4 stops when coming to the lychee capital of Bac Giang

About 50 km from the center of Hanoi, coming to Bac Giang at this time, visitors will be able to see with their own eyes the lychee gardens laden with fruit hidden in the green foliage or long lines of trucks carrying lychees moving in all directions.

Luc Ngan is considered the lychee capital of Bac Giang. Besides being immersed in the red color of lychee, there are also other destinations that attract tourists when coming to Bac Giang at this time.

Join Hoang Thuy Duong (Duong Duong Blog) to introduce to Travellive readers 4 stops when coming to the lychee capital of Bac Giang:

Chiu Ben Lychee Garden, Tan Son, Luc Ngan

Being from Bac Giang, growing up with lychee trees since childhood, Thuy Duong was still amazed when she saw with her own eyes and set foot in the “lychee kingdom” of Luc Ngan. Thousands of “polka dot red” lychee trees were planted layer upon layer, surrounding the entire village and hills.

Thuy Duong shared: “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a bunch of lychees laden with such huge, bright red fruit. The lychees sway on the branches, and even hang down to the ground. People have to lean on the branches to prop up the bunches. Especially under the dawn light, the ripe lychees are bright red, standing out against the dark green, glossy, plump leaves, looking extremely delicious. In addition, the lychee garden often forms an extremely beautiful arch, so visitors can pose and check-in to fill their memories when coming here."

While the lychee harvest in the lowland communes of Luc Ngan district has basically ended, in the highland commune of Tan Son, the lychee harvesting and consumption activities of the people have just begun to become bustling. The lychee hills will remain beautiful until the end of July for tourists to freely visit.

Cam Son Lake

If Quang Ninh has Ha Long Bay, Dak Nong has Ta Dung Lake, then Bac Giang has the picturesque Cam Son Lake. Cam Son Lake attracts with its clear blue water, large lake surface with many small islands on it.

“For me, Cam Son Lake is truly an attractive place that you cannot miss when coming to Luc Ngan. Spending a day cruising on the lake, exploring the lychee islands in the middle of the lake is the best experience. Not only can you admire the beautiful scenery of the poetic and peaceful mountains and lake, but you can also enjoy the ripe lychees grown right on the island. At noon, I stopped by Cam Son fishing village to rest and have lunch. This area is also not well known, camping and chilling by the lake is great,” Thuy Duong said.

Cam Son Lake is about 30 km long, the widest area is about 7 km, forming a beautiful lake with many green oases in the middle of the lake. Along the shore of the lake, there are many beautiful villages, surrounded by high and low mountains. People call this lake a place with beautiful landscapes because of the image of rows of trees reflecting peacefully on the lake surface. The lake is calm all year round, embracing large and small islands, the scenery here appears poetic and romantic.

In addition, visitors can also go to Phao Bridge - Cam Son Lake. At sunset, standing here, you can watch the afternoon sunlight slide down on the lake surface, following the waves, shining a sparkling yellow color. It feels like walking in a slow-motion film, returning to the pure memories of youth. This bridge is located on Cam Son Lake, connecting Tam Che village to Dap village, designed and built by a "village engineer" with the support of the local people.

Bau Tien Lake – Quy Son

“Bau Tien Lake Ecological Area is a brand new name appearing on the Bac Giang tourism map. Here, lychees are pinkish red and heart-shaped, very cute. The first time I experienced the night lychee picking tour, it was quite interesting,” Thuy Duong said.

At Bau Tien Lake Eco-tourism Area, there are many basic amenities such as stilt houses, BBQ dining area, water games such as rowing, pedal boating, cycling...

Tan Son Market

To catch the moment of the bustling lychee market, Thuy Duong had to wake up at 3am. People usually pick lychees at night and then bring them to the market at 5am. Each person carries a basket of lychees weighing 150-200kg, waiting to meet traders to negotiate a purchase and sale.

Thuy Duong said: “If I could sell for a higher price, I would sell quickly and go home. But if I was forced to lower the price, I would be so sad that I would stand there and gossip for fun, not wanting to sell. That’s probably why the already crowded road became even more congested. Within 2-3 hours, the road was dyed a brilliant red with the color of ripe lychees.”

Coming to Luc Ngan on the bright summer days of late June and early July, the atmosphere is very bustling, crowded and you can clearly see the hard work of the people of Bac Giang. Therefore, holding the delicious lychee in your hand makes you appreciate the efforts of the farmers in planting and caring for it.

Move:From Hanoi, you can go over Thanh Tri Bridge and continue on National Highway 1A. When you arrive in Bac Giang, go to Chu Bac Giang Town, and find Son Hai Commune. Alternatively, you can go through Provincial Road 279 in Chu, Bac Giang.

Vehicle:Motorbike or car are both fine because the road is quite nice and easy to go. The road to the lake and market is mostly asphalt or concrete. There is a bit dusty section but it will probably be completed soon.

Lychee season lasts from around June to the end of July every year, which is one of the most beautiful times of the year in the land of lychees. So, come to Bac Giang at this time to immerse yourself in the immense red color of lychees.

Phuong Thao is the Editor of Travellive Magazine. She is passionate about traveling and loves to capture moments with her camera in every land she visits. Travel, art, and lifestyle are her favorite writing topics.

Phuong Thao - Photo: MinDu, Duong Duong Blog