With nearly 104,000 hectares of orchards, Dong Nai City is one of Vietnam’s largest fruit-growing regions while being widely regarded as the country’s “fruit capital,” home to a diverse range of specialty fruits with strong export potential.
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Long Khanh rambutan, including the Nhan and Java varieties, became Dong Nai’s second specialty fruit to receive Geographical Indication (GI) protection in 2016. |
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The premium golden-skinned Dona durian, cultivated in Xuan Bac Commune, commands high prices thanks to its distinctive golden-yellow rind. |
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Another renowned local specialty is Tan Trieu pomelo, grown in Tan Trieu Ward. Known for its sweet taste, mild acidity and juicy flesh, it is among Dong Nai’s most famous agricultural products and was granted Geographical Indication status in 2012. |
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The city also boasts large plantations of red-fleshed dragon fruit in Xuan Loc Commune. |
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Visitors explore a lush Burmese grape orchard in Binh Loc Ward |
Summer marks the peak fruit harvest season in Dong Nai, when a wide variety of local specialties reach maturity, including mangosteen, avocado, lanzones, rambutan, durian, red-fleshed dragon fruit, and An Phuoc Burmese grapes.
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Specialty mangoes from Loc Thanh Commune are showcased at the 2025 Dong Nai Agricultural Achievements Exhibition. |
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A broad selection of Dong Nai’s specialty fruits was also displayed at the Long Khanh Fruit Festival 2026 |
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Alongside the city's strong banana export sector, several unique and exotic banana varieties were introduced at this year's festival. |
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Tourists capture memorable moments at a unique "rambutan stream" installation during the Long Khanh Fruit Festival 2026. |
In addition, many orchard owners have adopted high-tech farming techniques and used new and imported varieties that generate high economic returns, helping diversify Dong Nai city's fruit products. These include muskmelons, watermelons, oriental melons, imported grape varieties, date palm orchards and Marian plum orchards. By growing specialty or unusual fruit varieties and combining production with orchard tourism, many farmers have created added value from the same area of farmland, contributing to local socio-economic development.
By Binh Nguyen – Translated by Mai Nga, Minho














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