What’s in the Vietnamese village named among the world’s 50 most beautiful?

Wednesday - 08/10/2025 15:29

A rural village next to Hoi An Ancient Town, with lush nipa palm forests and a long-standing farming community, has been listed among the world’s 50 most beautiful villages in 2025.

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In the selection, published by Forbes in August, Cam Thanh Village in Da Nang City ranked 20th. Cam Thanh, formerly part of Hoi An City in Quang Nam Province and now under Hoi An Dong Ward in Da Nang, covers about 937 hectares, with a dense network of canals and 348 hectares of waterways.

Cam Thanh stands out for its Bay Mau nipa palm forest.

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The combination of forest, sea, and estuary has created a vast livelihood space for the local community.
From this foundation, residents have sustained their lives while forming a culturally rich community.

0fcd2c01 97a6 4ba5 a82c dcff37fbe80f 1759549715380386577902 — Community-based tourism in Cam Thanh has transformed the lives of villagers on the outskirts of Da Nang City. Photo: B.D. / Tuoi Tre

“Cam Thanh’s place at number 20 on the list of the world’s 50 most beautiful villages is the result of a long journey from past to present,” said Tran Tan Dung, chairman of Hoi An Dong Ward People’s Committee.
“Cam Thanh has grown and thrived with the times thanks to the values of a traditional village.
“With deep gratitude and a sense of responsibility, we honor the legacy of our predecessors and express appreciation to past generations for preserving and nurturing Cam Thanh, making it more beautiful over time.
“We pledge to continue preserving Cam Thanh as the most beautiful village.”