What to Expect on a Cam Thanh Bamboo Basket Boat Ride
A round bamboo boat, a maze of water coconut palms and a chance to try net fishing: here is what your basket boat ride in Cam Thanh looks like.
A basket boat ride is the heart of a visit to Cam Thanh. It is slow, quiet and a little bit magical, and it is something you can only really do here.
What is a bamboo basket boat?
A bamboo basket boat is a round boat woven from bamboo, used by local fishermen on the waterways of Cam Thanh village. It is a unique Vietnamese way of getting around the water and you will paddle one yourself, guided by a local.
Gliding through the water coconut palms
The boat takes you down narrow waterways lined with water coconut palms. Cam Thanh is an eco-village with a proud history tied to the anti-French and anti-American war, and the canals are best enjoyed at a slow pace with your camera ready.
Net fishing and purple crabs
Along the way you meet local fishermen and try traditional net fishing. You can also have a go at catching “purple crabs” in the canal, and watch fun basket-boat shows such as spinning, crab catching and fishing-net throwing.
Practical tips
Wear comfortable clothing, bring sunscreen and a camera, and book in advance. You can join the boat ride as part of our market and cooking class tour or our countryside tours.
Written by
adminLocal guides and cooks from Long Phu Eco Tour in Cam Thanh village, Hoi An.
