Great Wall

Although China is rich in land and resources and has many historical sites, the Great Wall is undoubtedly one of the best, and no other scenic spot can match it. This is the most famous military fortification in ancient China. It was built nearly 3,000 years ago and has a total length of 21,196.18 kilometers. It ranks first among China’s top ten historical sites and deserves its name.

Guilin Scenery

Almost everyone in China has heard such a sentence: “Guilin’s mountains and rivers are the best in the world.” This is not an exaggerated statement. China has many natural beauties, each with its own characteristics, but its scenery and humanities can resemble Guilin. The perfect combination is very few. When you come to Guilin, take a boat tour on the Lijiang River, as if you are in a beautiful fairyland, which makes people linger.

the Forbidden city

As the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China, the Forbidden City in Beijing can be regarded as a master of Chinese classical palace architectural art. It covers an area of ​​720,000 square meters, has more than 70 large and small palaces, more than 9,000 houses, and has different roofs. There are more than 10 kinds. Therefore, every time I go to the Forbidden City in Beijing, I cannot help being shocked by its grandeur.

Hangzhou West Lake

Among the numerous lake attractions in China, although West Lake is not the most beautiful, it is the most legendary. In this scenic area of ​​only 49 square kilometers, there are more than 100 park attractions, large and small, which can be called a step-by-step scene. Its interruption bridge, Leifeng Pagoda, Qianwang Temple, Jingci Temple and other scenic spots are well-known. Almost every tourist can say some allusions.

Suzhou gardens

If the Forbidden City in Beijing is the master of ancient Chinese palace architecture, then Suzhou gardens are the outstanding ones of Chinese classical private gardens. The history of Suzhou gardens can be traced back to the 6th century BC, but most of the gardens that survive today originated from the Ming and Qing dynasties, representing the Humble Administrator’s Garden, the Lingering Garden, and the Lion Forest.

Huangshan, Anhui

As the saying goes: “The Five Sacred Mountains do not look at the mountains when they return, and the Huangshan Mountain does not look at the mountains when they return.” The Five Sacred Mountains are believed to be familiar to everyone. They are Taishan, Huashan, Hengshan, Songshan and Hengshan. They are distributed in the north and south of the river and have their own characteristics. However, Huangshan Mountain is the master of the mountain landscape, not only the Five Sacred Mountains, but also the Five Sacred Mountains.

Three Gorges of the Yangtze River

I believe that my friends have memorized this poem by Li Bai: “The resignation of the Emperor Baidi to the colorful clouds, the thousand miles of Jiangling will be returned in one day.” Among them, Baidi City is one of the famous scenic spots in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, located on the north bank of the Yangtze River at the mouth of the Qutang Gorge. On the top of Baidi Mountain, there are towers of flying eaves and pavilions, hidden among the lush forests.

Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan

Among China’s top ten historical sites, Sun Moon Lake is undoubtedly the most controversial one. Many people think it is a mere name, and neither the scenery nor the historical heritage is commendable. However, as the largest natural freshwater lake in Taiwan Province of my country, Sun Moon Lake was a major tourist attraction during the Qing Dynasty. It is known as “a cave outside the world”, and it is unique and worth visiting.

Chengde Mountain Resort

Although compared to the other top ten places of interest, the mountain resort is not as famous as it is, but it is still a tourist attraction not to be missed. This is one of China’s three ancient architectural complexes, covering an area of ​​5.64 million square meters, with more than 120 groups of large and small buildings. It can be called “a garden in the mountains and mountains in the park”. Pavilions, pavilions and landscapes and grasslands reflect each other. Communication outlines a picture of a beautiful landscape garden.

Xi’an Qin Terracotta Warriors

Originally, among the many ancient monuments in Xi’an, it was particularly difficult to rank as the top one, because all of them were very large and many could be contended, but since the advent of the Qin terracotta warriors and horses, there has been no such controversy. Some people have always wanted to give the terracotta warriors and horses the title of “the eighth wonder of the world”. The starting point is good, but I think the historical and cultural significance of the terracotta warriors and horses does not need any title to prove it. It is one of the greatest miracles in the world. After the editor: Today, although these top ten places of interest are somewhat controversial, they are rare tourist attractions on the whole. If you have the opportunity, it is recommended to go all over and admire the great rivers and mountains of the motherland

Every early morning, if you are in Hanoi, stepping out of the house will see crisscrossing the streets with flower stalls and carts full of fragrant lotus flowers. The lotus flowers that are sold for sale are those that have bloomed so that the inner petals and petals can be seen. Lotus is brought home to plug, overnight, the flowers bloom, rounder than the bowl of soup, the petals of the rose are bright, the fragrance is fragrant throughout the room. Visiting offices and small houses, it is also easy to see vases of lotus flowers with light pink, dark pink or white colors… The gentle fragrance makes the whole room more cool and full of life. Coming to Hanoi, whenever people mention lotus, people immediately think of the famous Tay Ho lotus region. Between the sweltering summer months and the hot sun, Hanoi still has a poetic and ethereal corner, where Hanoians seem to temporarily put aside their daily busyness to wake up early to see the pink lotus buds. budding, immersed in the lotus aroma of West Lake and leisurely sip a cup of tea marinated with fragrant lotus flowers. At West Lake, when the lotus season comes, this place is likened to a picture with two colors of lotus leaves and pink of lotus petals. People are fascinated by that beautiful flower color, so despite the sweltering heat, they still have to visit West Lake to admire the lotus pond in the season. The lotus season starts from the end of June and lasts until the beginning of September. And for a long time, one of the ethereal culinary delights of Ha Thanh people is enjoying Tay Ho lotus tea, which is meticulously processed and seasoned with lotus grown only in West Lake. Marinating lotus in the lagoon is always more elaborate, but in return the tea will have a different flavor… “One of the uses of West Lake lotus is to marinate tea. In the morning when the dew is still on the lotus flowers and leaves, it is also a suitable time for tea marinating. The lotus petals are wrapped with a layer of dried tea, marinated overnight, the taste is very special “- a lotus grower in West Lake shared. Wandering in the lotus ponds in Hanoi’s West Lake at the time of lotus bloom, where many memories from the childhood of many Hanoians are kept, is a peaceful, simple and memorable feeling for the tourists. traveler… In addition to the West Lake lotus pond, in recent years, the lotus pond in An Phu commune (My Duc district, Hanoi city) has also become a photography paradise for many young people. Lotus lagoon has a relatively large area with nearly 200 hectares specializing in lotus cultivation. When the morning sun of summer comes on, it is also the time when the lotus trees wake up excitedly. The lotus leaves slowly stretched out to cover the lake as if to embrace the sky and the earth. Coming here, visitors will be mesmerized by the ethereal and pure beauty of flowers. People in An Phu commune said: The most ideal time to see lotus is in the morning from 7am. Because the fresh, cool morning air is mixed with the sweet, soothing, and unusually pure scent of lotus, making visitors feel intoxicated when they arrive and remember forever when they leave. The most impressive point here is that the lotus ponds of An Phu commune are interwoven with the overlapping limestone mountains, giving visitors a new and poetic feeling like being lost in the lotus valley. Previously, An Phu lotus pond area was a low-lying land, only specialized for rice cultivation. In recent years, households in An Phu commune have switched to growing lotus because they realize that growing lotus brings higher economic benefits than rice cultivation. Growing lotus is both economical and does not waste land, but it also becomes an attractive tourist destination for tourists to visit, take photos, and record interesting moments in the romantic lotus ponds. And when it comes to lotus, it would be remiss not to talk about Dong Thap Muoi lotus. In the past, when lotus was not everywhere, only in Dong Thap Muoi were there picturesque lotus fields that captivated people’s hearts. Lotus has also become a symbol and pride of the people of this province with the famous slogan: “Pure as lotus soul”. Thap Muoi lotus pond is located in My Hoa commune (Thap Muoi district, Dong Thap province), about 39 km from Cao Lanh city. Dong Sen Thap Muoi is considered one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the Mekong Delta. The young women in ao dai rowing boats in the middle of Dong Thap lotus pond have become a familiar and close image of the Vietnamese people. If the lotus in the North only blooms in summer, the lotus in Dong Thap is very special because it blooms all year round. Lotus is present everywhere in Dong Thap and during the flood season (about August to November every year), along with the abundance of local products and the vast and captivating scenery, the sweet scent of lotus attracts visitors. Tourists return to the lowland swamp. Coming to the lotus lagoon here, you not only immerse yourself in the poetic and romantic scenery of immense lotus flowers, but also can row a boat, fish and pick lotus flowers together with the people, enjoy the food. specialties of the western river such as grilled snakehead fish rolled in young lotus leaves, braised perch, lotus tea… As “the capital of pink lotus land”, many places in Dong Thap province are covered with the brilliant pink color of lotus flowers. Offices and schools in the city also grow many potted lotus flowers and other ornamental plants. This is also a famous locality for high-class products made from lotus. Regarding food, there are lotus tofu, lotus seed cake similar to Hai Duong specialty mung bean cake, lotus heart tea, lotus flavored tea, lotus seeds used to eat fresh such as boiled, cooked tea, stewed meat. Lotus can also be extracted to produce cosmetics, functional foods, pharmaceuticals, and especially, lotus silk and fabrics have very high value…

