Lagerstroemia purple I’m not a fan of tombstones. This plant makes me feel dry and lifeless. Most of the year, they appear on the roadside, thin, dusty with a few leaves. However, I still have to admit that it is beautiful when the leaves are in bloom as well as the heart when this plant blooms. Among the summer flowers in Hanoi, Lang Lang is one of the earliest blooming species. In early May, in the midst of the hot and sweltering sun, purple flowers appeared, bloomed in clusters, dyed all the streets and street corners. The dreamy look of this plant is short-lived. After the rains, the flowers fade and gradually fall off. Red phoenix fills the sky Blooming a few days later than the mausoleum, the brilliant red color of the phoenix flower is no less competitive in attracting the eyes of passersby. In many streets and schools, phoenixes are burning the whole sky. In particular, in some places such as along the two sides of To Lich River (on the side of New Grapefruit Road) or Truc Bach Lake area, phoenix flowers are arranged in long rows, simultaneously blooming to create an eye-catching landscape. Flowers bloom is also when the students know it’s time to part. After the drumming of the last lesson, the white shirt and the tears, many people hurriedly picked up the pink phoenix wings and pressed them into their notebooks as if they wanted to hold back time. Canaries and scallops dyed in sunny yellow Not as poetic as the mausoleum or burning like the red phoenix, the canary and yellow scallops seem to blend in with the blazing summer sun. Most of the phalaenopsis trees in Hanoi are classified as ancient trees with tall stems and wide canopy, yellow flowers blooming prominently on green leaves. Meanwhile, the canary is slender, letting down the flower clusters to create a lovely look. Many trees when they are at their most brilliant make passersby only see a shiny yellow color. ‘Nearly mud that does not stink of mud’ Among the flowers of summer, the lotus is the one that blooms most persistently. Lotus has many types, each type has a different blooming time. However, the lotus season usually starts in mid-May and ends in early September. In Hanoi, if you want to see this flower, besides West Lake, you can go to some spots such as Xuan Dinh lotus pond, lagoon. Lotus pond in Quan Son, Lotus lagoon in Nam Hong, Bat Trang lotus pond, Ninh Xa lotus pond or lotus pond in Duong Lam ancient village.

For the people of Hanoi, summer is not only the season of the brilliant red phoenix, the faithful purple mausoleum or the golden canary flower in a corner of the sky, but also the most brilliant lotus flower season. In the last days of May, on many alleys and street corners of the capital, we can easily see street vendors with all kinds of white lotuses and pink lotuses gently blooming. On the streets of Hanoi such as Lac Long Quan, Thuy Khue, Hoang Hoa Tham, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Phan Dinh Phung … began to see the appearance of pink lotus bouquets both strange and familiar. The early summer lotus has not yet fully bloomed, but it is still shy in the breath of nature, and still has pure pearl-like dew drops on it. Loads of flower vendors roaming the streets are both gentle, rustic and bring the unique nature of Hanoi. In the area of ​​Quang Ba flower market (Tay Ho) lotus also began to be sold a lot. The image of the lotus flower has long been associated with folk songs and proverbs, associated with the life and people of Vietnam in general and the Ha Thanh people in particular. For every child of the capital, the pure beauty of the lotus flower is one of the indispensable wonderful things when summer comes. The lotus season usually lasts until the beginning of September, but the most beautiful and fragrant flower period is from the end of May to the second half of June. Bach Diep lotus (Quan Am lotus) has a darker pink color with many layers of small petals and a mild fragrance. In addition to pink lotus, white lotus is also very popular. White lotus is native to India, lotus pond owners said, if well cared for, the plant can grow to nearly 2 meters, the roots crawl horizontally under the water about 3 meters. Referring to Hanoi lotus, people often refer to West Lake lotus. But West Lake lotus flowers often bloom late, so at this time, the street vendors are usually imported from Tu Liem, Thanh Tri, Thuong Tin… The flower buds are nestled on the green foliage. Lotus has many uses: Lotus petals are used to decorate dishes, while the rhizome (lotus lotus root) can be used to process many delicious dishes such as soups, soups, stir-fries… Stamens are dried. dried and used to make tea. Lotus seeds can be made milk, dried as raw materials, made medicine… For tea marinating, lotus at the beginning of the season is the most quintessential gift that heaven and earth have bestowed on the people of this region. The flowers have just bloomed, hundreds of petals are cupped, entwined when the fragrance is still bold and sweetest. At the beginning of the season, because the lotus has not yet bloomed, the price is quite high, ranging from 50,000 to 80,000 VND/bundle of 10 flowers. Even many bouquets cost up to over 100,000 VND if you want to add a lotus flower. Cars full of lotus flowers roaming the streets attracting a large number of people to see and choose to buy. The scent of lotus, who has missed it, lingers forever.

