Explore the Pink Grapefruit Village of Lai Vung Near Tet

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Visit the Pink Grapefruit Village of Lai Vung Near Tet

Lai Vung is renowned for its nem dish, but nowadays it's perhaps better known as the “Kingdom of Pink Grapefruits.”

Visit the Pink Grapefruit Village of Lai Vung Near Tet

Lai Vung pink grapefruits, also known as Tieu Son grapefruits, have thin skin, are juicy, and turn reddish-orange when ripe, with a sweet and refreshing taste.

Located along the Hau River, enriched by silt deposition, the fertile land and favorable climate in Lai Vung result in lush pink grapefruit trees with thin skin, few seeds, and exceptionally delicious aroma compared to other regions. Currently, Lai Vung has nearly 2,000 hectares of pink grapefruit plantations, concentrated mainly in Long Hau, Tan Phuoc, Tan Thanh, Vinh Thoi... supplying over 40,000 tons of fruits to the market for the Tet season.

These grapefruits ripen in the months leading up to Tet. Visiting the pink grapefruit orchards during these days feels like stepping into a fairy tale garden with rows of trees laden with vibrant golden fruits glistening under the sun. Clusters of ripe, shiny red grapefruits, round and plump under the lush foliage, evoke a sense of satisfaction and fullness.

Traders eagerly buy Lai Vung pink grapefruits from the orchards, so these days you'll see crates of grapefruits being loaded onto trucks to be transported everywhere.

Pink grapefruits are planted along the small streams in the orchard, with their heavy branches supported by sturdy frames. They are often interplanted with pomelos and mandarins.

As pomelos and mandarins are available sporadically throughout the year while pink grapefruits are reserved for Tet, farmers intercrop them to maximize productivity.

From Saigon, you can book a 1-day or 2-day tour depending on your schedule to visit the Lai Vung pink grapefruit village with renowned tour companies. Alternatively, you can travel by motorcycle or car along National Highway 1 to My Thuan Bridge, then continue on QL 80 to Sa Dec City.

From Sa Dec, it's just another 15km to Lai Vung district, where there are numerous orchards open for visits such as Hai Kiet, Lan Anh, Ut Tuong, Hong Danh, Tu Rang, Phuong Nghi…

If you visit on a weekday, you can call ahead to reserve lunch or dinner at the orchards. However, if you visit on the weekend when there's a high influx of visitors, the orchards may not be able to cook and serve meals promptly.

Entrance tickets to each grapefruit orchard are priced at 50,000 VND for adults and 20,000 VND for children. You'll enjoy tasting the grapefruits at the reception table, then explore the orchard where you can handpick delicious grapefruits to bring back as gifts for friends and family.

In addition to visiting the pink grapefruit orchards, you can also stop by Sa Dec's flower village, where hundreds of flowers are currently in full bloom. Explore the Huynh Thuy Le ancient house with its unique blend of Asian and European architecture, visit Kim Hue and Minh Huong pagodas located nearby.

Don't forget to try Sa Dec's specialties such as rice noodle soup, grilled field mice, grilled fish wrapped in lotus leaves, crazy snail salad, crispy grilled frog legs, and sour eel soup.