Cai Mon Village

Cai Mon village (Vietnamese: làng Cái Mơn) lies along two banks of Cai River, Vinh Thanh commune, Vinh Long Province, and is famous for its tradition of growing flowers and shaping ornamental plants of various kinds from the Mekong Delta, the North, or from Thailand. Furthermore, this is one of the largest fruit orchard areas in Vietnam.

What is the best time to visit Cai Mon village?

Spring is the best season to explore this village. Visitors will see a world of flowers and ornamental plants. Flower gardens stand side by side, looking like a colorful carpet. During the festival days or Tết (New Year) holiday, boats laden with flowers and ornamental plants from Cái Mơn go downstream to Cần Thơ, Sa Đéc, or upstream to Tây Ninh, Thủ Dầu Một, Biên Hòa…When returning, they are loaded with new strains of flowers and plants.

Tourists can also visit Cái Mơn village in the summertime, from May through the end of August. This is harvest season for many fruit trees here, including durian, mango, mangosteen, longan, and more.

Is it worth visiting Cai Mon village?

Cai Mon is one of the prominent destinations in Vietnam’s Southwestern region, attracting tourists with its peaceful, lush beauty and authentic countryside charm. Located in Vinh Long province, Cai Mon village has long been famous as the “kingdom of seedlings and ornamental plants” in the South. The lush greenery of the vast gardens and the peaceful pace of life create a unique appeal for this area.

The first thing that impresses visitors to Cai Mon is the system of fruit orchards that stretches year-round. Visitors can find many characteristic fruits such as durian, rambutan, mangosteen, and green pomelo. During the fruit-ripening season, the space becomes bustling and colorful, evoking a familiar, intimate feeling typical of the Southern countryside. 

Besides fruit, Cai Mon is also famous for the traditional cultivation of seedlings and ornamental plants. Many gardeners here have long-standing experience in breeding and caring for plants, supplying seedlings to many provinces and cities. Lush green gardens with hundreds of plant species create a unique landscape, attracting many tourists who love nature and photography. In this village, the growing of flowers and ornamental plants is handed down from father to son. Visitors can come to observe their daily activities and witness their skills in caring for the trees.

Beyond its beautiful scenery, Cai Mon is also appealing because of its simple lifestyle and the friendliness of its local people. Tourists can experience rural life, enjoy traditional Western Vietnamese dishes, and breathe in the rare fresh air. The slow pace of life here provides a relaxing feeling, perfect for those who want to temporarily escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
It is this combination of lush green landscapes, rural culture, and the simplicity of its people that has made Cai Mon a favorite destination for many tourists exploring the Southwestern region of Vietnam.

How to get here?

From Ho Chi Minh City, tourists traveling by motorbike follow National Highway 1A to Dong Thap Province. After arriving in My Tho, visitors turn onto Highway 60 to Vinh Long Province. When crossing Ham Luong bridge for a section, visitors turn towards DT882, then go straight in the direction of National Highway 57 to the area of ​​Cái Mơn fruit garden.

If traveling by car or bus, visitors will save time by taking the Ho Chi Minh City – Trung Lương highway instead of National Highway 1A, or they can choose our private car to Cai Mon, Vinh Long with a driver to save time.

Source: An