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Tra Que

Tra Que is a charming little village on the edge of Hoi An. It was named after the sweet scented vegetables that spice up the everyday meals of the Pho Hoi people.

Situated 3km north of the ancient town of Hoi An (Quang Nam Province), Tra Que Village in Cam Ha Commune has been around for hundreds of years. For much of that time, it has been recognized as a hot spot for growing vegetables, basils and mints. Over the years, the village has become not only a major vegetable supplier in the region but also an attractive destination for both foreign and domestic tourists. After 1999, when Hoi An Ancient Town was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site, there have been more tourists flocking to the area. To meet the demand, a new tour to the vegetable-growing village of Tra Que was created and tourists have a chance to experience the life of real farmers.

Visiting Tra Que Village, tourists will be fascinated by the lush, green fields of vegetables planted by hospitable and industrial farmers. Furthermore, they are guided on how to mix a fertile soil, grow vegetables and herbs and learn how to make tasty, traditional dishes from vegetables. It does not like others in the Europe with modern equipment, farmers here only use the most rudimentary tools.

For nearly eight years, Tra Que Village has become a tourist site, alluring hundreds of tourists a day. Thanks to a stable income from both farming and tourism, the villagers’ living standard has been improved significantly over the years.