Tra Que Vegetable Village

Tra Que Vegetable Village is a traditional organic farming village located about 3 km northeast of Hoi An Ancient Town in Cam Ha Ward, Hoi An, Da Nang. Established over 300 years ago, it is renowned for its chemical-free vegetables grown using seaweed fertilizer from the local lagoon. The village is a community-based tourism site where visitors learn traditional farming methods and experience rural Vietnamese agricultural life.

Visitors can expect a rural landscape of small green plots, irrigation channels and farmhouses on the outskirts of Hoi An. The village offers hands-on farming activities such as raking soil, sowing seeds, watering with traditional watering cans and harvesting herbs. Visitors can join guided tours, interact with local farmers, take cooking classes using freshly harvested vegetables, cycle between fields and photograph the agricultural scenery.

Tra Que Vegetable Village has a history of over 300 years, dating back to the 16th century. It was established by villagers who specialized in growing vegetables to supply Hoi An and the imperial city of Hue. The village has preserved traditional organic farming techniques passed down through generations, notably the use of seaweed from the Tra Que lagoon as natural fertilizer.

The village represents traditional Vietnamese agricultural culture and sustainable organic farming practices. It is an example of community-based tourism in central Vietnam, where farming remains the primary livelihood and cultural identity. Visitors learn about local knowledge, seasonal cultivation and the role of fresh herbs in Hoi An cuisine.