The Mieu To Nghe Yen (Ancestral Temple of Swallow Nest Gatherers) on Cham Island is a significant religious site built in the 19th century to honor the pioneers and tutelary deities of the bird’s nest industry. Located in the Bai Huong area, the temple features intricate traditional architecture and serves as a central hub for the annual festival held on the 10th day of the third lunar month. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about it.
You may also like:
• Content by Tam Le, founder of HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD
• Designed by Giang Cong Minh, co-founder of LS E&C LTD and his team
• Photo by Dang Cong Loi, Dao Xuan Son, Tam Le & others
Must Knows about Cham Islands Vietnam
– Location: Tan Hiep commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam, Vietnam
– Name of islands: Hon Lao (‘beach sheoak island’), Hon Dai (‘long island’), Hon Mo (‘tomb island’), Hon La (‘leaf island’), Hon Kho Me (‘dry island the mother’ or ‘big dry island’), Hon Kho Con (‘dry island the baby’ or ‘small dry island’), Hon Tai (‘ear island’), Hon Ong (‘uncle island’)
– Other name(s): Hoi An Islands,
– Name’s meaning: ‘islands of Cham people’ (Cham people lived here before 14th century)
– Area: 16,16 km2
– Population: 2,300 people
– Ticket price: 70,000 VND/adult & children above 1,3m, 35,000 VND/children from 1 to 1,3m, free for smaller kids
– Extra fee: ecological fee (20,000 VND/person), boat transfers, tour, food & drink, shopping
– Reason(s) to visit: beautiful beaches, one of the best snorkeling/diving place in Vietnam
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-islands-travel-guide
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Recognition(s): national marine park (2003), Unesco world biosphere reserve (2009)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
Hon Dai Island on Map
Ancestral Temple of Swallow Nest Gatherers on Cham Island
Built in the mid-19th century at Bai Huong, the Mieu To Nghe Yen (Swallow Nest Business Founders Temple) honors the pioneers of the bird’s nest trade. The industry became a vital economic pillar for the Cham Islands and the Nguyen Dynasty, requiring gatherers to scale dangerous cliffs to harvest the “white gold.”
At Cham Islands, swallow nest is collected at caves and cliffs near Bai Huong Village, Hon Tai Island, Hon Khe Me Island,…
The temple is dedicated to the deities who protect this perilous profession and the founders who established the harvesting techniques. Every year on the 10th day of the third lunar month, locals gather here for a major festival to pray for safety and a prosperous harvest.
The ancestral death anniversary is also hosted at Cam Thanh Village in Hoi An.
At Ancestral Temple of Swallow Nest Gatherers, visiors will met men and ladies who make the hammock by ngo dong tree (Firmiana colorata, scarlet sterculia, bonfire tree, coloured sterculia or Indian almond). This is a striking deciduous tree known for its vibrant orange-red, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in dense clusters on leafless branches. Native to Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent, it features a distinctive pale, papery bark and broad, lobed leaves that provide lush shade during the rainy season. Near Bai Xep Beach, visitors can see lots of ngo dong trees.
Fishermen in Bai Huong Village daily come to the Ancestral Temple of Swallow Nest Gatherers to weave or repair the fishing net before they catch fish in the sea during the dry months.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Cham Islands. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com, browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
How to Get to Ancestral Temple of Swallow Nest Gatherers on Cham Island
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes private/group tour with Hon Tai Island, the best snorkeling/diving spot in Cham Islands.
See tour details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/cham-island-diving-tour/
To book, please contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
Guided Tours to Cham Islands Vietnam
Here are the best tours to Cham Islands in Hoi An:
– Cham Island Day Tour from Da Nang with Snorkeling
– Cham Island Day Tour from Hoi An with Snorkeling
– Cham Island Diving Tour by Wooden Boat
– Cham Island Tour from Da Nang Port (Tien Sa Port)
– Cham Island Tour with Hoi An Coconut Village
– Cham Island Tour with Hoi An Ancient Town
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Cham Islands. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com, browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Photos, Videos about Ancestral Temple of Swallow Nest Gatherers on Cham Island
Here are beautiful photos and videos about Ancestral Temple of Swallow Nest Gatherers on Cham Island:
