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Nguyen Tho, a photographer in Da Lat, shared her experience and recommended cherry blossom photo spots. Her photo albums are mainly taken in the city center, Trai Mat, Xuan Huong Lake, Tuyen Lam Lake, etc. She believes the best time to capture beautiful photos is in the morning when the sun is shining brightly and the cherry blossoms are a vibrant pink.
Cherry blossoms can be seen on many streets and sidewalks in Da Lat.
During the cherry blossom season, the streets are bathed in pink, and the vibrant, romantic beauty of this special flower further enhances the charm of Da Lat, the land of a thousand flowers.
Cherry blossoms in Da Lat usually bloom in early spring, in late December or from January to February depending on the weather each year. These flowers don't last long, so if you want to see cherry blossoms in Da Lat, you should plan your trip carefully. Currently, it's the most beautiful season in Da Lat, with cherry blossoms blooming profusely throughout the streets in vibrant pink.
Cherry blossoms are often called the flowers that herald the Lunar New Year, because around mid-January is when they bloom most brilliantly to welcome spring.
Dalat's cherry blossom trees are woody, belonging to the peach and plum family, but their flowers are single, five-petaled, similar to plum blossoms; therefore, the name "cherry blossom" is the most accurate name currently used. Cherry blossom trees are 5-7 meters tall, with a maximum height of up to 30 meters. The trunk has glossy bark, the leaves have long serrations, and the leaf surface is covered with a layer of fine hairs.
In autumn, these trees shed their leaves, and in winter, only bare branches remain. When spring arrives, the cherry blossoms bloom profusely, each flower having five petals and a distinctive pink color. The cherry blossoms of Da Lat symbolize the flower of spring and also represent humility, patience, and incredibly strong vitality.
Cherry blossoms are one of the flowers that symbolize spring.
The female photographer also shared her secret to taking beautiful photos of cherry blossoms in Da Lat: "When going to take photos, you should wear clothes in shades of pink and white, bright colors that match the cherry blossoms, for a more beautiful look."
For women, it's necessary to coordinate outfits with a clear concept to match the cherry blossoms, such as schoolgirl outfits, traditional costumes, hanbok, or frilly, feminine dresses... Additionally, a helpful tip is to bring a chair or ladder to get close-up shots of tall cherry blossom trees. And most importantly, you need a photographer with a good eye.”
With experience photographing many cherry blossom photos in Da Lat, photographer Nguyen Tho also shared that to get stunning photos, tourists should wear bright pink and white outfits that match the color of the cherry blossoms for a more beautiful picture.
Da Lat is where cherry blossoms were first and most extensively planted in Vietnam. Famous locations during the cherry blossom season in Da Lat include: Da Quy slope, Mong Dao Nguyen forest, Hung Vuong street, Xuan Tho street, Xuan Huong lake, Tuyen Lam lake, Cau Dat, Trai Mat, Tran Hung Dao street…
During the Lunar New Year holiday, many tourists also choose to visit Da Lat to enjoy the spring scenery and witness this dreamy flower season firsthand.
The cherry blossoms of Da Lat symbolize the spring season. They also represent humility, patience, and an incredibly strong will to live.
The mild climate and beautiful spring weather make Da Lat an ideal destination for tourists. The best time to photograph cherry blossoms is in the early morning or late afternoon near sunset, when the sunlight isn't too harsh and doesn't make the blossoms fade in the surrounding landscape. At this time, visitors can enjoy the pleasant sunlight, and the cherry blossoms of Da Lat become even more radiant.
Many couples also choose cherry blossom scenery to capture their romantic moments.
Additionally, when admiring cherry blossoms in Da Lat, tourists should pay attention to their transportation to ensure personal safety, as most of these flowers bloom along the roadside, and it is especially important not to pick flowers or break branches for photos.
