Orange trees attract tourists

The orange garden of Mr. Ha Van Chien's family in sub-area 68, Moc Chau Farm town is grown according to VietGAP standards. Realizing the potential for experiential tourism, in 2022, Mr. Chien has organized tours to visit the orange garden. Photo: Anh Duc

Mr. Ha Van Chien shared: My family tested planting this ly orange variety in 2011. Currently, the orange garden has 350 trees in harvest with an area of ​​4,000 m2. Last year, my family harvested 15 tons with an average price of about 70,000 VND/kg. This year, it is expected to harvest about 18 tons. Photo: Anh Duc

Coming to the orange garden, visitors can experience, take photos and enjoy fresh oranges right in the garden. The garden owner can sell both entrance tickets and clean products directly to visitors. Photo: Anh Duc

Mr. Tran Xuan Thanh, Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Moc Chau district, said: Through the planting process, orange trees are very suitable for the climate conditions of Moc Chau, grow and develop well, the fruit is sweet and typical of Moc Chau. Since then, farmers in the district have propagated and developed, up to now the whole district has about 50 hectares. Photo: Anh Duc

Moc Chau oranges start to ripen from the beginning of November, the ripe yellow oranges mixed with the green of the leaves create a unique and peaceful space. Not only has a rich sweet taste with a characteristic aroma, Moc Chau oranges are also grown organically, using fish protein and microbial fertilizers to ensure and ensure safety for consumers' health. Photo: Anh Duc

Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai, a tourist from Dien Bien shared: When we started visiting the orange garden, the garden owner offered us plates of very delicious, sweet, thin-skinned oranges and this was the first time I had enjoyed this variety of orange. Being immersed in the natural space and the beautiful, ripe oranges made us feel very comfortable. Photo: Anh Duc

In order to create a sustainable connection between tourism and agricultural experiences, Tay Bac Specialty Cooperative has cooperated with orange growers in Moc Chau district to build the project "My Orange Tree". Photo: Anh Duc

Mr. Ngo Thanh Dao, Director of the Tay Bac Specialty Cooperative, shared: With the project "My Orange Tree", each family can own a Ly Orange tree right at Moc Chau farm, not only can they harvest the fruit in full during the orange ripening season, but visitors also have the opportunity to witness the safe care process of the tree. Photo: Anh Duc

Moc Chau is entering the most beautiful season of the year with ripe orange gardens. This is also the ideal time for tourists to visit, experience and enjoy the wonderful flavor of this fruit. Photo: Anh Duc

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