Cam Nam Bridge is one of the interesting attractions in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam. No matter day or night, the views from this bridge are beautiful. It spans the Thu Bon River, the largest river in the province of Quang Nam and provides the shortest way to go from the city to Cam Nam Island (and vice versa). The best times to visit are sunrise or sunset. So now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company tell you everything about Cam Nam Bridge in Hoi An.
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Must Knows about Cam Nam Bridge (Hoi An)
– Location/address: Hoang Dieu Street, Minh An ward and 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
– Type: concrete bridge
– Length: 50 meters
– North end: crossroad of Bach Dang Street, Hoang Dieu Street and Phan Boi Chau Street, Minh An ward, Hoi An
– South end: Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, Cam Nam ward, Hoi An
– Height:
– Width: 5 meters
– Weight:
– Year(s) of construction:
– Reason(s) to visit: beautiful views from the top in the sunset and evening
– Best time to visit: sunset, evening
– Time to spend: 15-20 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/cam-nam-bridge-hoi-an
– Food & drink: no
– Shopping: no
– Fact: Cam Nam Bridge is the only bridge from the city to Cam Nam Island (before 2025)
Cam Nam Bridge (Hoi An) on Map
Better to Know about Cam Nam Bridge in Hoi An
Cam Nam Bridge is a small bridge spanning the Thu Bon River, the largest river in the province of Quang Nam. It’s approximately 150 meters long, providing the quickest way to go from the city to Cam Nam Island, an island on the Thu Bon River (and vice versa). Besides a road surface for two-way traffic, this bridge has two walkways for pedestrians. However, these walkways are quite small. If somebody stops to take photos or somebody goes in the opposite direction, people need to walk down to the road to keep going.
Near Cam Nam Bridge, on the city’s side, visitors will see Hoi An Lantern Park with many outdoor seating and stone sculptures depicting the local industry of lantern making. This is a perfect place to have a break after walking around the heritage town. Sure, at the end of the day, it provides a good opportunity to watch a brilliant sunset.
From Cam Nam Bridge, if visitors look to the west, it’s possible to see Thu Bon River and its confluence with Hoai River, one of its branches (on the right hand side). This river is small but runs through the core of Hoi An Ancient Town, the world heritage area and the most impressive part of the city. Between two rivers, there is An Hoi Island. This island is home to fishing villages, a bamboo dome theatre amid coconut forests and the biggest night market of Hoi An. On the right river bank, there is the Hoi An Central Market (the main hall rises above the surrounding houses). On the left river bank, there is a luxury hotel and resort that was designed with typical local architectural style (yellow walls, tile roof, etc).
Cam Nam Bridge is one of the best places in Hoi An to watch the sunset. If ride the bicycle or motorcycle, be careful when stop on the bridge!
From Cam Nam Bridge, if visitors look to the east, it’s possible to see an island on Thu Bon River (connected with river banks by bridges). That is the Hoi An Memories Land Theme Park where visitors will have the chance to watch the largest outdoor art visual performance named ‘Hoi An Memories Show’ as well as sightsee Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese villages. On the right side, there is a small bridge with a special design called ‘Moonlight Bridge’. This bridge allows people to go from the city to the theme park. All cruise boats on the river reach it to allow passengers to see and take photos (the bridge as background). The best time to do the boat trip is the sunset and evening when the bridge becomes stunning with colorful lights. Down the bridge, people like releasing candle lanterns to make wishes and photographs. See more information & details
In the south end of Cam Nam Bridge, visitors can find ways to the quayside of Cam Nam Island where the view to Hoi An Old Town is pretty. During the day, there are still numerous visitors coming here to have a break and photograph. Best spots to watch the sunset in Hoi An are also along this wateredge.
Tips to Visit Cam Nam Bridge in Hoi An
– It’s needed to buy entry ticket for Hoi An Ancient Town and then sightsee Quan Thang Ancient House. The nearest ticket booth is in crossroad of Tran Phu Street and Le Loi Street. The price is 120,000 VND for adult and children above 15 years ago. See more information & details
– No dress code regulation is required to visitors at Quan Thang Ancient House. However, to see other attractions in town (such as temples, assembly halls), wearing long pants and shirts covering armpits/shoulders/navel is necessary.
– Follow rules, regulations and signs while visiting Quan Thang Ancient House.
– Do not enter private areas and touch on old antiquities in Quan Thang Ancient House.
– Vietnamese traditional costume ao dai dress is highly recommended. Any garment made of see-through material is not respectful.
– In the dry season, from February to the end of August, visitors should bring sun cream, hat/cap/umbrella, sun glasses, and bottles of water to drink. If don’t have, it’s easy to buy at shops near Quan Thang Ancient House.
– In the rainy season, from September to January, visitors should bring rain poncho/jacket or umbrella, sandals or waterproof shoes. Don’t forget to check the weather forecast usually when traveling during this period.
– From October to December, the town may be flooded, so visitors need to keep updating the weather before going to Hoi An.
– The best way to visit the Hoi An Old Town is walking, so make sure that you have good/comfortable shoes or sandals.
– Smartphone or camera is needed for taking pictures. For more experiences, visitors can consider renting Vietnamese traditional costume (for example, ao dai long dress for ladies) or even booking a private photographer (contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) if you need).
– Don’t forget bringing cash to pay for entry fee tickets and small things because many places in Vietnam don’t accept payment by cards.
– It’s better to visit Quan Thang Ancient House with a local guide. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) if you need a professional guide in Hoi An.
– Visitors should buy souvenirs at Quan Thang Ancient House to support local family who owns and preserves it.
How to Get to Cam Nam Bridge in Hoi An
Cam Nam Bridge is on Hoang Dieu Street, Minh An ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, Hoi An. It lies within the Hoi An Ancient Town world heritage area.
From hotels/places in the areas of Minh An, Cam Pho, Son Phong and Cam Nam, visitors can walk or cyclce easily to the Cam Nam Bridge. From other areas in Hoi An, it’s possible to come here by taxi, electric car and motorbike to Hoi An Lantern Park. From here, the bridge is very close.
From Da Nang, the distance to Cam Nam Bridge in the centre of Hoi An is some 30 kilometers. Popular ways to get there are private car and riding a 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 along Hoang Dieu Street and park in Hoi An Lantern Park (free but not for a long period). From here, walk to Cam Nam Bridge to sightsee and take photos
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 (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.
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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: Heritage Sites, Crafts & Show
– Hoi An Early Morning Walking Tour with Local Pho & Coffee
– Hoi An Afternoon Walking Tour + Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise
– Hoi An Night Tour from Hoi An: Lantern Boat, Markets & Food
– Hoi An Walking Tour with Sightseeing & Cooking Class
– Hoi An Late Afternoon Walking Tour with Local Food Tastings
– Hoi An Walking Tour with Thanh Ha Pottery Village by Boat
– 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 (4 hours duration from departure time)
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
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Highlights Tour
– Marble Mountain, Lady Buddha & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang with Chinese Speaking Guide
– My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang
– 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
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 Nam Bridge in Hoi An
– Bridges: Japanese Covered Bridge (Pagoda Bridge), Moonlight Bridge, An Hoi Bridge (Bridge of Lights), Cam Nam Bridge, Cam Kim Metal 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
– 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, Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa Street, Phan Boi Chau Street (Hoi An French Quarter), 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 Book Street, Hoi An Lantern Park, An Hoi Island, Cam Nam Island, Thu Bon River, Da Ken Tree
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