Phu Quoc Prison – a tourist attraction

(VOVworld) – Located in An Thoi town, Phu Quoc island, Kien Giang province, Phu Quoc prison was built in 1949-1950 by the French colonists to jail those considered hostile to the colonial government. Previously known as the Coconut Tree prison, this was called a “hell on earth”.  Today, the prison is a popular tourist destination where visitors can  learn more about Vietnam’s struggles for liberation. 

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Covering an area of 40 hectares, the prison was surrounded by dense barbed wire fences.

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This was the infamous “Tiger’s cage” in Phu Quoc prison.

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This container was known as savage solitary confinement B2. 10-15 people were packed inside.

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Inside a torturing room. The simulation shows various ghastly torture tools.

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Each torture room was built with iron trusses and a corrugated roof with a way in the middle for visitors.

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Using a wooden stick to knock out teeth.

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A prisoner was put inside a bag then boiled in a pot over a coal fire.

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Electrical torture tools were used.

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Escape tunnel in the basement of the prison.

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Phu Quoc prison had 14 rooms, some built in late 1972. Each held up to 3000 prisoners.


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