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Today, in this land once familiar with melaleuca and acacia trees, a new crop has emerged: grapevines, opening up a promising livelihood opportunity for the local people. This model was boldly implemented by Mr. Nguyen Hoang Hieu from Hamlet 15.

Besides providing economic benefits, Mr. Hieu's family vineyard has also become a tourist destination, attracting many locals and visitors from various places.

Driven by a desire to find new business opportunities, Mr. Hieu boldly brought the first 150 black grapevine saplings to plant in the U Minh forest area.

Three years ago, realizing that traditional fruit farming in the area wasn't yielding high returns, Mr. Hieu pondered over finding a new direction. After researching online, he decided to travel to Vinh Phuc and Hanoi to learn about grape cultivation. Upon returning home, he brought with him 150 black grapevine saplings, which he planted as a trial in the U Minh forest region.

Mr. Hieu recounted: “I found grapevines not difficult to grow. No one in the area had done it before, so I wanted to try. The first few years were successful, and now the garden has over 500 vines. Besides grapes, I also intercropped jackfruit, mango, plum, guava, durian… And I raised freshwater fish in the pond so that visitors could have a unique experience.”

Besides grapes, Mr. Hieu also intercrops many other types of fruit trees so that visitors can have more experiences.

From an initial 150 grapevines, Mr. Hieu's vineyard, now spanning over 1 hectare, is always lush and vibrant. Visitors to the vineyard are delighted to see the plump bunches of grapes (grapes ripen around December in the lunar calendar). Young people are captivated by the opportunity to take photos, while adults enjoy the peaceful, rustic atmosphere amidst the U Minh forest. As a result, the vineyard has gradually become a new destination, both familiar and unique to many.

Nguyen Tri Nhan from U Minh commune shared: “It's another place for families to go out on weekends. The kids can take beautiful photos here too. I think this model is great.”

The lush green grapevines have gradually become a familiar stop for tourists visiting Nguyen Phich commune.

Traveling all the way from Hanoi to Ca Mau for a visit, Mr. Lam Viet Hung shared his heartfelt feelings: “The vineyard is located right next to the main road, so it's easy to find and visit. One person recommended it to another, and everyone wanted to come and see it for themselves, and many even wanted to learn how to grow grapes. Like me, I liked it immediately the first time I came. The space here is clean, cool, and much more peaceful than the hustle and bustle of Hanoi. Coming here to visit is also like resting and recharging.”

Besides tourism, Mr. Hieu also dreams of preserving the values ​​of the old U Minh forest, especially the freshwater fish and forest honey. He shared: "Nowadays, freshwater fish are very scarce. So in the experience area, I've released many types of freshwater fish, as well as eels, crabs, snakes... so that visitors can come and try fishing and setting traps. In the remaining part of the forest, I'm setting up bee farms, because when you talk about Nguyen Phich and U Minh, you have to remember the freshwater fish and eating honey. I want visitors to feel the authentic rural life of our people."

After three years of dedication and improvement, Mr. Hieu's model has flourished, opening up a sustainable and accessible community tourism direction for local people.

Mr. Vo Minh Canh from Nguyen Phich commune happily shared: “Our hometown now has grapes grown and sold locally. Visitors come to tour the area and enjoy U Minh freshwater fish. The locals are very excited and hope that more people will get to know our hometown.”

Unpretentious and understated, Mr. Hieu's vineyard model is deeply rooted in local identity: a little bit of everything, but enough to create a complete experience for visitors. From a bold decision, he has opened a new direction for a land previously accustomed to melaleuca and acacia trees.

Today, the vineyard is not only a source of income for Mr. Hieu's family, but also a testament to the daring, proactive, and persistent spirit of the people of this forest land, contributing to the prosperity of their homeland.

Trinh Hong Nhi

Source: https://baocamau.vn/nho-bam-dat-rung-a124799.html