Located in a peaceful space, next to the gentle Co Co River, Tra Que Vegetable Village brings a sense of comfort, giving you a tranquil atmosphere and experience the exciting farming of the farmers here.
Tra Que Vegetable Village
- Address: Tra Que Village, Cam Ha Commune, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
- Entrance ticket: 20,000 VND/person
- Estimated tour time: 1 hour
- Time to visit and experience: ½ day
Tra Que Vegetable Village is about 3km from the center of Hoi An ancient town forward the northeast, on the way from Hoi An to Da Nang.
The village has an area of about 40 hectares, rotated by farmers to grow more than 40 types of vegetables following the traditional farming style for many generations.
Thanks to the source of clean water, fertile soil, and organic fertilizers – mainly taken from seaweed and hyacinth in the Co Co River, the vegetables here have a great aroma and crispiness. This vegetable source supplies the markets inHoi An and supermarkets in Da Nang City.
Tra Que vegetables have become indispensable ingredients in making the famous Mi Quang dish (Quang Noodles) and well-known Banh Mi.
Not only have organic vegetables but also Tra Que people have turned their village and growing method into a tourist destination and product to serve the sightseeing and discovery needs of many domestic and international tourists near and far.
Tourist information to discover Tra Que Village
1. Move to the vegetable village
Located quite close to the ancient town, where there are many beautiful 4-star Hoi An hotels, it is not difficult to move to Tra Que.
The favorite means of transport for many visitors to Tra Que Village is a bicycle. Riding slowly, you can see the peaceful rice fields, the countryside, and the villagers’ houses.
If you cannot ride a bicycle, or your hotel is farther away, such as in Da Nang, then a car is a suitable means of transport. Just hire a car with a driver from a travel agent to transfer you to this place.
However, if traveling by car, you park it outside the small alley leading to the village area. You walk a few hundred meters to see the vegetables.
2. Time to visit Tra Que Vegetable Village
The best daytimes are from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to visit this village. These durations are usually not too hot, and when Tra Que farmers come out to take care of vegetables.
The time of year to go to Tra Que is from October to December and from February to April every year. During these periods, it is great weather for the farmers to grow vegetables. So, there are various vegetable kinds grown to explore freely.
The summer months from May to September are hot, and vegetables are difficult to grow. Besides, the mid-day is hot, too. Thus, you should arrange a suitable time of day to visit to avoid the scorching heat.
3. Experience activities at Tra Que Vegetable Village
3.1. Visiting vegetables
Of course, this is an integral activity at any famous attractions in Hoi An, and so is Tra Que Village.
You will be spoiled for discovering all kinds of green vegetables, pay special attention to the herbs here – that is Quế (one type of herb). The flavorful herb vegetables are grown a lot here, so the locals call this place the Tra Que Village.
3.2. Farming experience
The unique tourism product here is to turn the daily farming works of local farmers into an exciting activity.
You will be taught how to prepare the soil, fertilize, choose vegetables, grow vegetables, and water the vegetables with buckets.
3.3. Learn cooking
Learning how to prepare simple dishes from vegetable ingredients here will be an interesting activity that cannot be missed.
Tam Huu dish can be considered a typical dish of the village of Tra Que, which is a combination of mints, green onions, shrimp, and meat, simple but tasty, making a unique balance between protein and vitamins.
In addition, Hoi An pancakes are also quite interesting for you to try your cooking skills.
3.4. Take pictures in the vegetable village
It is impossible to ignore the beautiful photos of the peaceful scenery and daily activities of the Tra Que people. Prepare your camera, and get ready to capture beautiful labor moments here.
You carefreely take pictures because the people here are very familiar and friendly to tourists, as long as you don’t disturb them or hinder the ongoing activities.
3.5. Enjoy lunch with local food
A meal with authentic local dishes, such as sautéed spinach with garlic, fish in tomato sauce, cabbage soup, Tam Huu, and pancake, can be the right choice for an enjoyable lunch.
When eating, you can watch the field of cool green vegetables. What is a great relaxation, hard to find in a noisy city!
Notes when visiting Tra Que vegetable village
+ If you only come to the vegetable village to visit and take pictures, you can come anytime you like without reservation.
+ If you want to experience farming, cooking, or having lunch in Tra Que, you should book the service in advance. You can book through a travel agent, hotel, or directly with the local people.
+ Divided by Hai Ba Trung Road, Tra Que has two areas. In Vienamdrive’s experience, the right side (if you come from Hoi An City Center) is more beautiful to visit in the morning, and the left side is great for exploring in the afternoon. The two parts are relatively similar, so you only need to come to one.
+ Besides the Tam Huu dish, É juice is made from the seeds of the é trees, which are popularly grown here. So, you should try this drink, it’s both cool and tasty, great for refreshment if you come here on a hot day.
Spending half a day in Tra Que vegetable village to explore, take pictures comfortably, and learn to cook some basic dishes here is worth spending your time on.
Please cover Tra Que Village on the list of outstanding places to visit in Hoi An for your trip!
