Con Phung - the Coconut Land

Bùi Thụy Đào Nguyên · CC BY-SA 3.0

An islet on the Tien River famous for the relics of the Coconut Religion, coconut handicraft villages and Ben Tre's signature coconut candy.

Con Phung is a lush green islet in the Tien River, tied to the curious story of the 'Coconut Monk' and the unique architectural works he left behind. Here, visitors stroll through a relic site with the Peace Tower, intricately carved with dragons and phoenixes, then lose themselves in the quintessential coconut land of Ben Tre. Everywhere is the fragrant hum of coconut-candy presses, and skilled hands weaving baskets and crafting wares from coconut trunk and fiber. Guests can sip cool coconut water, watch beekeeping for honey, and ride boats through shaded water-coconut canals. Con Phung is the place to feel the full soul of the coconut homeland.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Con Phung - the Coconut Land?

November to April, the cool, dry season convenient for getting around

How much does it cost to visit Con Phung - the Coconut Land?

20,000 VND to visit the relic site

How long do you need at Con Phung - the Coconut Land?

Half a day

What are the opening hours of Con Phung - the Coconut Land?

07:30 - 17:00 daily

Did you know

It is tied to the relics of the Coconut Religion founded by Nguyen Thanh Nam in the mid-20th century.
The Peace Tower with dragon-and-phoenix motifs is the islet's iconic structure.
Ben Tre is known as the coconut land, with a host of coconut handicraft villages.
Ben Tre coconut candy is a famous specialty produced right in the workshops on the islet.

Travel tips

Buy coconut candy and handicrafts as gifts straight from the workshops on the islet.
Combine it with a four-islet tour of Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise and Phoenix to explore the whole Tien River area.