The fruit gardens in Phong Dien, Can Tho with their cool green space and heavy fruit are always attractive destinations for tourists. You not only have the opportunity to pick and enjoy the sweet fruit right in the garden, but you can also experience many interesting river tourism activities in the garden.
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General Introduction to Phong Dien – The Fruit Capital of the Mekong
Phong Dien, a district on the outskirts of Can Tho city, is known as the “fruit capital” with lush green gardens and ripe fruit on the branches. The stable climate and fertile soil help many types of specialty fruits grow all year round. Here, visitors can not only enjoy delicious fresh fruit right in the garden but also have the opportunity to participate in many exciting activities.
Let’s us introduce some of the famous fruit gardens in Phong Dien as below, and hope you have a wonderful moment when come to visit.
Vam Xang Fruit Garden
Address: 02 Hamlet Nhon Loc 1, My Khanh Commune, Phong Dien District.
Highlights:
- Seasonal fruits: rambutan, mangosteen, durian, Ha Chau baccaurea racemosa…
- A cool green ecological environment, suitable for tourists looking for peace.
- Activities: fruit picking, rowing a boat, enjoying specialties.
Vam Xang Fruit Garden with two rows of red hibiscus flowers, a row of straight areca trees and monkey bridges typical of the Mekong delta brings a peaceful, familiar countryside space. If you come to this fruit garden in Phong Dien around May to October of the lunar calendar, when the strawberries are ripe, you will have the opportunity to admire the image of clusters of Ha Chau baccaurea racemosa growing all the way to the roots.
With famous varieties such as: bon bon with a sweet and sour taste; Ha Chau baccaurea racemosa with a sweet taste is a famous specialty of Phong Dien district, Can Tho. In addition, there are many other ripe fruits such as rambutan, mangosteen, durian…
My Khanh Eco-tourism Area Fruit Garden
Address: 335 Lo Vong Cung, My Khanh Commune, Phong Dien.
Highlights:
- Orchard combined with eco-tourism area.
- More than 20 types of fruit trees all year round.
- Attractive activities: watching pig racing, picking fruit, visiting craft villages.
At My Khanh Eco-tourism Area, in addition to admiring the poetic river landscapes of the garden, visitors also have the opportunity to check-in with many themed landscapes and beautiful “virtual living” spaces. In this tourist area, there is also an orchard with many types of fruit such as rambutan, mango, plum… for you to walk around and pick by hand. Besides, visit the 100-year-old Southern ancient house to learn about the living space and activities of people with status in the old society.
Coming to My Khanh eco-tourism area, visitors can participate in and watch fun activities such as: crocodile fishing, bottle-feeding fish, dog racing… Don’t forget to enjoy the art of “don ca tai tu”, which was recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2013, or explore famous dishes of the Southwest region such as grilled snakehead fish, fish sauce hotpot with many typical vegetables…
9 Hong Fruit Garden
Address: No. 398, Group 31, My Nhon Hamlet, Phong Dien District.
Highlights:
- Ha Chau baccaurea racemosa, star apples, mangoes, rambutans, etc.
- Picking fruit directly in the garden, enjoying rustic dishes of the South…
9 Hong is one of the fruit gardens in Phong Dien that you cannot miss when traveling to Can Tho. With an area of 13,000 m², 9 Hong Fruit Garden grows a variety of fruit trees such as: Ha Chau baccaurea racemosa, star apples, rambutans, mangoes, etc. according to clean and very safe standards.
Here, you will be able to go along the fruit-growing banks by boat or on foot, participating in many interesting activities typical of the South such as: rowing a boat, swinging on a rope… And don’t forget to enjoy typical Southern dishes such as: grilled snakehead fish, fried elephant ear fish, grilled chicken, fish sauce hotpot… or prepare and eat on-site traditional cakes with the garden owner such as: Vietnamese pancake, mini savory pancake, salty cakes…
Muoi Cuong Cocoa Garden
Address: My Ai Hamlet, My Khanh Commune, Phong Dien District.
Highlights:
- Quiet, cool space.
- Enjoy cocoa right in the garden, learn about the cocoa processing process.
Muoi Cuong cocoa garden is a famous cocoa growing place in Can Tho and is visited by many tourists every day. The large garden has more than 15 cocoa varieties, a total of more than 2,000 trees. In the garden, there are cocoa trees that are over 30 years old.
Visiting Muoi Cuong cocoa garden, visitors will feel the fresh air, the green landscape with fruit trees. In addition, you can also enjoy cocoa right in the garden, learn about the processing process.
Rach Ke Fruit Garden
Address: 396A My Nhon, Phong Dien District.
Highlights:
- Seasonal fruits: star apple, rambutan, Ha Chau baccaurea racemosa…
- Activities: fishing, rowing a boat, enjoying rustic dishes.
Rach Ke ecological fruit garden is one of the destinations for tourists who love Western fruits. When visiting the garden, visitors not only have the opportunity to enjoy many kinds of fresh fruits, enjoy the charming natural scenery of the river, but also enjoy many delicious and attractive dishes of the Southern region along with many interesting activities such as rowing boats, camping, etc.
Fruit Gardens in Phong Dien is an ideal destination for those who love nature and Mekong delta specialties. If you are looking for a place away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Phong Dien is the perfect choice!
Source: collected by An
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