The ripe persimmon season not only provides income for local residents but also offers visitors appealing sightseeing and hands-on experiences, helping diversify the local tourism industry.
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Da Lat's persimmon season usually begins in October and ends shortly before the Lunar New Year. |
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As persimmons ripen, their color gradually changes from green to yellow, orange and red. |
Along the Mimosa, Prenn and Hoang Hoa Tham mountain roads, as well as in Trai Mat, Xuan Truong, Cau Dat, Dran and surrounding areas, many persimmon orchards are reaching their peak season. Yellow, orange and red fruits stand out in the autumn sunshine, creating a distinctive landscape that attracts visitors.
While less vibrant than the season of wild Himalayan cherry blossoms and less golden than the blooming wild sunflowers, the persimmon season gives Da Lat a simple, rustic yet captivating beauty. Under golden sunlight, ripe persimmons sway in the breeze, complementing the crisp air and peaceful scenery of the surrounding countryside. The sight draws visitors to explore the orchards and take photographs.
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Ripe persimmon orchards in Da Lat are popular destinations for local residents and visitors. |
Persimmons are among Da Lat's traditional fruit crops and have been grown in the area for many years. Today, cultivation is concentrated in Xuan Truong - Da Lat and Xuan Huong - Da Lat wards, Dran commune and neighboring areas, covering hundreds of hectares and encompassing various varieties.
During the harvest season, orchards become bustling with activity as farmers pick, sort and package the fruit for market. In addition to crisp persimmons, known for their mild sweetness and firm flesh, many local businesses produce dried and wind-dried persimmons, adding value to local agricultural products.
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The persimmon season has become a distinctive tourism offering in Da Lat. |
In recent years, the persimmon season has also emerged as an attractive agritourism experience. Some orchards welcome visitors who want to take photographs and learn about the cultivation, care, harvesting and processing of persimmons. Visitors can stroll beneath fruit-laden trees, enjoy the fresh air, experience farm life and purchase Da Lat persimmon products as gifts.
Combining agricultural production with tourism creates additional income for persimmon growers while diversifying Da Lat's tourism offerings. Orchards once devoted solely to cultivation have become nature-oriented destinations where visitors can learn more about local livelihoods and the distinctive culture of this highland city.
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Da Lat persimmons can be processed into a variety of products, including wind-dried persimmons, persimmon jam, persimmon ice cream and persimmon wine. |
Alongside its signature flower seasons, the ripe persimmon season is gradually becoming a highlight of Da Lat's agritourism, helping promote the image of this peaceful, picturesque and culturally distinctive highland region to visitors from near and far.
Translated by Tran Hoai