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Autumn Sơn Tra Harvest Begins in Nậm Nghẹp Village, Sơn La
Every September, Hmong villagers in Nậm Nghẹp, Sơn La head into old-growth highland forests to gather ripe sơn tra fruit.
By Trip2VN Editorial · 1 min read · Published Sep 19, 2026
Ripening Season in the High Forests of Ngọc Chiến
In September, Nậm Nghẹp village in Ngọc Chiến commune, Sơn La province enters its ripening season. Across ancient highland forests, wild sơn tra trees bear fruit that begins to turn rosy pink, according to Thanh Niên Du lịch.
A Longstanding Harvest for Hmong Communities
During this time, local Hmong villagers head into the old-growth forests to gather the ripe harvest. Sơn tra fruit has remained closely connected with village life across many generations.
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