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Introduction about Cam Kim Island

Cam Kim Island is a small island that is connected with Hoi An Ancient Town by a beautiful bridge built in 2016. Before that, local people had to use ferries to cross the river which was inconvenient. Nowadays, you can quickly get to Cam Kim island in just 10 minutes by bicycle from Hoi An ancient town. With a bike, you can easily discover this small beautiful island.

You will have a chance to immerse yourself in gorgeous rice fields, and know how local people grow rice, their beliefs, and their lifestyle. Cam Kim island is also a getaway from the traffic. If you’re tired of motorbikes, cars, and buses, just grab a bike and go. Cam Kim island is waiting for you.

Visit some traditional crafts on Cam Kim Island

First of all, Kim Bong Carpentry Village. This is a traditional village where local people who are skillful woodworkers produce numerous wood products. Visiting the village, you can directly see the different stages before the large blocks of wood are turned into useful items in almost all households through the hands of skillful craftsmen. You can even participate in a one-day workshop if you are really interested in learning how to make a wood handmade craft. The locals here and the experienced handicraft are willing to show you step by step how to turn a giant woodblock into an interesting and useful item. It must be interesting and fun.

Second, you can also visit some local people’s houses where they still maintain some other traditional crafts such as Rice Paper Making and Rice Wine Making. Not only do you get to know the traditional technique to make those stuff, but you will also have a chance to hear many interesting stories of local people here. It will help you understand more about the culture and people here.