Located next to world heritage Hoi An and the world biosphere reserve Cham Islands, Cam Thanh coconut village is a popular tourist attraction, hosting thousands of foreign visitors every summer.


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The coconut forest has been growing for 200 years. The variety of coconut, brought by southwestern immigrants, perfectly fit the favorable soil and water conditions of the central region.
{keywords} From only a few hectares, the coconut trees have naturally grown into a forest with a total area of over 100 hectares.
{keywords}For generations, the coconut forest, home to numerous aquatic species, has protected Cam Thanh villagers from waves from the sea and safeguarded the world biosphere reserve Cham Islands.
{keywords}Visitors join a local réident in catching crabs – a local specialty.
{keywords}Just for 150,000 VND (roughly 7 USD), one can rent a basket boat for two visitors to discover the wild beauty of the coconut forest.
{keywords}An animal made from coconut leaves.
{keywords}A girl with a local gift made from water coconut leaves.
{keywords}Traditional fishing method of locals in Cam Thanh.
{keywords}A visitor learns how to use a fishing net

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