to serve as a memorial to those who suffered there. Exhibits include mannequins portraying prisoner life and depictions of the various forms of punishment that were meted out. The site aims to preserve the memory of the Vietnamese struggle for independence and serves as a stark reminder of the past atrocities. Tours are available, providing a harrowing glimpse into the prison's past and contributing to the broader historical landscape of Vietnam's turbulent 20th-century history.