This year, however, the situation is completely different. Talking to VTC News, Ms. Van Anh, an employee of a famous photography studio with lotus photography packages with an address in Trung Liet, Dong Da, said that due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the studio lost 90% of its revenue. revenue compared to previous years. The lotus photography service lost hundreds of millions of dong because of the outbreak. According to Ms. Van Anh, every year when the lotus season comes, the studio serves about 30-40 visitors to take photos of lotus a day. On weekends, the number of visitors is even more crowded. The lotus photography package that customers often choose is the basic package for VND 699,000. Thus, each day the revenue from taking photos of lotus can reach from 20 to 29 million VND. This year, the epidemic broke out right in the lotus blooming season, so the photography service with lotus was stopped, almost no customers. “ It is estimated that the studio loses about 600-800 million VND in revenue from lotus photography service in a month “, said Ms. Van Anh. Thanh Nam, a freelance photographer, said that at the beginning of summer every year, he had to schedule a whole week to take photos of lotus flowers for guests. But this year, the lotus flower has bloomed, but no guests have booked an appointment yet. “ Even if someone booked an appointment, I had to make an appointment for them to finish the translation before taking pictures. But when will the epidemic end, while lotus blooms only have a season and do not last ‘, Nam said sadly. Lotus flowers are in full bloom in West Lake, Hanoi but are absent from visiting. It is known that the price of a set of lotus photos of this photographer ranges from 400,000 to 600,000 VND excluding makeup and costume rental. In the lotus season, he takes pictures for about 2-3 guests every day. The epidemic caused him to lose millions of money every day. Mr. Chung, owner of a lotus pond in West Lake, where photographers often go to take photos of lotus for guests, shared: “ How much does it cost to sell lotus flowers, the income only depends on the photographer, but now the photographer doesn’t bring customers to take pictures anymore, it is considered a hungry year “. In addition to the income from the entrance fee collected by visitors when taking photos at the lotus lake, in previous years, Mr. Chung also opened a rental service for costumes on the spot, this service also brought a significant source of revenue. This year, in the context of the outbreak of the epidemic, these revenues are considered to be zero, causing the owner of the lotus garden to struggle and struggle. Only counting the entrance fee to the lotus garden, lotus pond owners like Mr. Chung lose millions of dong a day because of the epidemic. 10 kiosks for renting costumes at the West Lake lotus pond are empty because there are no customers. Ms. Hoang Anh, the owner of a costume rental shop including camisole, ao dai, ba ba shirt… said that in previous years, in the lotus season, every day, customers asked to rent a camisole, every weekend they could earn it. million from this “follow-up” service. Her shop sometimes doesn’t even have enough items to rent to customers. However, this year almost no guests asked to rent anymore. On the way to the West Lake lotus garden, you can easily see street vendors selling both pink and white lotus flowers. Ms. Tuong, a seller, said that every year, at the beginning of the season, lotus flowers are expensive, selling as much as they can. Many customers buy each bunch of 10 flowers to make photo props. But this year, it’s much more sluggish, only 30,000 VND for the whole bunch and still no buyers. Street vendors filled with lotus flowers at the beginning of the season. Mai, a customer who likes to take photos of lotus, shared: “For four years now, every year I take pictures with the West Lake lotus. There are years when you have to book an appointment with a photographer, making an appointment a week before it’s your turn. This year is the season, although I am very excited and know that if I take photos at this time, I will not have to jostle and compete, but due to the epidemic, I have to comply with the regulations on distance, so I have to wait for the epidemic to end before I can take photos.” .

In recent years, the high-class West Lake lotus tea, priced from 7 to 10 million VND / kg, has been bought by many giants. Photo: PasGo. Tay Ho lotus tea has long been known as “the first natural tea”, is the most delicate tea of ​​Vietnam that no other country in the world has. Photo: Facebook According to the seller, the best lotus-marinated tea is usually made by traditional manual and star-dried methods. Photo: Facebook. The tea used to marinate lotus must be Tan Cuong Dinh tea (Thai Nguyen). The price for each pound of tea, unmarinated lotus is 3-5 million VND/kg, so when marinated in lotus, the price is up to 8-10 million VND/kg. Photo: Traéntayhominhcuong The tea used to marinate lotus must be Tan Cuong Dinh tea (Thai Nguyen). The price for each pound of tea, unmarinated lotus is 3-5 million VND/kg, so when marinated in lotus, the price is up to 8-10 million VND/kg. Photo: Traéntayhominhcuong The tea marinated lotus must be the lotus that grows in the lagoon of Quang Ba village, the pink flowers are just budding and the buds are still blooming, the lotus must be picked before sunrise, then brought back to a cup for rice and then marinated. Photo: Internet Not only the ingredients, the process of marinating lotus tea is also extremely meticulous. Must marinate 7 times, each time is a turn of rice (rice from lotus) and 1 turn of tea. Photo: Vietnamese people. Quality lotus tea is pure green tea when drinking, with a bitter taste then sweet with lotus flavor in the mouth. Photo: People of Vietnam Because the quantity is not much, if they run out, they have to wait until the next crop to order this “first tea”. Photo: Traminhnghia. Also because of the high price, premium lotus tea often serves rich guests, foreign guests or connoisseurs of tea who want to buy to enjoy… Photo: Internet video: It takes 1,000 lotus flowers to get 1 pound of premium lotus tea. Source: News VTV24

Illustration The lotus buds are attached to the lotus calyx and the young lotus leaves stretch to show off their colors, giving off a subtle fragrance. In feng shui, the display of lotus flowers will help purify the air, increase good sand energy and remove evil spirits, helping homeowners avoid all worries. These days, flower lovers often go up to see lotuses on West Lake. Early in the morning, the lotus pond appeared in the mist, as if we were lost in the fairy world. The pink and white lotus flowers rising high above the emerald green lotus leaves make us think of enlightenment, getting rid of the dust of greed – anger – delusion in the life cycle. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, feel the pure fragrance spreading in the wind, your soul is suddenly light. The scent of lotus is like the agglomeration of the spirit of the sun and the rain in the summer. Looming on the lagoon, people rowed small boats to pick lotus flowers to marinate tea. Lotus is usually picked from the mist or when the afternoon falls, because this is the time when the lotus has the deepest scent. Tay Ho lotus tea has become a “famous tea” with a delicate aroma, mysterious charm. Each family has its own traditional secret that is meticulous, sophisticated and precise to make the name of Ha Thanh tea. And behold, the sun has risen… Wherever the sun shines, the lotus wakes up and spreads its wings. The whole lotus dress is like a watercolor painting in the summer sun. Each color of lotus contains a different meaning. The pink lotus is said to be the supreme flower, the symbol of the Buddha bringing peace to sentient beings. The white lotus flower symbolizes purity and innocence. The blue lotus is a great harmony between humans and the natural environment, so it is always taken as a symbol of peace The red lotus symbolizes the love of all species with the compassion of each person. Golden lotus brings good sand and prosperity to the world. The purple lotus is quite rare and symbolizes one of the Buddha’s noble teachings about human enlightenment. Coincidentally, most of the ancient temples at West Lake face the lake. Perhaps that is also the meaningful feng shui of the ancients. In the evening, the sound of temple bells spreads in the air, the fragrant incense and the pure lotus scent make our mind strangely calm. For a moment, it seemed that all the delusions and profanity stopped outside the three-door gate. Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh once wrote the famous calligraphy “No mud – no lotus” with a wise explanation: “The lotus cannot exist without the mud. Likewise, without suffering, there is no happiness. It is through suffering that we know how to create happiness. Therefore, the lotus cannot be rid of the mud. The lotus flower blooms beautifully to show the value of mud. The Zen master’s meaningful message gives us insight into the two categories of cause and effect in everything. Sen had to wait patiently for many days in the mud to come to the right season to bloom and blossom. In June, Ha Thanh street enters the pure and gentle lotus season.

Lilies, also known as lilies, lilies, lilies, etc., are popular flowers, grown in many parts of the world. The shape of this flower is true to its name, when it blooms completely like a loudspeaker or trumpet. In addition, this flower also means to wish for all the good, luck and success. In Hanoi, white lilies are the most popular, symbolizing the innocence, purity, lightness and tenderness of a woman. True to its meaning, when referring to white lilies, people think of the famous painting “Girl with lilies” by painter To Ngoc Van. Every April and May, it’s not difficult to “find” lilies, especially those carrying flowers around the streets of Phan Dinh Phung, Thuy Khue, Quang Ba flower market, etc. It is a pleasure to buy lilies to display in the house to enjoy their pure beauty and gentle scent. I don’t know since when, under the bright sunshine of May, Hanoi capital is adorned with the purple color of mausoleum flowers, which has become a familiar image every summer. Bang Lang is a strong woody plant, the canopy is high and wide, it has all the elements to become a shaded ornamental plant. It is often said that purple mausoleum represents loyalty, represents the innocence of the first love of a pure school age, a love that is not attached to anything. Every May, the lily-of-the-valley flowers in the season bloom, full of life, reaching out to the summer winds. They race to make the whole sky purple, lined up one after another along the streets. Each flower is crowded to show off its color, making anyone passing by feel flustered, stopping to look at it. The lily-of-the-valley tree appears all over the streets and streets of Hanoi, wherever you go, you will see that purple color in full bloom, bringing a sense of lightness, relaxation, dispelling the heat of summer. Without a strong fragrance like milk flowers or jasmine flowers, lily-of-the-valley flowers attract all eyes by their own uniqueness and charm – an unforgettable beauty. The lily-of-the-valley flower blooms quickly but also quickly fades, it will be bare again, losing the beauty it once had after the summer ends, we can only look and recall that purple color when it was still brilliant. “In what beautiful dress with lotus Green leaves with white flowers and yellow stamens…” In the summer of May, when the first showers poured down signaling the arrival of summer, the lotus ponds also began to reveal the first shy flowers. The lotus flower gives off a cool fragrance that captivates people. Sen has been associated with Vietnam for many generations. Lotus is the symbol, the national flower of Vietnam, symbolizing integrity, uprightness and justice. The lotus is self-born, self-sustaining, and every summer, the lotus stretches out strongly, showing off its fragrance in the mud swamp. Past and present, traditional or modern, lotus has always had a place in the lives of Vietnamese people. The lotus is perhaps the only flower that converges in both the philosophical meaning, the noble life and the rise of a strong will to live like the Vietnamese people who have also experienced the “mud”, I came out of the water and bloomed. Not only that, with the symbolic meaning of purity and nobility, lotus is also a part of Vietnamese beliefs, where there is a lotus there is a Buddha, serenity and peace. The lotus is also the symbol of Vietnamese women in ao dai, with a conical hat on their head, and blooming lotus flowers in their hands, this image makes many boys fall in love and flutter. Amidst the jade-green leaves, hundreds of lotus flowers bloomed, both rustic and beautiful, and elegantly surreal, brightening up a large area. That romantic image has woven unforgettable memories in the hearts of Hanoians and tourists from all over the world. Not as poetic as a mausoleum or burning like a red phoenix, the canary is dressed in yellow as if it were in harmony with the blazing sun of summer. Each cluster of canaries hangs down, slender and graceful. Muong canary also has many other names such as Queen Muong, Lantern Flower, … or likened to the apricot tree of summer. The canary is a symbol of love, solidarity and harmony. The yellow color of the canary also represents vermilion, prosperity, and a fresh radiance that brings hope. Canary flowers are found in many places, but are grown most in West Lake. The branches of the canary are thin but golden, full of flower clusters, like lanterns that make people engrossed in their gazes. Walking around West Lake, it is impossible to stop bewildered by the clusters of golden canaries, luxurious and splendid, dotted against the blue sky, making people’s hearts flutter. The canary is beautiful in the bright sunlight of summer and gentle in the red and yellow color of the sunset at West Lake. Referring to the phoenix flower, we cannot forget its brilliant red color – the red color that signals the arrival of summer. Every May degree, every street corner, every street in the capital is filled with the red color of phoenix flowers. The red phoenix is ​​a vibrant color full of vitality that makes people’s hearts flutter before its beauty. Besides the name phoenix, this plant is also known as cylindricula, western scallop. In Hanoi, it is not difficult to see the bright red color of phoenix flowers on roads such as Thanh Nien Street, around West Lake or on the banks of the To Lich River,… Phoenix is ​​not a flower, a branch, phoenix is ​​a red sky. The phoenix flowers bloom in clusters like sparks, adorning the streets of Hanoi. In the middle of the red color, the leaves are green, growing on both sides of the stem like a phoenix’s tail. It is often said that when seeing the phoenix tail showing off its color and the sound of cicadas, it is also the time to signal the arrival of summer. The phoenix is ​​also a symbol associated with the age of students, because the phoenix blooms at the end of the school year, the farewell season of high school students. It is associated with many happy and sad memories of a time when she went to school, so the phoenix is ​​also known as “student flower”. If the mausoleum brings a romantic purple color to the streets of Hanoi, the phoenix flowers light up the fire with bright red flowers in the summer sun. This is also a flower that creates an unforgettable highlight for Hanoi every summer.

