(TITC) - With its open, large and pristine space, Bay Mau nipa palm forest (Quang Nam Province) has become a destination that attracts a large number of tourists.
More than 4 km southeast from the centre of Hoi An City (Quang Nam Province), Cam Thanh Commune, where lies the beautiful scenery of the Bay Mau nipa palm forest. Bay Mau nipa palm forest is dozens of hectares wide, located adjacent to three rivers De Vong, Thu Bon and Hoai right in the Cua Dai area. Today, the nipa palm forest has become an attractive eco-tourism destination. Standing on Cua Dai bridge, visitors can see the vast green nipa palm forest in harmony with the fishing nets and fishing gear of fishermen in the Cua Dai area, creating a beautiful peaceful village picture.
Bay Mau nipa palm forest from above (Photo: Collection)
The historical and natural values of Bay Mau nipa palm forest have been exploited to serve tourists. When coming to the nipa palm forest, visitors have the opportunity to visit, sightsee, and experience unique cultural activities of indigenous people. The characteristic that distinguishes this coconut forest from the rivers of the South-west region is that the people here do not use common boats as a means of transportation but use basket boats.
The basket boat can carry 2-3 people. Going on a basket boat is one of a kind experience here. Yet basket rowing will be unique. When weaving through the nipa palm trees, all visitors' senses will be awakened due to the natural beauty and fragrance of the countryside here.
The boatmen here are also as tour guides. More than anyone else, they understand the history of the formation of this land, the good customs and traditions, as well as the growth and development process of each nipa palm tree. Sitting on basket boats, visitors can watch the tall green nipa palm trees silhouetted against the water. During the trip, the boatman will pick nipa palm leaves to make queer jewellery such as hats, rings, glasses... extremely lovely gifts for tourists.
Visitors will be even more surprised when witnessing the extremely skillful basket boat dance performance at Bay Mau nipa palm forest. During the tour, the basket boat rowers will perform skillful dance moves that make the basket boat spin around, their hands dancing with the oars looks amazingly beautiful.
To have a completely perfect trip to Bay Mau nipa palm forest, the most suitable time to visit the forest is from February to August. The diaphanous, dry weather is suitable for exploring and visiting this tourist destination. June and July are the two hottest months of the year. In return at this time, the river here is clear and the air is fresh and cool. This is also the time when most tourists come to the coconut forest.
The period from September to October is when the nipa palm forest enters the ripe fruit season. So there will be many new things to discover. During these two months, although there is occasionally rain but will not last long. Visiting place in these two months will help you avoid the heat.
Plan with your family and friends to enjoy a river trip right in Da Nang - Hoi An. A quite reasonable place to keep beautiful memories with loved ones.
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