Discover the Top 8 Most Beautiful Ornamental Flower Villages in the Mekong Delta

Phuoc Dinh Yellow Mai Village, also known as the 'Capital of Yellow Mai' in the Mekong Delta region, owes its fame to its hundreds of precious yellow mai trees, some of which are centuries old. It has become an attractive destination for spring excursions and exploration for visitors to Vinh Long during the Lunar New Year festivities.

Phuoc Dinh Yellow Mai Village is currently home to around 150 households cultivating mai trees, totaling approximately 30,000 trees of various varieties. What started as a personal hobby and spiritual nourishment for those who love ornamental trees has now become a stable source of income for the locals. Thanks to their passion and relentless spirit of exploration and learning, mai cultivation has truly become a lucrative profession for the villagers. Due to its unique advantages in climate and soil, mai prices in Binh Hoa Phuoc commune are relatively high and have a firm foothold in the market.

Phuoc Dinh Yellow Mai Village can be considered a major supplier of mai trees for the Tet market every year. The mai brand from this village has been affirmed for its quality by many traders and discerning customers from various provinces across the country. Particularly, in Phuoc Dinh Yellow Mai Village, farmers cultivate many varieties of mai trees, ranging from centuries-old ancient mai trees to miniature bonsai mai trees, all meticulously crafted by skilled artisans. Annual mai prices usually range from a few hundred thousand to 300 or 400 million dong per tree. Some trees with high longevity, unique shapes, and exquisite bends can fetch prices exceeding 1 billion dong. Thanks to these yellow mai trees, every Tet brings prosperity to the villagers, with beautifully decorated homes and increasingly stable economies.

Also known as Ba Bo Flower Village, Thoi Nhut Flower Village, which has been hundreds of years old and is located in An Binh not far from the center of Can Tho. In the early days, this flower village only had about a dozen households planting mainly daisy flowers. Over time, flower cultivation has become more popular, from small-scale investments to large flower gardens, not only providing flowers in the region but also supplying neighboring areas and even distant provinces and cities. If you have the opportunity to visit the Mekong Delta, you will come across many famous flower villages such as Sa Dec Flower Village in Cao Lanh, which mainly grows daisies, roses, and various ornamental plants, or Cho Lach Ben Tre Ornamental Flower Village, which mainly cultivates apricot blossoms and various ornamental plants, whereas Thoi Nhut Flower Village specializes in thousands of daisies.

Today, as the demand for ornamental flowers increases and flower cultivation receives more investment and attention, Thoi Nhut Flower Village in Can Tho has introduced many new flower varieties such as daisies, medicinal herbs, and apricot blossoms. In addition, some foreign flower varieties such as Indonesian daisies, French thousands of daisies, and especially grafted apricot blossoms have been introduced for cultivation, which are highly favored by ornamental flower enthusiasts. This has brought more excitement to the flower planting households in Thoi Nhut Flower Village than ever before. Through domestic travel journeys, tourists have the opportunity to explore various craft villages and flower villages in different regions. However, when visiting the Mekong Delta such as Can Tho, tourists will feel the unique characteristics of Thoi Nhut Flower Village with its peaceful and romantic beauty, which is not easily found elsewhere.

Tan Quy Dong Flower Village, also known as Sa Dec Village, has a history of development spanning hundreds of years. During Tet, the village predominantly cultivates various types of daisy flowers, such as daisies, chrysanthemums, and marigolds, alongside a plethora of medicinal herbs, thousands of daisies, hibiscus flowers, peonies, and ornamental peppers. Additionally, it boasts hundreds of rare plant species from the Southern region. It can be said that Tan Quy Dong Flower Village, Sa Dec, is the largest flower village in the 13-province Mekong Delta region. With a total flower cultivation area exceeding 510 hectares and over 2,300 households cultivating more than 2,000 different ornamental flower species, it has become one of the largest ornamental flower hubs in the Mekong Delta and Southern region. Situated on the southern bank of the Tien River in Sa Dec City, Dong Thap Province, Sa Dec Flower Village is one of the largest flower hubs in the Mekong Delta, supplying various flower species to the entire Mekong Delta region and neighboring provinces. It has long been a favorite destination for flower enthusiasts.

