Cam Thanh Village - A Close-Up Look at Vietnam’s Only Village Named Among the World’s 50 Most Beautiful

Forbes magazine has just ranked Cam Thanh Village (Hội An Đông Ward, Da Nang City) in 20th place on its list of The World’s 50 Most Beautiful Villages 2025. This makes Cẩm Thanh the only Vietnamese village to be featured in the prestigious ranking.

Basket boat tours through Cam Thanh’s nipa palm forest are a signature eco-experience in Hoi An.

Located just 4 kilometers from Hoi An Ancient Town and 28 kilometers from Da Nang City, Cẩm Thanh is a riverside and rural community that has long charmed visitors with its tranquil scenery and authentic local life.

“Forbes” paints a poetic picture of the village: “Weaving through clusters of nipa palms and tidal creeks, Cẩm Thanh hums with the rhythm of river life. Basket boats glide across the famed Bay Mau Water Coconut Forest, while fishermen cast their nets beneath swaying leaves. On the riverbanks, cooking classes buzz with lemongrass and tamarind, as water buffalo lazily graze beside stilt houses. Cyclists ride past shrimp farms and lotus ponds, the air thick with the aroma of grilled squid and sweet jackfruit. At sunset, the Thu Bồn River glows golden, and the village exhales.”

Tourists enjoy basket boat rides along the coconut-lined riverbanks of Cam Thanh, a signature eco-experience in Hoi An.

This recognition adds to Cẩm Thanh’s growing list of international accolades. The village has been spotlighted by numerous global media outlets and honored with several prestigious awards over the years.

An aerial view of Cam Thanh’s Bay Mau Water Coconut Forest, where colorful basket boats dot the emerald-green waterways.

Alongside Da Nang and Hoi An, the Cẩm Thanh nipa palm forest and the surrounding eco-villages on the edge of the ancient town have long been a signature destination for Visit Indochina. With its signature basket boat rides across vast coconut groves and experiences designed for Southeast Asian travelers, Cẩm Thanh tours remain a beloved memory for international visitors, leaving visitors with unforgettable memories.

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