Giant Winter Melon Village of Chanh Trach (Làng Bí Đao Khổng Lồ)

Adventure Bình Định, Vietnam

About Giant Winter Melon Village of Chanh Trach (Làng Bí Đao Khổng Lồ)

A remarkable rural destination in My Tho commune, Phu My, known for producing giant winter melons weighing between 30 kg and 70 kg. Showcases an unusual agricultural landscape where enormous fruits hang suspended from elevated trellises, carefully supported by handmade nets and fabric hammocks to protect the vines. Preserves a multi-generational farming tradition where locals select seeds from the largest harvests, though unique local soil and climate conditions give the melons their signature size. Features a striking visual spectacle during peak season, with green trellises filled with massive pale-green melons hanging overhead like giant natural lanterns.

Getting there

Accessible by traveling north from central Quy Nhon toward Phu My district, heading into My Tho commune to reach the Chanh Trach agricultural village. Best visited seasonally between April and June, with May serving as the prime month to witness the main harvest and fully grown suspended melons. Local farmers typically plant the crops around December and January, meaning early plantings develop through spring before reaching maturity in early summer. Wear comfortable walking shoes to stroll through the garden paths, and respect private property and local farming guidelines when taking photos of the suspended melon trellises.