Bai Huong is a small, isolated fishing village on Cham Island, Hoi An Vietnam. It’s located near the easternmost tip of the island. There are about 100 families living here, with around 400 people. Visitors can find many accommodation options to stay overnight. So now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about Bai Huong Village in Cham Islands, Hoi An Vietnam.
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Must Knows about Bai Huong Village (Cham Island)
– Location: Hon Lao Island of Cham Islands, Tan Hiep commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
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– Opening hours: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: a peaceful fishing village, beautiful scenery, snorkeling/diving opportunities
– Best time(s) to visit: February to end of August
– Time to spend: at least 30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/bai-huong-village-cham-island
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– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
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Bai Huong Village (Cham Island) on Map
Best Time to Visit Bai Huong Village on Cham Island
The best time to visit the Bai Huong Village in Cham Islands in the year is the dry season, from February to the end of August. In this period, the weather is beautiful, with lots of sun and no rain. For that reason, it’s a perfect time to sightsee, sunbathe, go swimming, take pictures, and play water sports.
The worst time of the year to visit Bai Huong Village in Cham Islands is the rainy season, from September to January. The weather in these months is mostly rainy and cloudy, so it’s not really great to head over to the beach. Between October and December/January, typhoons may hit the area, causing very strong winds and waves as well as heavy rains and floods.
In December and January, generally it often rains. The heaviest rain will be in late December and early January (around Christmas, New year holidays). In late January, visitors can expect dry or sunny days to visit Bai Huong Village in Cham Islands. Check the weather forecast to choose the best days or hours!
Things to Do in Bai Huong Village on Cham Island
Ancestral Temple of Swallow Nest Gatherers (Mieu To Nghe Yen)
Located in the heart of Bai Huong Village, near the coast, the Ancestral Temple of Swallow Nest Gatherers (Mieu To Nghe Yen) was constructed in 1848 by Sir Ho Van Hoa and other leaders of Thanh Chau Village. Local tradition of gathering bird nests might begin in the 17th century when Vietnamese people settled down in the area, and have been alive. In 2016, it’s registered as a national intangible cultural heritage of Vietnam.
About the architecture, the Ancestral Temple of Swallow Nest Gatherers has a triple gate. Above the middle entrance, there are 4 Chinese words (name of the temple) and on the columns, there are four parallel sentences. Some traditional motifs are used to decorate it.
Many photographers go to the Ancestral Temple of Swallow Nest Gatherers in Bai Huong Village to hunt beautiful photos about local women weaving fishing nets at its entrance gate.
Between the triple gate and the worshipping building, visitors will see a yard that is paved by tiles produced in Bat Trang Village (Hanoi capital, northern Vietnam). Plus, it has two big trees too, including a 16-meters-tall tree and a 18-meters-tall tree. Both of them were grown about 200 years ago. In 2014, they’re honored to be national heritage trees of Vietnam.
The main building is to worship ancestors of those who have been gathering swallow nests in Cham Island today. On the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month, a ceremony will be held to commemorate ancestors and pray for good fortune, good health, safety and good weather. This is the biggest traditional cultural event on the island during the year. After it, local people come to rocky caves near Bai Huong Village to collect the swallow nests. They do this work again on the 8th lunar month.
Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong Pagoda
By the beach, Tinh Xa Ngoc Huong Pagoda is the only Buddhist temple in Bai Huong Village. It has a tiled worshipping building, with statue of Lady Buddha (Goddess of Mercy, Goddess of Sea) in the front, statues of Reclining Buddha and Gautama Buddha in the garden. Before going fishing or diving, local people come here to pray for safety.
Heritage Banyan Tree
3 kilometers north of Bai Huong Village, on the coastal road looping Cham Island, this giant banyan tree is 600 years ago; It’s honored to be Vietnam’s national heritage tree in 2015.
Places to Stay in Bai Huong Village on Cham Island
In Bai Huong Village on Cham Island, visitors can stay in these places: Lau Thu Homestay, Ngo Khanh Homestay, Island Smiles Homestay, Hiep Tung Homestay, Hanh Ly Homestay, Tam Tho Homestay, Hai Long Homestay, Cong Man Homestay,…
How to Get to Bai Huong Village on Cham Island
Bai Huong Village is located near the easternmost point of Cham Island. It’s a small fishing village where visitors can find accommodations and stay overnight. To get there from Hoi An or Da Nang, it’s needed to go to Cua Dai Port first. Here, take the ferry boat or speed boat (speed boat tickets will be more expensive). The boats often land on Bai Lang, the biggest village on Cham Island. After that, to reach Bai Huong Village from Bai Lang Village, visitors need to take a boat again or a motorbike ride from local riders. To avoid the overpriced service, talk with the homestay owner in Bai Huong before going.
If staying overnight in the main village Bai Lang, visitors can take a boat to Bai Huong Village (and back). Go to the wharf on the beachfront to ask local people to use their wooden boat or speed boat to get there. It takes you about 15 minutes each way. The other way is riding the motorbike. The distance between two villages is 5 kilometers.
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours and transfers to Cham Islands, Hoi An. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Tours to Cham Islands Hoi An
Here are the best tours to Cham Islands in Hoi An:
– Cham Island Day Tour from Hoi An with Snorkeling
– Cham Island Day Tour from Da Nang with Snorkeling
– Cham Island Private Tour with Snorkeling & Speed Boat
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!
Photos, Videos about Bai Huong Village on Cham Island
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