Summer is the season for fruit orchards in the West. The bright red branches of rambutan, golden strawberries, longan and mangosteen laden with fruit are like an attractive invitation.
Stepping into the lush orchards on the islands, under the shade of the slanted leaves, the feeling of receiving the cool breeze blowing from the Tien and Hau rivers is wonderful.
In the midst of the rich atmosphere of the river region, what could be more enjoyable than picking fruits from the branches and enjoying the sweet taste right there, listening to some sweet and soulful folk songs of the “artists” of the garden; or simply relaxing on a hammock swinging in the garden in the true “Southern” style. Visiting the fruit garden, you can also bring back as gifts some of the typical sweet fruits of the garden region.
If you don’t visit the fruit garden, you can choose to visit the floating market. Drifting on the river, watching the boats going up and down or mooring leisurely, you will immediately know what fruit is in season. Just look up at the tree in front of the boat, or see what fruit is on the boat, that type is in season. You can freely admire the market scene and then turn the boat around to choose where to buy without fear of running out. The prices of food and services here are also extremely “affordable” and always have promotions accompanied by the generous, honest smiles of the cheerful, hospitable shop owners.
A trip to a cool, green countryside with lots of fruit trees to recharge your batteries will surely bring you many interesting and meaningful moments this summer.
Fiditour's Western tour packages:
*Cu Lao Dai: Ben Tre - Tra Vinh - Vinh Long 2 days 1 night, Departure date: June 4, 18, July 2, 16, 30, August 13, 27, total price: 1.79 million VND/guest.
*Can Tho – Soc Trang – Ca Mau – Nam Can – Dat Mui 3 days 2 nights, Departure date: June 3, 17, July 8, 22, 29, total price: 2.75 million VND/guest.
*Dong Thap in lotus season – Lotus Field – Go Thap relic – Tra Su cajuput forest 2 days 1 night, Departure date: June 18, July 2, total price: 1.4 million VND/guest.
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