A Juicy Farm Tour Trip to Luc Ngan’s Lychee Orchards

Have you ever tasted a lychee straight off the tree, still warm from the sun? Let me tell you – it’s pure magic.

Last weekend, I escaped the buzz of Hanoi for a day and ventured into Bac Giang province, Vietnam’s lychee capital. I didn’t quite know what to expect when my alarm went off at 4:30 AM (ugh), but by the time the sun rose over misty rice paddies and rolling orchard hills, I knew I was in for something special.

We left the city before dawn, the streets still quiet, and drove north as the first light turned the sky from deep blue to gold. Soon, the glass towers and scooters faded behind us, replaced by quiet villages waking up for the day. It felt like hitting pause on my busy life and stepping into a slower, sweeter world 

First Stop: Lychee Heaven at Kim Market

Our first taste of lychee madness? Kim Market in Luc Ngan. It was PACKED with energy. Picture endless stalls stacked high with juicy, red lychees, farmers shouting cheerful prices, and the scent of ripe fruit thick in the air. I swear it felt like walking through a fruit festival.

Kim Market is one of Vietnam’s largest wholesale lychee hubs during the harvest season, and you feel it. Everyone’s hustling: loading, buying, selling, laughing. Naturally, I bought a kilo (okay, maybe two) for the road. Only 40,000 VND per kg? A steal for that kind of sweetness.

Farm Tour Time! Pick-Your-Own Bliss in the Orchards

Then we visited a local family farm — and honestly, it was the highlight of the whole trip. They welcomed us with hot tea and kind smiles, and after a quick chat about their life and harvest routine, we stepped into lychee paradise.

The orchard was straight-up magical. Branches heavy with fruit stretched across the sky like nature’s candy shop. We got to pick our own lychees straight from the tree — warm from the sun, bursting with juice, sweet with just a hint of tart. I probably ate a dozen right there under the shade. Zero regrets.

Oh, and the photos? Next level. If you’re even a little bit into Instagram or scrapbooking, this place is a goldmine.

A Lunch That’ll Ruin You for City Restaurants

All that lychee-picking worked up an appetite, and our host family did not disappoint. Lunch was homemade and cooked with love: fragrant grilled pork, fresh stir-fried greens, sticky rice in banana leaves, and a dessert made from glutinous rice and lychee. Everything was local, seasonal, and ridiculously delicious.

There’s something really special about eating under a shaded porch, surrounded by trees, chatting with people who actually grew the ingredients on your plate. It’s wholesome in the best possible way.

Floating Through Peace at 

Post-lunch, we took a short drive through more fruit-covered hills and arrived at the serene Khuon Than Lake. It was like flipping to the “calm” page of a travel brochure.

We boarded a little wooden boat and just… floated. The water was still and glassy, reflecting the forested hills around us. The only sounds? Birds, the occasional oar splash, and a few of us sighing in awe. At one point, we pulled up by a small island with even more lychee trees and snacked right there, lake breeze in our hair, sun warming our backs.

Saying Goodbye (and Vowing to Return)

By the time we headed back to Hanoi in the afternoon, I was so full — of food, fruit, stories, and smiles. I napped the whole way home, arms wrapped around my bag of lychees like a kid with Halloween candy. We pulled into the city around 5 PM, but my mind was still in the orchard.

Honestly? It’s the kind of day that stays with you — the taste of fresh lychee, the kindness of the locals, the quiet of the lake. If you’re even thinking about going on this farm tour, do it. It’s sweet, simple, and oh-so-satisfying.

💚 Why You’ll Love This Farm Tour Trip

• You can only do this in May–June — lychee season is short, and Luc Ngan is the best place to experience it.
  
  
• You pick your own fruit — straight from the tree. Nothing is fresher.
  
  
• It’s more than fruit — there’s market fun, cultural connection, scenic landscapes, and boat bliss.
  
  
• Perfect for every kind of traveler — families, solo adventurers, photographers, foodies, or anyone who just needs a break from the buzz.
  

🍉 Tips for Your Own Sweet Escape

🕔 Start early. The tour leaves Hanoi around 5:30 AM. Yes, it's early. No, you won’t regret it.

👟 Dress light & casual. Think breathable clothes, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. You’ll be under trees and near water.

💵 Bring cash. The market and farms are cash-only, and trust me — you’ll want to take lychees home.

📸 Charge your phone. You’re gonna want pics of everything. That misty countryside? Those red fruit clusters? Picture-perfect.

📅 Go early in the season. Mid-June can get crowded. Early May has cooler mornings and quieter roads.

So if you’re craving something real, something delicious, and something you can’t find in a guidebook… this is it. The Luc Ngan Lychee Farm Tour is an experience that bursts with life — much like the fruit itself.