The terraced fields in the pouring water season are picturesque. Photo: ST. The pouring water season, also known as the pouring season, is the season when the highland people take water to the terraced fields to prepare for rice transplanting, this is a very important stage to make the golden seasons of terraced fields. The time from May to June every year, when the first rains of the season bring water to the fields, it is also the time when people focus on planting winter rice to keep up with the time frame. The terraced fields are filled with water from small creeks in the high mountains, shimmering like reflections, stretching to the horizon. At this time, every citizen, one person at a time, busy and urgently focused on water diversion, embankment, and plowing. The final stage is to pull out the seedling to transplant, towards a new crop of cotton-laden, heavy-grained rice. When the water is brought in just enough, the people continue to sow seeds. A few days later, each green field as far as the eye began to appear, they drained the water for the rice to germinate. And when those sprouts bounced up out of the water, people brought the water back to the fields for the seedling to grow a bit more. At this time, the terraced fields look like multi-color paintings: places with yellow alluvial color, places dyed with green color of newly sown seeds, places reflecting purple sky and earth. The unique characteristics of terraced fields are hills with high slopes, winding terrain, mainly taking advantage of the water from the sky, so the work of leading water to the fields is an “art” that requires skillful hands. talented and industrious. The pouring water season becomes one of the unique tourism products of the Northern mountainous region that cannot be found anywhere else. Coming to the highland districts of Bat Xat, Mu Cang Chai, Hoang Su Phi… of Lao Cai, Yen Bai and Ha Giang are like stairs north to the blue sky, creating an extremely beautiful landscape picture. In particular, Bat Xat district (Lao Cai) currently has more than 3,000 hectares of terraced fields, distributed in all communes: Y Ty, Sang Ma Sao, Den Sang, Ngai Thau, notably The Pa valley in the area. 2 communes Y Ty and Ngai Thau have been recognized as national monuments by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The streams Ngoi Phat, Lung Po, and Quang Kim not only make an important contribution to agricultural production and field cultivation, but also become the most beautiful tourist destination in the Northwest.

Blue Ridge Parkway, USA: This is considered one of the most impressive roads in the United States because every late September, the trees change leaves creating a beautiful scene. Japan: Around mid-September, the changes of autumn leaves from Hokkaido to Tokyo and Kyoto make nature extremely romantic and poetic. Westonbirt Arboretum, England: Autumn is the color-changing season of trees in England such as oak trees, gardenia, and Thanh Huong tea trees… captivating anyone who visits. Dalarna, Sweden: More than half of the country is covered by forests, Sweden is a unique “paradise” to see autumn leaves. Umbria, Italy: Autumn in Italy comes later than in the southern regions. In Umbria, during the first two weeks of November, after the grape harvest is the time when the vines change leaves and “light up” the undulating hills with vibrant colors. South Island, New Zealand: Autumn is the best time to visit New Zealand, but in addition, in mid-April, the forests near the lakes and rivers around Tekapo, Waitaki valley and Central Otago change leaves creating beautiful poetic yellow carpet. Jiuzhai Valley, China: This national park has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is famous for its spectacular waterfalls, crystal clear lakes and majestic limestone mountains. Especially, in mid-October, when the trees change their leaves, Jiuzhai is truly a wonderland. Lake Bled, Slovenia: Lake Bled in the Julian Alps is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. In the season of trees changing leaves, the landscape here is like a fairyland with peaceful and quiet beauty. Bavarian Alps, Germany: Autumn in Bavarian is not only famous for beer and cookies but also attracts visitors by pleasant weather and impressive scenery. Lake Distric, England: Lake Ditric is beautiful every season, but in the fall, when the trees change their leaves, this land becomes like a poetic picture in fairy tales. Québec, Canada: At the end of September, the Laurentian Mountains are a “paradise” to watch the oak trees turn color into autumn. Gauja Valley, Latvia: The river bends around the valley in the middle of the season when the trees change leaves creating an impressive beauty for Gauja. It will take you an hour from Riga to this place known as the “Switzerland of Latvia” to admire autumn and the red brick castle of Turaida.