Every summer, when the lotus blooms, the family of Mrs. Nguyen Thi Dan in To Ngoc Van street (Tay Ho district, Hanoi) prepares to make traditional lotus tea. Her family has a tradition of more than 70 years in this work. Ms. Dan said that to make 1kg of delicious lotus tea, people pick budding lotus flowers Then separate the stamens (also known as lotus rice) to marinate with the most special tea of ​​Thai Nguyen. Taking lotus rice is the most difficult stage, the artisan must be skillful with his eyes so that the rice is not crushed, keeping the characteristic aroma of lotus. After mixing lotus rice with tea, people marinate it, then dry it and marinate it a second time. In order for the lotus flavor to penetrate deeply into each tea bud, the stages of marinating and drying are repeated up to 7 times. This is the reason why West Lake lotus tea is classified as the most expensive tea. Currently, the original lotus tea made from West Lake lotus costs about 10 million VND/kg. Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy – Dan’s granddaughter-in-law shared, since coming back to be a bride, she was instructed by Mrs. Dan to make lotus tea in a very meticulous way, a feat, requiring very careful study, hard work, to produce special and premium lotus tea products. Each kilogram of tea requires 2 ounces of lotus rice from about 1,000 lotus flowers to marinate. There is no other type of lotus that makes tea as delicious as the West Lake lotus. Only the lotus flowers picked from West Lake can produce such a gentle but deep aroma. However, the lotus area in West Lake is not much, so Dan’s family had to order separately in other places many months ago. In order to have enough lotus to use to marinate tea, Ms. Dan’s family can only make about 5-6kg of this special lotus tea each season because of its sophistication, and only for regular customers. In addition to the premium tea priced at tens of millions of dollars, in recent years, people living around the West Lake area also make “steamed tea”, which is a type of tea that is marinated directly in fresh lotus flowers. The way to make this tea is quite simple, put a small handful of tea in a newly blooming lotus, then tie it, continue to put the lotus flower in water for 2 days, then put it in the refrigerator for 1 day and then wrap the leaves. lotus leaves in the freezer for later use. The advantage of this tea is that it has a reasonable price, you only need to spend from 30,000 – 50,000 VND to get a lotus marinated in tea, when making tea, you still feel the fragrant West Lake lotus flavor every time. Bring the cup of tea to your mouth. For Quang An people, making tea is not necessarily for a living, but they want to preserve a subtle culture of Hanoi people.

The most authentic touch is naturally a swim in person. In fact, many well-known rivers, lakes and seas have no lack of traces of people swimming. Although it is not common for safety and hygiene reasons, we still collected some different swimming stories to see what swimming in these waters is like. Experience. For people in Wuhan, there should be many memories of swimming in East Lake. When I was a child, my dad would take me to the lake to cool off the summer heat naturally. Jumping into the lake with a swimming ring, you can feel the occasional fiddle of water plants and sand slipping through your feet, and you can smell some grassy plants in the lake when you swim. Later, when I grew up, the control of the lake became stricter, and the number of “wild swimming” gradually decreased, and some water activities were replaced by water activities. The “Jumping in the East Lake” activity at the end of summer is a ritual to say goodbye to the summer. People rode into the lake one by one in a cheering, and they can also fall into the lake freely in the most beautiful posture. It seems a little nonsense, but it precisely records the love of Wuhan people for this lake. Now every time I drive by, I think of the simplest happiness of those hot childhoods. In 2010, I visited the West Lake once. At that time, I was traveling to Hangzhou with my wife. A few local friends asked us to row a boat. Halfway through the rowing, there was nothing special to do, so we stopped to chat. A friend suggested: It’s better to have a “skin kiss” with West Lake. “? So everyone undressed and jumped into the water. It was early June, and the water temperature was neither high nor low. Although the water of the lake is not deep, it can’t be pushed to the bottom. I heard that the bottom of the lake has accumulated silt for thousands of years, and it is particularly trapped (but there are no water monkeys). The water quality is good, but because my hometown is on the edge of the Yangtze River, and I often visit the Yangtze River, it is generally more pleasant to visit the Yangtze River. We only swam for a while, we were found by the patrol speedboat and sent back to the boat, and we were educated by the police. A local friend later explained that although the guardrails were not visible by the West Lake, it was still quite safe, because there were many plainclothes lifeguards and security guards “ambushed” nearby. Once they saw the water, they would come out to dissuade them immediately. In the first winter of coming to Beijing, going to the Summer Palace ice skating is what I look forward to most. The anti-freeze treatment before the cold weather has made me feel strong enough. I didn’t expect that the grandfather and aunt swimming in the Summer Palace are the anti-freezing king who plays with the temperature in the palm of the hand. In the river course of Nanruyimen, the bottom of the river can be seen from the part where the ice surface is knocked on. I saw a few old people walking on the shore and jokingly plunged into a specially opened “swim lane”. The relaxed posture and the soft warm sun also seemed to give me the illusion that it was not too cold. It was not until a strong wind blew that the unstoppable chills made me recognize reality. Later, the old people after the exercise told me that in fact, although the hands and feet would freeze quickly under the water, they did not feel particularly cold because the body was moving all the time. When they came ashore after swimming, they were exposed to the cold wind of more than ten degrees below zero, and even their hair quickly formed icicles. Therefore, they also specially formed a winter swimming team to run and exercise together after landing to relax menstruation and invigorate blood. In the summer 5 years ago, I always went to Lingshui Lake for swimming. Many people from Nanning would deliberately drive to Wuming County to find this natural swimming pool. The lake is warm in winter and cool in summer. It stays at around 23°C all year round, so you won’t feel uncomfortable after getting into the water. On the contrary, it is like being baptized by a wave of water before swimming. Lingshui Lake has always been known as “Bi Liuli”. The lush and lush trees on both sides of the lake cover the clear and clear water. It is really a pleasure for people with good water to swim here for two hours. However, I heard that in order to protect the ecological environment in the small county and the involvement rate was too high, it was no longer open to the outside world. To me, the little thing of swimming is more like a miniature “jianghu” of summer entertainment and social synthesis. When I was in high school, I often made appointments with my classmates to swim in Houhai during the summer vacation. The water is not deep, so I can get my head out of the water by tiptoeing. Compared with the swimming pool under the dumplings, Houhai is our open-air summer resort. I also became a rich man fishing, catching shrimps and clams in this “sea area”. Although the water is not too deep, the underwater environment is more complicated. Leaving the stone embankment, I slowly explored the depth with my toes. The mud and green moss on the bottom of the lake were smooth and greasy, and the water plants stuffed between the toes squirmed like a loach, and the unbearable itch made me stagger into the water. I started to swim forward, the water filled my chest, the rapid heartbeat lingering in my ears due to my breath, and while I was distracted, I was photographed underwater by the waves suddenly rolled up by the ferry. After the carp stood up, he found that he had an unexpected joy-a handful of large clams, just at a competitive age, immediately started the clam-touching competition. Now that the water level has also risen after the revetment is built, this wild interest is lost. When I was young, the Jialing River was near our home. In my impression, there was a very gentle embankment, and the smooth pebbles stretched down the river. A large area was framed by floating marks. The water level was not very high, and adults could be stable. Stand up. Before I go to the swimming pool, my grandpa will take me here to play. I set in the swimming ring and can float steadily without exerting any effort. Grandpa tied a rope to the swimming ring and let it go and let me drift down the water for a while. Pull me back again. So, it seemed to me like a mini rafting. The funny thing is that I was not afraid of water at the time, but that the fish in the river would come to eat me. But now, whether it is water quality, embankment environment or river safety, it is not suitable for swimming in the river anymore. This kind of memory is more of a joke after a meal. The winter three years ago should have been the coldest winter in Fuzhou. During the heavy snow festival, the cold air keeps going south and the temperature is close to 0℃, but the water temperature of the Minjiang River remains at about 20℃. So even in winter, swimming in the Minjiang River can only be called spring swimming or autumn swimming, but it takes courage to undress and enter the water in the cold wind. Winter is the time when the water quality of the Minjiang River is the best. I will launch it on the first or 15th day of the lunar calendar when the tide is high. I will swim in the warm river water, step on the rich “special products” carried by the tidal flat, and dry my body after a long swim. Sitting on the edge of the river sunbathing, happiness overflows all over the body, and every pore seems to be reborn. But now the hydrological environment is complex, and the two daily high and low tide packages given by the East China Sea tides are prohibitive. The water quality is no longer suitable for swimming in the lower river. People are more cycling and walking in Minjiang parks along the line. Do you have such swimming experience? Planning/Yueyou New Media Edit/Ning Written / Kelsie, Yin, Phillip Layout design/Gabrielle Presented by Follow us on Yueyou in country CondeNastTraveler Welcome to share and forward Please contact us for reprinting

