1. Overview of Ut Phuong Fruit Garden
1.1. Where is Ut Phuong Fruit Garden?
- Location: Cay Da Hamlet, Phuoc Thanh Commune, Tay Ninh Province.
- Ticket Price: 30,000 – 50,000 VND/person
- Opening Hours: 9:00 - 18:00
Located about 35 km from Tay Ninh center and just over 2 hours from Ho Chi Minh City, Ut Phuong Fruit Garden is an ideal stopover for those who want to "change the scenery" on the weekend, away from the noisy city to find a slow pace of life amidst nature.
Upon arriving here, visitors can breathe in the fresh air, stroll among the shady trees, and enjoy the taste of fresh fruits just picked from the garden. Depending on the season, each visit to the garden offers different experiences. This flexibility makes Ut Phuong Fruit Garden always retain its unique charm, making it a destination that nature and rustic cuisine lovers will never tire of visiting.
Visiting fruit orchards is an interesting experience that tourists should try. (Source: Collected)
1.2. Ideal time to explore Ut Phuong Fruit Orchard
The Ut Phuong Fruit Orchard welcomes visitors from May to August annually. This is the most ideal time, when the fruits in the orchard are ripe, especially rambutan. Visitors can admire and harvest from the branches laden with fruit.
Visiting the fruit garden when the fruits are ripe is the most ideal time. (Source: Collected)
Tay Ninh sometimes experiences sudden downpours, so you should check the weather forecast before your trip and prepare raincoats, wide-brimmed hats, sunscreen, or sports shoes for convenient travel.
The most beautiful moments to visit the garden are in the morning from 9 AM – 11 AM or in the cool afternoon from 3 PM – 5 PM, when the sun is gentle, the wind is breezy, and the garden space becomes the freshest and most pleasant.
2. Directions to Ut Phuong Fruit Garden
Depending on your starting point, visitors can choose various means of transport and routes to reach Ut Phuong Fruit Garden . Below are detailed instructions to help you easily plan your trip.
2.1. From Tay Ninh Center to Ut Phuong Fruit Garden
The travel distance from Tay Ninh Center to Ut Phuong Fruit Garden is about 35 km, traveling by motorbike or car takes only 45 - 50 minutes. Visitors can refer to the following route: Go to Tay Ninh Holy See → Hung Vuong Street → National Highway 22B → Go Chua intersection → turn right into Hiep Thanh Commune → arrive at Cay Da Hamlet, Ut Phuong Fruit Garden .
2.2. From Ho Chi Minh City to Ut Phuong Fruit Garden
The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Ut Phuong Fruit Garden is about 70 - 80 km, suitable for a day trip.
Suggested transportation:
- Motorbike: For those who enjoy road trips and exploring rural routes.
- Personal car: Convenient to travel, suitable for families or groups of friends.
- Bus: A safe and economical choice, with many daily departures. Some reputable bus companies visitors can choose from include: Saco Travel, Hue Nghia, Nam Chanh.
Directions: Starting from Ho Chi Minh City center → follow National Highway 22 towards Cu Chi → pass Trang Bang → turn into Phuoc Trach Street No. 2 → turn into Hiep Thanh Street → arrive at Cay Da Hamlet, Ut Phuong Fruit Garden .
Note: Currently, Ut Phuong Fruit Garden is not precisely located on Google Maps, you should ask locals in the Cay Da Hamlet area to find the correct way to the garden.
2.3. From Northern and Central Provinces
Visitors from Hanoi, Da Nang, or other Central and Northern provinces can fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat Airport).
From the airport, travel to An Suong Bus Station or Tay Ninh Bus Station by taxi or ride-hailing service. Continue by bus on the Ho Chi Minh City – Tay Ninh route; the travel time is about 2 – 2.5 hours.
After arriving in Tay Ninh center, you can rent a motorbike or take a taxi to travel to Ut Phuong Garden.
Suggestion: If traveling in a large group, renting a private tour vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City to the garden will be more cost-effective and allow for more flexibility in time.
3. What's attractive about Ut Phuong Fruit Garden?
3.1. Green, Spacious Atmosphere
From the moment you step through the gate, visitors will feel the cool, fresh air and the faint scent of ripe fruit in the wind. Ut Phuong Fruit Garden has a large area, neatly planned and clean, providing a relaxing feeling for both adults and children. Under each tree, the owner has delicately arranged hammocks and resting huts for visitors to lie down, sway, and relax after strolling among the fruit-laden trees.
The spacious fruit garden with thousands of old trees shades the paths, making it ideal for visitors to take souvenir photos. The sounds of birds chirping and rustling leaves mixed with the gentle breeze make the space here even more peaceful, completely separate from the hustle and bustle of the city.
