The Southwest Vietnam before Tet holiday

If you come to the Southwest Vietnam on the days that people are busy preparing for Tet – Vietnamese traditional Lunar New Year, you must be overwhelmed by colorful flowers with various kinds appearing everywhere: on the streets, in markets. At this time, people in flower villages are the busiest ones since lots of visitors gather there to admire beautiful flowers, take photos or choose some flower pots to decorate for their house at this special occasion.  

Tan Quy Dong flower village (Sa Dec-Dong Thap)

Tan Quy Dong flower village

Being one of the flower centers in the South Vietnam, Tan Quy Dong flower village (Sa Dec) is always a tourist attraction whenever Tet is arround the corner.

At Tet, Tan Quy Dong flower village mostly grows asteraceae flowers such as: chrysanthemum morifolium, chrysanthemu, gerbera, and marigold. Besides, dahlia, common hollyhock, hibiscus and ornamental peppers are also planted abundantly. Specially, you can find hundreds kinds of precious and rare plants of the South Vietnam in Tan Quy Dong flower village. Therefore on every Tet occasion, this destination is crowded with visitors from everywhere.

Phuoc Dinh apricot blossom village (Vinh Long)

Apricot blossom trees in Phuoc Long village

Phuoc Dinh apricot blossom (Vinh Long) which is about 3 kilometers away from central Vinh Long city is a famous address of apricot blossom supply in Vietnam.

Phuoc Dinh apricot blossom is the original variety and is taken cared very well so its lifespan is quite high and so is the value. Over some months prior to Tet, Phuoc Dinh apricot blossom village is the ideal place for apricot blossom collectors. During this time, you will be immersed in the festive atmosphere of the spring apricot blossom gardens.

My Tho flower village (Tien Giang)

My Tho flower village

Located closest to Sai Gon (about 70 kilometers), My Tho is the destiantion chosen by many people to come and admire colorful flowers, and take photos in Tet season. Visiting this place, you will definitely feel Tet’s atmosphere when seeing people taking care of flowers, and carrying flowers to the selling places.

Cho Lach ornamental plant village (Cai Mon, Ben Tre)

Cho Lach ornamental plant village

On the days that Tet is very close, the atmosphere in Cho Lach ornamental plant village (Cai Mon), which is considered as “Kingdom of ornamental plants and fruit trees”, is so lively and bustling regardless of the time in a day. Gardeners are caring for the flower beds with all their passion. The owners of boats which carry flowers to selling places are also busy with their work before Tet.

Thoi Nhut flower village (Can Tho)

Thoi Nhut flower village

Although it is not as famous as the names Tan Quy Dong and Cai Mon, Thoi Nhut (or Ba Bo) is also an attractive sight for flower watching. If you have chance to come to Can Tho one day on Tet occasion, this hundred-year-old village is worth being visited. In the past, they mostly grew the typical plants of the Southwest Vietnam such as apricot blossom, daisy, dahlia, and sunflower.