Previously, this area had about 7,000 meter squares of coconut trees which freely grown. This area is located near the mangrove ecosystem estuary. It has large space and was selected as an army of Hoi An local resident in wars. Therefore, Bay Mau coconut forest associated with the heroic history, the resounding victory of the army and people in Hoi An.
Today, after many ups and downs of history, Bay Mau coconut forest is still up to the verdant beauty which creates unique points in Quang Nam cultural tourism. Besides the historical value , Bay Mau coconut forest is also unique ecological areas with submerged forest system.
It is also the habitat of many marine animals, especially species of shrimp, crab and mollusks.