Travel Guide to Trang Coconut Village (Local Basket Boats)

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving, start from the center of Hoi An Ancient Town. Head southeast on Tran Hung Dao Street towards the roundabout and take the first exit onto Nguyen Hue Street. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Nguyen Tri Phuong Street. Turn left onto Nguyen Tri Phuong, and then right onto Huynh Thuc Khang Street. Follow this road until you reach the Cẩm Thanh area. Look for signs for Trang Coconut Village (Local Basket Boats) or use your GPS to navigate to the address: V9JC+J8J, Huỳnh Thị Lựu, Cẩm Thanh, Hội An. Parking is usually available nearby.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Trang Coconut Village via public transport, you can take a local bus from Hoi An Ancient Town. Head to the nearest bus stop and look for a bus heading to Cẩm Thanh. The fare is typically around 20,000 VND (less than $1). Once you reach the Cẩm Thanh bus stop, you can either walk (approximately 15-20 minutes) or take a short motorbike taxi (around 30,000 VND) to the village. Make sure to ask the driver to take you to V9JC+J8J, Huỳnh Thị Lựu.

• Bike

  Renting a bike is a popular option among tourists. From the center of Hoi An Ancient Town, cycle southeast on Tran Hung Dao Street. Keep heading towards Nguyen Tri Phuong Street and take a right turn. Follow the road signs to Cẩm Thanh. The ride will take approximately 30 minutes, and the scenic route will let you enjoy the beautiful countryside. Be sure to wear a helmet and follow local traffic rules.

• Walking

  For the more adventurous, you can walk to Trang Coconut Village. From the center of Hoi An Ancient Town, head towards the riverside and follow the path along the river until you reach Cẩm Thanh. This walk can take about 1.5 to 2 hours but offers stunning views of the countryside and river. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water.