Flycam the endless beauty of Cam Thanh coconut forest, Hoi An

Considered a fish and shrimp incubator located in the buffer zone of Cu Lao Cham World Biosphere Reserve, Cam Thanh coconut forest not only has ecological value but is also a large livelihood space for Hoi An people.

*A river creek is used as a passageway for basket boats to visit the coconut forest - Photo: BD*

A strip of forest with typical water coconut trees growing at the river mouth and spreading into Hoi An fields, Cam Thanh coconut forest has long been the focus of the tourism business.

This is one of the interesting experience points, the river ecology is known to many tourists around the world.

According to statistics, with an area of about 300 hectares, Cam Thanh coconut forest welcomes 3.000 visitors every day, mainly Korean, Taiwanese and domestic tourists.

Bustling tourism is generating revenue for hundreds of businesses and more than 1.000 households making baskets and bottles.

Recently, one of Hoi An's oldest professions, born from the Cam Thanh coconut forest, the profession of making bamboo and nipa palm houses, was included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage. This proves the lasting value of the unique nipa palm forest space in Quang Nam.

*Cam Thanh coconut forest seen from above - Photo: BD*

Hoi An people have long lived closely with the nipa coconut space. Coconuts create livelihoods, helping people have materials to repair their homes.

Coconut leaves are also woven to create unique crafts and souvenirs. Cam Thanh coconut forest is second only to Hoi An walking street in the number of tourists returning after the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the war, Cam Thanh coconut forest was an important resistance base, and has now become a cultural and historical relic site combining tourism with origin activities.

In 2023, revenue from ticket sales at Cam Thanh coconut forest will reach nearly 25 billion VND.