Vegetable Village Hoi An: What to Expect and How To Get There
Another name of the Vegetable Village Hoi An is Tra Que Herb Garden. It is well known as Vietnam’s oldest organic vegetable village.
Through this article, you will discover the story of Tra Que Hoi An, how to get there with your own transportation, and funny activities to enjoy here. If you are planning a visit, this blog post will help make your trip more enjoyable!
Tra Que Vegetable Village—the over-300-year-old story
Between the De Vong river and the Tra Que Lagoon, you will find the Tra Que Herb Village. It was the home of Tra Que Vegetable Village’s fishermen more than 300 years ago.
After discovering the benefits of Tra Que Herb Village’s lagoon, people have focused on planting vegetables until now. The lagoon’s seaweed manure provides rich fertile soil and makes Tra Que Hoi An’s vegetables, as well as herbs, grow with the best quality.
With the full support of nature, Tra Que Garden’s farmers refrain from using fertilizers. Everything is grown organically to the freshest and cleanest standards.
To visit Tra Que vegetable village
Tra Que vegetable village is a must-visit in Hoi An. It is located at Tra Que Village, Cam Ha, Hoi An.
To the north, 3km from Hoi An’s city center, you can reach Tra Que Garden easily in various ways. We highly recommend you travel to Tra Que Hoi An by bicycle to fully enjoy the countryside’s peace and nature.
Motorbike, car, or even by foot, you all can come to Tra Que Village Hoi An. However, the trip will be longer if you experience humid weather. So, choose the best option that fits you!
The best way to get to the Vegetable Village Hoi An
If you have your own transportation
From Hoi An the ancient town , you can go straight to Cam Ha Ferry. From the ferry pier, turn left onto Hai Ba Trung Street and follow it for about 20 minutes until you reach Tien Giang Road (Cầu Ông Lãnh). Turn right and drive another 15 minutes until you arrive at the Vegetable Village Hoi An.
It is so wonderful! You can travel and enjoy the weather during your trip.
Hire a motorcycle taxi
If you do not have your own transportation, you can hire a motorbike taxi. It costs about 100 000 VND for one trip and 200 000 VND from the city center (Quan Thanh). The driver will wait for you at the Vegetable Village Hoi An until you finish seeing everything or go back with him or her.
You can also book tour services in Hoi An via TripAdvisor, Booking.com, or ask local people. The tour guide offers many different packages, including a vegetable village visit. So that tourists will not need to worry about how to get there.
It also means you can spend more time admiring all those vegetables and then enjoy specialties prepared by professional cooks.
Rent a bicycle
For those who like low-budget traveling, they can rent a bicycle in the vegetable village to enjoy the area. It is about 20 000 VND per hour for an electric bike (you need to pay a deposit and sign a contract with them).
As we said above, traveling to Tra Que Herb Village by bike will be the best option. You could freely enjoy the Vietnamese countryside’s peace and nature.
You are advised that it is not easy driving by yourself to the Vegetable Village Hoi An. There will be many obstacles on this narrow road, such as pedestrians; other vehicles, etc.
In addition, you will find some hidden roads leading nowhere. So please, follow your guide!
Grab or taxi is another idea to reach Tra Que Hoi An!
If you feel that it is too tiring to walk in the Vegetable Village Hoi An, then Grab or a taxi is another good choice. A one-way trip for a car from Hoi An’s city center costs about 200 000 VND.
It is the quickest way to get there!
About Tra Que Herb Village
Tra Que Vegetable Village has 1000ha of land, with over 100 families working here every day. They grow vegetables and sell them to the market, which opens on Saturday.
Vegetable Village Hoi An is a destination that should not be missed during a Hoi An trip. It still preserves the traditional way of growing vegetables which makes it so special and unique in Vietnam!
Tra Que Village in Hoi An has been the home of many generations. For the Tra Que people and Vietnam, it is a special heritage. We recommend tourists visit the place at least once in their lives to admire and preserve this special heritage.
Visiting the Vegetable Village Hoi An on Your Own
There may be many things to do in Hoi An on your list. But we highly recommend that tourists who travel independently visit this vegetable garden at least once.
