Discover the beauty and flavor of Binh Minh, Vinh Long specialties: The season of ripe pomelos in the West

The ripe pomelo season is one of the special highlights of the West, captivating visitors not only by its sweet, refreshing taste but also by the golden beauty of the plump fruits hanging on the trees. In the first days of the new year 2025, when passing Can Tho bridge, visitors cannot help but be delighted by the colorful roadside scenery from the clusters of ripe pomelos. This is the harvest season of this famous specialty fruit in Binh Minh town, Vinh Long.

Việt Nam•26/02/2025

The season of ripe pomelos is brilliant yellow along the road along the Hau River.

Pomelos for sale along the road leading to Can Tho bridge. (Photo: Collected)

The pomelo tree usually flowers in November every year, and bears fruit a week later. The harvest season usually begins before the Lunar New Year and lasts until the end of April, with the main season falling in the second lunar month. This is when the pomelo fruit is ripe, golden yellow, and plump, attracting many tourists to visit and enjoy.

In the season of ripe pomelos, pomelo gardens in Binh Minh town, Vinh Long become an ideal destination for tourists to admire. Along Highway 54, from Can Tho bridge down to the downstream of Hau Giang river, just go about 5km, you will come across green pomelo gardens, ripe yellow fruits like chicken eggs hanging on the branches. This is the ideal time for tourists to come and enjoy, pick pomelos themselves and feel the sweet, refreshing taste of the Western specialty.

The pomelo tree is a forest tree and must have been in this land for nearly a hundred years. (Photo: Collected)

For those who love taking pictures, the golden pomelo garden scene under the sunlight is a beautiful picture. The image of plump, juicy pomelos mixed with green leaves creates a vivid natural picture, bringing an unforgettable experience to visitors.

Thanh Tra - A specialty of the West with a naturally sweet taste

The pomelos are plump, sweet and sour, with an attractive aroma. (Photo: Collected)

Thanh Tra is a fruit with a special flavor, light aroma and can be divided into two types: sweet Thanh Tra and sour Thanh Tra. In Binh Minh town, gardeners often harvest Thanh Tra naturally, without using fertilizers or pesticides, bringing clean and safe Thanh Tra. Thanh Tra can be eaten fresh, made into a beverage or processed into special dishes and desserts. A glass of Thanh Tra iced, both sour and sweet, will be a great cooling dish for hot days.

Vinh Long pomelo specialty – From fruit trees to unique ornamental plants

Brilliant pomelo season in the Southwest region. (Photo: Collected)

In addition to being grown for fruit, pomelo trees are also grown as ornamental plants in residential areas, administrative offices and town centers. One of the outstanding features in Binh Minh is the 2km long Le Van Vi street, planted entirely with pomelo trees. This street is always covered with cool shade, becoming the pride of the local people, affectionately called "pomelo street".

The ripe pomelo season is not only an opportunity to enjoy a delicious Western specialty but also an opportunity for you to explore Vinh Long - an impressive land with beautiful natural landscapes and unique culture. The pomelo gardens full of fruit not only bring a sense of satisfaction to the taste buds but are also an indispensable part of the Vinh Long tourism journey .

In addition to pomelos, Vinh Long province also has many other interesting destinations such as An Binh Islet, Xa Loi Jade Buddha Pagoda or famous eco-tourism areas such as Vinh Sang, Truong Huy, Sala ... Whether you come to enjoy pomelos or to visit the beautiful scenery, this land will definitely bring you an unforgettable experience.

Take the time to visit Vinh Long during the pomelo season, not only to enjoy the delicious specialties, but also to live fully in the peaceful, rustic space of the West.