VietNamNet Bridge – Located about 3 kilometers from the center of Hoi An in central Vietnam, Tra Que Village is well-known as the freshest and cleanest herb and vegetable supplier in Hoi An.

Tra Que Village is seen in the morning.

Tra Que is comprised of 40 hectares of fertile land, sustaining more than 41 different kinds of vegetables. You can easily get there by motorbike, bicycle or simply a light walk. Like an oasis, the beautiful, bright green manicured farmland is special in many ways.

Established 300 years ago and surrounded by the De Vong River, the first citizens of Tra Que made a living by fishing. Gradually, they started taking advantage of the river’s abundant seaweed to make fertilizer. Tra Que locals now spend their lives growing and providing all Hoi An restaurants and households with the finest quality herbs and vegetables. Hoi An is considered the food mecca of Vietnam and Tra Que Village is the main contributor to this status.

The Tra Que community has created something truly special. It’s very rare in Vietnam’s rural areas that a community can sustain itself from only growing vegetables and herbs, but it is happening in Tra Que. This village is not only beautiful to look at; its real treasure lies in the quality of its soil. No chemicals are used in the plant-growing process. Also, it’s situated on top of a rice field, which adds to the richness of the soil. This guarantees you the best quality and the healthiest vegetables.

Tra Que villagers speak with pride of their produce. Thanh, one of the local experienced farmers, says that Tra Que’s natural fragrant aroma is thanks to the seaweed which the De Vong Lake provides. This combination of purity and pride is what makes Tra Que Village a must-see in Hoi An.

A woman walks on a foot bridge in Tra Que Village.        A local farmer collects vegetables in Tra Que Village.         A bird’s-eye view of Tra Que Village – Photos: Rehahn

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Rene Leen and Rehahn