March comes, when the first warm rays of spring sunlight seep through the leaves, awakening all things from their long winter sleep, it is also the time when hawthorn flowers begin to bloom, showing off their pure white color amidst the majestic mountains and forests. The whole village seems to be covered in a pure white cloak, so beautiful it is heartbreaking, as if lost in a "fairy tale" in real life.
Hawthorn flower, also known by its familiar name of cat apple flower, is a typical flower, bearing the mark of the Northwest mountains of Vietnam. Not only is it a native plant, hawthorn is also a symbol of the wild, pure beauty of the Northwest mountains and forests.
Every March, when Spring just awakens after the cold winter, is the time when Hawthorn flowers bloom white in the mountains and forests.
The outstanding feature of this tree is the small fruit, shaped like an apple, along with thorny branches, creating a strong, resilient beauty. The hawthorn tree has an average height ranging from 5 to 15 meters, stretching out in the mountains and forests, creating a majestic, magnificent scene.
Belonging to the rose family, hawthorn has a charming, pure beauty. Each hawthorn flower has a gentle, pure white color, creating a soft, graceful feeling, like white snowflakes when viewed from afar. When the flowers bloom, the entire mountain forest seems to be covered with a pure white cloak, creating a beautiful natural scene, making anyone surprised and captivated.
Hawthorn flower is also known as cat apple flower.
In the blooming season, hawthorn flowers show off their pure white color, bright yellow pistils, along with fragile petals, creating a beautiful, vibrant natural picture. Not only is it a cultural symbol of the Northwest mountains, hawthorn also brings high economic and medicinal value. Hawthorn fruit is processed into many diverse products, from warm glasses of wine, sweet syrups, to delicious jars of jam. In addition, hawthorn fruit is also an important ingredient in oriental medicine, helping digestion, reducing blood fat and lowering blood pressure, bringing many benefits to human health.
Hawthorn flowers have many health benefits.
Hawthorn flowers have 5 ivory-white petals and yellow pistils. When blooming, they form clusters that hug the rustic branches, like giant snowflakes. Hawthorn flowers have a simple, rustic beauty, symbolizing the enduring, resilient vitality of the Mong people.
The flowering season lasts from late February to late March every year.
Currently, the place where hawthorn trees are grown and the flowers bloom most beautifully is in Nam Nghiep village, Ngoc Chien commune, Muong La district, Son La. The most ideal time for visitors to immerse themselves in the pristine beauty of hawthorn flowers in the Northwest mountains and forests is from the end of January to the end of March. During this time, when the weather changes from cold winter to warm spring, hawthorn flowers begin to bloom brilliantly, covering the hills and mountainsides in white, creating a beautiful natural scene, like a giant ink painting.
That scene is not simply a harmonious combination of the pure white of hawthorn flowers and the endless green of the Northwest mountains and forests, but also a symphony of light and darkness, of life and tranquility. The small, fragile hawthorn flowers, like pure white snowflakes, sparkle under the spring sunlight, creating a beauty that is both poetic and majestic, making anyone who sets foot here surprised and moved.
Previously, crab apple trees grew naturally in the forest, but later people brought them back to plant in large numbers in villages.
The beauty of hawthorn flowers not only attracts tourists by its pure white color, but also by the peace and tranquility it brings. In the vast space of the mountains and forests, visitors can immerse themselves in nature, enjoy relaxing moments, and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The gentle scent of hawthorn flowers, wafting in the spring breeze, brings a pleasant feeling, dispelling fatigue and worries.
The beauty that makes many tourists flutter
Coming to the Northwest in the hawthorn flower season, visitors not only admire the beauty of nature, but also have the opportunity to explore the unique culture of the indigenous people. Small villages, nestled on hawthorn flower hillsides, bring visitors interesting experiences about life and people here. Visitors can participate in traditional cultural activities, enjoy special dishes, and listen to fairy tales about hawthorn flowers.
Currently, the place where hawthorn trees are grown the most and the flowers bloom most beautifully is in Nam Nghiep village, Ngoc Chien commune, Muong La district, Son La.
In this peaceful village, daily life takes place slowly and simply, blending magically with the pure beauty of hawthorn flowers, creating a magnificent landscape painting, making anyone surprised and captivated. The winding small roads, the simple roofs, the daily life of the local people, all become shimmering and magical under the pure white color of hawthorn flowers and the blue color of the sky and clouds.
As dawn broke, golden rays of sunlight filtered through the leaves, waking up the entire village after a peaceful night. The locals started their day with familiar tasks, from tending the fields to preparing breakfast for their families. The blue smoke from the kitchen roofs rose, blending with the gentle scent of hawthorn flowers, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere.
The beauty of daily life combined with the colors of flowers and clouds has created a magical picture for the scenery here.
Children playing on the small roads, old people sitting on the porch sipping hot tea, all create a picture of a simple, colorful life. The pure white hawthorn petals, fluttering in the spring breeze, like tiny snowflakes, dotted against the blue sky, creating a wonderful contrast, making the scene more poetic and charming than ever.
According to the report, the area of hawthorn growing in Nam Nghiep village, Ngoc Chien commune, Muong La district, Son La province is about 1,260 hectares. Growing hawthorn helps people here improve their economy and attract tourists from all over the world to visit and travel.
In the late afternoon, when the sunset falls, the whole village seems to be dyed a warm orange-yellow color. White clouds drift in the sky, reflecting the sunlight, creating a beautiful, poetic natural scene. The pure white hawthorn flowers, sparkling in the sunset, create a magical, shimmering beauty.
That beautiful natural picture is not only a harmonious combination of the pure white of hawthorn flowers and the blue of the sky and clouds, but also a blend of the daily life of the indigenous people and the wild, pure beauty of the Northwest mountains and forests. All of this has created a magically beautiful picture, making anyone who comes here surprised, captivated and reluctant to leave.