During Tet, Sa Dec Flower Village is adorned with beautiful flowers such as daisies, tiger daisies, marigolds, globe amaranths, cockscombs, thousands of daisies, Four o'clock flowers, coconut flowers, large Phoenix flowers, evening primroses, pink willows, and firecrackers. Particularly, there are about 50 varieties of exported roses, including Grada roses in lotus purple, Cleopatre roses in blush pink, Korokit roses in shrimp brick color, Masseille roses in white, Elizabet roses with faint pink hue, Confidence roses in chicken egg yellow, and vibrant red Velvet roses. With extensive experience and advancements in scientific and technological progress, Sa Dec ornamental flowers are not only present in the Mekong Delta provinces but also extend to Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Central Highlands, some Northern provinces, and are exported to neighboring countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, China, making it a familiar destination for flower connoisseurs.

Visiting the Mekong Delta would be incomplete without a trip to explore Chợ Lách - Cái Mơn Ornamental Flower Village, known as the 'Kingdom of Ornamental Flowers and Fruit Trees' nationwide. The atmosphere here is always bustling, especially in the days leading up to Tet. With a history of over a hundred years of Tet flower cultivation, Cai Mon Ornamental Flower Village has thousands of households cultivating various flowers such as thousands of longevity, paper flowers, chrysanthemums, daisies, medicinal herbs, cockscombs, and roses. Additionally, there are hundreds of species of ornamental plants, flowers, leaves, and fruits meticulously nurtured by skilled artisans. Established and thriving for many years, the ornamental flowers of Chợ Lách are now one of the famous brands in the Mekong Delta region, adding color to the spring festivities nationwide. Besides being known for flowers, Cai Mon is also renowned as one of the largest fruit tree nurseries in the Mekong Delta, offering a wide variety of sweet fruits such as lychees, mangoes, oranges, coconuts, durians, and pomelos. It's the perfect spot for flower enthusiasts and travelers alike to admire the beauty of Tet flowers and capture beautiful moments with friends during the Tet season.

In the days leading up to Tet, the atmosphere in Chợ Lách - Cái Mơn Ornamental Flower Village, known as the 'Kingdom of Ornamental Flowers and Fruit Trees' nationwide, is bustling day and night. Gardeners are busy caring for flower beds in preparation for Tet, while boats are bustling with flower shipments coming and going. The village grows various flowers for Tet, such as thousands of longevity, paper flowers, chrysanthemums, daisies, medicinal herbs, cockscombs, and roses, as well as hundreds of species of ornamental plants, flowers, leaves, and fruits meticulously nurtured by skilled gardeners. A particularly special sight in Cai Mon is the countless varieties of roses in different colors such as vibrant red Velvet roses, lotus purple Grada roses, faint pink Cleopatre roses, shrimp brick Korokit roses, yellow roses, red roses, orange roses, and blush pink Elizabeth roses. However, apricot blossoms are the predominant flower species in this land of Cai Mon.

My Tho Flower Garden is located along National Highway 50 in the areas of Dao Thanh, My Phong, and Tan My Chanh. Every year, My Tho City's flower village is the largest flower-growing area in Tien Giang province, meeting the demand for fresh flowers during Tet not only for local residents but also for neighboring provinces and Ho Chi Minh City, with a diverse range of varieties. Arriving here in the days leading up to Tet, you will surely be amazed by the breathtaking scenery of the flower gardens blossoming into spring. On both sides of the road, the land is covered with a myriad of green hues, adorned with various flowers such as Chrysanthemums, Daisy Blossoms, Cockscombs, Desert Roses, and unique ones like Yen Thao, Sea Blite, and Cat's Whiskers.

During these days along National Highway 50 passing through My Tho flower village in Tien Giang province, the air is always bustling with the vibrant atmosphere of the approaching Tet. The green of the leaves, the vivid colors of the flowers, and the various hues of ornamental plants in Tet flower pots bring the spring colors to the entire region. Upon first visit, tourists will be drawn to the myriad of colors, including green, red, purple, and yellow, of familiar flowers of the Mekong Delta such as Chrysanthemums, Daisy Blossoms, Cockscombs, Desert Roses, as well as unique ones like Yen Thao, Sea Blite, and Cat's Whiskers. Wandering amidst these flower 'forests' always brings truly enjoyable experiences and a sense of excitement in the spring air.

