Traveling to Moc Chau in plum season: Experience the delicious taste of the Northwest that cannot be missed

Every summer, the hills of bright red ripe plums in the Northwest highlands become attractive destinations for tourists. Among them, Moc Chau stands out with its plum gardens full of fruit, plump and sweet. Traveling to the Northwest during the plum season is not only an opportunity to enjoy the famous specialty fruit, but also a journey to experience the fresh, cool air and the enchanting natural landscape of the mountains and forests.

Việt Nam•19/06/2025

1. Moc Chau plum - A special flavor that everyone must try at least once

Enjoy Moc Chau plums - Specialty of the Northwest (Photo source: Collected)

If you are looking for a poetic and unique tourist season, then traveling to the Northwest during the plum season is an option not to be missed. Every early summer, when the Moc Chau plum gardens begin to ripen, the whole plateau seems to put on a new coat - brilliant yet gentle. Among the famous specialties of this land, Moc Chau plums are always on the list of "must-try" things. Although grown in many places such as Lao Cai or Ha Giang, it is the cool climate and fertile soil of Moc Chau - Son La that creates the crispy, sweet, flavorful and plump plums that captivate people.
Not just a typical fruit, plum is also an agricultural symbol of Moc Chau, with the largest plum growing area in the country. From the town center, visitors can easily see plum gardens stretching across the hillsides, especially in villages like Tan Lap or the area bordering Son La . In the plum season, the scene becomes lively and poetic, clusters of red-purple plums covered with a layer of shimmering white powder creating an unforgettable picture of the Northwest.
Moc Chau plums are not only memorable for their eye-catching appearance - green skin turning red, smooth powdery layer - but also for their mildly sour, refreshing taste, even slightly astringent on the tip of the tongue. Fresh plums are delicious, when mixed with chili salt, jam or dried fruit, they make diners exclaim even more. For those who love to experience local cuisine combined with nature tourism, the plum ripening season in the Northwest is truly the ideal time to fully explore the beauty of the highlands.

2. Traveling to the Northwest during plum season: Which month does Moc Chau have ripe plums?

Plum season is full of fruit (Photo source: Collected)

When summer knocks on the door with the hot sun spreading across the North, Moc Chau - the cool green plateau of the Northwest - becomes a cool stop for those who want to find a place to "hide from the sun". In particular, traveling to the Northwest during the plum season from April to July always attracts tourists with plum gardens full of fruit, bright red and pink among the vast hills.
Coming to Moc Chau during this time, you will have the opportunity to wander among the lush green plum gardens and experience plum picking with the locals - a typical cultural beauty of the highlands. The first plums of the season are plump, sweet, and just picked from the garden, making it difficult for you to forget their rustic yet attractive flavor.
Depending on your preference, you can enjoy plums simply by dipping them in salt and chili or by transforming them into a spicy plum dish with sugar and chili. Many families also take advantage of the plum season to make jam or cook plum syrup - Northwest specialties with a rich and memorable summer flavor.

3. Plum picking locations in Moc Chau you cannot miss

Na Ka plum valley in plum ripening season (Photo source: Collected)

Traveling to the Northwest during the plum season not only gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy the delicious specialty of fresh plums, but also an opportunity to immerse themselves in the simple life of the highlands, feeling the pristine and rustic beauty of the mountains and forests. If you are looking for a summer trip that is both relaxing and rich in cultural and natural experiences, the Northwest is the ideal choice not to be missed.

Na Ka Plum Valley: About 16.5km from Moc Chau town, Na Ka Plum Valley with an area of over 100 hectares is a destination not to be missed when traveling to the Northwest during the plum season. In May, this place is bustling with the atmosphere of the Fruit Picking Festival - a special event for visitors to both visit and pick delicious fresh plums. The entrance fee to the garden is only from 20,000 - 30,000 VND/person, including the cost of picking and enjoying plums on the spot.
Phieng Khoang plum garden: Only about 7km from the center of Moc Chau, Phieng Khoang owns ancient plum trees over 50 years old. This is an ideal place for visitors to experience picking ripe red plums while admiring the panoramic view of the green mountains of Moc Chau. During the plum season in May, the scenery here is especially attractive to young people who love taking photos and exploring nature.
Mu Nau Plum Farm: Located in Sub-region 12, Mu Nau Plum Farm is known as the “roof of Moc Chau” with its high altitude and open space, covering an area of over 200 hectares. This is an ideal place to pick Moc Chau plums for those who love light trekking, enjoying the fresh air and experiencing picking Northwest plums in the middle of wild and peaceful nature.

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