Hoi An Basket Boat Tour

Cam Thanh coconut forest referred to as Bay Mau has been rising for 200 years. The number of coconuts, which were brought by southwestern immigrants, completely matches the favorable soil and water conditions of the central area. From just a few hectares, the coconut bushes have naturally grown right into a forest with a complete space of over 100 hectares.

From generation to generation, the coconut forest is home to numerous aquatic species. It has protected Cam Thanh villagers from waves from the sea and safeguarded the world biosphere reserve Cham Islands.

For those who visit Cam Thanh for the first time, the impression is hard to fade most certainly the forest of hundreds of hectares of coconut. It stretches near Cua Dai and gives an impression as Mekong Delta in South Vietnam. The only difference between them is perhaps the means of transport used. In the Mekong delta, people travel on wooden boats, while visitors use basket boats (Thung chai) to go to the coconut forest in the Bay Mau forest. It is exciting while sit in a basket boat weaving under coconut trees. You will also see the beautiful scenery of a rural water region makes visitors feel interested in this place.

What is more interesting while sailing to enjoy the fresh nature? You can have fish swimming, above the ropes, and nesting birds. Some people like to walk in small ways to feel the fresh air or visit the village’s traditional coconut.

Cam Thanh village was the shelter for local people and soldiers and nowadays this place is famous for providing the most seafood products for this area. The forested area has been reduced to 58 ha, but the nipa palm is still prevalent. Coming to Cam Thanh village, you will have a chance to learn some traditional fishing techniques and how to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the now tranquil coconut palm-flanked waterways of a past war.

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