Explore Dong Thap during Tet and visit the crimson citrus orchards of Lai Vung

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Visiting Long Hau, Tan Phuoc, Tan Thanh... these days, everywhere is filled with ripe red oranges, every tree laden with fruit, plump and juicy. The spring sun spills over the roads, over the remnants of trees, over the clusters of tender oranges, golden and glistening.

During the year-end season, when oranges are in full bloom, tourists can visit the orchards here to experience the feeling of being a farmer harvesting oranges. The initial impression of tourists will be one of astonishment because there are so many oranges here, with some fruits almost touching the ground. The oranges are orange-yellow, glossy, round, and firm. After a session of experiencing life as a farmer, tourists can reward themselves with oranges that have a fragrant, sweet taste. This is also a very interesting and meaningful gift that tourists can buy for their loved ones and families.

Additional Information:

From Ho Chi Minh City, tourists can take National Highway 1, cross the My Thuan Bridge to reach Vinh Long province, then continue on Highway 80 to reach the area of Lai Vung district, Dong Thap province.

Currently, there are two orange orchard tourist attractions in Lai Vung: Phuong Nghi Point of the orchard owner Dang Van Khanh in Tan Quy hamlet, Tan Phuoc commune, and Ut Tuong Point of the orchard owner Nguyen Van Tuong located adjacent to provincial road 851, in Tan Khanh hamlet, Tan Thanh commune, Lai Vung district.

The ticket price for visiting the orchard is 50,000 VND for adults and 25,000 VND for children. The opening hours for welcoming visitors are from 8 am to 5 pm every day.

At these attractions, besides filming and taking souvenir photos, tourists can also enjoy refreshments, taste delicious red oranges, sugared oranges, the specialty nem (fermented pork roll) of Lai Vung, and listen to traditional music performances. Here, there are also souvenir products such as miniature models of boat-building villages, woven boats, and thatched roofs.

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide

MytourJanuary 15, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best times to visit orange orchards in Long Hau and Tan Phuoc?

The best times to visit the orange orchards in Long Hau and Tan Phuoc are during the year-end season when oranges are ripe. This is when tourists can fully enjoy the experience of harvesting oranges and tasting the sweet, fragrant fruits.

How can I reach the orange orchards from Ho Chi Minh City?

To reach the orange orchards from Ho Chi Minh City, take National Highway 1, cross the My Thuan Bridge to enter Vinh Long province, and then continue on Highway 80 to Lai Vung district in Dong Thap province.

What attractions and activities are available at the orange orchards?

At the orange orchards, visitors can enjoy activities such as harvesting oranges, tasting various orange products, and enjoying local specialties like nem. Traditional music performances and souvenir shopping are also available.

What are the entry fees and opening hours for the orange orchards?

The entry fee for adults is 50,000 VND, while for children, it is 25,000 VND. The orchards are open daily from 8 am to 5 pm, allowing visitors ample time to explore.

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