Met Mr. Ngo Van Xiem on a morning in May. When it was still a bit foggy, Mr. Xiem brought back lotus flowers he had just picked from the lagoon. At that time, the family and workers quickly gathered to cup the petals. Everyone works quickly to get the pistil rice as quickly as possible. I don’t know when the craft of marinating lotus tea has existed in Hanoi, but he was born and raised with the family’s traditional lotus tea marinade from a young age. Mr. Siam said, until his son’s life, his family had 5 generations of making lotus tea. In the past, the old people only marinated tea to drink, treat friends and as gifts. When the market economy developed, many people came to lotus tea as a precious gift of Hanoi as a gift, the demand increased so he developed the family’s profession. Mr. Siam and his descendants separate the petals from the lotus. In order to have a stable source of lotus, Mr. Xiem rented 10,000 m2 of lagoon to cultivate cypress lotus. The lotus plant prefers clean soil and water to live. Therefore, the ingredients for marinating lotus tea are also clean. In the days of May, at the beginning of the season, the lotus pond blooms with about 1,000 – 2,000 flowers, only he and his descendants in the house do it. But in June and July, the lotus blooms, and there are days when up to 10,000 flowers bloom, his family has to hire workers to both pick lotuses under the lagoon and separate the petals at home. After separating and sieving, white lotus rice is obtained. If you want to marinate delicious lotus tea, you must not only know the profession but also understand the lotus. Because the lotus flower only gives the most fragrance when the petals have just opened. If the sun shines on the flower for a long time, the flower will quickly lose its scent, then marinated in tea will not smell anymore. Therefore, from 4 am, he and his family went to pick lotuses. The stage of separating the petals, sifting to get the rice of the pistil until the tea marinade must be finished before 12 noon, to ensure that the lotus flavor does not fly much. The tea selected to marinate lotus must be Thai Nguyen hook tea of ​​the best quality. Marinate lotus rice into tea, then brew and dry. This stage must be repeated 3 times with 21 days to complete 1 batch of lotus tea. The process of marinating the tea is also very elaborate. In the house, the process of marinating lotus rice in tea can only be done by him. The rice of about 1,500 lotus flowers can only marinate 3kg of tea. To make lotus tea delicious, fragrant and fragrant, it must be marinated, brewed, dried, and repeated 3 times. Each marinade takes 3 days. Calculated that each batch of tea from marinating, brewing and drying the finished product takes 21 days. During the time of flower separation, tea marinating and drying, although it is very hot, do not turn on fans and air conditioners, which will make the lotus lose its fragrance. The lotus tea of ​​Mr. Siam’s family was both clean and unique, so it was selected and allowed to serve at the US-North Korea Summit in Hanoi in 2019. After the conference, Mr. Siam was presented by the City People’s Committee. Certificate of Merit for achievements in serving at the Conference. Lotus tea – a gift of friendship Each stage to produce the finished product is a very meticulous tea lotus, if you do not see it with your own eyes, it is difficult for people to imagine. Therefore, each kilogram of lotus tea is currently selling for 7 million VND. In addition, Mr. Siam’s family also produces lotus tea. The price of each cotton ranges from 35,000-50,000 VND/cotton. Making lotus tea is very elaborate, but enjoying the tea must also be done properly to see all the aroma and fullness of the tea. The teapot must be an earthenware pot, without a glossy glaze. Small kettle, buffalo eye cup. After putting the tea into the teapot, rinse it with hot water, then pour the water into the tea and steep for 3-5 minutes to infuse. Mr. Siam also marinated tea in lotus flowers. Drinking lotus tea, if you hurry, you will not see the full flavor of the tea. When the tea is poured into the cup, before enjoying the tea, you must bring it to your nose to inhale each breath, enjoying the scent of lotus mixed with the tea. When drinking, also take small sips, hold the tea in your mouth and swallow slowly into your throat. Drinking lotus tea with relatives, confidants, even just a passerby who wants to hear a conversation about the profession makes people closer together and realizes the full taste of tea. Ms. Dao Thi Hue, from Gia Lam, works at Tay Ho Tourism Company. Previously, she still brought guests here to buy tea and enjoy tea with Mr. Siam’s family. Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic, she has not had the opportunity to bring guests here. But when the lotus blooms, she misses flowers, misses lotus tea, and sometimes goes to Mr. Siam’s house to drink and hear about tea. She shared: “Uncle Siam’s lotus tea is made in the traditional way, so it is very delicious and full of aroma. After drinking, it has a bitter and sweet taste. I have bought tea from Uncle Siam’s house many times as a gift on Tet, holidays, weddings and engagements. In particular, tourists love the lotus tea of ​​Uncle Siam’s family because its delicious quality is second to none.” Enjoying lotus tea must be slow, take it up to inhale and sip small sips to see all the delicious taste of Tay Ho lotus tea. Lotus tea has become a specialty of Hanoians that has entered the subconscious of many people in the capital and tourists near and far. Not only is it a simple drink, but it is also imbued with the culture and sophistication of the Ha Thanh people, a precious gift for those who travel far to remember the ancient land. Because of that, despite the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic, the development of information technology has bridged the gap between tea makers and customers in all parts of the country and even abroad. People who remember lotus tea still order by phone or online for business or as a gift. West Lake lotus blooms only one season a year, but the fragrance of West Lake lotus-marinated tea through the hands of Siamese artisans has gone everywhere, connecting people and connecting business bridges with Hanoi.

In the Yangtze River Delta, a tourist resort with few beautiful scenery has become popular recently. It is located in a city but far away from the hustle and bustle with its innate cultural atmosphere and unique natural environment. It integrates tourism, sightseeing, sports, and leisure. Countless modern urbanites have come to go out for a quiet walk. This is the natural Great Lake Bay, “Suzhou Bay”, located in the south of Suzhou city, across Wuzhong and Wujiang districts, above the water of Taihu Lake. Suzhou Bay in April is full of flowers, red grass and green, fresh air, and picturesque scenery, which is very suitable for outings in the countryside. On the bank of East Tai Lake, there is a large-scale ecological leisure park integrating the city and the lake, and the water and green are interdependent: the East Tai Lake Ecological Park, which has become a popular place for citizens and tourists for leisure and sightseeing. It is not only smoke, green grass, and the environment is very original, but also has various leisure and entertainment facilities. It is perfect for outdoor sports, outings, picnics, and scenic walks. The desirable green and low-carbon life can be easily realized in the East Taihu Ecological Park. This ecological park is located on the south side of the East Taihu Lake Bridge in Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It is an important waterfront system of the entire Wujiang Riverfront and East Taihu Lake. It is 47 kilometers in length and encompasses the entire lake area with an area of ​​185 square kilometers. It is currently one of the few in Suzhou. A large open park on the edge of Taihu Lake. After 50 months of comprehensive planning and remediation, the area of ​​East Taihu Lake Ecological Park has been transformed into an ecological park with vast expanses of blue waves and greenery. The entire ecological park is divided into three parts: the waterfront square area, the central park area, and the ecological experience area. It is open to the public free of charge. It is an excellent place for sightseeing, leisure and entertainment in Suzhou Bay. Relying on the grand plan of Suzhou Bay, the entire East Taihu Ecological Park, surrounded by the rich natural resources of Taihu Lake, stands in a prosperous city, yet far away from the hustle and bustle. People who have been here can’t help but sigh, here is the natural beauty of clear water and hibiscus, as well as beautiful makeup The acquired finishing touch, the water and soil are beautiful, the environment is fresh and pleasant, and the scenery is full of poetry. There are four distinct seasons in Suzhou, and the four seasons of the Ecological Garden are also different. Spring can enjoy flowers and birds, summer can enjoy bird watching, autumn can enjoy colorful red leaves, winter can enjoy the ice and snow Jiangnan, the scenery is not as good as Hangzhou West Lake, although tickets are not accepted here. However, there are not many tourists. It is an ideal place to experience the extravagant life in the suburbs of the city. With the profound historical and cultural heritage of this area, it is like a modern Wangyou Park like a peach blossom field. The design of East Taihu Lake Ecological Park combines the waterscape of East Taihu Lake with distant mountains and near water. It pays attention to the leisure space for citizens and advocates the humanized design of the waterfront. Tourists can camp with their families, fly kites, or make appointments. Three or five friends walk or ride by the lake, or have fun with parents and children, and taste delicious food. Relax here and enjoy a pleasant vacation time in the suburbs. With the theme of civic space, the water square area is equipped with tourist service centers, supermarkets, children’s play areas, amusement project rental points, silk squares, green slope squares, water flower island maze and other supporting projects, suitable for tourists of all ages. Especially in April when the spring is boundless, it becomes a paradise for children outings. Everywhere on the grass you can see happy figures chasing me, cheering and laughing endlessly. The Central Park area is themed to show the artistic conception of a water village in the south of the Yangtze River, and the Meizhuang area is the most distinctive. Small bridges and small bridges flow through the entire Meizhuang complex. The white walls and black tiles shape the atmosphere of the settlements in the south of the Yangtze River. It has a modern style and the charm of Wudi. The ecological experience zone constructs the original ecological habitat environment with small islands, shoals, aquatic plants and undulating gentle hills of multi-layered forests. The viewing trails are mainly gravel paths and wooden plank roads, which provide a path close to nature. The ecological environment here is good. Egrets and wild ducks can be seen in the evening, giving tourists the original ecological tourism viewing experience. Visitors can also wander through the plant trails of the Nature School and feel the infinite charm of nature. Among them, there is one attraction that is worth checking in, and that is the “Wangong Dike”. The Wangong Dike is 1,350 meters long. It used to be a part of the Taihu Lake Dike. Now it has been transformed into a landscape belt along the lake. This dam echoes the Suzhou Bay Bridge. It was named after Wan Qing, an expert on water conservancy in the Qing Dynasty, and is a historical and cultural mark of Suzhou Bay. Strolling here, the dam is surrounded by deep and tall trees, full of green, fresh air, is a quiet and comfortable “urban green lung”, very suitable for a leisurely stroll, breathing air full of negative oxygen ions. And walking in the dense tree-lined road, just take a quick shot, it’s a photo of an internet celebrity check-in. [Original works, reprinting is prohibited, infringement must be investigated]Please pay attention to me and share more exciting trips with you

As noted by the Economic & Urban Reporter, canary flowers have begun to bloom since early May, creating clusters of bright yellow flowers around West Lake. Muong canary also has some other names such as Queen Muong, Lantern Flower, Water Scorpion, Yellow Scorpion, Apricot String, Late Spring Tree, Late Blooming Apricot. Also known as Osaka or Osaka yellow flowers, it grows well in sunny and well-drained places. Tree usually up to 10-20 m tall, fast growing, trunk diameter about 40 cm. Canaries are planted a lot in the area around West Lake and newly built urban areas. The plant is not suitable for arid or cold climates, although it is tolerant of drought and salinity. Canary flowers form large flower clusters, many flowers but sparse, drooping flowers 20 – 40 cm long. Peduncle 15-35 cm or more. The bright yellow color of canaries on the shores of West Lake has attracted the attention of young people. Along the road along the West Lake, it is not difficult to see canaries stand out by the clusters of yellow flowers. The golden canary creates a unique feature that makes West Lake attractive and attractive to many people. It can be seen that there are few urban trees that give such a bright yellow color, even though a few single trees brighten up a street corner. Flowers bloom in large clusters, oval petals, covered with a silky golden color.

Canaries with their characteristic yellow color are planted a lot in the area around West Lake and newly built urban areas. Canary canary is also known as the queen, lantern flower, water scorpion, yellow scorpion, Osaka, apricot tree, late spring tree, late blooming apricot…. Canary canary has large flower clusters, many flowers but sparse, drooping flowers 20-40 cm long. Peduncle 15-35 cm or more. Canary canary with its characteristic yellow color is a unique feature that makes West Lake more attractive and attractive in the early days of summer. Canary flowers bloom most beautifully around May, when the bright rays of the summer sun begin. The canary-colored flowers with brilliant yellow color add to the beauty of West Lake. The canaries along the West Lake are small, thin, but full of yellow flowers, like beautiful lanterns in the summer weather. In the middle of May, under the blazing sun of summer, canary flowers bloom again on the road along the West Lake. The canary flower season lasts about 2 months, from May to July. Canaries bloom at the same time, bright yellow creating a beautiful scene around West Lake. Although not widely planted like many other flowering plants, the yellow canary trees around the road along the West Lake really captivated many flower lovers.

