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The Tet season attracts travelers from all over to famous flower villages such as Sa Dec and Cai Mon. These places, not far from Ho Chi Minh City, are perfect for a weekend getaway to experience the festive atmosphere and capture stunning photos.
With Tet around the corner, gather your friends for a delightful trip to the Mekong Delta to admire the Tet flowers.
If you're unsure where to go during these days leading up to Tet, consider a short day trip to the Mekong Delta to enjoy the vibrant Tet flowers. Below are some renowned flower villages recommended by Mytour for your reference.
Sa Dec Flower Village, Dong Thap
Located along the fertile banks of the Tien River, Sa Dec Flower Village boasts a rich tradition of cultivating ornamental flowers. With over 1,500 households and more than 1,000 different flower varieties, it is a floral paradise worth exploring.
With a history spanning centuries, Sa Dec Flower Village serves as the primary source of flowers for Saigon and the entire southern provinces during the Lunar New Year. It remains a favorite destination for tourists every Tet season. Key flower varieties in Sa Dec include chrysanthemums, medicinal herbs, marigolds, sunflowers, apricot blossoms, roses, and ornamental chili peppers.
This year, Sa Dec City goes above and beyond by hosting a week-long festival from January 7th to 14th, 2017, titled 'Four Seasons Showing Their Beauty.' The festival offers numerous captivating activities for visitors.
My Tho Flower Village, Tien Giang
Located just 70km from Saigon, My Tho Flower Village is an ideal destination for flower appreciation and photography during the days leading up to Tet. While not as renowned as Sa Dec Flower Village, My Tho remains a fascinating spot for tourists. To reach My Tho, take National Route 50 through Dao Thanh, My Phong, Tan My Chanh communes, where you'll encounter vibrant flower gardens showcasing a variety of colors from marigolds, apricot blossoms, chrysanthemums, everlasting daisies, asters, to ornamental coconut trees and cacti.
Cai Mon – Cho Lach Flower Village, Ben Tre
Situated on Minh Islet, Cho Lach District, approximately 35 km from Ben Tre City, Cai Mon ornamental flower village lines National Highway 57 and comprises Vinh Thanh, Tan Thien, Long Thoi, Phu Son, and Hung Khanh Trung B wards. Visiting Cai Mon during the Tet season will leave you mesmerized by the colorful ornamental flower gardens. Every house is adorned with various types of potted plants in front of the yard, behind the garden, and even in the fields.
Every year, Cai Mon Flower Village sees over 5,000 residents participating in planting Tet flowers, featuring key varieties like marigolds, paper flowers, giant daisies, chrysanthemums, medicinal herbs, safflowers, and roses.
Ba Bo Flower Village, Can Tho
Situated in Long Tuyen Ward, Binh Thuy District, Can Tho City, Ba Bo Flower Village is home to 186 households cultivating flowers across 25 hectares, boasting a nearly century-old history. It stands as the largest flower village supplying ornamental flowers to both the local and external markets of Can Tho City. Ba Bo specializes in growing various flowers, including apricot blossoms, chrysanthemums, marigolds, coin flowers, paper flowers, roses, sunflowers, and many trending ornamental plants.
Can Duoc Flower Village, Long An
Although smaller and less renowned than other flower villages, Can Duoc still adds a touch of spring fragrance to the Mekong Delta. The tradition of planting Tet flowers in Can Duoc has been present for a long time, representing a unique aspect of the local farmers every spring. While the variety of flowers here may not be as diverse as in other villages, the primary focus is on cultivating marigolds.
An Thanh Flower Village, An Giang
An Thanh Flower Village, located in Hoa An Commune, Chau Moi District, is renowned as the 'kingdom of ornamental flowers' in An Giang. Ornamental flowers are cultivated here year-round, but during Tet, the village is at its busiest as residents prepare various types of ornamental flowers to supply the Lunar New Year market. An Thanh Flower Village's advantage lies in its proximity to the Hau River, facilitating care for the flowers. The flowers simply need to be transported across the river to reach the Long Xuyen market. Hence, the flowers maintain their freshness, comparable to those in neighboring provinces.
By Ha Mi (Compilation)
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourJanuary 5, 2017
