The Fragrant Flavor of Tan Lac Red Pomelo

Visiting Tan Lac Red Pomelo region in late November offers a chance to experience the distinctive, pervasive fragrance and the sight of perfectly ripened, golden-yellow fruit. In the orchards, farmers and households are busy harvesting their “sweet fruits,” hoping for a bumper "golden season." With an expanded area of over 700 hectares across the district, the pomelo has affirmed its quality and built the Tan Lac Red Pomelo brand. It has become a source of pride for Phu Tho’s farmers, who hope to reach markets both domestically and internationally.

Charming Muong girls beside a cluster of Tan Lac Red Pomelos.

The Tan Lac Red Pomelos glow golden under the sunlight.

Farmers meticulously tend to the fruit before harvest.

Tan Lac Red Pomelo boasts beautiful appearance and a clean, sweet taste.

The Red Pomelo is a key crop, well-suited to the local climate and soil conditions.

The Red Pomelos are harvested and gathered at the foot of the hills.

The people use large sacks for packaging, making transportation to consumption points easier.

The Tan Lac Red Pomelo is expected to be priced between 10,000–20,000 VND per fruit in the 2025–2026 crop season, depending on quality.

The Red Pomelos are carefully packed into sacks to ensure easy transportation and good ventilation.

Tan Lac Red Pomelos weigh an average of 0.9–1.4 kg. The segments are juicy, vibrant pinkish-red, and taste very crisp and sweet.

Local traders are busy transporting Tan Lac Red Pomelos to consumption points.

The people work hard to transport and organize the sacks of Red Pomelos.

The Red Pomelo orchards are an ideal check-in spot for young people.

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