This is a type of tea that is marinated straight into the lotus flower. Calling lotus tea “Xoi” is to distinguish it from lotus tea marinated with lotus rice and then dried, which is made very elaborately and meticulously. The word shack probably describes it all for this marinade, which is quick and doesn’t take much effort. However, it is not “sweet” but not delicious, “squat” lotus tea has its own taste and flavor different from lotus tea marinated with dried rice but the price is much cheaper. Therefore, in recent years, lotus tea “Xoi” has become a favorite drink of Hanoians, a gift for Hanoians to give to loved ones far away… The lotus season is in full swing, Ms. Vinh Quyen (Hanoi) introduces to you a way of making lotus tea “steamed” for use and as a gift. How to choose tea marinated lotus Ms. Vinh Quyen said, for good lotus tea, the most important step is choosing lotus. Not all types of lotus can marinate tea. The white lotus is really beautiful, but it is only for plugging, but not for tea because of its light flavor. As for marinating tea, it must be pink lotus because pink lotus has a stronger flavor, “eating tea” more. The pink lotus must be a West Lake lotus, not a kneeling lotus, that is, a lotus without a row of small petals between the outer layer of large petals and the inner layer of pistil. From ancient times until now, Hanoi people necessarily only use Tay Ho – Quang Ba lotus to marinate tea. The lotus here has hundreds of small petals arranged thickly in the lotus, while in other regions the wings are often few and thin, so it is not enough to store the aroma when marinating the tea. In addition, perhaps due to soil conditions, West Lake lotus flowers often have a more fragrant aroma than lotus from other regions. Hanoi does not grow tea, but because there is such a special type of lotus, by default, lotus tea is a Hanoi specialty. Lotus tea must be picked early in the morning, choose flowers with large buds, newly opened wings called flute mouths so that the fragrance is still fragrant and the petals are intact). Lotus must be picked on a sunny day to have a strong scent. In the days and nights before the heavy rain, they did not pick lotus flowers to make tea because the lotus smell was light and the tea was not fragrant. Resources – Lotus flower – Tea: There are many kinds of delicious tea to marinate lotus such as Shan Tuyet tea of ​​Ha Giang, Tan Cuong Thai Nguyen tea, Suoi Ngang tea… Usually, many people use Thai Nguyen tea to marinate lotus tea both deliciously and well. Same with Thai tea, but choosing a hook, hook or nail to marinate depends on the preferences and economy of each person. In the past, the tea used to marinate was usually the previous year’s tea to make the tea less pungent, but now, everything is changed in the industry, so most people ignore this requirement. – Lotus leaves: Choose medium-sized leaves, when wrapping the leaves, they will be soft and easy to pack. Fresh leaves must be dried in the sun a little to wilt. – Lat: The tea bag must be soaked in water to soften. – Plastic bags and vacuum presses (if you don’t have them, rent them). – Porcelain tea bowl, wooden spoon to take tea into the lotus. – Buckets, jars, water pitchers. How to marinate Note After buying lotus flowers, you should quickly marinate the tea in the lotus, do not leave it for too long, the flower will lose its scent, and the tea obtained will not be strong. If the purchased lotus has not been marinated immediately, use a towel dipped in water to wrap the lotus bunch to keep the lotus fresh. When doing the same (if there are many lotuses, they will also cover the lotus with a towel, take it out wherever you go) because the lotus leaves it out in the hot weather very quickly. Before marinating the tea, the embalmer must bathe cleanly, do not use shampoo or shower gel, perfume to ensure that the original incense tea is not mixed. Contraindicated for anyone with sweaty hands. Steps to marinate tea Ms. Vinh Quyen shared: “Called lotus tea, of course, the important ingredients must be tea and lotus. Lotus tea is extremely harmonious, one respects the other and then blends into a charming scent. Put the tea in a porcelain bowl or put it on a tray lined with lotus leaves. Take the lotus flower and gently remove it so that the lotus petals are open to see the lotus mirror. Use a wooden spoon to scoop 15-20 g of tea (depending on each person’s preference for dark and light tea) and gently put it in the bottom of the lotus (use a wooden spoon, not a hand, an iron spoon so that the tea does not have an odor). After putting the tea into the lotus, gently stroke it to rearrange the petals like the original shape. The lotus leaf is cut into quarters, and the flower is wrapped tightly, tied tightly with a ladle. Remember to soak in water because it’s soft to fasten. However, if you tie it tight enough, the lotus leaf will break if you tie it too tight. The lotus package should not be too tight, just enough to hug the flower and keep it closed, there must be enough room for the lotus to “breathe”. After the lotus is filled with tea and sealed, it is plugged into a pot, a bucket of water for 18-24 hours gives the lotus time to “breathe” to infuse all the incense into the tea. After 18-24 hours, cut the lotus and put it in a vacuum sealed plastic bag and freeze it. Lotus tea can be used in the freezer for at least 7 days. Note to avoid contamination of food in the refrigerator, causing the tea to lose its taste. Stored in the freezer continuously, lotus tea can be used from this year’s season to next year’s season. Wish you all success with quality tea lotus flowers!

Rows of canary trees, also known as queens, lantern flowers, yellow scorpions, etc., along West Lake (Hanoi) are in full bloom. Some young people come to the row of canaries on Nguyen Dinh Thi Street to admire and take pictures, but still do not forget to wear masks to prevent the Covid-19 epidemic. Canary flowers are lemon yellow, each flower consists of many drooping flowers from 15 to 40cm long. Each flower is 4 to 7cm in diameter with 5 petals. Because the tree has beautiful flowers, wide canopy, grows quickly, is not too tall and has horizontal roots, firmly clinging to it, it deserves attention and attention to develop more as landscape trees and street trees. However, it should also be noted that canaries are very susceptible to stem borers and leafworms that easily affect the aesthetics and longevity of the plant, so it always needs careful care. Yellow canaries bloom on Trich Sai street (Tay Ho, Hanoi). Rows of canaries in the blooming season on Ve Ho Street (Tay Ho, Hanoi). Despite the epidemic, there are still some people who take advantage of the opportunity to admire and take pictures with the brilliant yellow color of canary flowers. Photo taken on Quang Khanh street, Tay Ho, Hanoi. Rows of canary trees quietly bloomed with brilliant yellow flowers on the deserted Ve Ho street on the weekend due to the Covid-19 epidemic raging in many provinces across the country. Rows of canary flowers on a section of Ve Ho street (Tay Ho, Hanoi). In Vietnam, the canary tree grows wild in the open forests in the Central Highlands provinces such as Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Dak Lak, and Dak Nong. It is also grown in many urban areas such as Nha Trang, Da Lat, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City… Along with canary flowers, the West Lake is also the blooming season of purple mauve flowers, red phoenix flowers…

Thanh Nien Street (Tay Ho District, Hanoi) is one of the spots along the West Lake with a lot of people flocking to watch the sunset, on the afternoon of May 9. At this time, the weather is very beautiful, the sun is golden like honey, the air is cool, the temperature is only from 27 to 28 degrees Celsius. Every time the weather is so favorable, West Lake is the destination of many people in the capital. The time when the sun disappeared was 18:15, but nearly an hour before, the beautiful locations here were full. In the meantime, many couples give each other affection. People wear masks, people take off temporarily to take pictures. Some people think that in a crowded place like this, if you only need to leave your face for a few minutes, the risk of spreading the disease can still happen. Pham Thi Ngoc Mai and Tran Thi Thuy, final year students at Hanoi National University of Education, often invite each other to the West Lake to play, especially on weekend afternoons. Because there is only one angle to capture the model’s sun-kissed hand, the photography team Tu Moc jostled in a straight line to compose. Tu said that he often composes landscapes. As for his friends, there are photographers who practice services, taking advantage of the Covid-19 epidemic days to come here to take pictures. A girl while riding an exercise bike in the afternoon also poses for a photo and still wears a mask. Many people sat around waiting for the sun to be as red as an egg before starting to take pictures. Nguyen Thi Tam and Nguyen Thi Thuy Dung said they enjoyed taking pictures even though they only had phones to compose. Thuy Dung shared the beautiful weather without going out to play is a waste. The two girls struggled to take pictures with their phones in many ways but still couldn’t balance the brightness of their faces and the golden glow of the sunset. Then, they had to go back to take pictures. On Thanh Nien Street, many passersby saw the beautiful scenery and stopped to take pictures. The seller said: “Weekend afternoons are the most crowded because students and working people have the day off”. Tran Quang Khai took his wife and children to watch the sunset. Because he ran out of space for motorbikes, he took off his helmet and the whole family sat on the car on the sidewalk to take advantage of video recording. He said that his house is only a few hundred meters away, although he has witnessed the beautiful scenery on the West Lake many times, he has always been interested in composing. A section of Thanh Nien road was congested because many motorbikes parked on the roadside holding up their phones to take pictures. Couples freely act out love scenes with golden scenes as the sun gradually disappears. Oanh and Diem still adhered to wearing masks while taking a picture of raising their hands to catch the sun before the moment the “egg” dropped from the horizon.

The weather in Hanoi began to appear intense heat waves as well as when the phoenix trees on the streets of Hanoi began to bloom. This is a flower that reminds many memories of the time when students went to school in Hanoi. Every corner of the sky, every corner, every road… wherever you go, you will see phoenix flowers, brilliant “flames” on the tree trunks that seem dry but imbued with nostalgia. Along the streets there are the most beautiful rows of phoenixes such as Lang, Thanh Nien, around West Lake, Truc Bach lake… and even school yards in Hanoi stand out in the summer sun with the burning red color of this flower. Not only a flower that signals summer, in the memories of Hanoi’s students in the past, when the phoenix “burns” is the time when the senior students are about to part, reminding that the important exam is near. , have to change the habits of going to class, meeting and playing with classmates for many years. Going through the streets of Hanoi, it is not difficult for people to see the blooming “flames” signaling the arrival of summer. The weather in Hanoi begins with intense heat waves, which is also the time when phoenix flowers bloom in clusters. On the street corner, the sky seemed to be on fire with the red color of this flower. Referring to the species of phoenix is ​​immediately referring to Hai Phong, but Hanoi is also very colorful with this flower in May. Phoenix in Hanoi is grown a lot, especially on streets like Lang, Quan Hoa, Thanh Nien, around West Lake, Truc Bach Lake… In Vietnam, the phoenix tree was introduced by the French in the late 19th century in big cities, gradually, this flower was planted throughout the provinces from North to South on sidewalks and school grounds. Phoenix flowers on the sidewalk in Hanoi. Along the two sides of To Lich River, Lang street, two rows of phoenixes are planted quite beautifully. 4 bright red, or slightly orange petals, the 5th petal is erect, slightly larger than the other 4. The phoenix flower season usually lasts for 1 month. In May, phoenix blooms, the color is deep red, but in June, the color is lighter and the flowers begin to fall. The phoenix is ​​tall and the foliage is wide, providing shade for passersby. The deep red color of the phoenix flower makes the people of the capital flutter when remembering a time when students went to school to go to school. Even on hot summer days, looking at a gentle phoenix branch like this also feels relaxing after a hard working day.

