Tourists experience farming life in Tra Que Vegetable Village

Tra Que Village, established in the 16th century, is situated on an island encircled by the Co Co River and Tra Que Lagoon. With its fertile alluvial-sandy soil and temperate climate, the village has a long-standing tradition of organic vegetable farming. In 2003, Hoi An city officially launched the “Tra Que Vegetable Village” tourism tour, allowing visitors to experience the daily life and work of local farmers. It is estimated that the destination welcomes between 20,000 and 30,000 visitors annually.

Tra Que Village currently consists of 202 households with 326 farmers cultivating on an 18-hectare area.

The entrance fee for visiting the village is VND 35,000 per person. Tourists can explore the village on bicycles or on foot.

The ideal time to visit is early in the morning or late in the afternoon when farming activities are in full swing.

Visitors can also experience traditional crafts, such as pottery-making.

With its title as one of the "World's Best Tourism Villages of 2024," Tra Que has enhanced local tourism and helped promote Vietnam’s unique cultural heritage to international visitors

Translated by Trung Thanh