Vườn trái cây Cái Mơn Bến Tre – The land of “wholesome trees, sweet fruits”

Cái Mơn is one of the typical villages in Ben Tre, embodying the essence of Southern Vietnam with its primary focus on cultivating fruit trees. Every year, this craft village supplies the Southern market with various seedlings such as durians, mangosteens, sand mangoes, longans, etc. Currently, Cái Mơn fruit orchard is a popular destination for many young travelers exploring Ben Tre. Here are some travel tips for Cái Mơn fruit orchard that you can refer to.

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Where is Cái Mơn fruit orchard located?

Exploring Cái Mơn Fruit Orchard (Photo by ST)

Located in Vĩnh Thành commune, Chợ Lách district, Bến Tre province. According to the research documents by the writer Sơn Nam on the culture of the Southern region, 'The name Cái Mơn originates from ancient times when this land had sum suê fruit trees, blooming flowers all year round, attracting many honey bees. Cái means a large stream, and Mơn in Khmer means honey.'

Directions to Cái Mơn Fruit Orchard

Directions to Cái Mơn Fruit Orchard - Bến Tre (Photo by ST)

To reach Cái Mơn Fruit Orchard, travelers can find directions online to Vĩnh Thành commune, Chợ Lách district, Bến Tre. Chợ Lách district is located on the Minh islet, about 40km from Bến Tre city. From the center of Bến Tre city, you cross the Hàm Luông bridge in the direction of National Highway 60, go about 4 kilometers to the Tan Thanh Binh - Mỏ Cày Bắc intersection. Then, turn right onto Provincial Road 882 connecting with National Highway 57, about 10 kilometers further is Cái Mơn Fruit Orchard.

What does a trip to Cái Mơn Fruit Orchard offer?

Setting up a travel team to Cái Mơn Fruit Orchard (Photo by ST)

Cái Mơn is considered the land of famous 'sweet and good fruit' in Chợ Lách district, Bến Tre. Every year on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month - Double Fifth Festival, various fruit festival activities are organized here, attracting many tourists from both inside and outside the province.

Harvesting ripe fruits at Cái Mơn Orchard (Photo by ST)

When visiting Cái Mơn Orchard, travelers will be immediately captivated by the first glance at the garden. Clusters of ripe red fruits densely cover the branches, seemingly wanting to 'occupy' the entire space of the leaves. It's not wrong to say that this is the largest fruit orchard in Bến Tre province in particular and the entire Southwest region in general.

Image of tourists visiting Cái Mơn Fruit Orchard (Photo by ST)

There are many different types of fruits in Cái Mơn Orchard (Photo by ST)

Not only strolling through the garden, visitors can also enjoy the fruits on the spot and choose to buy them as gifts for their loved ones. Moreover, following the garden owners, you will be introduced to and guided on how to care for each type of fruit tree to have the most productive and highest quality seasons.

Buying ripe red fruits at the garden for gifts (Photo by ST)

Cái Mơn Fruit Orchard - An ideal recreational place for families (Photo by ST)

In addition to the fruit-laden orchards, Cái Mơn is also known as the land of many ornamental flowers such as marigold, daisy, paper flower, medicinal herbs, cosmos, chrysanthemum, etc. Every year, Cái Mơn craft village supplies hundreds of precious ornamental flowers and plants to the national market. It is especially exported to many countries around the world such as South Korea, Singapore, Japan, and more.

Indulge in delicious fruits right in the garden (Photo by ST)

Follow the gardeners to discover effective fruit tree cultivation (Photo by ST)

When traveling to Cái Mơn Fruit Orchard, visitors can also try many local specialties imbued with Southern flavors such as bánh xèo with clam or rice snail, freshwater snails, etc. Or, listen to the melodious tunes of traditional Southern folk music, sweet and profound. Experience a simple and rustic life by participating in production activities and daily life with the local people of the rivers and waterways. Bring you memorable moments for a vibrant and colorful exploration of Cái Mơn Fruit Orchard.

Visit the ornamental flower garden at Cái Mơn (Photo by ST)

Hunt for beautiful photos at Cái Mơn Flower Garden (Photo by ST)

Where to stay?

Since the majority of visitors to Cái Mơn Fruit Orchard come for a day trip, accommodation services are limited. However, if you want to stay overnight, you can consider the following addresses.

Homestay Gite Nam Hien (Photo by ST)

• Homestay Gite Nam Hien: 558/10 Bình An, TT. Chợ Lách, Bến Tre.
• Coco Farmstay: Thanh Tân, Mỏ Cày Bắc, Bến Tre, Việt Nam.
• Bảy Thời Homestay: Bình Hoà Phước, Long Hồ, Vĩnh Long, Việt Nam.
• Phương Thảo Homestay: An Bình, Long Hồ, Vĩnh Long, Việt Nam.
• Ngọc Phương Homestay: 118C/10 Bình Lương, An Bình, An Bình, Long Hồ, VL, Việt Nam