This is the Mermaid cruise ship. Along with dozens of other yachts, it was once splendid and lavish, with lights on every night to welcome guests at the corner of West Lake, at the intersection of Thanh Nien – Nguyen Dinh Thi streets. Scenes from many years ago Now the ship lies dormant in the area close to Nhat Chieu Street, rusty and deserted. The once carpeted entrance to welcome the footsteps of diners, now stands a cold broken leg chair. Even the canoe tied to the ship was broken. Stairs at the rear of the ship lead to the rooftop – in the past, diners often went up to this area to see the whole view of West Lake, while the train moved slowly… Going back in time, after many years of operating yachts, welcoming guests along Thanh Nien road, to a time when the restaurant business on West Lake was no longer suitable… …In 2016, Hanoi People’s Committee issued a decision to stop this type of business, so as not to disrupt the landscape and environment of West Lake. A year later, the yachts were towed across the lake and gathered in the present area. At first the yachts were also guarded, then the doors were bolted and abandoned. After half a decade of rain and wind, the yachts rusted and turned into scrap metal, greatly affecting the environment and beauty of West Lake. Billionaire silver ships are now deserted and deserted A corner of West Lake is now a “ghost ship graveyard” From once colorful colors, now all of them are… rusty There are at least two yachts located next to the lotus lagoon Potomac Cruise is the furthest one, located a bit from the shore, on the right is West Lake Water Park Potomac Cruise while welcoming guests In May 2019, the Hai Dang ship caught fire. Fortunately, the Fire and Rescue Police were present in time, extinguishing the big fire within 10 minutes, not letting the fire spread to neighboring yachts. Yacht owners install iron fences to prevent strangers from entering the ship. But in fact, fishermen get in and out easily, many of the ship’s iron and steel are ploughed and stolen by bad actors Six yachts are located next to the West Lake Flower Valley, which attracts women, ladies and girls to take photos all year round From this angle, it is clear that a ship has sunk, the water is full of compartments Along the winding road, where a lot of people (and foreigners) come to enjoy the wind and exercise every morning-afternoon are “ghost” trains. There are times when this yacht is flooded with water, lying on its side. Even the swan boats that trampled their feet sank These yachts, after no longer polluting and disrupting the landscape of the West Lake on the side of Thanh Nien Street, “caused harm” to the corner of the lake next to Nhat Chieu Street. Aerial photo of a yacht that was flooded. Perhaps because West Lake was not deep enough and lying on the shore, the new ship did not sink completely. A sign prohibits entry, but in fact this place has become a favorite fishing spot for many anglers specializing in poaching West Lake fish. Recently, a few small ships have been towed to the area for dismantling. This corner of West Lake really turns into a “ship graveyard”. The workers used torches to gradually cut the iron of the train compartment. Photo taken on the afternoon of May 13, 2021. However, these are small ships, and more than a dozen “ghost” yachts are still lying dormant and faltering. It is unknown when these giant iron and steel blocks will be dismantled and expelled… … to return to West Lake the clean environment and inherent beauty.

Lilac flowers are typical of the tropics. In Hanoi, the color of mausoleum flowers is a sign that summer is coming. In the early days of May, mausoleum blooms in many corners of the capital streets. The deep purple color of the lily-of-the-valley flowers combine with the green of the grass, creating a harmonious beauty of the colors. In Hanoi, there are streets like Kim Ma, West Lake, Dao Tan, Van Phu… planted with many mausoleum trees, in the summer the flowers bloom purple all the way. Langur flower also has many different colors: purple, pink, off-white, but perhaps the most familiar to Hanoians is purple. Purple color of mausoleum in Dao Tan street. The mausoleum trees by the West Lake welcome the sun. The solitary mausoleum tree on Dao Tan street has its own beauty. Purple flowers are reminded of fidelity, so mausoleum flowers are often associated with thorny love stories. An accidental combination in the season of lily flowers on the street. The whole road is nearly 2 km long, ring road 3.5 in Ha Dong area, purple flowers bloom on two sidewalks. The trees are planted thickly, the trees are small, but the flowers are in full bloom. Many branches laden with flowers swoop down to the ground. This is a large and spacious road with a hard divider and especially prominent two rows of very beautiful mausoleum trees. The familiar image of people under the shade of a mausoleum tree every early morning or summer afternoon. Cyclists leisurely under the shade of smoky trees. Rows of mausoleum trees on Ring Road 3.5, Ha Dong.

In February, the flowers are full of flowers and the faces of the street are purple Suddenly, one day in March, white quintessence came here Fragile lilies in April, familiar street corners …” Those who have once heard the song Hanoi has twelve flower seasons Musician Giang Son is probably no stranger to the symbolic flowers according to the 12 seasons in the capital. However, few people notice that, in addition to “July crocodile flowers”, “purple heather”, etc., Hanoi still has its very own flowers that create a peaceful and poetic image in the mind. of locals and tourists alike. Nguyen Dinh Thi route (by the West Lake) on the days of blooming flowers makes the familiar street become strange and beautiful. Photo: Internet Photo: Internet The most beautiful mausoleum is probably Kim Ma street, the road next to Van Phuc area. A newer location is Cau Giay park on Tran Thai Tong street, the space here is spacious, suitable for traveling in large groups. Photo: Internet Photo: Ha Vi In Hanoi, there are many roads where yellow scallops are planted as trees for shade and beautiful flowers. However, the golden path to Da Sy village has long been famous for its unmistakable beauty. Photo: Internet Photo: Internet In the changing weather in Hanoi, on the streets of Hang Ngang, Hang Dao, Dong Xuan, Chua Boc, Xa Dan, Pham Ngoc Thach, pomelo flowers and street vendors “walk down the street” give off a passionate fragrance. Photo: Internet Photo: Internet Like the lotus, the water lily only blooms brilliantly in the morning, so if you want to see the flowers, you have to get up early. The best time to visit here is between 7am and 9pm. Photo: Internet Photo: Internet Streets like O Cho Dua, Xa Dan, … in July are covered with purple flowers in full bloom, glittering in a corner of the sky. Photo: Internet Photo: Internet Rice flowers (or magnolia flowers) bloom most brilliantly in the last days of March – early April. Tram pagoda, Huong pagoda, Red river dike … are places where you can take pictures of rice flowers. Photo: Ngo Minh Hoang Photo: ST In Hanoi, there are many places where canary flowers are grown. However, only in West Lake, flowers bloom at the same time, the whole sky is golden. This row of flowers is located on the side of Thanh Nien street, close to West Lake. Photo: Internet Photo: Internet

Like, when I first set foot in Saigon, I remember Hanoi spinning around. Remember the taste of familiar dishes, remember the afternoon driving around the windy West Lake, the lotus lake fragrant in the summer afternoon, remember the greetings of colleagues or friends before each meal, remember the joy of and a close friend peeled lemon mint ice cream sticks at Hoan Kiem Lake … 10 years of youth, I gave it all to Hanoi, how could I not love it! But, if only mixed in the smell of lotus flowers, milk flowers, not having to smell more pollution of the water flow, Hanoi will touch people even more. To Lich River was black, stinking once haunted people on both sides of the bank. I remember when I first came to Hanoi, with the nature of a pretty romantic girl, I often invited you to ride a bicycle to West Lake, Sword Lake, or along rivers to enjoy the breeze. But then, the number of times we invited each other gradually thin, because it turns out, it is not very poetic. After a few times choosing to sit in the right direction of the wind to cool, the smell of dead fish, the stench of water stinking our nose, up to our mind made us not want to open our mouths to talk. The river where my hometown was born is fierce during the flood season, but normally it is quite gentle and fresh. Every afternoon, children in the village go together to take a cool bath and snorkel. Laughter resounded in a corner of the summer sky. As for Hanoi, in addition to the immense Red River, which makes it easier for me to breathe, the rivers in the inner city are equally horrible. Among the times I drove along Lang road from Cau Giay to Tu So intersection, many times I had to learn how to hold my breath. Just inhale quickly, exhale slowly, to minimize the stench rising from To Lich river. Now, not only the river but both sides of the river are also renovated, planted trees, and made walking paths so that people can exercise every morning or evening. But the lane is still quite sparse, because the river is not clean and smelly. Rubbish, polluted algae and moss cover a thick layer on the Lu river surface. Or areas with other large rivers such as Kim Nguu River, Nhue River, Set River … and small canals and ditches in the residential areas are also black, even stronger. Previously, I did not live close to the riverbank, but it was quite close, it was only about 5 minutes to walk. Can you imagine, in the summer, when the weather is hot, the sky suddenly “releases” a few scattered raindrops that make the shallow water gush, the stench of mud, of sewage rises, making my nose wretch chop down. Not only that, the garbage flooded the water surface, picked up all this trash, the next wave came, the prince of the rivers was gentle and pleasant. Many times the fish can die in rivers, lakes, and even rivers where no living organism can survive. Pollution caused by human hands, accumulates over time, but it is very difficult to recover as before. Every day, we all follow press information about the renovation of To Lich river, hoping that one day the river can be green again, so that future generations can comfortably breathe the scent of milk flower, lotus. Hanoi in me, our Hanoi now is still lovable, but lacks a part of healthy life.

