Doson Ancient Persimmon Grove
Millennial Heritage Trees at the Foot of Ngoc Mountain
When visiting Do Son, besides admiring the poetic landscape of mountains and sea, visitors also have the chance to witness the ancient persimmon grove, hundreds of years old, at the foot of Ngoc Mountain. Let’s explore together with Doson Resort & Casino in the article below.
The Sacred Ancient Persimmon Grove at the Foot of Ngoc Mountain
To admire the ancient persimmon grove, visitors can stop by Ngoc Xuyen Communal House – a famous national relic. From here, a small path winding along the foot of Ngoc Mountain leads to Dragon Stream and then to the ancient persimmon grove. The cool, winding trail along the mountain slope opens up a journey of delightful and poetic exploration.
The Unique Beauty of the Millennia-old Persimmon Grove
The ancient persimmon grove currently has 17 trees, each ranging in age from several hundred to over a thousand years. Every tree bears a majestic form and carries its own story:
- The Seven-Shoot Persimmon – over 1,000 years old, a symbol of endurance by the sea.
- The Stream Persimmon – more than 800 years old, with a hollow trunk large enough for two people to sit inside.
- The Lady Persimmon – around 700 years old, rising nearly 20 meters tall, standing proudly against the sky.
All of them were recognized as Vietnam Heritage Trees by the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment in 2014.
Historical, Cultural, and Spiritual Values
Beyond its scenic beauty, the ancient persimmon grove is deeply tied to history. During the resistance war, the persimmon trees served as hiding places for documents, secret shelters, and safe meeting points for revolutionaries. In the famine of 1945, the ripe persimmons that fell from the trees helped save many poor families from hunger.
In cultural life, persimmon trees appear in fairy tales, folk games, and in rituals where ripe persimmons are offered on ancestral altars — symbols of purity and family reunion.
An Attractive Destination in Do Son Tourism
Today, the ancient persimmon grove is an ideal destination for experiential travel, meditation, and photography. Every year during the 7th–8th lunar months, the golden persimmons ripen across the hills, filling the air with fragrance, while birds sing in the canopy and sea breezes drift through the mountain crevices, creating a vibrant fairytale-like atmosphere. Visitors can:
- Stroll under the shade of thousand-year-old persimmon trees.
- Meditate and enjoy serenity at the roots of the ancient trees.
- Capture unique artistic photographs.
- Listen to folk tales and memories of the fishing village.
- Taste the sweet, fragrant flavor of golden ripe persimmons, rich with the essence of the homeland.
The ancient persimmon grove of Do Son is a symbol of eternity, embodying the bond between nature and the coastal people. If you have the chance to visit Hai Phong, be sure to stop by and experience the mysterious beauty of this precious thousand-year-old living heritage.
