Bay Mau coconut forest in Hoi An, with a peaceful river view interspersed between the immense green coconut forest, gives visitors a calm space and unique experiences that few places have. Let’s explore with Say Hello Vietnam how interesting this place is!
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About Bay Mau coconut forest in Hoi An
Bay Mau coconut forest locates in Cam Thanh commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, about 3km from Hoi An center. Called Bay Mau because, in the past, this coconut forest only had seven acres, now the area of the forest has been more than 200 acres, but the people here are too familiar with the name of this dear Seven Mother.
This large coconut forest is located next to 03 famous rivers in Hoi An: the Hoai River, Thu Bon River, and De Vong River flowing into the sea. Because this place has salty water suitable for the development of nipa coconuts, the coconut forest here is getting bigger and greener day by day, blending with the charming image of the river, giving visitors the feeling of being in a province somewhere in the Southwest Region.
Hoi An coconut forest was the base of Vietnam’s revolutionary army during the resistance against the French colonialists and the American empire. With the discreet terrain covered by the coconut forest and the clever strategy, our weaker army still brought many victories and glorious victories against the enemy.
The ticket price to visit Hoi An coconut forest is 30,000 VND/person. You can choose to rent a boat or a basket boat to go depending on your preferences or the number of people accordingly.
Boat rental price (4 people maximum): 300,000 VND / trip
Basket boat rental price (2 people max): 150,000/trip
The ideal time to go to Hoi An Bay Mau coconut forest
Since you come here, you will participate in sightseeing activities and outdoor experiences, so choosing a time with fantastic weather of the year will help you have a more comfortable and perfect trip. The time from February to September every year is a reasonable time to go to the coconut forest in Hoi An because Hoi An has dry and cool weather. Notably, in June and July, the sun is quite hot, but the river water is clear, ideal for sightseeing, so the number of tourists coming here is quite crowded at this time!
In addition, you should go here early in the morning or after 3 pm to be able to feel the freshest air, cool breezes, and birds chirping on the clear blue river.
If you have the opportunity to come to the Bay Mau coconut forest in Hoi An in the 8th lunar month, you will enjoy the delicious ripe water coconut with a sweet and passionate taste.
Guide to move to Bay Mau coconut forest in Hoi An
Hoi An Bay Mau Coconut Forest is only about 3km from Hoi An, so you can easily reach this place by all local means of transport.
•Moving to Bay Mau coconut forest in Hoi An by river
You will move to the boat dock at Bach Dang street near Hoi An, then take a boat along Hoai River towards Cua Dai. If you like the experience of sitting on a ship and watching the surrounding natural scenery and the daily life of the Hoi people, this will be a reasonable choice for you.
•Moving Bay Mau coconut forest in Hoi An by road:
You can travel by motorbike or car by road to reach the coconut forest in Hoi An. You go from Hoi An city towards Cua Dai bridge, near the bridge, you will follow a minor road! Note that this road has not crossed the Cua Dai bridge yet!
What is the best time to go to the coconut forest in Hoi An?
Take a basket boat to see the coconut forest and learn about the daily life of the local people
Experience the basket boat dance
Casting nets to catch fish at Bay Mau coconut forest in Hoi An
Admire the skill of folding coconut leaves
The Bay Mau coconut forest in Hoi An brings you the peaceful space of rustic countryside with rows of green nipa palm trees surrounding the gentle and genuine people here. This place will get you back to the purest person, remove fatigue, worry, and enjoy the fresh air to help you “refresh” yourself very effectively. Please stay here and try the experience the next time you come to Hoi An!
