Gain insight into a darker chapter of Vietnam's past with a visit to Phu Quoc Prison (Nha tù Phú Quốc), also known as the Coconut Tree Prison. This Vietnam War history site was used primarily during the conflict with the US to detain North Vietnamese soldiers and Viet Cong sympathisers. The site now serves as a museum documenting the harsh conditions and brutal torture methods endured by prisoners.

Exhibits include reconstructed prison buildings, tiger cages, and graphic displays illustrating the suffering that occurred here. While sombre, visiting historical attractions Phu Quoc like the prison provides important context to the island's and country's history.