Tam Thanh Mural Village: Vietnam’s Colourful Painted Fishing Village

Imagine a sleepy fishing village where every wall tells a story in bright paint. Tam Thanh Mural Village on the Quang Nam coast is exactly that — Vietnam’s first painted village, where art and everyday seaside life blend into one of the most charming, photogenic stops south of Hoi An.

What makes Tam Thanh Mural Village special

Created in 2016 by Vietnamese and Korean artists and volunteers, Tam Thanh was Vietnam’s first mural village. Dozens of houses and walls are painted with colourful scenes of local life — fishing, children playing, boats and the sea — turning an ordinary coastal hamlet into an open-air gallery. Don’t miss the famous “basket-boat road,” where painted thung-chai boats add another splash of colour.

A real, living village

This is no theme park: Tam Thanh is a working fishing community, bordered by the sea on one side and the Truong Giang River on the other. Wander the lanes, chat with friendly locals, and stop for incredibly fresh seafood straight off the boats. It’s quiet, genuine and refreshingly uncommercial.

Tam Thanh Mural Village rewards slow wandering, so leave time to explore the back lanes on foot. The murals began as a 2016 Korea–Vietnam community art project and locals have kept adding to them ever since, so the village keeps changing year to year. For wider context on the region you can browse the Vietnam national tourism guide. It is one of the most photogenic and least crowded day trips you can pair with a ride out of Hoi An.

How far is it from Hoi An?

Tam Thanh is in Tam Ky, about 45 kilometres south of Hoi An — a scenic ride down the coast of roughly an hour. Its distance from the main tourist trail is exactly what keeps it so peaceful.

The best way to visit: by motorbike

Because it’s off the beaten track with no easy public transport, your own wheels make all the difference. A motorbike rental in Hoi An lets you cruise down the coast, explore the murals at your own pace, and pair the village with a beach stop on the way. Check our safety guide for the longer ride, and the best time to visit for bright, photo-friendly skies.

Prefer an easy, eco-friendly cruise? An electric scooter from hoianit.com suits the flat coastal route and is delivered to your hotel.

FAQ

How far is Tam Thanh Mural Village from Hoi An?

About 45 kilometres south, in Tam Ky, Quang Nam — roughly an hour’s scenic ride down the coast, easiest by motorbike.

What is there to do at Tam Thanh Mural Village?

Wander lanes of colourful murals, see the painted basket-boat road, meet local fishers and enjoy fresh seafood in a genuine, quiet coastal village.

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