With its close, friendly, and rustic garden-style arrangement, Ut Phuong Fruit Garden is not just a tourist spot, but also an ideal place for the whole family to rest and relax on weekends.
3.2. Featured Fruits
Visiting Ut Phuong Fruit Garden, visitors enter a sweet world characteristic of the South, where dozens of fruit varieties are meticulously cared for by experienced garden workers. All fruits here are grown naturally, ensuring they are clean and safe, so visitors can enjoy them with peace of mind at the garden or buy them as gifts.
Rambutan (chom chom) is the most cultivated fruit in the garden. (Source: Collected)
Among them, rambutan (chom chom) is the most cultivated tree and also the "soul" of the garden. During the peak season, usually from May to August, the entire premises seem to be adorned in a vibrant outfit with red and yellow colors mixed among the lush green foliage.
The garden currently cultivates two main varieties of rambutan: local rambutan (chom chom ta) and Thai rambutan (chom chom Thai). The local rambutan variety is crossbred from native wild varieties, with shorter trees, long, slightly pointed oval leaves, small, round fruits that turn from yellow to red when ripe. The flesh of the local rambutan is thin, with a mild sweet and sour taste, and particularly fragrant, while the Thai rambutan yields larger fruits with thick skin and crisp flesh, suiting the palate of many tourists.
Besides rambutan, the garden also features many other fruit trees such as durian, mangosteen, jackfruit, yellow mangosteen, green mangosteen, mango, custard apple, and pomelo. This diversity keeps the space vibrant, suitable for leisurely strolls and an ideal destination for nature lovers who want to pick fresh fruits directly from the garden.
3.3. Experience picking and enjoying fruits at the garden
One of the most beloved activities for visitors to Ut Phuong Fruit Garden is picking and enjoying fruits right at the garden. Visitors will be guided by staff on how to identify ripe fruits and instructed on the correct picking techniques to avoid damaging branches or affecting future harvests.
After picking, visitors can enjoy the fruits on-site, savoring the pure sweetness and freshness of just-picked produce. For many families, this is also an opportunity for children to have a hands-on experience, learning about the process of planting, caring for, and harvesting fruit trees, thereby fostering a love for nature and agricultural labor.
If you wish to take fruits home as gifts, visitors can use the garden's careful packaging service, which helps preserve the fruits' freshness during transit. Directly picking and enjoying sweet rambutan (chom chom) or refreshing mangosteen, amidst a peaceful, tree-shaded setting, will surely become a memorable experience during your trip to Tay Ninh.
3.4. Recreational activities and check-in spots
Not only attracting fruit lovers, Ut Phuong Garden is also a super hot check-in spot for young people. Any small corner of the garden can become a perfect backdrop for a beautiful photo. Many visitors enjoy strolling along the stone-paved path amidst rows of bright red rambutan, where sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a shimmering, colorful scene.
Along the paths, bamboo huts and gently swaying hammocks, imbued with Southern Vietnamese charm, serve as ideal resting spots and natural, rustic photo corners. With fresh air, vibrant scenery, and a friendly atmosphere, Ut Phuong Garden always offers visitors a feeling of comfort and joy.
The fruit garden has many spaces for check-ins. (Source: Collected)
3.5. Southern Vietnamese Cuisine at the Garden
After visiting and picking fruit, visitors can stop by the culinary area within the garden premises to enjoy rustic dishes, rich in the flavors of the Mekong Delta. The dishes here are prepared from fresh ingredients, with familiar yet very appealing tastes.
Some notable dishes include deep-fried tilapia wrapped in rice paper, chicken salad with white congee, fragrant Mekong Delta fermented fish hotpot, lotus leaf-wrapped rice, or refreshing fruit sweet soup.
Visitors enjoy cuisine right at the huts in the fruit garden. (Source: Collected)
On weekends or peak seasons, visitors should book a table in advance for faster service and convenient seating. With a rustic space, authentic delicious dishes, and the faint scent of fruit in the wind, a meal at Ut Phuong Fruit Garden will be the perfect ending to a sweet day of experience in the countryside of Tay Ninh.
4. Notes when visiting Ut Phuong Fruit Garden
To have a complete and enjoyable visit to Ut Phuong Fruit Garden, visitors should note some small but very important points below. This is not only a way for you to have a fun experience, but also contributes to preserving the landscape and the cultural beauty of the Tay Ninh countryside.
Ask before picking fruit: Each type of fruit in the garden has its own regulations; not all types can be picked and enjoyed for free with the entrance ticket. Visitors should ask the garden owner or staff carefully before picking to avoid misunderstandings and to know how to pick without harming the trees.
