Open Phu Quoc← Tất cả bàiPhu Quoc Prison through different periods
Going through many ups and downs, Phu Quoc Prison has witnessed dark moments, from the Coconut Tree Stretch under the yoke of the French to the creepy prisoner of war camp during the Vietnam War. Stepping into the monument today, slowly reading each timeline and attentively realizing what is the original evidence and which is the restoration model will help you fully absorb the weight of history.
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During your visit to Phu Quoc Prison, take a moment to read the information boards and walk in the right order, rather than just taking pictures of haunting torture patterns. If you're traveling with young children, you need to consider carefully the subdivisions that reenact scenes of violence. And when recounting your trip, remind yourself to draw a line between the debris left over and the reconstructed areas to illustrate.
Understanding the story in context
Don't mistakenly think that every fence or cell you see today is a blood-stained object from the past. The restoration makes it easier for posterity to visualize the hell on earth, but they need to be illuminated through annotations and historical documents. Behind each model are blood, tears, and lives crushed by war, so every look and footstep here needs to be seasoned with reverence.
If you visit
- Scan the contents of the exhibits in advance to see if they are suitable for the psychology of the accompanying children.
- Carefully read the caption so as not to confuse the real artifact with the reconstruction.
- It is absolutely forbidden to joke, joke or pose ungracefully at the memorial area.
- Call to check the opening hours before the departure date.