Vietnam Coracle Crafting Village

Located along the quiet Cai River in Tuy An District, the traditional coracle-making workshop of Mr. Trung and Mrs. Kieu is an authentic cultural jewel in Phu Yen. Unlike commercialized tourist destinations, this family-run workshop preserves the raw, hard-working spirit of coastal life. Artisans here chiseled, bent, and hand-wove bamboo strips into iconic circular round boats (thung chai), sealing them with natural wood tar oil (dau chai).

Photographers will find a visual feast of geometric patterns formed by rows of golden bamboo frames drying under the sun. Seen from above with a drone, the interlocking circular structures create captivating artistic symmetry, making it a premier spot for travel, documentary, and aerial fine-art photography.

Best Time: Early morning (6:30 AM – 8:30 AM) or late afternoon (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM) when soft golden light filters through bamboo drying racks, creating rich textures and dramatic light rays.
Best Gear: A drone (flycam) is ideal to capture $90^\circ$ top-down patterns of circular coracles spread across the yard. On the ground, a fast prime lens (35mm or 50mm f/1.8) or a wide-angle lens (16-35mm) allows you to frame intimate portraits of artisans and dynamic low-angle compositions.
Composition: Position your camera low inside or near the rim of a coracle to emphasize scale and leading curves, or frame skilled hands weaving bamboo for close-up documentary portraits.

Situated in Tuy An District, approximately 15 to 20 km north of Tuy Hoa City center. Easily accessible by car, taxi, or motorbike via National Route 1A.
Drive directly into the village access roads; visitors can park in open village grounds or near local houses, then walk a short distance into the workshop area