Lang Son’s custard apple market a visit to remember
VOV.VN -Dong Banh market in Lang Son province is a bustling hub of trade in the days running up to the custard apple harvest.
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After harvest, custard apples are brought to Dong Banh Market to be sold. (Photo: To Quoc) |
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Dong Banh is the largest custard market in the northern region. (Photo: FB Hoat Ly) |
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Thousands of farmers gather at the market from the early morning to sell their custard apples, creating a 1km long line of sellers on National Highway 1A. (Photo: SVietnam) |
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A three wheel trailer is laden with custard apple fruit. (Photo:Traveltimes) |
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A couple rides their motorcycle loaded with 40kg of custard apples. (Photo: Lao Dong) |
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Chi Lang custard apples are famous for their sweet taste and attractive flavor. (Photo: Lao Dong) |
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One kilo of custard apples costs from VND50,000-VND70,000. (Photo: To Quoc) |
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Farmers climb the local mountains to harvest the fruit in the early morning. It takes them 2 hours to reach the custard apple garden. (Photo: Lao Dong) |
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Custard apple trees are a good source of income for the local farmers. (Photo: Dan Viet) |
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They can pocket tens of millions of Vietnam dong per crop. (Photo: To Quoc) |
