Sampan Boats in Mekong Delta. Once upon a time, the main means of transportation of local people in Mekong Delta is a sampan boat- a unique boat in the western of Vietnam. Living in the region of the river, each locality, whether rich or poor, owns a sampan boat for moving around. In fact that, this style of boat considered a means of water civilization in a young alluvial area, flooded fields, flood season lasts up to 6 months each year.
Sampan boat is about 4m in length, 1m in width and capacity about 4-6 people. It is made of three long wooden planks, the seams are filled with plastic bottles, nose and steering pointed. Use crutches and paddle for moving.


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