If possible, twice in different seasons. So that they can see many changes in vegetables grown in Vietnam during the summer and winter.
For example, in spring, vegetable farming starts when it comes to watermelon planting, while autumn begins with pumpkin.
It will be the best time for you as an individual to recover from the city’s noise. You will be free to enjoy every single moment with nature and Hoi An’s farmers. The fresh air and bird sounds will effortlessly erase your daily stress.
Tours of Tra Que garden
Tra Que Garden is available in Hoi An with different packages that suit every travel style and budget. If you have limited time, we highly recommend this vegetable garden tour, which takes about half a day (including lunch).
Tourists will have enough time to explore Vegetable Village Hoi An by themselves and enjoy specialties prepared by local cooks.
This vegetable garden trip is one of the most popular tours in Hoi An, mostly because it covers many things that visitors want, such as:
- Sightseeing on a bicycle
- Peaceful walking around green vegetables fields
- Enjoying cooking class
- Water buffalo riding
Of course, there are lots of delicious dishes served from morning until night!
It is easy for travelers to book this tour through TripAdvisor, Booking.com, or local people. Please pay attention to the fact that not all agencies offer the same quality of service.
So, make sure you read reviews before making your final decision.
Interesting things to do in the Vegetable Village Hoi An
Fun and memorable experiences
You may or may not know how to grow the vegetables. But it will be totally different if you try to be a Tra Que farmer one day.
You will experience the most traditional way of growing vegetables, be a friend with nature, and ride buffalo, the Vietnamese farmer’s best friend in the field.
Photo hunters in Tra Que Hoi An
The Vegetable Village Hoi An is one of the best locations for photographers or someone who loves beauty.
You will be overwhelmed by the green of lush grassland, the blue sky that mirrors tranquil lakes, and wonderful rice fields.
Your camera will be captivated by every movement of things in Tra Que. You can see farmers harvesting or lying on buffalos for a nap.
Chilling and leisurely walk-taking
You can either cycle or take a walk around the Tra Que herb village to enjoy the countryside’s atmosphere. You can also have a tour guide beside you to learn more about the Tra Que farmer’s daily life and tips for buying the best vegetables here.
If you are lucky enough, the farmer will invite you to taste the freshest vegetables that have just been cut from the field.
Fill your stomach
For cooking lovers, there are many cooking classes to enjoy. You will learn how to cook vegetables with special herbs exclusively grown in the Vegetable Village Hoi An.
Local people will show you how to prepare their traditional dishes. You can also try your traditional food with Tra Que’s herbs.
It will be a very funny experience that you can cheer on with your family. The children may love eating vegetables, and you will learn new dishes to enrich your home’s menu.
Or if you decide to come back to the ancient town to have some food, let’s discover some other specialties in here
End your day with foot massage using Tra Que garden’s herbs
After walking around Vegetable Village Hoi An for several hours, you can recover by trying the foot massage. Honestly, you will feel totally relaxed and have a good sleep after this.
The fragrance of unique herbs is good for your breathing system. Moreover, local people’s massage techniques will erase all of your daily stress.
There are many more private tours and services, such as fishing in the river, bamboo basket boat rowing,… Again, choose your best fit and enjoy!
The best places to stay in Vegetable Village, Hoi An
Tra Que Garden is located between Hoi An and An Bang Beach. Therefore, there are a lot of homestays and hotels that offer beach views or riversides.
The price is also suitable for various travelers. If you want an affordable price, you can try Tropical Garden & Pool Villa, Hoi An Osaka Riverside Villa & Spa, or local homestays.
In Vegetable Village Hoi An, there are also many luxury hotels and villas for those who have a higher budget, such as Basil Boutique Villa, Christina’s Hoi An, Tropical Garden Homestay Villa,…
Visit the Vegetable Village Hoi An; we believe that you will have the best time with your loved ones and family. The Tra Que Garden is always one of the must-visit places when you are in Hoi An. Good luck and enjoy your time in Tra Que herb village!
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