Discover the strawberry season in Cam Mountain - Experience spiritual tourism and enjoy fruits in May in An Giang
When May comes, the Southwest region enters the season of intense sunshine, but in the sacred mountain region of An Giang province - Nui Cam, the air is completely different: fresh, cool and fragrant with the scent of ripe fruit. This is the time of the Nui Cam strawberry season, one of the most typical fruit seasons in the That Son region.
Việt Nam•23/05/2025
Tourists from all over come not only to experience strawberry picking in the garden, but also to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and admire the majestic spiritual works in the high mountains. So if you are still wondering after the Ba Chua Xu Mountain Sam Festival, " What is there in May in An Giang ? ", the answer is the strawberry gardens of Cam Mountain .
1. Strawberry season in Cam Mountain – Sweet yellow color in the middle of deep green mountains and forests
The garden of ripe, golden strawberries stands out against the deep green forest – a famous specialty of Cam Mountain in the summer. (Photo: Duong Viet Anh)
In May, when the sun has reached its peak in the fields of the West, a special fruit season begins in Cam Mountain – a mountain nearly 700m high – the season of ripe strawberries. The strawberry gardens along the mountainside, preserved by the locals for many generations, are now laden with clusters of golden fruit, exuding a light fragrance in the early morning sun.
Coming here, visitors will feel the pleasant atmosphere of the mountains and forests, along with the friendly bustle of the strawberry gardens in season. Each person is given a small basket, their hands quickly pick the plump bunches of strawberries, their mouths smiling when tasting the fresh sweet and sour taste - a very familiar flavor but special when enjoyed right in the heart of nature.
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2. Find peace at famous spiritual tourist destinations on Cam Mountain
Panoramic view of Lam Vien Cam Mountain from above. (Photo: Collected)
Not only the scenery or fruits, Cam Mountain is also the destination of thousands of Buddhists every year thanks to its massive and sacred spiritual complex in the West.
2.1. Maitreya Buddha Statue
On the top of the mountain, towering above the clouds is the Maitreya Buddha Statue – a statue over 33m high, considered the largest in Southeast Asia. The Buddha’s joyful face, compassionate smile and peaceful sitting posture make many visitors stop to admire in silence and admiration.
2.2. Van Linh Pagoda
A few steps further is Van Linh Pagoda, which stands out with its traditional curved roof and majestic 9-storey bell tower. Under the shade of ancient trees and the echoing sound of wind chimes, the space here makes people calm down and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
2.3. Big Buddha Zen Monastery
If you love meditation and simplicity, visit the Big Buddha Zen Monastery – a place with Japanese Zen style, simple but profound. Walking around the courtyard, listening to the chirping of birds and the sound of temple bells, you will feel like you are separated from the hustle and bustle of life, returning to yourself.
Not only that, scattered throughout the mountain are sacred caves and shrines, associated with many legends of the Seven Mountains region. From Bac Vat Lang Cave, which marks the merit of an ancient physician, to Ba Chua Xu Temple, which is always filled with incense smoke – all create a space that is both sacred and intimate.
3. Experience the cable car of Cam Mountain - A journey flying in the blue sky
Admiring the Seven Mountains by cable car – An experience not to be missed at Cam Mountain. (Photo: Collected)
To reach the top of Cam Mountain, you can choose to walk, take a shuttle bus or, most attractively, the modern cable car. Sitting in a cabin suspended in mid-air, visitors can admire the entire poetic scene below: the rolling green forest, the peaceful Thuy Liem Lake, and the faintly curved golden temple roof in the morning mist.
The moment the cable car glides over the mountainside, you will clearly feel the cool wind blowing through your hair, your eyes wide open before the majesty of the sacred land, and a bit of silence, enough for your mind to calm down in the middle of the trip.
>> See the Western tour to explore An Giang here: 1. The West: Chau Doc - Cam Mountain - Tra Su Melaleuca Forest - Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating Market - Experience the Newest Expressway of the West (3N2D) 2. Chau Doc - Ba Chua Xu Temple - Tra Su Melaleuca Forest - Ha Tien - Rach Gia - Can Tho (4N3D) 3. Southern Sea and Forest Symphony: An Giang - Con En - Thien Cam Son - Rach Gia - Ca Mau - Conquering 2 National Parks - Bac Lieu 'Wind Power Tourism in the Land of the Prince' - Soc Trang 'Discovering Khmer Cuisine' (5N4D)
4. Enjoy the specialties of Cam Mountain - The rustic flavor that keeps travelers coming back
Grilled chicken with betel leaves - A delicious dish not to be missed when traveling to An Giang. (Photo: Collected)
A trip is not complete without food, and Nui Cam certainly does not disappoint. Stopping at the food court, you can enjoy a rich fish sauce hotpot, banh xeo, fragrant grilled chicken, crispy sticky rice, or simply a rustic broken rice meal – all of which will make you feel close and warm.
Don't forget to bring back some clean strawberries, or specialties such as fish sauce, wild honey, ginseng, palm products, dried fish of all kinds - simple gifts but full of An Giang flavor.
5. Suggested itinerary to explore Cam Mountain during strawberry season
Afternoon on Cam Mountain – when clouds and sunlight pour golden fire on each stone step. (Photo: Collected)
Early morning: Depart, take the cable car up the mountain, visit Maitreya Buddha Statue and Van Linh Pagoda.
Noon: Have lunch at the service area, rest in a cool space.
Early afternoon: Visit the strawberry garden, experience picking and eating fruit on the spot.
Late afternoon: Go down the mountain, buy specialties as gifts or stay at a homestay at the foot of the mountain to watch the sunset.
Strawberry season in Cam Mountain not only brings the sweetness of nature but also an opportunity for each person to connect with themselves, find relaxation in every step up the mountain, in the sound of temple bells, and in every fresh strawberry segment. If you are wondering “ What is attractive in May in An Giang? ”, then do not hesitate any longer. Pack your backpack and experience summer travel to Cam Mountain – where sweet fruits and souls bloom together. - For more information about the program, please contact: VIETRAVEL 190 Pasteur, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, HCMC Tel: (028) 3822 8898 - Hotline: 1800 646 888 Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/vietravel Website: www.travel.com.vn
Source of article: Collected and compiled @traveltips #traveltips
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