Do not break branches, climb, or harm the trees: The trees in the garden are meticulously cared for. Breaking branches, picking leaves, or climbing can damage the trees and affect the yield in the following season.
Maintain general hygiene: There are many trash bins conveniently located within the premises. Visitors should collect their trash after eating and drinking, and not litter plastic bags or fruit peels indiscriminately to protect the green – clean – beautiful environment of the garden.
Bring snacks and drinks: Visitors can bring some light food and cool drinks to consume during breaks between garden areas. However, it is advisable to avoid bringing strong-smelling food or waste that is difficult to dispose of.
Buy fruit to take home: If you wish to buy fruit as gifts, you should ask staff for assistance with packaging and preservation to keep the fruit fresh longer during transit. This is also a practical way to support local agricultural products.
Comfortable attire: Tay Ninh's weather is warm and sunny year-round, so you should choose light, breathable clothing, wear sports shoes for easy movement, and don't forget sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, or sunglasses to protect your skin while walking between garden areas.
5. Suggested other attractions near Ut Phuong Fruit Garden
If you have visited Ut Phuong Fruit Garden, you can combine it with exploring other famous tourist spots not far away.
5.1. Explore Sun World Ba Den Mountain
Ba Den Mountain has long been a symbol of Tay Ninh tourism, a place where majestic nature and unique spiritual culture converge. At the summit, the Sun World Ba Den Mountain complex impresses with its modern cable car system and large-scale architectural works, notably the Tay Bo Da Son Lady Buddha statue, the tallest bronze statue in Asia, majestically located on the mountaintop, attracting tens of thousands of pilgrims each year.
Sun World Ba Den Mountain offers a multi-experience journey for visitors.
Additionally, the 36m high, over 5,000-ton Maitreya Buddha statue, assembled from 6,688 sandstone blocks simulating the image of terraced fields, is an architectural masterpiece bearing a strong Buddhist imprint. Visitors here can attend the candle-offering ceremony every Saturday evening or enjoy a water music show combined with modern lighting technology, this is a unique experience in a sacred space.
Sun World Ba Den Mountain is also a cultural destination, where visitors can learn about local beliefs, participate in traditional festivals, and feel the characteristic spiritual rhythm of the Tay Ninh region.
5.2. Dau Tieng Lake
Dau Tieng Lake is the largest artificial lake in Vietnam with an area of over 27,000 hectares. Compared to the "inland sea" of the Southeast region, this place captivates visitors with its clear blue waters, tranquil atmosphere, and fresh climate year-round.
During the high water season (from August to November), the lake surface spreads out like a mirror, reflecting the sky and clouds, creating a poetic scene ideal for those who enjoy sightseeing or relaxing fishing. In the low water season, the lush green grass banks along the lake become an ideal camping spot for groups of friends or families; visitors can paddle SUP, take a boat to Nhim Island in the middle of the lake to enjoy the peaceful feeling amidst vast nature.
Dau Tieng Lake is an ideal camping spot with family and friends. (Source: Collected)
Nowadays, many natural tourism services have been established around the lake to serve short-term vacationers, from lakeside eateries to picnic campsites. With its rustic beauty and clear atmosphere, Dau Tieng Lake is an ideal stop after visiting Ut Phuong Fruit Garden .
5.3. Tay Ninh Holy See
Tay Ninh Holy See is the center of Cao Dai religion, a religion born in 1926 in this very land.
The structure stands out with its architecture harmoniously combining Eastern and Western philosophies, bearing strong symbolic elements and spiritual significance. Within the premises, the Eye of Heaven symbol appears in many places, reflecting humanity's belief in the existence of God.
Annually, two major festivals are held here: The Great Ceremony of Duc Chi Ton's Birthday (8th day of the first lunar month) and the Diêu Trì Palace Banquet Festival (full moon of the 8th lunar month), attracting thousands of followers and visitors from all directions.
Followers gather at the Tay Ninh Holy See during the Dieu Tri Palace Ceremony. (Source: Collected)
When visiting, please remember to leave your shoes outside, dress respectfully, and avoid taking photos with the Heavenly Eye as the background to show reverence. With its unique architecture and sacred atmosphere, the Tay Ninh Holy See is not only an important spiritual and cultural destination but also a distinctive religious symbol of this land.
Ut Phuong Fruit Garden is an attractive ecological tourist spot for families and young people on weekends. Not only do visitors have the opportunity to enjoy fresh fruit, but they can also relax in the cool green atmosphere, experience many interesting activities, and bring back local specialties as gifts. If you are looking for a place to “change the scenery” near Sai Gon, schedule a visit to this fruit paradise today.
