Discovering the Finest Fruit Trees in Lạng Sơn

Chi Lăng Persimmon is a purebred variety, exclusively cultivated in Chi Lăng district, Lạng Sơn province. Renowned throughout Northern Vietnam, it stands out for its exceptional quality – pinkish eyes, large and round fruits, smooth and shiny skin, thin peel, few seeds, thick flesh, sweet taste, and a distinctive enticing aroma.

These persimmons are primarily grown on rocky mountains, resulting in a unique flavor profile compared to those grown in flat, fertile plains. The harvest, taking place on the rocky slopes, adds a touch of uniqueness to the process. Every year, during the ripening season, locals eagerly climb the mountains to harvest the persimmons, transporting them down the winding roads for direct sale on either side or in local markets. People in the region endearingly refer to this fruit with humorous names like 'rope swinging persimmon' and 'rocky mountain persimmon.'

Currently, Chi Lăng Persimmon has made its way to various provinces nationwide, with prices ranging from 20,000 to 40,000 VND per kilogram, depending on the quality of the persimmons.

Velvet Bliss is a widely cultivated plant found in many places, cherished for its leaves that enhance dishes like grilled meat, roasted duck, and pork. However, when it comes to this plant in Lạng Sơn, people reminisce more about the delightful sweet and sour taste of the velvet bliss fruit.

The velvet bliss fruit can be enjoyed fresh, with its gentle sweetness and tangy flavor that captivates anyone who tries it. It's not just a fruit; it's a culinary delight, suitable for cooking and stewing in various dishes. Additionally, it's used to pickle chili and create the renowned velvet bliss chili pickle, a famous specialty of Lạng Sơn.

Mau Son is a high mountainous region running in the East-West direction, located in the northeast of Lang Son province within the main area of 3 communes: Mau Son, Cong Son, Cao Loc district, and Mau Son commune, Loc Binh district. This area is not only famous for being the top tourist destination in Lang Son but also known for the renowned Dao peaches cultivated in these mountains.

Dao Mau Son, planted by the Dao ethnic people beneath the deep crevices of Mau Son mountain, has a distinctive feature. While its leaves resemble ordinary peach leaves, its flowers grow in clusters shaped like bells. The peaches of Mau Son are larger and juicier than regular peaches, with tiny seeds and a sweet, profound taste that captivates the heart.

Currently, Dao Mau Son is facing the threat of hybridization, and the purebred Dao peaches are gradually disappearing. Therefore, local authorities and scientists are exerting all efforts to revive and preserve this precious peach variety - a gift from the heavens.

Bao Lam is a commune in Cao Loc district, Lang Son province, known for its precious hong fruit that leaves an unforgettable impression after just one taste.

Hong Bao Lam stands out with seedless, deep yellow fruit, crisp rather than soft like other hong varieties. With these outstanding characteristics, Hong Bao Lam has made its way into the top 50 specialty fruits of Vietnam.
Hong Bao Lam can be used for soaking or when eaten fresh, it has a richer sweet taste. Some prefer dried or candied Hong Bao Lam. Fresh Hong Bao Lam currently fluctuates between 25,000 to 40,000 VND per kilogram.

Bac Son, a mountainous district located in the northwest of Lang Son province, is not only famous for its historical landmarks but also for its enchanting landscapes. Bac Son is renowned for its special sweet and aromatic quince, known as Golden Quince from Bac Son.

The Golden Quince from Bac Son comes in 2 varieties: round with thin peel and sweeter, and flat with thicker peel and a slightly sour taste. In general, Bac Son quince is sweet, juicy, with a ripe golden peel that sets it apart from any other quince. Currently, this specialty of Lang Son is distributed to various regions nationwide, and you can bring home 1 kilogram of this unique gift for only 25,000 to 30,000 VND.

While not as renowned as Mau Son peaches, the wild lemons here have their distinctive charm. Unlike the tangy taste of regular lemons, these lemons carry a hint of sweetness and an enticing fragrance, making them a popular choice for beverages or as an ingredient in remedies for coughs and sore throats.

Initially growing naturally, Mau Son wild lemons are now cultivated by the locals due to their high economic value. The price fluctuates between 30,000 to 40,000 VND per kilogram, sometimes reaching as high as 70,000 VND, twice or even thrice the price of ordinary lemons.