Hau Giang has many famous scenic spots such as Vi Thuy melaleuca forest, Lung Ngoc Hoang nature reserve, Nga Bay floating market… each location has its own characteristics and beauty. In particular, the Cau Duc pineapple fields must be mentioned because this is an emerging tourist destination and has attracted many tourists in recent years.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Hau Giang Visitor Guide
1. Better to Know as a Tourist
Ticket: 20,000 VND (children) – 30,000 VND (adult)
Spend-time: One hour (approx)
Hours: Dawn – Dusk
Food: Yes
Shop: Yes
Parking lot: Yes
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Address: Thanh Thang hamlet, Hoa Tien commune, Vi Thanh city.
Added values: From the alkaline soil, the care of gardeners has turned this place into an ideal destination to rest and relax after stressful working hours. An interesting trip like returning to childhood, while enjoying typical country cuisine will bring you many good memories.
Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Vi Hung Church? Or maybe you found it too crowded here? We’ve got some ideas! Check out our list: Lung Ngoc Hoang Forest & Bird Sanctuary (59 km), Kittyd & Minnied Amusement Park (64 km), Truc Lam Zen Monastery Hau Giang (36 km), Vi Thanh Outdoor Farmers Market (21 minutes). . .
2. Travel Guide to Cau Duc Pineapple Fields
The unique feature of this pineapple variety is that the fruit has an elegant shape, short stalk, small core, protruding eyes, slightly deep eye pits, dark yellow flesh, little fiber, little water, crispy and sweet. In particular, Cau Duc pineapple can be left for 10-15 days without rot. Cau Duc pineapple tree is over 1 meter tall, with an average weight of 1.5-2kg/fruit.
According to local farmers, pineapples appeared on Vi Thanh land around 1930, Hoa Tien people saw a good variety and started to propagate and plant the banks of Cai Lon river. Since then, the pineapple tree has taken root and has stood firm to this day.
The name Cau Duc cluster was formed because at that time, there was a bridge made of cement (built by the French colonialists) across the Cai Lon river in Hoa Tien commune. Traders from all over the world gathered at Duc Bridge to buy pineapples and the name “Khom Cau Duc” or “Cau Doc pineapple” was formed.
3. What to Do – See – Eat at Cau Duc Pineapple Fields
Coming to Cau Duc pineapple community tourism village, you will be able to swim in a canoe through the green pineapple garden, feel the wild beauty, unique features, idyllic and poetic. This is also a place where you can save a beautiful virtual photo with fresh space and a peaceful village scene.
Coming to Hoa Tien on the peak days of the pineapple harvest, it is not difficult to see the scene of people rushing to transport the sweet fragrance of a whole field.
You can witness firsthand the process of caring for and harvesting pineapples. After harvesting pineapples, you can enjoy fresh and sweet fruits on the spot.
Coming to Vi Thanh Cau Duc village, visitors will experience casting nets, catching field fish with the gardener, then processing them into rustic dishes, pouring pineapple pancakes…
From pineapple fruit, it can be eaten fresh or cooked with fish and sour soup. As for pineapple tofu, stir-fried shrimp, stew meat and pickles… “With the cooking skills of the gardeners, the country’s rustic dishes are served right in the garden, sipping a few glasses of wine, Listening to Southern Don Ca Tai Tu singing.. nothing more interesting. Besides, you can also enjoy many dishes made from pineapple such as: pineapple, pineapple candy, jam, juice, pineapple wine…
In addition, coming to Cau Duc, you will enjoy the fresh and peaceful atmosphere of the village when walking on the village road, with two rows of green trees and wildflowers growing along the roadside. The picture in front of you also shows the countryside with the typical fish catch of the people living in the river.
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 Hau Giang. 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 Hau Giang daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com
5. Google Maps of Cau Duc Pineapple Fields
Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…
6. Visit Cau Duc Pineapple Fields 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. These 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 Hau Giang 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 Hau Giang.
7. Responsible Travel and Advice to Visit Cau Duc Pineapple Fields
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.
8. Amazing Video flycam/drone of Cau Duc Pineapple Fields (4k)
If a picture says a thousand words, it stands to reason that the video says many times more.
9. Incredible Tips for Photography, Specialists, KOLs, Media and Influencers
To get the best of the best for your unique writing, featuring, photo, video and insider’s stories. We do recommend you to have a local travel expert, the one who always gets more ground information and makes sure every single element is solved perfectly. Vemekong (very exclusive Mekong) team is your priority choice. Email and have a private talk with them to customize your journey smoothly, personal and the most ultimately amazing. You can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com
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 Hau Giang homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
Visit Hau Giang 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 Hau Giang responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.
Hau Giang 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 Hau Giang 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 Cau Duc pineapple, Hau Giang’s Bronze Featherback Fish Cake, Cai Tac’s Pork Organs Porridge…
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 Hau Giang in the rainy season, as Hau Giang always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
Hau Giang tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Lung Ngoc Hoang Forest, Nature Reserve & Bird Sanctuary, Kittyd & Minnied Amusement Park, Truc Lam Zen Monastery Hau Giang, Vi Thanh Outdoor Farmers Market, Bo Tum Vong Say Khmer Pagoda, Like Coffee Shop in Hau Giang, Phung Hiep Bamboo and Rattan Craft Village, Tu Sang Bamboo Garden Hau Giang, Cau Duc Pineapple Fields, Tam Vu ecotourism area, Long My Stork Garden,Ba Bai Base, Chuong Thien Cultural & historic site, Vi Hung Church, Xa No Park – Xa No Canal…
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Hau Giang province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
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