Tuong Duong mangoes are a specialty of the region.
(Baonghean)From mid-May to the end of June each year, mangoes from Hoa Binh and Thach Giam (Tuong Duong) are in season. The fragrant and sweet taste of these mangoes is favored by many people from all over. In the past, the area planted with mangoes was quite large. In recent years, this fruit tree has shrunk as people have converted the land to orchards and planted other raw material crops.
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| Bring tools for picking mangoes. |
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| Picking mangoes |
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| Mangoes are being sold at the market. |
These days, venturing up to the vast Thach Giam mountain range, under the scorching sun exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, we get to enjoy mangoes, a specialty of this region.
Due to the lack of large, fixed purchasing centers, mango prices are volatile. In Hoa Binh town, the price ranges from 25,000 to 30,000 VND per kilogram. In Cay Me village (Thach Giam commune), it is 15,000 to 20,000 VND per kilogram. Compared to previous years, mango prices have increased slightly this year...
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