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Enjoyable experience in the heart of Hai Phong city

NGUYEN HANG 26/07/2025 14:29

A new model of urban grape gardens in Hai Phong city is gaining attention, opening up new opportunities for agriculture combined with community-based tourism.

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Visitors enjoy grape-picking in a Ha Den vineyard in Nam Do Son ward

“I was truly surprised to find such a beautiful and romantic vineyard right here in Hai Phong. The fresh air, lush landscape, and the experience of picking ripe grapes by hand were all very enjoyable. I think this model should be expanded so more people can experience it,” said Nguyen Thi Huyen, a resident of Hong Bang ward, after a grape-picking trip with friends in mid-July.

Like Huyen, many Hai Phong residents are excited to take their families grape-picking without having to travel far. One standout destination attracting visitors recently is the vineyard run by Pham Van Linh in Bac Hai residential area, Nam Do Son ward.

Linh’s vineyard, featuring over 800 Ha Den grapevines, is the result of three years of dedicated care. It now welcomes hundreds of visitors each week. What makes the experience special is that visitors can not only admire the heavy bunches of grapes, but also pick them, take photos, enjoy them on site, and bring them home as gifts.

“Locals and tourists really enjoy the grape-picking experience, so I decided to develop it as an eco-tourism site. On weekends, my vineyard can receive from 100 to 300 visitors. During peak months like June and July, it becomes a favorite check-in spot for young people, families with children, and tourists from Ha Noi and Quang Ninh,” said Linh.

Beyond Do Son, the grape-picking model is also expanding in other localities such as Thuy Nguyen, An Duong, and An Lao. In residential area No. 2, Dong Son zone, Luu Kiem ward, everyone knows and praises the vineyard of Cao Xuan Hieu, located near Hon Ngoc 1 bridge. Hieu’s 3,000-m2 vineyard grows both Ha Den and milk grapes.

Hieu opens his vineyard to the public free of charge, allowing visitors to pick and buy grapes at prices ranging from 150,000 to 350,000 VND/ kg.

Hieu targets premium customers and those seeking quality agricultural gifts. His goal is to create a green space that combines production with interactive experiences, where visitors can not only enjoy the scenery but also learn how to grow and care for grapevines, thereby fostering a stronger connection with local agriculture.

Phan Thi Phuong, Head of the Department of Culture and Information of Nam Do Son ward, said the local authorities highly value the vineyard-tourism model. “This is a new approach aligned with the goal of developing green, sustainable agriculture while also promoting community-based tourism,” she noted.

Authorities will support infrastructure development, promotion, and connection with travel agencies to attract more visitors, Phuong added.

The grape-picking model in Hai Phong not only provides clear economic benefits for growers but also helps shape a new path for the city’s agro-ecotourism sector.

In the near future, with government support and enthusiastic community engagement, it is poised to become a unique highlight in the tourism landscape of Hai Phong, which is known not only for its blue seas and delicious cuisine, but also for its dreamy vineyards right in the heart of the city.

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