Instructions on how to move to Bay Mau coconut forest in the most detail

During your trip to Da Nang - Hoi An, if your schedule is comfortable, take a day to explore the Bay Mau coconut forest. This is a famous tourist destination, considered "the western part of Hoi An" attracting many visitors. Whether in Da Nang or Hoi An, you can easily explore this place. We will guide you  on how to get to Bay Mau coconut forest  from these two points for your reference.

WHERE IS THE SEVEN MAU COCONUT FOREST LOCATED, IS IT FAR FAR?

Before starting to move, carefully research the location and distance to the coconut forest to choose the most suitable route and means of transportation.

Location of Cam Thanh coconut forest

Bay Mau coconut forest is an emerging eco-tourism area located in Group 4, Van Lang village, Cam Xuyen commune, Hoi An city, right near the foot of Cua Dai bridge. This forest used to have an area of ​​about 7 km2 and the name Bay Mau coconut forest also comes from there. Although the forest area has now grown much larger (about 200 hectares), people are used to this name.

This was once an important base that helped our army win many battles in the resistance war against the French colonialists and American imperialists. Today it has become an attractive tourist destination of both Hoi An and Da Nang.

How far is Bay Mau coconut forest from Hoi An and Da Nang?

Because it belongs to Hoi An, the distance from the old town to the coconut forest is very close, only about 3 km with about 10 minutes of travel. It is about 31 km south of Da Nang city center (about 40 minutes by car). With this distance, you can completely move to the tourist area easily.

HOW TO GET TO SEVEN MAT COCONUT FOREST FROM HOI AN COLD TOWN

From Hoi An ancient town, there are 2  ways to go to Bay Mau coconut forest  for you to choose from:

++ Travel by road

Most people choose this method. Starting from the central area, you follow Tran Phu street, go straight to Nguyen Duy Hieu street. At the intersection, turn onto Tran Nhan Tong toward Cua Dai bridge. When approaching the foot of the bridge, do not run across the bridge but run along the road for a little more about 500 meters to reach your destination.

++ Travel by river

If you want to experience a trip by water, you can choose this method. Move to Bach Dang wharf located right behind Hoi An market. Buy a ticket and take a boat down the Hoai River to the East, about 5 km to see the coconut forest.

Note:  Although the boat ride to the coconut forest is not far and there are no waves like on Cu Lao Cham island, if you suffer from motion sickness or seasickness, you should consider it. According to  experience traveling to Bay Mau coconut forest  , you should travel by road, which is both fast and healthy.

HOW TO MOVE TO SEVEN MUA COCONUT FOREST FROM DA NANG

The distance from Da Nang to Cam Thanh coconut forest is longer, so the travel time is also longer. Going from Da Nang, there is no river route for you to choose from, only road. There will be 2 routes for your reference as follows:

+++ The first route goes to Bay Mau coconut forest

Taking Dragon Bridge as the starting point, you go straight to Vo Van Kiet street. At the end of this road, turn right through the 5-star Vo Nguyen Giap beach road. Keep going and you will reach Lac Long Quan, follow this road then turn to Tran Nhan Tong (Hoi An) - Cua Dai. Once you reach the foot of Cua Dai bridge, you'll be there.

This route is spacious, flat and easy to follow. In particular, the coastal road is very beautiful so visitors can comfortably enjoy the sea view while traveling.

+++ The second route goes to Hoi An coconut forest

In addition to the above route, you can choose another route. Also take Dragon Bridge as the departure point, from here run straight north on Ngo Quyen - Ngu Hanh Son street. It takes about 35 minutes to reach Hoi An ancient town and then from the old town go to the coconut forest in one of the two directions above.

If you do not have experience or do not want to waste time and effort finding your way, you can choose to go on a tour. This is the way to get to Bay Mau coconut forest that many tourists choose. This form is suitable for traveling in large groups, because it will save a lot of money compared to having to call or rent a car yourself.

HOW TO MOVE TO THE SEVEN MAU COCONUT FOREST BY WHAT MEANS?

For tourists who do not book  a 1-day Bay Mau coconut forest tour  but want to explore and experience it themselves, they can choose one of the following types of transportation:

+ Taxis and cars

This is the method of transportation chosen by many people when coming to the coconut plantation. Because many people can go at the same time, especially groups with children accompanying them, it saves time, getting to and from each place without having to waste time searching for directions.

Taxi companies in both Hoi An and Da Nang are developing strongly such as Mai Linh, VinaSun, Tien Sa, Faifoo, Taaix Sun Hoi An, Han River Da Nang,... Or contact establishments/companies specializing in taxis. Rent a car with driver/self-drive. Taxi and rental prices are about the same, in general quite expensive so consider it.

+ Bus

This means of transport only applies to those traveling from Da Nang. Bus route 01 will take you to Hoi An city. To catch the bus, stand at the waiting stations, there are buses every 20 minutes. However, note that the bus only stops at Hoi An bus station, from here you have to catch another bus to continue to Bay Mau coconut forest.

Taking the bus helps you save a significant amount of money, but in return the bus ride takes a long time due to many stops, so it will more or less affect your schedule.

+ Ride a motorbike

Most young people and people who like to travel quite like this way of traveling to Bay Mau coconut forest for many reasons: freedom, initiative, comfort. You can go on every corner or stop/park anywhere you want, especially to save money.

If a personal car is not available, rent a car. In Hoi An and Da Nang, there are motorbike rental services with prices ranging from 100 - 150k/day (scooter or manual). When you get there, you can park your car in the parking lot. But if there are children and the elderly, consider going in a large group.

SOME EXPERIENCES WHEN TRAVELING TO THE SEVEN MAT COCONUT FOREST

• Bay Mau coconut forest eco-tourism area opens at 7:00 a.m. but closes at 5:00 p.m. You should arrange your departure time early to have more time to have fun and experience (avoiding problems along the way).
• Although the road to Hoi An coconut forest is considered quite easy to follow and easy to find, you should also be careful and pay attention, especially for those riding motorbikes.
• After arriving, you move about 200m to the boat wharf area to buy tickets. There are 2 types of tickets: entrance ticket and basket boat ticket. According to experience, you should buy a ticket that includes a basket boat ride because this is the most prominent activity in the coconut forest.

• At this tourist area, there are many activities such as basket dancing, fishing nets, listening to mandarins, folk games, etc. for visitors to experience. But you definitely have to sit in a basket boat to experience the feeling of floating on the water, weaving through the coconut groves and immersing yourself in the fresh nature.
• After finishing the activities in the coconut forest, visitors can move to Hoi An ancient town to explore the old town, see lanterns or return to Da Nang to experience the city worth living at night.

Above are the  ways to get to Bay Mau coconut forest  that we know and want to share with you. A special destination located not far from the center, easy to get around, so why not try exploring it. Hopefully through this information you will have a safe and economical trip.