These days, traveling along National Highway 50 through Dao Thanh, My Phong, and Tan My Chanh, you will surely be amazed by the breathtaking scenery of flower gardens blooming into spring. On both sides of the road, the land is covered with myriad green hues, adorned with various flowers such as Chrysanthemums, Daisy Blossoms, Cockscombs, Desert Roses, and unique ones like Yen Thao, Sea Blite, and Cat's Whiskers. Being the closest to Saigon among the famous flower villages in the Mekong Delta (about 70 km away), My Phong is where many tourists come to admire flowers and take photos during Tet. Here, you will definitely feel the Tet atmosphere when seeing people taking care of flowers and transporting them for sale.

It can be said that nowhere is the Tet atmosphere as clear as in My Phong Flower Village, Tien Giang, a flower village not far from the center of Tien Giang. This is one of the places where lovers of Saigon's yellow apricot flowers often come to choose their pots of chrysanthemums. Chrysanthemums in My Phong are very diverse in variety and color, well cared for, so they have a long lifespan and great value. In the months leading up to Tet, My Phong Flower Village is where flower collectors come to prepare for Tet. Therefore, visiting My Phong Flower Village during this time, you will immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of spring flower gardens... Located about 20km from the center of Tien Giang, My Phong Flower Village is a renowned destination for ornamental flowers nationwide. This is one of the famous places that most Saigonese people often visit at the beginning of spring. If you have the opportunity to visit the Mekong Delta at the end of the lunar year, you will discover the most beautiful flower gardens and ornamental flower villages here.

Visiting Vị Thanh Ornamental Flower Village during a Mekong Delta tour is one of the excellent choices for travelers in the days leading up to Tet. It's an opportunity for everyone to immerse themselves in nature, relax after stressful days of work and study. Located in Vị Thanh City, Hau Giang Province, this flower village is a frequent destination for many flower enthusiasts. Here, you will have the chance to admire orchids, daisies, dollar plants, cockscombs, and chrysanthemums displaying their vibrant colors. They are arranged closely together to create a colorful painting. At Vị Thanh Ornamental Flower Village, you'll easily spot groups of tourists and buyers purchasing flowers in large quantities. Besides admiring flowers, you can also choose to buy your favorite pots of flowers as gifts for your family and friends when spring comes. Don't miss out on this beautiful destination!

Along Tran Hung Dao Street, the most beautiful road in Vị Thanh City, running along the Xang Xa No Canal, are decorative flower pots set up by locals, waiting for buyers to take them away to various places. Orchids, daisies in full bloom, or tightly packed apricot blossoms create vivid spring flower paintings. The pots full of spring colors bring a bustling Tet atmosphere, wishing for a peaceful and prosperous new year for everyone. This place is always bustling, not only because of visitors coming to admire and choose their favorite decorative flower pots for Tet but also because of traders buying large quantities to take to provinces in the South.

In Hòa An commune, Chợ Mới district, An Giang province, every year near Tet, An Thạnh Flower Village competes to show off its beauty, maintaining a cultural charm and becoming a new tourist destination in An Giang. Established over 20 years ago, An Thạnh Flower Village has become one of the characteristic traditional craft villages of Chợ Mới district, supplying various types of flowers to the provincial market on every Tet occasion.

The flower island is located along the Hậu River, with fertile alluvial soil, making it convenient for locals to irrigate, care for, and transport for consumption during Tet. People grow and sell flowers directly without intermediaries, so the flower prices are very reasonable, serving the needs of sightseeing and buying Tet flowers for tourists. Currently, An Thạnh Flower Village has about 30 - 40 households growing flowers, covering an area of 2 hectares. With many colors, mainly popular flower varieties chosen by people for display during Tet, such as chrysanthemums, marigolds, roses, cockscombs, Taiwanese chrysanthemums, tiger lilies, water lilies, tulips, daisies, petunias, orchids, lilies, and carnations.