Visit Thai An Grape Village – A Tranquil Summer Getaway In Ninh Thuan

About 30km northeast of Phan Rang-Thap Cham city, along the coastal road Provincial Highway 702 to Vinh Hy Bay, Thai An grape village appears like a peaceful picture with lush green vineyards, stretching to the horizon.

Under the bright golden sunlight, bunches of grapes laden with fruit are in the main harvest season, creating a beautiful scene that will impress tourists.

Thai An grape village appears like a peaceful picture with lush green vineyards, stretching to the horizon. Photo: TTXVN

Welcoming international guests at vineyards is no longer strange anymore. Local farmers diligently learn foreign languages and sincerely treat guests. They face both happiness and sadness, but no one is discouraged from leaving their garden to do other jobs.

Nguyen Khac Phong, Director of Thai An Agricultural Service Cooperative, said that the Cooperative and people in the village are cultivating many different grape varieties such as NH01-152 grapes, Red Cardinal red grapes, and NH04-102 black finger grapes. Each type has its unique flavor.

To create a highlight for high-quality fresh grapes, the cooperative planted and replicated the new grape variety NH01-152 on nearly 20 hectares. NH 01-152 grape variety has the characteristics of large fruit, weighing from 0.5 - over 1.5 kg/cluster, thick skin with moderate sweetness, and a very characteristic light aroma when ripe. It has a beautiful red color.

Under the bright golden sunlight, bunches of grapes laden with fruit are in the main harvest season, creating a beautiful scene that will impress tourists. Photo: Picasa

Nguyen Khac Phong shared that by applying cutting techniques suitable for each grape variety, gardeners can harvest grapes alternately, allowing tourists to have the opportunity to visit fruitful vineyards.

The country’s largest grape-producing province has more than 1,000ha under the fruit and an annual output of 26,000-28,000 tonnes, according to its Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

It grows mostly two table varieties, Red Cardinal and NH 01-48, and the wine grape Syrah.

To add value, the province has developed models of growing high-quality grapes to Vietnamese and global good agricultural practices (VietGAP and GlobalGAP), and organic standards, and used advanced farming techniques in recent years.

The country’s largest grape-producing province has more than 1,000ha under the fruit and an annual output of 26,000-28,000 tonnes. Photo: Luhanhvietnam

Some 31 percent of the grape growing area sees the use of advanced techniques such as automatic irrigation and poly greenhouses, and quality standards like VietGAP and GlobalGAP, according to the department.

The local Nha Ho Research Institute for Cotton and Agriculture Development has created many new grape varieties like NH 01-152 and NH04-102.

Table grape variety NH 01-152 weighs 500-800 grams per bunch, is wine red, has slightly sweet and crunchy flesh, and has an average annual yield of 12-16 tonnes per hectare.

The institute is providing a variety to farmers and cooperatives to replace some degenerated ones.

Pham Thi Dung, who has a 4,000sq.m grape orchard in the village said she grows four table grape varieties to serve tourists.

She also sells products such as raisins, syrups, wines, and juices, she said.

“To have beautiful looking and even-sized grapes, my family has adopted VietGAP standards, reducing the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers to make the grape plants grow well and offer high yields.”

Thai grape gardens are usually open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., welcoming customers on all days of the week. Photo: Gody,vn

Thai grape gardens are usually open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., welcoming customers on all days of the week. Visitors can freely visit the vineyard and take photos for free.

Tourists not only have the the opportunity to admire the beauty of the vineyards but can also enjoy fresh grapes, and products made from grapes, learn and explore grape varieties, and receive instructions on growing techniques from the garden owners.

According to Nguyen Van Hoa, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ninh Thuan province, the eco-tourism model of visiting vineyards and grape farms in the area is developing strongly in Ninh Hai, Ninh Phuoc and Ninh Son districts. This model contributes to diversifying and enriching products, increasing choices for tourists when learning and experiencing the beauty of Ninh Thuan's homeland and people.

Thai An Grape Village is an ideal destination for tourists who love nature and enjoy the sweet taste of ripened grapes. Photo: Vietgoing

To meet the requirements of serving tourists visiting the vineyard, the Tourism industry coordinates with localities to open short-term training classes for people on guest reception skills, how to arrange various types of services and install signs along the route to guide visitors.

Thai An Grape Village is an ideal destination for tourists who love nature and enjoy the sweet taste of ripened grapes. This place is not only an attractive spot in Ninh Thuan but also a testament to the people's perseverance, enthusiasm, and pride in making tourism from specific agricultural products.

The dreamy look of Thai An grape village under the sunlight. Photo: MIA

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