Located 20km off the coast of Quang Nam Province’s Hoi An City, the Cu Lao Cham islands have been recognised as a historical and cultural site related to the establishment and development of Hoi An City.  As a result, the islands are attractive to visitors from both home and abroad, thanks to their year-round cool weather, rich flora and fauna, and the especially abundant seafood resources.

Here are some photos which reflect the peaceful lives of the local residents on the islands.  They were taken by Phan Nguyet, a freelance photographer for Danang Today.

Fishermen from Lang Islet selling their locally-caught seafood in the early morning

A woman has just bought a large fish from a trader

Sea urchins, one of the islands’ seafood specialities, being brought ashore

Under the blazing sun, two local fisherfolk use dipterocarpus wood resin to waterproof their coracle

An elderly fisherman teaching his granddaughter how to weave a fishing net