Watercraft
Ghe Bè
Sampan
Asia & the Pacific
Flat-bottomed sampans are used in the shallow, protected riverine areas of Vietnam to carry passengers or food and other products to markets.
Flat-bottomed sampans are used in the shallow, protected riverine areas of Vietnam to carry passengers or food and other products to markets.
The sampan serves two important purposes: it is a place where a family lives, sleeps, and eats; and it is a source of income as a water taxi.