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Nam O Fish Sauce Village

Nam O Fish Sauce Village

Nam Ô Village, nestled at the mouth of the Cu Đê River, offers a captivating glimpse into Vietnam's coastal heritage. Despite the encroachment of modernity, the village retains its old-world charm, with narrow alleyways that can only be explored on foot. Once known as Hoa Ổ until the 19th century, Nam Ô has deep historical roots, evidenced by the remnants of an ancient Chàm settlement. Archaeological discoveries, such as the Xuân Dương Chàm Temple Tower found in 2015 and four surviving Chàm wells, are a testament to this layered history.

Vietnamese settlers first arrived in Nam Ô after 1471, and the village grew significantly after 1558. Though it is now administratively part of the Hoà Hiệp Bắc and Hoà Hiệp Nam wards, Nam Ô’s soul lives on through its renowned fish sauce production. Nam Ô Fish Sauce Village continues to produce this famous condiment using traditional methods, employing long-jawed anchovies and high-quality Nha Trang salt. The anchovies are carefully dried, salted, and fermented in jackfruit wood vats, sometimes for years, resulting in a rich and distinctive fish sauce. Though industrialization has threatened this craft, a small number of artisans still maintain the time-honored practices that have made Nam Ô’s fish sauce beloved throughout Vietnam.

Nam Ô also enchants visitors with its natural beauty. South of the estuary lies a tranquil bay, where a sandy beach and the dramatic rock formations of Nam Ô Reef provide an idyllic escape. In 2018, a proposed redevelopment plan threatened to transform the village into a large-scale tourist resort. However, following widespread protests, the project was halted in 2019, preserving Nam Ô’s cultural and historical integrity.

Today, Nam Ô remains a living relic of Đà Nẵng’s past. Its blend of rich heritage, artisanal traditions, and untouched natural beauty draws visitors seeking a deep and authentic connection to Vietnam’s coastal history.

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