Cam Nam Island is one of the interesting attractions in Hoi An, Vietnam. It’s one of the largest islands on the Thu Bon River that are close to Hoi An Ancient Town. Here, there are some dishes which visitors can not find anywhere else in the country. Around this island, there are many hotels and resorts to stay overnight. So now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company tell you everything about Cam Nam Island in Hoi An.
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Must Knows about Cam Nam Island (Hoi An)
– Location/address: Cam Nam ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Other name(s):
– Opening hours: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: an island on Thu Bon River where some local and unique specialty dishes can be found, beautiful views to Hoi An Old Town
– Best time to visit: daytime
– Time to spend: 30-60 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cam-nam-island-hoi-an
– Food & drink: no
– Shopping: no
– Fact: Cam Nam Island is combined of ‘Cam’ from Cam Pho village and ‘Nam’ which means ‘south’
Cam Nam Island (Hoi An) on Map
Better to Know about Cam Nam Island in Hoi An
Cam Nam Island is an island on the Thu Bon River. It’s connected with the city by the Cam Nam Bridge on Nguyen Tri Phuong Street. In the future, Thanh Nam Bridge will be another option to go to the rest of the city from here. If want to reach Hoi An Memories Land Theme Park or watch Hoi An Memories Show by car or bus, it’s needed to go across Cam Nam Bridge and then follow Nguyen Tri Phuong Street and go cross another bridge at 200 Nguyen Tri Phuong to see the park.
About the cuisine, Cam Nam Island is home to some specialty dishes. Here are they:
– Cam Nam sweet corn soup: this is a popular food in Vietnam but it becomes more special thanks to the high quality of corn grown in fertile areas of Cam Nam Island. It’s made with sweet corn (grated), sugar and coconut milk. In March annually, local people and the city host ‘Cam Nam corn festival’ in which many activities take place, such as the ceremony to thank God of Agriculture, food making competition, traditional singing and dancing, competition of corn collecting, etc. The best local restaurants are on Nguyen Tri Phuong Street. See more information & details
– Cam Nam stir-fried baby clams: this is a popular food in central Vietnam but it becomes more special thanks to good baby clams in Cam Nam Island. Local people who live on the island collect them in the Thu Bon River everyday. To make the food, they boil the clams first to have the meat and after that, stir-fry with sliced white onion, Vietnamese coriander (rau ram) and spices. To eat, they use a piece of grilled rice paper to take the clams. The best local restaurants are on Nguyen Tri Phuong Street. See more information & details
– Banh dap (smashing rice paper): this food is popular in Hoi An but in Cam Nam Island, visitors can find the best places to eat it. It’s simply made by two grilled rice papers and a wet, soft rice paper between them. Locals will use their hands to smash it in order to break it into smaller pieces and then dip them in the fermented anchovy fish sauce (mam nem). The best local restaurants are on Nguyen Tri Phuong Street. See more information & details
Tips to Visit Cam Nam Island in Hoi An
– It’s free to visit Cam Nam Bridge in Hoi An.
– When stop on Cam Nam Bridge to enjoy the views and take photos, please be careful. The bridge is small and the traffic is busy.
– In the dry season, from February to the end of August, visitors should bring sun cream, sun glasses, hat/cap/umbrella, and bottles of water.
– In the rainy season, from September to January, visitors should bring rain poncho/jacket or umbrella, sandals or waterproof shoes. Check the weather forecast before leaving the hotel and going to the town.
– It’s better to visit Hoi An Ancient Town with a local guide. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo).
How to Get to Cam Nam Island in Hoi An
Cam Nam Island is along Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, Cam Nam ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Hoi An.
From hotels/places in the areas of Minh An, Cam Pho, Son Phong and Cam Nam, visitors can walk or cycle easily to Cam Nam Island. From other areas in Hoi An, it’s possible to come here by taxi, electric car and motorbike. The quickest way to get to the island is going to Cam Nam Bridge and then cross it to visit the island.
From Da Nang, the distance to Cam Nam Island in the centre of Hoi An is some 30 kilometers. Popular ways to get there are by private car and riding the motorbike. The best motorbike route is the coastal road Vo Nguyen Giap and then Truong Sa. In Hoi An, turn right to enter Hai Ba Trung Street. After that, let’s go to Cam Nam Bridge and cross it to discover Cam Nam Island.
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes transfers to Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Itinerary to Visit Hoi An Old Town for First Timer
First of all, to enter and visit the Hoi An Old Town (the part inscribed by Unesco), visitors need to buy an entry ticket. Its price is 120,000 VND per adult and children above 15 years old and free of charge for smaller kids. Entry to 5 attractions is also included for free. See more information & details
If possible, first time visitors should go with a local guide, to know better about history and culture. Contact us by +84968009827 (call/whatsapp) to book a private English-speaking guide.
We suggest this itinerary for first timers:
Total distance: 1,65 kilometers
– Starting point: the Japanese style gate (the west end of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street). A model of the Red Seal Ship Model (Japanese merchant’s ship) and a ticket office are in a close distance.
– Walk along Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee Cam Pho Communal House (ticket required), Japanese Culture Gallery (ticket required), Phung Hung Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required), Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel (in the alleyway, ticket required).
– Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the symbol of Hoi An. This place definitely is a must see attraction.
