Where is Tam Thanh Mural Village Located?

In Quang Nam, there is a village adorned with incredibly vivid paintings that attract many tourists to admire and check-in. This is Tam Thanh Mural Village—the first mural village in Vietnam. When you arrive here, it's like stepping through a "magical door" back to your innocent and vibrant childhood, while also exploring various aspects of coastal fishing village life. Let's take a look at Vietjet's review of Tam Thanh Mural Village to discover the interesting things here!

Tam Thanh Mural Village has numerous paintings depicting the lives of coastal fishermen.

1. Introduction to Tam Thanh Mural Village

1.1 Where is Tam Thanh Mural Village Located?

Tam Thanh Mural Village is situated in Hoa Trung Hamlet, Tam Thanh Commune, approximately 7km from Tam Ky City (Quang Nam Province). The village is bordered by the sea on one side and the Truong Giang River on the other.

This Quang Nam mural village was established in 2016 through the collaboration of Vietnamese and Korean artists and volunteers, becoming the first mural village in Vietnam. Here, there are many large-scale murals vividly and brightly painted on the walls of over 100 houses in the village, authentically depicting the lives, nature, and people of Vietnam. This attracts many tourists to visit and take photos.

1.2. Tam Thanh Mural Village "Gets a Makeover"

However, over time, the murals here began to deteriorate, causing the village's appeal to fade. To restore its beauty and revitalize Tam Thanh Mural Village, the project "Enhancing Tourism Products in Community Art Villages" was implemented as part of the Tam Ky Festival - Summer Flower Season 2023. This project brought together 17 artists from Hanoi, 10 volunteers, and 30 art teachers from Quang Nam.

More than 25 new murals, along with 4 sculptures and 50 artworks on traditional fishing boats, were created, offering visitors a fresh and colorful artistic space. The main themes of the artworks revolve around the lives of fishermen, images of marine creatures, and messages about love for nature and environmental protection.

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3. Ideal Time to Visit Tam Thanh Mural Village

The ideal times to visit Tam Thanh Mural Village are before 8 AM and after 5 PM. The sun in Tam Thanh can be quite intense and hot, which can affect your mood and the quality of your photos. Visiting early in the morning or late in the afternoon allows you to capture stunning photo spots with the sunrise and sunset light.

4. How to Get to Tam Thanh Mural Village

4.1 Traveling to Quang Nam

Currently, there are three popular transportation options you can choose to travel to Quang Nam:

By Air: If you're departing from the South or the North, this is the quickest and most convenient mode of transportation. You will land at Chu Lai Airport in Quang Nam Province, with a travel time of only 20-30 minutes. Be sure to book your flight at least two weeks in advance to get the best prices.
By Train: Another option is taking the train. The travel time will be longer, but the cost is cheaper. The train will stop at Tam Ky Station. Ticket prices depend on the type of train, carriage, and seat position.
By Bus: If you live in nearby Central provinces, you can travel to Quang Nam by bus. Prices range from 150,000 to 300,000 VND per trip.

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4.2 Traveling to Tam Thanh Mural Village

You can choose to travel to Tam Thanh Mural Village by car, motorbike, or taxi. Here are the routes you can take:

From Da Nang (approximately 60km away): You can drive along National Highway 1A. When you reach An Hoa Intersection in Tam Ky City, turn left onto Nguyen Van Troi Street. Then, continue straight towards the Mother of Vietnamese Heroes Monument. Keep following the signs directing you to Tam Thanh Beach, and then proceed according to the signs to reach the Mural Village.
From Hoi An (approximately 40km away): Drive along Tran Nhan Tong Street, then go straight to Cua Dai Bridge and continue towards Tam Ky City, following the signs to Tam Thanh Beach.
From Tam Ky City (about 12km away): Drive along Duy Tan Street straight to Tam Thanh Beach, then follow the signs to reach the Mural Village.

5. What Makes Tam Thanh Mural Village Attractive?

5.1 Immerse Yourself in a World of Vibrant and Colorful Paintings

Tam Thanh Mural Village is like a "fairy tale coastal village" because the paintings here are depicted very vividly and brightly. The artists have meticulously crafted each line to create valuable artworks. The main theme revolves around the daily lives of local fishermen. Just a walk around the village, and you'll find dozens of unique photo spots.

5.2 The Unique "Boat Path"

Another attraction of Tam Thanh Mural Village is the Boat Path. Artists have painted scenes of fishing village life on traditional fishing boats scattered along the path, creating a colorful and vibrant pathway. When you visit, you must check-in with these unique fishing boats.

The fishing boats are meticulously painted by artists to create the vibrant Boat Path in Tam Thanh Mural Village.

5.3 Enjoying Tam Ky Specialties

Besides sightseeing, you also cannot miss enjoying the local specialties at Tam Thanh Mural Village. Being a coastal fishing village, it certainly offers delicious fresh seafood such as steamed mackerel, scallops grilled with scallion oil, fried squid with fish sauce, etc. Notably, Tam Thanh's standout specialty is "trieu fish salad." Fresh trieu fish is thinly sliced, drizzled with lime juice to cook and eliminate the fishy smell, then seasoned with various spices and served with fresh vegetables wrapped in rice paper. It is sure to create a rich and delicious dish that you will never forget.

5.4 Visiting Nearby Tourist Attractions

After visiting Tam Thanh Mural Village, you can also visit other famous landmarks nearby:

Tam Thanh Beach: This beach is quite close to the Mural Village, just a 5-minute drive by motorbike. Since the beach remains pristine with not too many tourists, you can still enjoy the blue sea, white sand, and breathe in the fresh, peaceful coastal air.
Quang Nam Museum: This is an ideal place for you to study and learn about the historical and cultural values of Quang Nam. The museum currently preserves and exhibits nearly 30,000 artifacts and also houses the national treasure—the Shiva deity head from the Cham Pa culture.
Mother Thứ Monument: This is an incredibly large historical site that you cannot miss when visiting Quang Nam. The Mother Thứ Monument is modeled after the heroic Vietnamese mother Nguyen Thi Thu and is the largest Mother of Vietnam monument in the country. This structure is located at the foot of Mount Cam in Tam Ky City, covering an area of 15 hectares.

The Mother Thứ Monument is the largest Mother of Vietnam monument in our country.

6. Some Tips When Visiting Tam Thanh Mural Village

To have a fulfilling visit to Tam Thanh Mural Village, you should keep the following in mind:

Read Up: Read information about the mural village beforehand to make your discoveries more interesting.
Use a Motorbike: It's recommended to use a motorbike to move around the village to fully admire all the murals (as the wall paintings are not concentrated in one area but scattered throughout the village).
Keep the Village Clean: Do not litter.
Respect the Murals: Do not play around or damage the murals.
Prepare Sun Protection: Bring adequate sun protection items such as sunscreen, jackets, hats, etc.
Stay with Locals: The locals here are very friendly and hospitable, so you can experience staying at a local's house instead of renting a hotel or homestay.

We hope that Vietjet's review of Tam Thanh Mural Village will provide you with useful information for your trip.

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