Having just opened the service on Quote Sai Street (Tay Ho, Hanoi) for 4 months, Mr. Trong Dat – the owner of the store – said that since the Covid-19 translation, people’s demand for on-site fitness and travel has increased. . “Grasping this trend, I opened a bicycle rental service and attracted a lot of customers,” he said. At the store, he has about 50 cars for rent, each one costs 40,000 VND / 3 hours weekdays and 50,000 VND / 3 hours on weekends and holidays. “Customers often rent in the early morning and late afternoon. Weekends are always ‘burned’ cars, many people often have to wait for their turn,” he said. Bicycle rental services in West Lake can bring in revenue of up to several million / day. Photo: Thanh Thuong. According to Mr. Dat, in order to ensure the quality and the needs of customers well, after the customer’s trip, he must inspect each part, repair and maintain. “To rent bicycles, guests only need to leave ID card or citizenship ID, return the motorbike,” he added. His shop is open from 5 am to 24 pm, in addition, his shop also rents bicycles for 100,000 VND / 3 hours for weekdays and 120,000 VND / 3 hours for weekends and holidays. Similarly, Mr. Nguyen Hai – the owner of a bicycle purchase, sale, repair and rental shop on Quote Sai Street – said that in spring and early summer, the weather is nice, so cycling in West Lake is an activity to attract people. Tourists experience, exercise, take pictures. At Mr. Hai’s store, there are about 70 cars, most of them are imported from Japan. Car rental is calculated by the hour with a fixed price of 40,000 VND / 3 hours excluding weekdays and weekends. “On weekends, with nice sunny weather, I rent out 150-200 cars at most. In addition to renting, I also repair, buy and sell bicycles for customers in need”, he shared. With an average price of 40,000 VND / time about 3 hours, West Lake bicycle rental service attracts all ages from young to old. Photo: Nhu Nae. According to Mr. Hai, doing this service on a crowded day can earn a few million dong, but on a weekday, in bad weather, it only earns a few hundred thousand dong. “Bicycle rental is rarely risky, since I rented a bicycle until now there have been no cases of car theft or money loss,” he added. Also on Quote Sai street, another bicycle rental shop has just opened. The owner of this store said that on average, his shop can rent 80-100 cars per day. “At first, the number of cars at the store was small, I plan to import more cars in 1-2 months to meet the needs of customers,” he said. Since knowing that there is a bicycle rental service in West Lake, Nhung (Dong Da, Hanoi) and friends often invite each other to cycle on weekends. “Because my house is far away, I often come here by motorbike and rent a bicycle. This is a sports activity that helps to relax the spirit very well after a hard working week,” said Nhung. In addition, in West Lake there is a rental service for SUP, Kayak boats at a cost of about 200,000 VND / boat without time limit, attracting visitors to participate in the experience.

Tourists quietly watch the yacht and suppress sigh The yachts remained motionless on the corner of West Lake for a long time This is an area where many tourists pass by everyday Most of the yachts have been rusty and badly damaged “The Little Mermaid” lies in the mist and wind Yachts are now like giant heap of scrap iron Everywhere you see the degraded, abandoned scene A floating house has had a fire … now sleazy and seriously degraded The path down the house was filled with rubbish and weeds Abandoned floating houses pollute the water environment in West Lake … sleazy, unattractive image in the area The beauty of the West Lake road seems to be reduced by the yacht “graveyard” The large-sized curses close together, silent The hulls were peeling and rotting Iron fences have been erected close to the edge of the lake The ruin and decay of yachts The yachts are sprawled “brazen with the moon” On the bustling, under the ax The yacht gathering area is quite close to West Lake Water Park Restaurants and cafes are famous as scrap metal There are about a dozen abandoned yachts anchored at the gathering point

Qiandao Lake, also known as Xin’anjiang Reservoir, is an artificial lake formed after the dam closure. The lake area reaches 573 square kilometers and the reservoir capacity is 17.84 billion cubic meters, which is equivalent to the capacity of 3184 West Lakes. It is the largest artificial lake in my country. Qiandao Lake is one of the first national-level scenic spots in my country. It is a dazzling emerald on the golden tourist route of “Hangzhou DD Qiandao Lake DD Huangshan”, a famous mountain and water city. The clear water in the scenic area is peculiar, thousands of islands are beautiful, the natural scenery is exquisite, the ecological environment is excellent, and it has the reputation of “the middle reaches of the Qiandao clear water painting”. Its main characteristic landscape is the so-called Thousand Islands, Xiushui, and Golden Belt. Thousand Island Lake, the island is as its name, because there are more than a thousand islands of different shapes in the lake, so it gets its name. These islands have their own characteristics and are green and dripping, and they are hidden from the green mountains and clear waters. From a distance, if it were not for the area where the island and the lake are surrounded by a layer of golden soil (“golden belt”), it is really hard to tell. Where is the mountain, where is the water. The island has a quiet environment, excellent ecology and rich historical sites. There are “flower islands” with laurel fragrance and red plum clusters, “animal islands” filled with monkeys and poisonous snakes, as well as strange stone islands lined with strange rocks, and many It is the “historical island” left by the ruins and so on. Of course, the most worth seeing is Meifeng Island, a first-class scenic spot in Qiandao Lake, because it has the highest altitude and is the best place to ascend the scenic spot to view the lake. It can have a sweeping view of the beauty of Qiandao Lake. As for the water of Qiandao Lake, let alone how clear it is, although it is 100 meters deep, it has a visibility of up to 12 meters. Nearly 600 square kilometers of the open lake, the blue sky and white clouds, surrounding mountains, lush green forests and other scenery are all clearly reflected in the water. Boating on the lake can experience the artistic conception of “boat walking in the scene and people swimming in the painting”. People can’t help but think of a poem by Shen Yue in the Southern Dynasties praising his clear water: “Dong Che follows the clear and light, and there is no winter and spring in the bright mirror; Qianren writes the tree, and sees the scales in a hundred zhang.” Moreover, the water quality of Qiandao Lake is pure and sweet, reaching the national Class I water quality standard. According to China’s largest rivers and lakes, it not only benefits the thousands of households in Hangzhou, but also the Nongfu Spring, which we often drink, is water taken from the depths of Qiandao Lake. . He was praised as “the best beautiful water in the world” by Mu Qing, former president of Xinhua News Agency. However, behind the magnificent scenery of lakes and mountains, it is of course inseparable from the dedication and love of people. Looking at the vast expanse of blue waves in front of him, who would have thought that there are still two thousand-year-old cities hidden underneath, and a period of poignant homesickness. In 1959, in order to cooperate with China’s first five-year plan, China’s first self-designed and constructed large-scale water conservancy hydropower station was built at Tongguan Koukou of Xin’an River, and the reservoir formed by interception and impoundment will be built in Han and Tang Dynasties. The two thousand-year-old cities of “Lion City and He City” during the year, together with many surrounding towns and 10,000 acres of fertile land, were all submerged under Qiandao Lake. Nearly 300,000 people have left their hometowns and emigrated, showing that the lake’s beautiful waters are full of ancestors. We miss our hometown. For the beautiful lake in front of us, the people of Qiandao Lake today are doing all they can to care for them. They insist on closing mountains for reforestation, shutting down polluting companies, cleaning the lake regularly, etc. I believe it is also the care of the people of Qiandao Lake. Good for all the world!

Phung Quan is a famous Vietnamese writer / poet. In 1945, he joined the National Guard, under the role of a reconnaissance soldier of the 101st Regiment (formerly Regiment Tran Cao Van). It was his early years of joining the resistance war that helped Phung Quan with valuable documents to help him write a work of a fierce childhood that was both corrupt and real. The fierce childhood consists of eight parts recording the hard fighting years of the children named Mung, Quynh Poem, Gathering, Scarred, Draped, Snake-skinned, Bay of Rattles, Veil … in the Youth Team. reconnaissance of the Tran Cao Van regiment in Hue in the early years of the war against the French. In the work Intense Childhood, each character is a story, a meaning that the author wants to convey. That is Cong congratulate the desire “to follow the brothers to fight the West for their country to be independent, so that after the nuns, if I have a disease that is worse than asthma, I will also be healed by the government”; As the brave Gathering, no one has the same intellect … According to literary critics, the years of fire and bombs lost, traumatic but heroic, are familiar topics in Vietnamese literature. Phung Quan also chose the arduous resistance war days as the main background. However, he chose a different path, not depicting seasoned soldiers, his main characters as young warriors. Childhood is not the days of innocent play, the childhood of Mung, Lom, and Quynh … are days of hard fighting and willingness to sacrifice for the Fatherland. This is the point of success and the thrill of a fierce Childhood. Commenting on the work, critic Nguyen Khac Vien commented: “The book is nearly 800 pages thick that readers never want to stop, attracted because of the innocent, cunning, heroic characters, because things are sometimes thrilling, sometimes funny, sometimes they cause tears … “. Thanks to the work’s unimaginable success, as soon as it was completed, Phung Quan’s Intense Childhood was published and received the Children’s Literature Award from the Vietnam Writers Association. Two years later, the work was made into a movie. Intense Childhood is director Nguyen Vinh Son’s debut film, produced in 1989. The film is called childhood but it is for both adults and children. The film won many major film awards such as the 1990 Silver Lotus Award, Best Director Award and Best Actor Award at the 1990 Film Festival. Invite readers to watch the video: Missing a teacher. Source: VTV TSTC.

Building exterior. An old villa is estimated to be about 100 years old, called by the people around it as Bao Dai Villa, with the interior structures, rooms, stairs and toilets almost intact. The new owner of the villa, businessman Ho Hoang Hai (Phu Thanh Company) is looking for support from researchers, architects … to learn the origin of the villa and have a conservation direction. to turn this place into an attractive cultural site of Hanoi. The villa is located near Ngoc Ha slope, hidden behind the rows of shops and street kiosks, still intact the curving fence panels of the old royal garden. According to the drawings of the villa that Mr. Ho Hoang Hai collected, the villa has a splendid scalloped garden with a wall of winding like dragon body outside. The main entrance to the building. The mansion is the main work in a complex of four ancient villas located at the top of Ngoc Ha village. According to the people living in this area, these palaces are all related to the Nguyen Dynasty during the reign of King Bao Dai. Some of these houses are designed in Western style but have tiled roofs. Landing stairs and windows to get sunlight. The building has a unique architecture that combines both oriental styles. Passing through the gate of 186 Ngoc Ha, one can easily see that the fence wall of the villa is built like a dragon, covered with tile, and from above, you can see that the entire wall is formed into a shell Giant clams embrace the mansion. The stairs lead up to the attic. Entrepreneur Ho Hoang Hai said that this villa has passed the hands of many owners, however, fortunately the owners are very careful to keep the house during the stay, so the basic structure of the building, with some parts of the interior still intact. The whole floor is paved with ironwood, the water is shiny black like new. The system of built-in cabinets is also made of iron wood. Inside the rooms, every room has a fireplace. The wall separates rooms inside the building up to 60cm, is soundproof and keeps warm in winter, but makes rooms cool in summer. Wooden ladder. The stylized winding wooden staircase, with the armrest is firmly built with bricks and wooden edges. In the corridor connecting the rooms on the floor, there are built-in technical boxes, which seemed impossible at a time about 100 years ago. In addition to the original wooden door system, the building also has sliding door systems in some rooms and garages, which are still running smoothly and very light. Except for a few rooms, the owner has made plaster ceilings to serve the needs of homestay, but did not affect much the structure. In particular, the villa also has a self-contained, upstairs toilet, which is no different from modern houses, which was difficult to find in other ordinary houses 100 years ago. The stairs lead to the 3rd floor. Mr. Dao Duc Toan, 66 years old this year, who is one of those who lived near the mansion since he was a child, said that this mansion has many interesting things. For example, below the building there is an underground tunnel about a few hundred meters long, which is said to lead to West Lake, to the seaplane wharf of King Bao Dai. Residents living around the building also told the story of going down this tunnel to avoid bombs and hide the soldiers there during wartime. When the peace was restored, for a while the tunnel became a place to play hide and seek for children in this area before it was closed to avoid rats, bugs … Ho Hoang Hai (in black shirt standing in the middle) was leading reporters to visit the villa. In addition, Mr. Ho Hoang Hai also said that he heard people around him about a building about 50 meters away from this mansion, which is said to be the dance floor and guest house of King Bao Dai. In fact, at the beginning of Ngoc Ha slope, there used to be a famous draft beer restaurant in Hanoi at that time because there was a wine cellar below. Mr. Dao Duc Toan recounted that when he was a child, his family lived about 100 meters from the building. At that time, the population in this area was very sparse, standing on top of his house could still see the roof of the mansion. “The house has a very high historical value, with the basic interior still intact, along with many details of the building. Since childhood, I have heard that this is a building related to King Bao Dai. This house, if restored as in Do Son or Da Lat, will become an attractive tourist destination in Hanoi, ”he said. The garden fence wall is winding with the tiled roof and the relief door is still intact. Mr. Ho Hoang Hai said that he has searched for information and documents about the villa in many places, from people living in the villa’s premises, to some places to keep documents, research, but still have not found any documents and documents that accurately guide the owner and the time to build the villa. It is said that this is the house of the wife of King Bao Dai married to a French husband, there is also information that the house was built by Mrs. Marie Nguyen Huu Hao, the sister of the Empress Nam Phuong. “My biggest aspiration is to get information, as well as get help from research institutes, experts in history and architecture, to find out the exact origin and owner of the throne. this mansion. I want to turn this place into a cultural address of Hanoi, for people to understand and appreciate the precious heritage that the city owns. But only when you know clearly and concretely the information related to this house will the mansion truly return to its true meaning ”- Mr. Ho Hoang Hai shared. Some pictures inside the villa: Wall-mounted cabinets, curtain braces are still intact. All loose furniture in the house belongs to the tenant for display. Every room has a fireplace. Wall cabinet system is still intact.

