Tra Que vegetable village: green beauty in the heart of Hoi An
(QNO) - Tra Que vegetable village (Quang Nam province) is a symbol of green and sustainable tourism. In 2024, the village was honored by the UN Tourism as the "Best Tourism Village in the World".
Tra Que vegetable village has been closely tied to vegetable farming since the 17th century. The locals are renowned for their unique farming methods, using fertilizer made from seaweed collected from the Co Co River, which helps the vegetables grow naturally and enhances their distinctive flavors.
The village grows over 20 types of vegetables, from leafy greens like lettuce and mustard to herbs like coriander and basil. All are cultivated organically, ensuring no chemical pesticides are used.
Visitors coming to Tra Que village can engage in farming activities like tilling, sowing, and using seaweed fertilizer, and enjoy local dishes such as banh xeo, Quang noodles, and fresh salads, offering a deeper appreciation of village life and farming traditions.
John Williams, a tourist from the UK, shared, he has traveled around the world, but Tra Que is truly special. He especially loves the dishes made from vegetables here, particularly banh xeo.
Hiroshi Yamamoto, a Japanese tourist said, what he loves most is the completely natural vegetable farming method, with no chemicals. He bought some herbs as souvenirs.
In 2024, Tra Que was honored as the "Best Tourism Village in the World", demonstrating itself a living testament to the balance between preserving cultural heritage and economic development.
In addition to providing clean vegetables, Tra Que was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2022.
With its fresh natural beauty, friendly people, and unique values from vegetable farming, Tra Que village is truly a "green gem" in the heart of Quang Nam.