Discover Làng Củi Lũ: Art and Culture in Hoi An

Làng Củi Lũ – Driftwood Village has moved to its new location at 01 Le Hong Phong Street, Hoi An Tay.

Set within peaceful rice field surroundings, Làng Củi Lũ – Driftwood Village is an inspiring destination for art lovers, families and curious travellers. Known as Hoi An’s Art & Cultural Destination, it brings together driftwood art, contemporary creativity, traditional craftsmanship and stories of Vietnamese culture.

Wander through the Driftwood Museum and gallery spaces to discover a carefully curated collection of works by Vietnamese painters, sculptors, woodcarvers and local artisans.

From colourful paintings and intricate handcrafted objects to expressive driftwood sculptures, every space offers something different to discover. The artworks feel distinctly local yet universally inspiring, bold, imaginative and deeply connected to the materials, traditions and stories of Vietnam.

Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable cultural experience in Hoi An, Làng Củi Lũ – Driftwood Village is well worth a visit.

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Driftwood Art: The Heart of Hoi An’s Upcycled Art Scene

One of the most distinctive experiences in Hoi An’s art scene is discovering the beauty of driftwood sculpture, an art form shaped by nature, sustainability and storytelling.

At Làng Củi Lũ – Driftwood Village, reclaimed pieces of wood carried downstream by storms and floods are transformed by local artisans into expressive works of art. Each piece bears the natural traces of water, land and time before beginning a new life in the hands of a woodcarver.

At its new home in Hoi An Tay, visitors can experience:

• The Driftwood Museum, where reclaimed wood carries stories of storms, rivers and transformation
• Gallery spaces featuring driftwood sculptures and contemporary Vietnamese artworks
• Hands-on woodcarving workshops guided by local craftspeople
• Peaceful spaces for coffee, drinks and slow moments
• A craft store where visitors can take home a meaningful piece of Hoi An

Every work tells a story of nature, resilience, Vietnamese culture and the possibility of giving forgotten materials a new life.

Whether you are an art lover, a curious traveller or simply searching for something different to experience, Làng Củi Lũ is a must-visit cultural destination in Hoi An.

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Join a Woodcarving Workshop in Hoi An

Làng Củi Lũ offers woodcarving workshops in Hoi An for individuals, couples, families and small groups.

Guided by experienced local craftspeople, participants can learn about the character of reclaimed wood, explore basic carving techniques and create a small piece of their own to take home.

Whether you are looking for a peaceful solo activity, a creative date or an educational experience for the family, a workshop at Làng Củi Lũ offers a memorable way to connect with Hoi An through art and craftsmanship.

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A Creative Journey Born in Hoi An

Làng Củi Lũ – Driftwood Village was founded by Lê Ngọc Thuận, a self-taught artist and local entrepreneur from Hoi An. His creative journey began with a simple idea: to give new life to pieces of wood that nature had left behind.

During the pandemic, when tourism slowed down, Thuận dedicated more time to studying traditional woodworking and developing his own approach to driftwood sculpture. He also learned from the woodcarving traditions of Cơ Tu communities in the mountains, deepening his understanding of the relationship between materials, craftsmanship and cultural heritage.

What began as a small creative workshop gradually grew into a place where driftwood, local craftsmanship and Vietnamese artistic talent could be preserved and shared.

Làng Củi Lũ first took shape in the peaceful surroundings of Tra Que, where its early workshop and driftwood sculptures laid the foundations for the journey ahead. In 2026, the Village entered a new chapter and moved to its current home at 01 Le Hong Phong Street, Hoi An Tay, a larger space bringing together the Driftwood Museum, gallery spaces, woodcarving workshops, café and craft store in one destination.

Through Làng Củi Lũ, Thuận hopes to share a simple message: materials that appear forgotten can be reborn through creativity, care and respect for nature.

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Explore More Art in Hoi An

Hoi An is rich in creative energy and home to many galleries, studios and independent art spaces worth exploring. If you would like to discover more, visit:

• 🎨 HART Hoi An – A contemporary art gallery with a social mission
• 🖼 Réhahn’s Gallery – Portraits and visual stories inspired by Vietnam’s people and cultures
• 📷 Pics of Asia Photo Studio – Travel photography with a strong storytelling spirit
• 🧵 Exquisite Hoi An – Fine art and cultural design in Hoi An

Plan an Art-Focused Day in Hoi An

Are you an art lover? Hoi An’s creative scene is full of galleries, studios and workshops waiting to be discovered.

If you would like to explore these places with one of our local guides, we would be happy to help make the arrangements.

Contact us to plan a full-day or half-day journey through Hoi An’s galleries, studios and creative workshops.

Stay tuned for our upcoming blog post, “The Art Lover’s Guide to Hoi An,” featuring a complete round-up of galleries, studios and creative spaces around town.