Ho Tay embankment, section passing Quang Khanh street, is used by people to grow clean vegetables. Every day, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa, a native of Vinh Phuc (a housekeeper for a family on Quang Khanh street) regularly 2 times to water and care for the vegetable garden in the morning and afternoon. The vegetable garden here is very convenient for watering because it is close to the edge of the lake. The soil is poured into concrete holes like the rock-hole cultivation of the Ha Giang people. The guard of a villa on Quang Khanh street also takes advantage of his free time to grow vegetables to improve daily meals. There are all kinds of vegetables such as amaranth, water spinach, spinach, basil, cabbage … depending on the season. Ms. Hoa said that in order to have land to grow vegetables, she had to buy 5,000 VND / bucket, then put it in each concrete hole. Planting right on the edge of the lake, vegetables are always green because water is always enough. Without using plant protection drugs, vegetables here are only fertilized with microbiological fertilizers, so every day, Ms. Hoa has to pull grass by herself and catch worms. Harvest time depends on the growth rate of each vegetable. Water spinach will be harvested after about 1 month from sowing, amaranth after 2 weeks, vegetables usually just over 1 week are already picked … Taking advantage of about 100 meters of the embankment to grow vegetables, Ms. Hoa has enough vegetables for herself and her host family. Sometimes the vegetables grow too fast, she even has to give. Unlike vegetable gardens grown in the style of cultivation on Ha Giang rocky plateau, vegetable gardens on the bank of West Lake embankment, passing Tu Hoa street, are divided into beds like normal vegetable gardens.

Hoan Kiem Lake in the city center with ancient Turtle tower is located on a small peninsula in the middle of the lake. Next to Hoan Kiem Lake are impressive architectural works and precious heritage of the city: But Tower, Research Station, The Huc Bridge, Ngoc Son Temple. Photo: Khoi Minh

Ngoc Son Temple is located on a high mound northeast of Hoan Kiem lake. Almost every visitor to Hanoi takes the time to visit Ngoc Son Temple. Photo: Vũ Long.

One Pillar Pagoda or Temple of the Secret, also known as Dien Huu Tu or Lien Hoa Dai has a unique architecture with a square structure on a stone pillar. That is a special architectural point for the pagoda to become one of the attractive tourist spots in Hanoi. Photo: Vũ Long.

Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam is a place to worship Confucius, place doctorate stele and is also the first university in Vietnam. Today, Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam has become a popular destination for Hanoi tourism, where it awards certificates of merit to students with excellent achievements. Photo: Hong Minh.

St. Joseph Cathedral is a typical architectural work of Hanoi. The airy and pleasant view makes this place an attractive destination for Hanoi youth as well as tourists. Photo: Khoi Minh.

The Opera House is a smaller version of the Opéra Garnier in Paris. The Opera House is also home to many important events of the country. Photo: Vũ Long.

Ba Dinh Square – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Hanoi tourism cannot ignore the political center of Vietnam with the National Assembly house, the Presidential Palace, historic Ba Dinh Square. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is open 5 days a week, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Photo: Vũ Long.

Tran Quoc Pagoda has architecture like a blooming lotus. The pagoda is located on the eastern peninsula of West Lake, built in the reign of King Ly Nam De. In the current temple, there are still many artifacts of historical and cultural value such as the statue of worship in Thuong Dien, especially the statue of Thich Ca entering Nirvana. Photo: Vũ Long.

Hoang Thanh Thang Long is a relic complex associated with the development of Thang Long – Hanoi. This is also an important relic in the system of historical relics of Vietnam. Here, you can visit outstanding places such as archaeological site No. 18 Hoang Dieu, Doan Mon, Dien Kinh Thien, Bac Mon, Hanoi flagpole. Photo: Vũ Long.

West Lake is the largest lake in Hanoi by area. You can rent a water bike or take a cruise around West Lake. The best time for you to come here is at sunset and watch the sunset. Near the West Lake area, there are many traditional craft villages, which are the places to visit when traveling to Hanoi. Photo: Vũ Long.

Visiting the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Photo: Hong Minh.

Hanoi Old Quarter is a place where a large number of people live. Each street here mainly focuses on selling a certain product. Wandering in the neighborhood and enjoying old town cuisine such as Pho Bat Dan, La Vong fish ball, Bun cha Hang Manh, Dinh Liet vermicelli, O Quan Chuong cold vermicelli, … will make your trip more memorable. so many, so much. Photo: Vũ Long.

Referring to the tourist destinations in Hanoi, it is impossible not to mention the Long Bien bridge. The bridge was built by the French in 1898, is the first steel bridge to cross the Red River. Long Bien Bridge was associated with the two resistance wars against the French and the Americans, and was considered a symbol of Hanoi during the difficult years. Photo: Khoi Minh

A section of West Lake embankment on Quang Khanh Street has been used by people living around this area to grow clean vegetables for about 2 years.

The vegetable garden here is plentiful and diverse in varieties from leafy vegetables, short-term vegetables to spice vegetables. Because it is close to the edge of the lake, the watering problem is always solved.

Mr. Luu (security guard at an apartment in Quang Khanh, Tay Ho) said that there are several families here growing vegetables together. Every day, in the early morning and late afternoon, people will water and take care of vegetables.

The soil is poured into concrete holes like the rock-hole cultivation of the Ha Giang people.

Vegetables here are grown according to the season, depending on the type of vegetables that will be harvested after a few weeks.

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, spinach, amaranth … give quick harvest but quickly run out. Therefore, people here like to intercrop spices because they produce more and last longer.

In addition to watering, people here have to constantly catch worms, and snails destroy every day.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa, from Vinh Phuc (as a housekeeper for a family on Quang Khanh street) regularly watered and cared for the vegetable garden twice in the morning and afternoon.

Ms. Hoa said that people had to buy land for 5,000 VND / bucket and then pour it into the rocks to grow vegetables.

“Growing vegetables like this is very difficult because the amount of soil is less, the nutrients are also low, so the vegetables grow slowly but not too large. But when growing by themselves like this, we are more assured because the vegetables are self-grown” – Ms. Hoa adds.

Taking advantage of about 100 meters of the embankment to grow vegetables, Ms. Hoa has enough vegetables for herself and her host family. Sometimes the vegetables grew too fast, she even had to give them away.

Without using chemical fertilizers or plant protection drugs, vegetable growers here have to take care of themselves from weeding, catching deep to applying microbiological fertilizers to ensure absolute clean vegetables.

If you are used to chicken noodles with prices from 40-100 thousand VND or more, perhaps many diners will be surprised by the extremely cheap price of chicken noodles in An Duong area. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

Located right in a small market near residential areas and schools, the chicken noodle shop at 31 lane 115 An Duong of Thanh and her husband, Ms. Thuy has become a familiar shop for many diners because of its reasonable price and delicious quality. . (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

Chinese traditional chicken noodle dish is very attractive to Hanoi diners, especially when the weather is cool. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

Many diners in the capital told each other about a chicken bar in a can located in a small alley in An Duong street. The sidewalk shop is very popular with gourmets. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

The most unique feature of this restaurant is that the food is cooked in beer cans. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

The cans are purchased from the pubs from the pubs for 300 VND / unit, washed and dried. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

The shop owners are Ms. Pham Thi Thuy and Mr. Trinh Ke Thanh. The couple has more than 12 years selling chicken noodles. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

A bowl of noodles including a stew of chicken drumsticks, a little wormwood, goji berries, willow, lotus seeds and a squeeze of noodles costs 25 thousand dong. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

The noodles are blanched through the chicken broth to sweeten then put in the bowl, at this time the chicken thighs in the can will be taken out, filled with smoky broth. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

The bowl of noodles is simply presented, the yellow color of the noodles, the green of wormwood, the brown color of the thigh meat and a little red of the spices combine to create an attractive dish. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

The rich broth that is just cleverly pushed with the brunettes of wormwood leaves attracts many diners to come, although the way to the restaurant is a bit difficult to find. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

Mr. Thanh said that each day he and his wife can sell up to 1 thousand sets of chicken noodles. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

Although it is not yet time to get off the ground, your small sidewalk eatery is always full of customers. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

Chicken noodles are usually quite picky eaters because not everyone likes the taste of traditional Chinese medicine, but for those who like it, they will definitely be addicted. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

Many people have become patrons at the restaurant because of the delicious chicken noodles and the hospitality of the bosses. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

A bowl of 25,000 VND noodles with a big chicken drumstick, sweet and tender stewed meat, with bitter wormwood and fragrant Chinese herbal flavor, appealing to the taste buds. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

Chicken noodles with extremely reasonable price and cute make everyone want to try once to know. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

Many diners said that the restaurant has a cheap price, good taste, so they often choose it. Diners coming here are mainly students, common workers. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

The owner said, every day to wake up from 4 am to make chicken. The shop is open for sale from 6 o’clock to the evening. On cool days, sometimes only late in the afternoon, the shop is out of stock. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)

After enjoying, surely the taste of this dish will satisfy even the most demanding stomachs. (Photo: Minh Son / Vietnam +)