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Exploring nipa palm forest by basket boat

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By Tran Vu – Nhan Tam
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Cam Thanh, located a few kilometers southeast of Hoi An Ancient Town in Danang City, is regarded as a unique ecological gem and an important hub for coastal tourism. With an extensive network of canals and nearly 100 hectares of water surface, it serves as a vital ecological convergence point, linking the Thu Bon River, Truong Giang River, and maritime routes to Cu Lao Cham Island.

The village is best known for the Bay Mau Nipa Palm Forest — a sprawling mangrove ecosystem often referred to as the “green lung” of central Vietnam. In 2009, UNESCO designated the area as part of the Cu Lao Cham – Hoi An World Biosphere Reserve, underscoring Cam Thanh’s international ecological significance.

Cam Thanh has developed a distinctive model of community-based tourism. Visitors can engage with local life by navigating the nipa palm forest in traditional basket boats, participating in farming activities, and gaining insight into the region’s cultural heritage.

Tourists set off from a newly opened domestic wharf in Cam Thanh Village
Cruising down the river to experience the Bay Mau Nipa Palm Forest by basket boat
Wearing a life jacket is mandatory for this unique experience
Navigating through the forest – a unique ecosystem with stunning scenery and rich mangrove biodiversity
Listening to folk songs while on the river
Watching the basket boat spinning performance
And experiencing the exciting basket boat spinning for yourself
Experiencing the traditional life and fishing work on the river

Joining local fishermen in casting a fishing net. This community-based tourism model provides a stable income and reduces pressure on the natural environment.
During the basket boat tour, guests can also step ashore to experience the local rural life…
… or enjoy local specialties following a green, circular dining model

Being listed in the Top 50 Most Beautiful Villages in the World for 2025 by Forbes presents an opportunity for Cam Thanh to become an even more popular eco-tourism spot for international visitors

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