Many fruit orchards in the South are currently ripe and eagerly welcoming visitors. Why wait any longer? Plan a trip to these destinations recommended by Mytour right away.
Summer Travel: Address of 8 Fruit Orchards in the South You Must Visit this Summer
Mỹ Khánh Fruit Orchard, Can Tho
From Can Tho City, take National Highway 1 towards Soc Trang. Near Cai Rang Bridge, turn right and drive about 6km to reach Mỹ Khánh Orchard, a famous orchard in the South. With over 20 types of trees including plum, mango, rambutan, jackfruit, strawberry, and durian, always fresh and abundant, along with their uniquely delicious flavors, visitors will feel light and relaxed. Moreover, numerous traditional games such as pig racing, dog racing, monkey circus, and crocodile fishing are organized for tourists here.
Address: 335, Lộ Vòng Cung, Mỹ Khánh Commune, Phong Dien District, Can Tho City.
An Binh Fruit Orchard, Vinh Long
The rambutan orchard in Binh Hoa Phuoc is one of the renowned specialties in An Binh Island. Here, visitors will be amazed by the ripe red rambutan trees hanging heavily with fruits on branches. You can visit this orchard during the harvesting season, which is around late May to July. Besides, when visiting An Binh Island, you can also go to large fruit orchards to directly participate in 'catching fish in the canal,' dressed in traditional ao ba ba costume, process and enjoy the 'spoils of war' just harvested in the orchard.
Address: An Binh Island is located in the middle of the Tien River, consisting of 4 communes: An Binh, Binh Hoa Phuoc, Hoa Ninh, and Dong Phu, Long Ho district, Vinh Long province.
Vinh Kim Fruit Orchard, Tien Giang
When mentioning Vinh Kim in Tien Giang province, people immediately think of Lo Ren milk apples with their round, juicy fruits, and sweet aroma. Besides the Lo Ren milk apple brand, visitors to Vinh Kim also have the opportunity to enjoy many other delicious fruits such as durian, rambutan, pomelo…
Address: Vinh Kim commune, Chau Thanh district, Tien Giang province.
Cai Mon Fruit Orchard, Ben Tre
The fruit orchards in Ben Tre province are among the largest in the South and are recognized by the Vietnam Record Book as the largest fruit tree seedling production area in the country. Cai Mon fruit orchards are surrounded by the four rivers of the Co Chien and Ham Luong, so the climate is mild and the trees are lush all year round. When visiting Cai Mon orchards, you cannot miss the Cai Mon durian, Hai Hoa green-skinned pomelo, ripe yellow-fleshed durian, and Chinh Hoa tiny-seed milk durian, which are famous specialties in this region.
Address: Vinh Thanh commune, Cho Lach district, Ben Tre province.
Cai Be Fruit Orchard, Tien Giang
When talking about the orchards in Tien Giang, one cannot overlook the Cai Be fruit orchard. Located about 70 km from Saigon, the Cai Be orchard stretches along the northern bank of the Tien River, in Cai Be district. Cai Be is not only the largest fruit orchard in the Mekong Delta but also a popular tourist stop due to its famous fruit varieties such as sandy mangoes, pomelos, longans, oranges, honey oranges, guavas, apples, mandarins, jackfruits, and plums.
When visiting the Cai Be orchard, besides exploring the lush and fruit-laden orchards, tourists also have the opportunity to indulge in the special fruits grown here. Compared to other orchards in the Mekong Delta, the Cai Be orchard is among the most diverse, with fruits available in all four seasons. Therefore, no matter when tourists visit Cai Be, they will always find a wide variety of ripe, fragrant, and delicious fruits.
Address: Cai Be District, Tien Giang Province.
Trung An Fruit Orchard, Cu Chi
Located just 40 km from Saigon, this is the nearest fruit orchard you can visit from the city center. With a travel time of only about 1 hour, you can immerse yourself in the colors and sweet flavors of fruits here.
Because it's not too far from the center of Saigon, this is truly a very interesting suggestion for those who want to enjoy their weekend getaway with family. Besides sightseeing and resting, you can also go fishing in the cool leafy huts, enjoying the quiet space blending with nature in the orchard.
Directions: From the center of Ho Chi Minh City, go to Truong Chinh Street, cross National Highway 22 to Cu Chi overpass, turn right onto Provincial Road 8 (towards Binh Duong province). Pay attention not to go onto the overpass, drive about 15 km to Trung An street on the left, there is a signboard for Trung An commune eco-tourism area. Here, there are many ecological orchards for tourists to choose from.
Long Khanh Fruit Orchard, Dong Nai
Long Khanh is considered the fruit bowl of the Southeast region, thanks to its fertile soil, resulting in abundant fruits. You can visit villages like Bao Quang, Bao Vinh, Binh Loc... to explore fruit orchards and harvest with the locals here. Orchard tourism in Long Khanh is vibrant every year, especially around June and July. During this time, longan and durian are ripe for picking. Walking in the shade of lush green trees, tourists will be delighted to see clusters of ripe longan dangling from the tree branches, golden strawberries swaying from top to bottom, and catch the enticing aroma of ripe durian in the air.
Address: Bao Quang - Bao Vinh - Binh Loc Communes, Long Khanh Town, Dong Nai Province.
Nam Nhi Fruit Orchard, Lam Dong
Nam Nhi, another name for Ha Lam commune, Da Huoai district, Lam Dong province, located on the Saigon - Dalat route. Besides the abundant longan orchards, various other fruits such as jackfruit, durian, and strawberries are also grown here. You can camp in the orchard and enjoy the variety of fruits.
Address: Ha Nam Commune, Da Huoai District, Lam Dong Province.
By San San (Compiled)
***
Reference: Travel Handbook by Mytour
MytourJune 12, 2017