Experience the Peaceful Chuon Lagoon in Hue

Chuon Lagoon Location

Chuon Lagoon is part of the Tam Giang Lagoon system, which is the largest lagoon in Southeast Asia. It is located near An Truyen village, Phu An commune, about 10 kilometers from Hue’s city center.

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How to Get to Chuon Lagoon

Getting to the Chuon Lagoon from Hue’s center is straightforward. You can rent a motorbike and follow the directions to Dam Chuong Wharf. The drive should take you around 25 minutes.

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For convenience, you can hire a car with a driver for the day. The lagoon is out of the city and it may be difficult to call a taxi. Book your private driver in Hue here!

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Best Tours to Book

The most convenient way to visit the Chuon Lagoon is to book a guided tour, which normally includes your transfer and the boat. Here are some tours you can book to explore the lagoon.

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Best Time to Visit

While it is possible to visit Chuon Lagoon in Hue all year round, the best time is during the dry season, which normally lasts from March to August.

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Additionally, to fully experience the beauty of the lagoon, we recommend visiting at sunrise or sunset. During these times, the lagoon reflects the orange hues of the sky. This creates a dramatic, mirror-like panorama of vibrant colors that is truly breathtaking to witness.

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Read: Best Time to Visit Vietnam

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What to Expect in Chuon Lagoon

While we acknowledge that each experience at the lagoon will vary depending on when you visit and weather conditions, here’s what to expect so you can plan accordingly.

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Morning Market

Visiting the Chuon Lagoon in the morning provides a unique view of local life in the fishing community.

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With the first lights peeking through, the small pathway by the dock is dotted with local women crouched on the ground. Equipped with just a torch, they sell the catch of the day, which mostly consists of small fish, crabs, and shrimp. 

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This small market is also where the wooden boats dock. In the morning, you’ll find fishermen coming back with their catch, docking one by one. 

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Read: Visit the Local Fishing Village of Nhon Hai

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Lagoon Pathway

Past the market and the wharf, a small pathway stretches on. It is lined on both sides with rows upon rows of nets tied to sticks. From afar, the nets resemble a vast maze that stretches as far as the eye can see. Here, you can walk around and enjoy the morning.

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Boat Tour

To fully experience the Chuon Lagoon, you must get on a boat and glide along its calm waters to see it up close. You can observe local fishermen and their daily activities, or watch the beautiful colors of the sunrise or sunset.

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Apart from photographers, the area is popular during the summer among local tourists who head to the restaurant in the middle of the lagoon. This is a "check-in point” where a poor replica of the Eiffel Tower stands tall, which locals like to take pictures with.

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More boat tours in Vietnam? Don’t miss out on the Trang An Scenic Complex Boat Tour in Ninh Binh, which is a must-do when visiting Vietnam!

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Our Experience

We visited Chuon Lagoon on a cool and cloudy morning in February. It was the same week as the Tet holiday (Chinese New Year), so the lagoon was mostly empty. Apart from the fishermen, we were the only boat on the water, and there were no other tourists in sight.

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After walking around, we boarded a small boat and cruised along the lagoon. Aside from that, we got to experience the local way of fishing in one of the confined netted sections in the waters.

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As soon as we set the net in the water, we were instructed to hit the boat with wooden sticks. Apparently, fish are attracted to the sound, which lures them into the nets. So, we banged as loud as we could, though with little hope of it working.

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Interesting enough, we caught three fish, and retrieving the net was exciting. In the end, our rower set them free. Probably to guarantee that other tourists could also experience catching fish with this method.

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Looking for more things to do in Hue? Read our complete guide to visiting Hue, Vietnam's imperial capital.

And that’s a quick guide to visiting the Chuon Lagoon in Hue!

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We hope this guide was helpful and inspired you to explore more of Hue's countryside.

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If you want to discover more beautiful and off the beaten path destinations like Chuon Lagoon in Vietnam, we recommend visiting Phu Yen Province next. Read our guide to Tu Nham Beach, one of Vietnam's best beaches, and learn more about the province with our comprehensive guides.

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If you have any questions, let us know in the comments below.