Private Car Route from Da Nang and Hoi An to Sa Ky Port via Tam Thanh Basket-Boat Village: Parking & Timing
Travelling south from Da Nang or Hoi An to Sa Ky Port by 4-, 7-, or 16-seat private car allows your group to follow the scenic coastal highway across Cua Dai Bridge and pause at Tam Thanh Mural and Basket-Boat Village before boarding the Ly Son ferry. Keeping suitcases locked in the vehicle trunk while parking right at the village square makes the stopover effortless.
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Driving south from Hoi An or Da Nang along the Vo Chi Cong coastal boulevard to Tam Thanh Mural Village and onward to Sa Ky Port (for Ly Son Island) in a 4-, 7-, or 16-seat private car requires matching village parking access with ferry departure schedules. Because narrow fishing-village alleys restrict large vehicles, your local driver parks at the designated Tam Thanh coastal square, minds your suitcases in the trunk while you walk the painted basket-boat road, and transfers your group directly to the Sa Ky terminal gate.
Coastal Cultural Map: 4 Maritime Heritage Stops from Tam Thanh to Ly Son
Along the regional sightseeing route, Tam Thanh Mural Village and its basket boat art road sit along the Tam Thanh coast in Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, while Sa Ky Port and the Hoang Sa heritage monuments sit on Ly Son Island and the Sa Ky coastal area of Quang Ngai Province. The table below outlines visiting hours and vehicle access:
| Maritime Cultural Stop | Distance from Hoi An Old Town | Best Time to Visit | Cultural & Artistic Highlight | 4–16 Seat Private Car Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tam Thanh Basket Boat Art Road (Hoa Trung – Hoa Ha Hamlets) | 45 km via Cua Dai Bridge and Vo Chi Cong coastal road (approx. 1 hour) | 07:00 – 09:30 AM or 03:30 – 05:30 PM | Hundreds of traditional round bamboo basket boats and wooden hulls painted by artists and arranged along the beach road | Direct parking for 4–16 seat vehicles at Tam Thanh Beach Square or the Hoa Trung entrance lot |
| Tam Thanh Mural Village (Seaside Fisherman Lanes) | Directly adjacent to the basket boat road (flat walking loop) | 07:30 – 10:00 AM for soft morning light on murals | Over 100 vibrant wall murals depicting net-mending, ocean voyages, and portraits of local villagers | Driver waits at the central square lot while your group walks freely through the painted alleys |
| An Vinh Communal House & Am Linh Temple (Hoang Sa Ceremony Sites – Ly Son) | 115 km drive to Sa Ky Port plus a 35-minute fast ferry to Ly Son | 3rd Lunar Month (usually April) for the main festival, or year-round | National intangible cultural heritage ceremony honouring historical Hoang Sa sailors, featuring ceremonial boats and four-sacred-animal boat races | Private car drops off right at the Sa Ky Port terminal entrance |
| Hoang Sa – Bac Hai Flotilla Exhibition House (Ly Son Island) | 1.5 km from Ben Dinh passenger pier on Ly Son Island | 07:30 – 11:30 AM and 01:30 – 05:00 PM daily | Displays historical royal decrees, ancient maritime maps, traditional fishing gear, and the Hoang Sa flotilla monument | Easily visited right after stepping off the fast ferry on Ly Son Island |
If your group starts from Hue or wants to weave these coastal cultural stops into a 2-day journey with My Son Sanctuary and Sa Ky Port, check our Hue to Sa Ky Port and Ly Son private car service and our Hoi An – My Son – Tam Thanh – Sa Ky Port 2D1N private car tour.
How Tam Thanh Transformed Everyday Fishing Craft into Open-Air Art
Unlike indoor art galleries, Tam Thanh’s cultural charm comes from living fishing village lanes where local families still mend nets and dry anchovies beside painted walls:
- Hand-Painted Bamboo Basket Boats Along the Coast: Round woven bamboo basket boats (thuyen thung) waterproofed with tree resin have carried central Vietnamese fishermen through coastal surf for generations. Along Tam Thanh’s 1.5-kilometre coastal path, Vietnamese and international artists have turned hundreds of retired and active basket boats into vivid canvases celebrating ocean life.
- Easy 1-Hour Coastal Drive from Hoi An (ST-ROUTE-043): Crossing Cua Dai Bridge from Hoi An and cruising south along Vo Chi Cong Road takes just 60 minutes in a cool Sun Travel private car, making Tam Thanh an effortless half-day cultural excursion for families.
Understanding the Hoang Sa Soldier Commemoration Ceremony on Ly Son
- A Living Tribute to Historical Seafarers: Every year in the middle of the third lunar month (typically April), island clans on Ly Son gather at An Vinh Communal House and Am Linh Temple for the Khao Le The Linh Hoang Sa ceremony—launching ceremonial banana-trunk boats with offerings onto the open sea and racing traditional dragon, unicorn, turtle, and phoenix boats.
Connect Your Journey Across South Central Vietnam
To continue from Tam Thanh and Sa Ky Port toward Quy Nhon, Phu Yen, or the Central Highlands, explore our South Central Vietnam and Central Highlands road trip handbook.
Frequently Asked Questions: Tam Thanh Basket Boat Art Road & Hoang Sa Ceremony
What is the starting price of the 2-day, 1-night private car tour exploring Tam Thanh basket-boat art road and Sa Ky coastal culture?
Current starting rates for Hoi An / Da Nang → My Son – Tam Thanh – Sa Ky Port (2 days, 1 night): 4-seat car from US$152, 7-seat car from US$178 and 16-seat van from US$235. The listed price includes fuel, road tolls and parking; Sun Travel quotes the final fare based on your pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time.
Is there an entrance fee to visit Tam Thanh Mural Village and the Basket Boat Art Road?
No admission fee is charged. Tam Thanh Mural Village and the Basket Boat Art Road are open living coastal communities where visitors can walk through the alleys and photograph the artwork for free.
How long does it take to drive from Hoi An Old Town to Tam Thanh Mural Village by private car?
Driving the 45 km coastal route from Hoi An across Cua Dai Bridge and down the wide Vo Chi Cong boulevard takes approximately 55 to 60 minutes by private car.
When does the Hoang Sa Soldier Commemoration Ceremony take place on Ly Son Island?
The Khao Le The Linh Hoang Sa ceremony is held annually in the middle of the third lunar month (which usually falls in April on the solar calendar) at An Vinh Communal House and Am Linh Temple on Ly Son Island.
What is included in the Hoi An – Tam Thanh Mural Village private car rate (ST-ROUTE-043)?
Base rates for 4-seat, 7-seat, and 16-seat cars include fuel, road tolls, and parking fees; flexible schedule coordination applies when notifying Sun Travel in advance of your scheduled pickup per agreed trip terms.
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