Tra Que vegetable village: new tourist attraction in Hoi An

QNN 04/01/2020 09:07

The vegetable village of Tra Que located in Cam Ha commune, Hoi An city began welcoming visitors on the first of January, 2020 after it was planned and everything for tourism development here was rearranged. It was also the place where the first visitors to Hoi An were welcomed.

Deputy Chairman of the Quang Nam provincial People’s Committee Tran Van Tan (R) and the first visitors to Hoi An in 2020.
Deputy Chairman of the Quang Nam provincial People’s Committee Tran Van Tan (R) and the first visitors to Hoi An in 2020.

Tra Que is a traditional vegetable village founded over 400 years ago. It is about 2.5km Northeast of the ancient quarter of Hoi An, surrounded by De Vong river and Tra Que lagoon with mild climate year round.

Opening ceremony of Tra Que vegetable village tourist attraction
Opening ceremony of Tra Que vegetable village tourist attraction

The vegetable village of Tra Que has been well-known along with the development of Hoi An tourism. There have been several tours operated for visitors to do some sightseeing, experience farmers’ daily activities and enjoy local specialties in this village.

However, tourist activities in this village has not been planned methodically and the position of local communities in tourism has not been focused on yet. The village’s landscapes, environment and eco-system have consequently been at risk of being destroyed.

The first visitors to Hoi An from Italy
The first visitors to Hoi An from Italy

The plan for tourism development at Tra Que vegetable village was approved in September 2019. Accordingly, the tourism space in Tra Que vegetable village has been planned, including historical cultural sites. Community activities also become visitors’ experiences. All the tourism activities in this village have to be environment-friendly.

Visitor’s farming experience
Visitor’s farming experience

Tra Que becoming a tourist attraction contributes to tourism product diversification, the conservation and promotion of the craft village and sustainable tourism development in Hoi An.

Visitors are interested in the villagers’ farm work.
Visitors are interested in the villagers’ farm work.
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