Cam Thanh Coconut Village- Hoi An Countryside

Cam Thanh Coconut Village Introduction

Cam Thanh water coconut village is one of the traditional villages in Hoi An that you must explore at least once in your life. Hoi An is not only gorgeous with the charming ancient town, Hoai River, mysterious My Son Sanctuary but also attractive with rich cultural villages.

Cam Thanh water coconut village especially the Bay Mau water coconut forest is the ideal place for a great day in Hoi An.

Cam Thanh Coconut Village Location

Cam Thanh Eco water coconut village is located in the No.2 and No3 hamlets, Cam Thanh ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province. Just about 5 km to the South East of Hoi An ancient town.

How to get there from Hoi An Old Town?

It is quite easy to reach Cam Thanh water coconut village, and there are 2 ways to get there by waterway or by landward. So you can take a local sampan boat from Bach Dang wharf following the flow of the Hoai River to the East about 5km, you will get to Cam Thanh Village.

If travel on land, you can take a taxi, drive a scooter with helmets, or ride a bike to get there. You should take Tran Phu street, then go on the Nguyen Duy Hieu road. At the intersection, you turn right on the Tran Nhan Tong road, keep going about 4km more, you will reach Bay Mau water coconut forest in Cam Thanh Village.

If you are not good at direction and navigation, you should use Google Map or ask for support from Hoi An Private Taxi Travel agents.

Cam Thanh Water Coconut Village History

During the Vietnam war with the French in 1948 and Americans in 1966, Cam Thanh coconut village especially the Bay Mau water coconut forest was the strong shield, the revolutionary base to protect and rescue the people and soldiers of Hoi An, Vietnam.

The local guerrilla forces have relied on the discreet terrain, easy to hide places to organize many unexpected battles, even when our forces are too thin and the enemy troops are numerous, but we still defeat the enemy. In the enemy’s raids, the enemy was equipped with modern weapons than us, had artillery and air force support but still could not make us lose the battle.

Interesting activities at Cam Thanh Coconut Village

Ride the Hoi An Basket Boats

Traveling to Bay Mau water coconut in Cam Thanh village, you must experience riding Hoi An basket boats. One basket boat can be ridden of 3 people. So with the locals, they will guide you on how to row the boat gently across the green coconut groves, immerse yourself in the fresh scenery like Da Lat.

Sitting on the beautiful little baskets, how exciting is the feeling of weaving into the new world of coconut forest. Then rowing the basket with your own hands, discovering new things that you have never known. Especially if you go with friends, family, or “that person”, it is even more meaningful and memorable.

Explore the traditional handicrafts households.

Hoi An Private Taxi Travel highly recommends you should admire the skillful hands of the artists in Cam Thanh coconut forest.

They make full use of the water coconut such as the leaves to make the roof, fence of houses, huts. The nut to make cakes, Jams, and the water to make wine, drinks.

Join Hoi An cooking class

It will be a big mistake if you don’t enjoy the delicious cuisine of the locals at Cam Thanh coconut village. Join a cooking class in a local house of fishermen is the best way to learn how to cook the local specialties.

Complete with your friends, family members to become a new local Master Chef then enjoy lunch with what you have just cooked is a must-do thing here.

Enjoy the basket boat dance

Not learn how to row the basket boat, if you are a person who loves the thrilling games, you must try the Hoi An basket boat dance with a professional dancer.

We are sure that you will enjoy it and have great fun with this game in a Gangnam-style tune.

Learn how to use fishing tools

To understand more about local life, culture, and their community daily life, you should get on the small fishing boat to go fishing with them!

You will enjoy the breeze, the folk songs of the locals and experience how to use the simple tools to catch fish and crabs. It will be your unforgettable memory and also a chance to capture unique photos.

Making some local souvenirs

According to the sharing of guests who have visited the Cam Thanh coconut village, they feel touched by the gifts made by water coconut leaves from the people here.

Even though it is just a flower, a watch, a crown, or a locust, it is extremely cute, a symbol of the enthusiasm and hospitality of the people of Hoi An.

Some Travel Tips

Opening hours and entrance fee

To explore the Cam Thanh Water coconut village, you have to buy an entrance ticket. It costs 30,000VND (roughly 1.5 USD/ person).

The Hoi An basket boat ride costs 150,000VND/ boat/ 2 people for an hour.

Hoi An cooking class + lunch at a local fisherman costs 350,000 VND (roughly 15 USD/ person).

But if you book services from Hoi An Private Taxi Travel, it will be included all the entrance fees and services costs in the tour at a reasonable price. Plus, you can ride a bike around the villages to explore more about Hoi An countryside with our local tour guide.

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Important notes:

• Please do not take too many belongings with you because it is not convenient to explore and experience the water activities at Bay Mau water coconut village.
• Comfortable clothes, sports shoes are highly recommended. You should not wear skirts, high heels.
• To maximize your time in Hoi An, you should combine visit Cam Thanh water coconut village half day and another half day for visiting Hoi An ancient town.
• The best time to visit is in the morning from November to April and you should bring your camera, phone, sunglasses, suncream.

Hoi An Private Taxi is a local travel company based in Hoi An. With over 10 years of experience and passion for tourism, we are always willing to customize the private/ group tour or Hoi An Private Car following your requests. Your happiness is our highest target!