Discover the top salt villages that attract tourists: When salt grains tell stories of Vietnamese countryside

Among the myriad of modern and bustling tourist destinations, traditional salt villages have a very unique appeal - rustic, simple but full of authenticity. Experiencing a salt village is not only a journey to discover the process of making pure white salt grains from the salty taste of the sea, but also an opportunity for visitors to feel the peaceful, close-knit life of coastal people. From the warm sunlight on the salt fields to the hard-working smiles of salt workers, all create a picture of life imbued with indigenous culture, full of emotions and memorable.

1. Sa Huynh Salt Village - Quang Ngai

Sa Huynh Salt Fields: 100 years of simple beauty of Quang Nam (Photo source: Collected)

Located in the southern region of Quang Ngai province, Sa Huynh salt village is located in Duc Pho district, about 60 km from the city center. This is a destination associated with the long-standing traditional profession of coastal residents. Sa Huynh salt fields have a history of formation since the 19th century and to this day still retain the simple beauty of a coastal craft village.

Traveling to Quang Ngai from December to May of the following year, you will have the opportunity to admire the vibrant salt harvest scene. On the pure white salt fields, people work hard from dawn until dusk. The salty salt grains are not only crystallized from seawater but also contain the sweat and love of the profession of many generations.

Experiencing the salt village in Sa Huynh not only brings a sense of peace, but also helps visitors understand more about a part of the unique craft village culture, where people and nature blend together in the simple, rustic life of the Central coastal countryside.
2. Ca Na salt village - old Ninh Thuan (new Khanh Hoa)

Ca Na salt fields, Ninh Thuan, is considered to have the highest sea level in the country (Photo source: Collected)

Located in the poetic Ca Na coastal area, this traditional craft village of over a hundred years old is an ideal destination for those who love to learn about indigenous culture. This place is known as the "salt capital" of Ninh Thuan, famous for its manual salt making process that has been preserved by the people since the French colonial period. Ca Na salt is famous for its salty, pure taste and is an indispensable ingredient in the processing of Ca Na fish sauce - a famous specialty of the sunny and windy land. Surrounded by low mountain ranges of the South Central region, the dry basin terrain and climate are less affected by the Southwest monsoon, creating favorable conditions for year-round salt production. If you have the opportunity to visit the Central region, do not miss the opportunity to experience Ca Na salt village to feel the beauty of traditional labor and preserve the peaceful moments among the white salt fields stretching to the horizon.

3. Phuong Cuu Salt Village - Old Ninh Thuan (New Khanh Hoa)

Salt workers in Phuong Cuu salt village (Photo source: Collected)

Located in Ninh Hai district, Phuong Cuu salt village is one of the oldest traditional craft villages in Ninh Thuan, closely associated with the history of the formation and development of this dry and windy land. With more than a century of existence, the craft village still burns red hot under the sun every day to make pure white salt grains, crystallized from the ocean and the efforts of the people. Phuong Cuu salt stands out for its harmonious, clean, and low-impurity salty taste, so it is often chosen as a raw material for the production of pure fish sauce locally. Thanks to the year-round hot and dry climate, little rain and not much affected by the southwest monsoon, this place is especially favorable for the process of drying and crystallizing salt. For those who want to experience the salt craft village and learn more about the culture of making a living in the coastal region, Phuong Cuu is definitely an ideal stop on the journey to explore Ninh Thuan.

4. Diem Dien salt village - old Thai Binh (new Hung Yen)

Diem Dien salt village (Photo source: Collected)

About 110km southeast of Hanoi, Diem Dien town (Thai Thuy district, Thai Binh province) is located in one of the three largest biosphere reserves in the Red River Delta. Diem Dien sea is famous for its ideal salinity, which is an ideal natural condition for local people to produce pure white salt. The salt village in Diem Dien is not only a cultural symbol of coastal people but also an attractive destination in the journey of traditional craft village tourism in Thai Binh.

On scorching summer days, you will easily see the image of people working hard on the salt fields shining under the sun. Under the harsh sunlight, each sparkling grain of salt crystallizes from the hard work and diligence of the workers. Despite the hardship, they still smile, because each successful salt harvest adds hope for a warm and prosperous life.

Each salt season not only marks a bumper harvest for coastal residents but also an opportunity for tourists from all over to come here to explore and experience the salt village imbued with the identity of the homeland. Try to immerse yourself in the salty life of the Diem Dien sea, to feel the precious hardship and appreciate the value of white salt grains - the essence of nature and the hands of workers.

Experiencing the salt village is a journey that brings visitors back to the rustic but extremely precious values - where each grain of salt is not only the result of labor but also the crystallization of culture, tradition and pride of the coastal people. If you are looking for a destination that brings both relaxation and a deeper connection with Vietnamese identity, do not miss the opportunity to visit the salt villages on the S-shaped strip of land.

Source: https://www.vietravel.com/vn/am-thuc-kham-pha/kham-pha-top-nhung-lang-nghe-muoi-thu-hut-du-khach-khi-hat-muoi-ke-chuyen-lang-que-viet-v17631.aspx