# Mekong Delta fruit: what to try and when

> The Mekong Delta is Vietnam’s fruit basket: rambutan, mangosteen, longan, pomelo, dragon fruit, mango, jackfruit and durian, depending on the season. Buy at markets, floating markets or orchards, and ask “Bao nhiêu một ký?” (how much per kilo). A small bag of fruit usually costs 20,000–60,000 VND. Bring a cloth bag.

- URL: https://eatgreenvietnam.com/guides/mekong-delta-fruit
- Region: South Vietnam · City: Mekong Delta
- Published: 2026-09-29 · Last updated: 2026-09-30
- By: the Eat Green Vietnam team (https://eatgreenvietnam.com/about)

Take a boat through the Delta’s canals and you’ll pass orchards heavy with fruit – and boats piled high with it on their way to market.

## At a glance

- **What it is:** Tropical fruit grown in the Mekong Delta’s orchards: rambutan, mangosteen, longan, pomelo, dragon fruit, mango, jackfruit and durian.
- **Where:** Markets, floating markets such as Cái Răng near Cần Thơ, and orchards in Bến Tre, Tiền Giang and Vĩnh Long.
- **Typical price:** Sold by the kilo; a small bag usually costs 20,000–60,000 VND, depending on the fruit and season.
- **Eat green:** Bring a cloth bag and say “Không cần túi nilon” – fruit often comes in several plastic bags.

## How to order

> “Bao nhiêu một ký?”

“How much per kilo?” Then say **cho tôi nửa ký** (half a kilo, please) and point.

## What to try

Rambutan and mangosteen are easy to peel and sweet. Pomelo is like a mild, sweet grapefruit. Dragon fruit is refreshing but gentle. Durian is famous for its smell – some hotels ban it, so eat it at the market.

## Floating markets

The biggest floating markets start at dawn. Wholesale boats hang samples of what they sell on a tall pole. Go early, and choose a boat trip that doesn’t leave rubbish in the river.

## Questions travellers ask

### What is the best time to visit Mekong floating markets?

Early morning, around sunrise, when trading is busiest.

### How do I ask the price of fruit in Vietnamese?

“Bao nhiêu một ký?” – how much per kilo?

### When is fruit season in the Mekong Delta?

Many fruits peak in the hot months from about May to August, but something is in season all year.

### Can I bring durian into my hotel?

Many hotels don’t allow it because of the smell – eat it at the market.

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