Duyen Hai War Memorial

Can Gio


This war memorial is 2km from Can Gio Market.


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Nearby Can Gio attractions

1. Monkey Island Eco Forest Park

4.18 MILES

This island is home to a monkey sanctuary, which houses at least a hundred wild but unafraid simians. Take care: like monkeys everywhere, the line between…

2. French Field Guns

8.16 MILES

These six massive cannons, all with support trenches, demonstrate how strategically important Cap St Jacques was to the colonial authorities (it guarded…

3. White Villa

8.49 MILES

The weekend retreat of French governor Paul Doumer (later a French president), this gorgeous, grand colonial-era residence has extensive gardens bursting…

4. Robert Taylor Museum of Worldwide Arms

9.14 MILES

Come here for a stupendous private collection of military arms, uniforms and paraphernalia from across the globe. One section is dedicated to the conflict…

6. Lighthouse

9.68 MILES

Built by the French, this 1910 lighthouse boasts a spectacular 360° view of Vung Tau. From Cau Da Pier on Ð Ha Long, take a sharp right on the alley north…

7. Giant Jesus

10.37 MILES

Atop Small Mountain with his arms outstretched to embrace the South China Sea (East Sea), this 32m giant Jesus is one of the biggest in the world – taller…

8. Vam Sat

11.87 MILES

Located within Can Gio's mangroves, Vam Sat is noted for crab-angling, a crocodile farm and Dam Doi (Bat Swamp), an area where fruit bats nest. Boats to…