7-acre Coconut Forest or Hoi An Coconut Forest is a famous tourist area with peaceful natural scenery from lush green coconut forests, clear water canals and river cruises with rustic basket boats.
Location: Group 2, Can Nhan Village, Cam Thanh Commune, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province.
I. Introduce 7-acre Coconut Forest
Location: Group 2, Can Nhan Village, Cam Thanh Commune, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province.
Ticket price for basket boat rental: 150,000 VND – 200,000 VND/boat
7-acre Coconut Forest or Hoi An Coconut Forest is a famous tourist area with peaceful natural scenery from lush green coconut forests, clear water canals and river cruises with rustic basket boats.
II. Suitable time to visit
– February to June: Hoi An’s weather at this time is cool, dry, without harsh sunlight, very suitable for a trip to the river land.
– May to July: This time Hoi An ancient town has many interesting festivals, you can combine a visit to the Bay Mau coconut forest with a lantern viewing experience. But the climate at this time is quite hot and sunny, you need to pay attention to this point.
– August to November: At this time, the climate in Bay Mau coconut forest is cool, with little rain. You can choose to go on the full moon, just right at the attractive flower releasing ceremony.
III. History of formation
According to local people, Cam Thanh coconut forest existed about 200 years ago. At that time, migrants from the Southwest region brought water coconut varieties and planted them in this area. Thanks to the combination of water and soil, the trees gradually multiply and develop into a large forest of about 7 acres (7 hectares). The name Bay Mau coconut forest also comes from there (although currently the coconut forest has an area of up to 100 hectares).
During the resistance war, the coconut forest was an important revolutionary base that helped our people win many enemy battles. Today, taking advantage of the natural beauty of the vast coconut forest, this place has been exploited to become an eco-tourism area.
IV. Activities to join
1. Sitting on a basket boat to admire the coconut forest
Sitting in a basket boat weaving through the green coconut groves and enjoying the fresh air is a unique experience. 7-acre coconut forest tourist area has two types of basket boats, the small type can carry 2 guests and the large type can accommodate 4 guests. In the journey of walking and sightseeing, you will hear interesting stories about the coconut forest and far away, the dear melody of a Quang folk song.
2. Admire the basket boat dance performance
The image of an artist sitting on a basket boat moving the oars, causing the boat and the surrounding water to move, will probably make you remember it forever. The scene may make you think of the image of a skillful boatman alone in the middle of a storm. The shouts on the shore combined with the artist’s powerful movements and the boat’s constant movement on the water create a bustling atmosphere.
3. Admire the performance of throwing a net to catch fish
Throwing a net to catch fish is a lively performance that many people expect when coming to Hoi An coconut forest. You will be able to see with your own eyes the rustic and ingenious images of fishermen here.
Apply for Vietnam visa
Apply for a Vietnam visa to visit 7-acre Coconut Forest here. Currently, there are 3 common ways to apply for a Vietnam visa. Check this list to see if your nationality is eligible for a Vietnam visa: https://vietnam-amazing.com/vietnam-visa/vietnam-visa-exemption-list-2024/
– Through Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate.
– Through Vietnam eVisa.
– Through Vietnam visa on arrival (VOA).
To find out more details about how to apply for Vietnam tourist visa, please follow this article: How to Apply for Vietnam Tourist Visa