– Walk along Tran Phu Street, the most beautiful road in Hoi An, until Hoi An Central Market. On this road, visitors will have the chance to sightsee so many historical attractions. From the bridge to the market, there are Cantonese Assembly Hall (ticket required), Museum of Sa Huynh Culture (ticket required), Duc An Old House (ticket required), Kazik Park (free), Quan Thang Old House (ticket required), Museum of Trade Ceramics (ticket required), Trung Hoa Assembly Hall (ticket required), Fujian Assembly Hall (ticket required), Quan Cong Temple (ticket required), Quan Am Pagoda (ticket required), Hoi An Central Market (free to enter), a couple of rooftop coffee shops, Instagrammable spots, shophouses selling lanterns, food, souvenirs and fashion items.
– Walk southwards and along Tieu La Street (east side of Hoi An Central Market). On this road, there are many vendors and stalls selling a diversity of local products, giving a good chance to know about local life and photograph.
– Walk westwards and along Bach Dang Street (the riverside street). On this road, visitors will see Hoi An Traditional Performance House (ticket required if want to watch shows) and Museum of Folklore (ticket required).
– Turn into Le Loi Street and then turn left, walking along Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. On this road, visitors will see Tan Ky Old House (one of the best heritage houses, ticket required) and Diep Dong Nguyen Old House (not yet opened to visitors, see from outside).
– The ending point: the crossroad near the north end of An Hoi Bridge or the west end of Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. In the evening, from here, visitors can walk cross the bridge and then turn right to see the entrance of the Hoi An Night Market, the biggest night market in Hoi An.
For more details and the map, please browse https://hoiandaytrip.com/hoi-an-self-guided-walking-tour
Guided Tours to Hoi An Ancient Town Vietnam
From Hoi An
– Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour – 2 Hour Express Tour with Local
– Hoi An Half Day Walking Tour with Traditional Art Performance
– Hoi An City Tour: Old Town, Coconut Village & Lunch
– Hoi An Morning Walking Tour with Local Breakfast & Coffee
– Hoi An Afternoon Walking Tour with Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise
– Hoi An Night Tour with Lantern Boat Ride & Dinner
– Hoi An History & Food Tour – Famous Landmarks & Specialty Dishes
– Hoi An Instagram Tour: Best Photo Spots & Rooftop Café
– Hoi An Old Town Food Tour with Night Boat Ride
– Hoi An Old Town Private Walking Tour with Local Expert
– Hoi An City Tour by Electric Car
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
From Da Nang
– Hoi An Half Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang with Coconut Forest Basket Boat Ride
– Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang with Hoi An Memories Show
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Full Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An City Tour from Airport
– Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Full Day Tour from Da Nang with Chinese Speaking Guide
– My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Tour – World Heritage Site Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang Cruise Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Tour from Chan May Cruise Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Intercontinental Danang Resort
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Lang Co
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours in Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Places to Visit near Cam Pho Communal House
– Bridges: Japanese Covered Bridge (Pagoda Bridge), Moonlight Bridge, An Hoi Bridge (Bridge of Lights), Cam Nam Bridge
– Museums: Museum of Sa Huynh Culture, Museum of Sa Folklore, Museum of Trade Ceramics, Museum of Traditional Medicine, Hoi An Museum of History & Culture, Japanese Culture Gallery, Black Sesame Soup Demonstration, Museum of Local Products
– Chinese assembly halls: Cantonese Assembly Hall, Fujian Assembly Hall, Trung Hoa Assembly Hall, Hainan Assembly Hall, Teochew Assembly Hall
– Heritage houses: Tan Ky Old House, Phung Hung Old House, Duc An Old House, Quan Thang Ancient House, Diep Dong Nguyen House, Thai Phien Ancient House
– Temples & pagodas: Quan Cong Temple (Ong Pagoda), Ba Mu Temple, Phap Bao Pagoda, Quan Am Pagoda, Hoi An Confucius Temple, Cao Dai Temple of Hoi An, Hoi An Ancestral Temple, Cam Pho Confucius Temple, Minh Huong Confucius Temple, Vien Giac Pagoda, Hy Hoa Temple
– Family chapels: Tran Family Chapel, Nguyen Tuong Family Chapel
– Communal houses: Cam Pho Communal House, Hoi An Communal House, Minh Huong Communal House, Tu Le Communal House, Xuan Lam Communal House, Son Phong Communal House
– Markets: Hoi An Central Market, Hoi An Cloth/Fabric Market, Hoi An Night Market (Nguyen Hoang Night Market), Cam Pho Market
– Theatres: Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House, Hoi An Lune Center for Performing Arts (now where Teh Dar Show takes place), Hoi An Memories Land Theme Park (now where Hoi An Memories Show takes place)
– Famous streets: Tran Phu Street, Phan Chu Trinh Street, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Bach Dang Street/Wharf, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Hoi An Lantern Streets
– Other points of interest: Red Seal Ship Model, Hoi An Evanlegical Church, Thong Dang Prison & Park, Kazik Park (Memory Statue of Kazimierz Kwiatkowski), Hoai River (Hoi An River), Song Hoai Square, An Hoi Sculpture Park, Hoi An Catholic Church, Hoi An Prison, Hoi An Central Park, Ba Le Well, Hoi An Lantern Park, An Hoi Island, Cam Nam Island, Thu Bon River, Da Ken Tree
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