Dong Loi people harvest honey.

Honey season in Dong Loi usually starts in March, when lychee and longan gardens begin to bloom. Bees are raised right in their home gardens, taking advantage of the abundant flower resources to create drops of sweet golden honey. By the end of April, when the lychee and longan season ends, people take their bees back to the mountains, where there are primeval forests with many rare wild flowers.

Lychee and longan honey is golden yellow, with a light sweet taste, while wild flower honey is darker, with a rich sweet taste and a strong aroma. Each type of honey has its own unique flavor, and is popular with many people.

Chairman of the People's Committee of Hoang Van Tap commune affirmed that beekeeping is a "one capital, four profits" profession because the investment cost is low, the initial investment capital is not large, and it does not take up much area. Therefore, beekeeping not only helps Dong Loi people increase their income, but also contributes to environmental protection. Bees help pollinate crops, increase productivity and quality of agricultural products. At the same time, exploiting wild honey also helps preserve precious primeval forests.

The commune currently has over 30 households with over 1,500 bee colonies. To support people in developing sustainable beekeeping, the commune has coordinated with specialized agencies to organize training courses on beekeeping techniques, disease prevention, and finding markets for products. At the same time, the commune also creates conditions for people to access preferential loans to expand production scale. The commune is aiming to build a Dong Loi honey brand, increase product value and create stable output for beekeepers.