Cai Mon Flower Village is not only an ideal Ben Tre tourist attraction for customers to visit, the bright lights of flowers blooming depending on the spring, but also finding more editing techniques. They are farmers, with skillful hands, diligently making unique flower products to beautify spring and beautify life.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Ben Tre Visitor Guide
1. Better to Know as a Tourist
Ticket:
Spend-time: One and a half hour (approx)
Hours: Dawn – dusk
Food: Yes
Shop: Yes
Parking lot: Yes
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Address: Located in Cho Lach district, Ben Tre.
Added values: On the days when the flowers bloom, all over the streets of Cho Lach District, pots of confetti of various colors with orange, white, and pink bloom in the sunlight mixed with the bright red of the crested flowers or the yellow of the raspberries waiting for the day to bloom. All create a very beautiful scene color.
Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Cai Mon Ornamental Flower Village – Cho Lach – Ben Tre? Ben Tre City (3 minutes), Son Doc Rice paper village (25 minutes), Ben Tre Brick Factory (5 km), Thoi Son Island (15 km), Vien Minh Pagoda (24 km), Ben Tre Coconut Candy (12 km),…
2. Travel Guide to Cai Mon Village – Cho Lach – Ben Tre
Cho Lach district is a land with heavy alluvium, cool weather, calm river, very suitable for ornamental flower models. Cai Mon Flower Village is a common name for communes that focus on growing many flowers such as Vinh Thanh, Long Thoi, Phu Son… This is one of the two largest flower baskets along with Sa Dec flower village – Dong Thap province.
Located in the middle of the romantic Tien River with an area of about 40 hectares, the village has thousands of households participating in the cultivation of traditional flowers such as marigolds, bougainvillea, daisies, raspberry daisies, dahlias, carnations… Some artisans also use kumquat trees, green trees, to bend into the shape of “12 zodiac animals” or the very unique Four Spirits.
Spring is near, the flowers here are more brilliant, Cai Mon ornamental flower village is like a picture with the colors of hundreds of flowers, fragrant with the sky. Therefore, every December, many tourists from all over the world come here to visit, enjoy the joyful atmosphere, buy flowers and ornamental plants to bring home to decorate their houses.
The highlight of the trip to explore Cai Mon flower village in Chọ Lach Ben Tre will certainly not be complete if you miss a very famous photo spot, the old brick kiln in Phu Son commune. The location of this old brick kiln is quite beautiful with the layout facing the river, the back is a row of coconut trees, the front is a straight flower bed of chrysanthemums. The two sides are covered with green flowers and grass, creating a romantic space that is suitable for everyone to enjoy.
3. What to Do –See – Eat at Cai Mon Ornamental Flower Village – Cho Lach – Ben Tre
Located only about 35km from Ben Tre city, about 120km from Saigon, you can come here easily by motorbike or bus. From Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Mon ornamental flower village, you follow the main road of Trung Luong Expressway or National Highway 1A – through Long An – through My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City. Ben Tre – cross Ham Luong bridge – Highway 60 into the territory of Mo Cay town, turn right on National Highway 57. Follow the paved road running into these communes, easy to see potted plants and ornamental flowers displayed along.
Normally, the work of taking care of ornamental plants and flowers is focused by people here from 3 months before Tet holiday. After Tet, people mainly nurse and sell fruit trees such as durian, Thai jackfruit, mangosteen, coconut… Flowers are also often classified by zones. For example, in Phuoc My, marigolds account for a large number, while in Long Thoi, more chrysanthemums are grown. When looking at the brilliant bougainvillea, when coming to Phu Son, the whole area is red, eye-catching and enchanting.
Usually, after the full moon of the 12th lunar month is the time when flowers begin to bloom. Flower growers here said that, close to Tet, from Cho Lach district, all kinds of flowers will be purchased by traders, then transferred to Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Ho Chi Minh City… Depending on the type of fresh flowers, the price is from 70,000 to 200,000 VND/pair. Bonsai costs from a few million to several tens of millions of dong/tree; Even the ancient golden apricot tree costs several hundred million dong/tree.
The period from about 22 New Year onwards is when trucks are busy, and traders are very busy. From about 25 Tet onwards is the time to “pick up the flowers”, then all the remaining flower pots will be displayed on the street to sell directly to people at the flower New Year market in the big cities.
4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong
As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.
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If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Ben Tre. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Ben Tre daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com
5. Google Maps of Cai Mon Ornamental Flower Village – Cho Lach – Ben Tre
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6. Visit Cai Mon Ornamental Flower Village – Cho Lach – Ben Tre by yourself
Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. Those days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.
It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from Google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Ben Tre village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Ben Tre.
7. Responsible Travel and Advice Cai Mon Ornamental Flower Village – Cho Lach – Ben Tre
Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com are some of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.
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10. Pro Tips
You can stay in a homestay which is near the riverside, this will help you out the best option. Then you can hire a scooter, car or bike and explore it by yourself and I hope you have an amazing Mekong Delta river sunrise.
If you plan to extend your travel to Ben Tre homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
Visit Ben Tre or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Ben Tre responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.
Ben Tre food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Ben Tre cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Cai Mon durian, Phu Le Rice Wine, coconut wine, coconut candy, coconut rice, snail pancake, elephant ear fish, Coconut Worm, Young Coconut Salad with Shrimp & Pork…
Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.
Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Ben Tre in the rainy season, as Ben Tre always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
Ben Tre tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Ben Tre brick & pottery kiln, Coconut Candy Traditional Village & Small Canals, mighty Mekong river cruise, educational tour and community tour in Ben Tre, Ben Tre homestay 2D1N, cocohome homestay, Ben Tre cycling tours, Son Doc Puff Rice Paper Village, Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village, Vam Ho bird sanctuary, Cai Mon Ornamental Flower Village in Cho Lach, Ben Tre Museum, An Hiep Nhon Thanh Mat Weaving Villages, Ben Tre Night Market, Phung Island (Phoenix islet), Thoi Son Island, Turtle Islet (Con Quy)…
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Ben Tre province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
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