Spring trip to celebrate Tet in the West: Sa Dec in the season of Lai Vung tangerines ripening brilliantly yellow

Every spring, the West puts on a brilliant and fresh beauty. Among the attractive destinations for tourism in the West during Tet, Sa Dec (Dong Thap) not only stands out with its fragrant flower gardens but also has Lai Vung pink tangerine gardens full of ripe yellow fruit. If you are planning a spring trip to celebrate Tet in the West, do not miss the opportunity to explore Lai Vung tangerine gardens in Dong Thap, a symbol of a prosperous Tet season.

Lai Vung is a district located in the south of Dong Thap province, about 25km from Cao Lanh city, about 10km from Sa Dec city . This place is known as the "kingdom of pink grapefruit" - one of the destinations that cannot be missed by many tourists traveling to the West during the days before Tet .

Lai Vung tangerine garden - A special highlight of Dong Thap tourism

When it comes to traveling to the West during Tet, the image of Lai Vung Dong Thap’s golden-ripe tangerine gardens will surely make anyone’s heart flutter. Lai Vung, a district in Dong Thap province, has long been famous for its delicious pink tangerine specialty (also known as Tieu Son tangerine). Every spring, at the end of the year when Tet is near, the vast tangerine gardens along the banks of the Tien River begin to bloom, attracting tourists from all over to visit and admire.

Lai Vung pink grapefruit, a famous specialty of Dong Thap (Photo: Collected)

According to many gardeners, from early December to February of the solar calendar every year - near the Lunar New Year, the pink tangerines in Lai Vung district will begin to ripen, gradually changing from green to eye-catching orange-yellow. It is the attractive color and characteristic flavor of the famous pink tangerines of Lai Vung that have captivated many tourists.

Lai Vung tangerines have a characteristic bright yellow color, a mild fragrance and a pleasant sweet taste. Not only do they bring high economic value to local people, the tangerine gardens also create a beautiful landscape, becoming a must-see destination when traveling to the West during Tet.

Experience visiting Lai Vung tangerine garden

Visiting Lai Vung tangerine garden in Dong Thap during Tet is not only an opportunity to admire the beauty of the bumper crop but also brings many interesting experiences. Visitors will witness the process of caring for tangerine trees, from pruning branches, caring for each ripe tangerine until harvesting. You can also pick ripe tangerines yourself, taste them in the garden, and feel the natural sweetness and characteristic aroma of this land.

Tourists check-in at the tangerine garden (Photo: Collected)

Not only stopping at sightseeing, visitors can also buy fresh tangerines in the garden as Tet gifts for family and friends. Baskets of golden, plump tangerines, carefully wrapped are not only beautiful gifts but also bring luck and fortune in the New Year.

Some pink grapefruit gardens in Lai Vung welcome tourists for your reference:

• Van Tanh tangerine garden (Vinh Thoi commune, Lai Vung district)
• Hai Kiet tangerine garden (Long Hau commune, Lai Vung district)
• Lan Anh tangerine garden (Long Hau commune, Lai Vung district)
• Ut Tuong tangerine garden (Tan Thanh commune, Lai Vung district)
• Ut Hon tangerine garden (Long Hung 2 Hamlet, Lai Vung District)

 

Discover Sa Dec - The city of thousands of brilliant flowers

Sa Dec Flower Village (Photo: Collected)

Traveling to the West , after visiting Lai Vung tangerine garden, don't forget to stop at Sa Dec city - the "flower capital" of Dong Thap. When Tet comes, Sa Dec turns into a giant flower garden with thousands of colorful flowers competing to bloom. The vast flower fields create a poetic scene, an ideal place for those who love taking photos and enjoying the fresh natural space.

At Sa Dec flower village, you will have the opportunity to admire a series of beautiful flowers such as chrysanthemums, marigolds, primroses, velvet roses, and hundreds of other flowers that are meticulously cared for to serve the flower-playing needs of people across the country during Tet. The scenery here in spring really makes people fascinated and feel truly relaxed.

Dong Thap Cuisine - Rustic flavors of Tet in the West

Besides the attractions, your trip to celebrate Tet in the West will not be complete if you miss the opportunity to enjoy local cuisine. Dong Thap is famous for many unique delicacies, imbued with the flavor of Tet in the West such as banh tet, banh chan tom, nem Lai Vung, grilled snakehead fish and many other dishes. In particular, nem Lai Vung - a famous specialty of this region, will be an ideal gift for you to bring back after the trip, both delicious and meaningful.

Lotus root salad - One of the delicious dishes in Sa Dec, Dong Thap (Photo: Collected)

Spring trip to welcome Tet in the West to the land of pink lotus Dong Thap, you will have interesting and memorable experiences at Lai Vung tangerine garden and Sa Dec flower city. From the beautiful natural scenery, the bright yellow tangerine gardens, to the hospitality of the local people, all create a warm Tet atmosphere, full of the West . This is not only an opportunity to explore the beauty of nature but also an opportunity to feel the reunion in the first days of the new year.

Prepare yourself for an exciting journey and welcome a peaceful new year at Lai Vung tangerine garden, Dong Thap and travel to the West on the upcoming Tet holiday 2025!

Source: https://www.vietravel.com/vn/am-thuc-kham-pha/du-xuan-don-tet-mien-tay-sa-dec-mua-quyt-lai-vung-v15913.aspx