Exploring the Beauty of Luc Ngan District: A Journey Through Vietnam’s Famous Lychee Gardens
Located in the northwestern region of Bac Giang province, Luc Ngan district boasts a unique landscape of low-lying hills and plains. This favorable geography, coupled with a conducive climate, has transformed the area into a seasonal fruit-growing paradise, especially renowned for its early-ripening lychees. In recent years, these delicious lychees have conquered international markets and become the primary source of income for the local community.
The stunning lychee gardens of Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang province, Vietnam.
In the month of June, a trip to Phuc Hoa will leave you awe-struck by the endless rolling hills draped in a vibrant red hue. Every morning, between 7 and 8 a.m., the roads become congested with trucks carrying lychees, one after the other. The joy of the harvest season is evident on the faces of the locals. According to the People’s Committee of Luc Ngan district, this year’s lychee yield is expected to increase by 500 tons compared to last year. This bountiful harvest has brought immense happiness and satisfaction to the farmers.
For the people of Luc Ngan, lychees are not just a source of livelihood but also a matter of pride and a legacy passed down through generations. Each lychee tree holds a cherished memory, and every harvest season marks a new chapter of tireless labor and hopeful anticipation. The farmers of Phuc Hoa tend to their lychee trees with utmost dedication, meticulously caring for them through each stage, from pruning branches and fertilizing to patiently awaiting the flowering and fruiting seasons. Whether it’s during the chilly dewy nights or the scorching days, you’ll find the resilient farmers bent over their lychee trees, their unwavering love for their land evident in their every action.
As the lychees ripen, the entire countryside comes alive. Farmers begin their day before sunrise and return home only after sunset. From 2 a.m., families head to the hills and fields, their headlamps shining like fireflies in the distance. In the chilly morning mist, laughter and conversation echo through the paths, mingling with the rustling of leaves and the snipping of scissors. With swift hands, they pluck the lychees, their eyes following the beam of their lamps, all working diligently to meet the day’s first shipment.
The bustling scene of farmers harvesting lychees in the early morning hours.
Thus, the lychee season sets a frenzied yet exhilarating pace of life for the locals. Despite the hard work, their faces shine with contentment, knowing that every pound of lychees sold not only brings income but also represents the culmination of a year’s worth of dedication and perseverance.
A busy morning as farmers prepare for the day’s first lychee shipment.
Summer brings not only the lychee season but also a time for families to bond. Children accompany their parents to the fields, experiencing the outdoors and witnessing the hard work that goes into harvesting instead of staying indoors with electronic devices.
Pham Tu, a 31-year-old from Hanoi, rode his motorbike to Phuc Hoa to capture the beauty of the lychee season through his lens. “The lychees here are large and gorgeous,” he shared. “I love the feeling of plucking the fruit directly from the tree and popping it into my mouth. But what impressed me the most was the hospitality of the locals. Wherever we went, the farmers invited us to taste their lychees and even packed some for us to take home.”
Tu’s photo essay garnered much attention on social media platforms and groups, with the people of Phuc Hoa expressing their delight at seeing their beloved hometown featured in such stunning imagery.
The lychee season is fleeting, lasting only a few short weeks, but its memories linger long after. It is a time that strengthens community bonds, fosters neighborhood unity, and creates cherished moments shared over hurried meals and restless naps while waiting for traders. The lychee season is the most vibrant time of the year, when humans and nature come together in perfect harmony to paint a breathtaking picture of hope and abundance.
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