5 places to discover
An Binh Island is a river island on the Co Chien River in An Binh Commune, Long Ho District, Vinh Long Province, in the Mekong Delta. Formed by alluvial deposits, it is known for lush fruit orchards, traditional garden houses and homestay tourism. The island preserves southern Vietnamese rural life and is a popular day-trip and overnight destination from Vinh Long city, opposite the island.
Bollywood Veggies is an organic farm and agritourism attraction in the Kranji countryside of Lim Chu Kang, northwestern Singapore. Established in 2000, it combines food cultivation with education and dining. The 10-acre site features vegetable plots, fruit orchards, a Food Museum, and the Poison Ivy Bistro serving farm-to-table cuisine. Known for promoting sustainable farming and local food heritage, it offers guided tours, cooking classes, and family-friendly exploration of Singapore's rural landscape.
Ko Yao Noi is a small island in Phang Nga Bay, part of Ko Yao District in Phang Nga Province, situated between Phuket and Krabi. Known for its quiet, rural character, the island features traditional Muslim fishing villages, rice paddies, rubber plantations, sandy beaches and limestone karst scenery. It is notable for low-key eco-tourism, cycling and kayaking, offering a contrast to busier nearby resort islands while remaining within Ao Phang Nga National Park's seascape.
Thuy Bieu Village is a historic riverside village in Thuy Bieu Ward, about 5 km southwest of central Hue along the Perfume River. Known for its centuries-old garden houses (nha vuon), thanh tra pomelo orchards, and preserved Hue traditions, it is notable as an ancient agricultural village near the former imperial capital. The village combines traditional architecture, farming heritage, and community-based tourism in a tranquil green setting.
Tropical Spice Garden is an 8-acre eco-garden located in Teluk Bahang, Barat Daya District, Penang. Set on a former rubber plantation along the island's northwestern coast, it showcases over 500 species of tropical flora, spices and herbs. Opened in 2003, it is notable for its landscaped spice terraces, jungle trails and educational focus on the region's historic spice trade and ethnobotany.