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Tra Que Vegetable Village, with more than 300 years of growing vegetables, has become an especially popular place for tourists. Here, in addition to enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, visitors can also experience many interesting activities.
Besides ancient relic sites and the beautiful sea, Hoi An is also known for Tra Que Vegetable Village – a peaceful village with many sorts of unique ecological experiences for tourists. Here, you can get rid of all the pressure and fatigue from the busy life and relax comfortably in front of a rustic scenery. This is the ideal place for those who love nature and want to experience the authentic countryside life.
1. Introduction of Tra Que Vegetable Village Hoi An
Tra Que Vegetable Village is located in Cam Ha commune, Hoi An, Quang Nam. The village was formerly known as Nhu Que village which used to grow fragrant vegetables like basil. In the 18th century, King Gia Long the Nguyen Dynasty, came to this place. He heard about a strange vegetable that had a pungent taste like basil and a pleasant aroma like camellia, so he changed the village name to Tra Que (which means Basil Tea in Vietnamese).
The village still maintains the traditional method of growing organic vegetables. It only grows spices such as onion, basil, perilla, cilantro, etc. The process of growing vegetables here is also very meticulous. The water for irrigation comes from underground sources. The fertilizer comes from seaweed picked up from the lagoon. Those are the reasons why the vegetables here are always green.
2. What to do: Joyful activities in Tra Que Vegetable Village
2.1. Experience life on a farm
Coming to Tra Que vegetable village, you will have the opportunity to become a true farmer. You will be guided by the local people on how to dig soil, sow seeds, water vegetables and harvest them. Although the work is a bit tiring, after finishing, you will understand more about the life of a farmer and feel the simple serenity of the countryside.
2.2. Take a cooking class at Tra Que Garden
At the village, visitors can also have the chance to prepare ingredients and make the typical dishes of Hoi An by themselves. Each type of vegetables in Tra Que has 5 flavors, from sweetness, sourness to bitterness. Those ingredients have played an important role in making the taste of Quang Nam cuisine. To prepare delicious specialties by yourself will surely be an interesting experience in your journey.
2.3. Enjoy Tra Que herbal massage
During your visit to Tra Que Vegetable Village, you are highly recommended to spend a few hours relaxing with the foot massage service here. Known for its high quality, the herbs in the village are used for massage sessions in order to bring comfort to tourists. It is believed that this kind of massage can be incredibly beneficial to your health.
2.4. Take a walk or bike ride and admire the stunning sunset
With the absence of high-rise buildings within the area, the village is considered a great place for tourists to watch the sunset. When the sun goes down, the colors of the sky seem to blend seamlessly with the green fields, creating an extraordinary scene that can take your breath away.
2.5. Try tasty specialties of Tra Que Vegetable Village
- “Tam Huu” spring roll
This is a prominent specialty of the village. Tam Huu spring rolls consist of shrimp, pork and basil rolled together with green onions. When enjoying this dish, you should dip it in a little sweet and sour fish sauce with garlic and chili.
- Quang noodles
It would be a waste to not try Quang noodles, a specialty of Quang Nam province. There is nothing tastier than the fragrant and chewy noodles enjoyed with shrimp, meat and raw vegetables picked at the village farms.
- Pancakes
Vietnamese pancake (banh xeo) is a very popular dish in Hoi An. The pancake has a golden and crispy crust, in addition to fillings such as shrimp, meat, and bean sprouts. To enjoy this dish, you can cut it up, then roll it with rice paper and mix it with raw vegetables.
- Sweet basil seed drinks
Coming to Tra Que Vegetable Village, don’t forget to treat yourself to a glass of sweet basil seed. This drink is rich in fiber, has a cooling effect and can reduce fatigue and stress.
3. Essential guides for visitors to Tra Que Vegetable Village
3.1. Best time to visit Tra Que Village
The weather in Tra Que Vegetable Village is very mild with a rainy season and a dry season. The highest temperature is only about 33 degrees which is very suitable for relaxation and entertainment activities. Therefore, you can visit the village at any time of the year.
However, the best time to come here is from May to July or from September to December. During this time, the weather is nice and the vegetables are lush. You can participate in growing, watering or harvesting vegetables with the local people right in the farms.
3.2. How to get to Tra Que Vegetable Village?
This village is about 2 kilometers away from Hoi An town’s center to the northeast, which makes it very convenient for visitors to plan their schedule to fully explore the town. Because the distance is not too far, tourists often go to Tra Que Vegetable Village by motorbike or bicycle. Bicycles are more popular because you can slowly go around the peaceful roads and enjoy the fresh air.
Note: If you move to the village by motorbike or bicycle, you can go deeper into the village. If you go by car, you will have to park your vehicle at the village entrance and then go in on foot.
3.4. Attractions near Tra Que Village Hoi An
Tra Que Village is not too far from Hoi An city center, so from here you can go to many other tourist attractions such as:
- An Bang beach
This is one of the two famous beaches in Hoi An. It attracts tourists with the unspoiled beauty of the clear blue sea, fine white sand and green coconut trees. Next to the beach, there are many homestays, hotels, restaurants, bars, etc. for you to try.
- Cua Dai beach
This is the other famous beach in Hoi An along with An Bang beach. It has nearly 7 kilometers of white sand stretches, clear water, gentle waves and shady coconut trees. Here, in addition to swimming and strolling around, do not forget to try fishing on the sea and participate in watersports such as volleyball.
- Hoi An ancient town
The ancient town of Hoi An is surely a not-to-be-missed location. It was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1999. The town attracts tourists with its ancient small houses and yellow walls, the colorful lantern streets, the quiet Hoai river and a lot of other famous heritage relics.
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